Real-World M&A Wisdom from the Trenches

The people challenges that sink 80% of deals are predictable—and preventable.

Whether you're staring down cultural resistance, watching key talent head for the exits, or trying to align leadership teams that speak different languages, you'll find honest, no-nonsense guidance here that actually works in the real world.

Podcast Deep Dives

Unfiltered Stories from M&A Leaders

Real conversations with the people who've made it work—and those who've learned from spectacular failures. From Fortune 500 CHROs to private equity partners, our guests share the strategies, mistakes, and breakthrough moments that shaped their approach to people-first M&A.

What You'll Get

  • Behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else

  • Specific tactics for handling cultural integration

  • Leadership alignment strategies that actually work

  • Retention playbooks from serial acquirers

Weekly Video Insights

5-Minute Clarity on Complex Challenges

Every Tuesday, Klint cuts through the noise with direct, actionable guidance on the people side of M&A. No corporate speak. No fluff. Just straight talk from someone who's navigated over 150 transactions and knows what really moves the needle.

What You'll Get

  • Quick solutions to urgent people problems

  • Weekly reality checks on common M&A myths

  • Practical frameworks you can implement immediately

  • Honest takes on what works (and what's just consultant theater)

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PE vs. Strategics: Mastering the People Aspect in M&A for Optimal Success

PE vs. Strategics: Mastering the People Aspect in M&A for Optimal Success

PE vs. Strategics: Mastering the People Aspect in M&A for Optimal SuccessDr. Klint C. Kendrick

Explore how private equity and strategic buyers are redefining the people aspect in mergers and acquisitions. Discover the distinct strategies each employs to leverage human capital for optimal success, and learn why mastering this element is crucial in today's M&A landscape.

Mergers & Acquisition
The Truth About Announcement Day: It’s Not a Victory Lap

The Truth About Announcement Day: It’s Not a Victory Lap

The Truth About Announcement Day: It’s Not a Victory LapDr. Klint C. Kendrick

Learn the three critical leadership moves that build trust after Announcement Day and prevent your M&A deal from stalling before integration even begins.

Mergers & Acquisition
Why Announcement Day Is Your Biggest M&A Risk (and How to Avoid Three Common Disasters)

Why Announcement Day Is Your Biggest M&A Risk (and How to Avoid Three Common Disasters)

Why Announcement Day Is Your Biggest M&A Risk (and How to Avoid Three Common Disasters)Dr. Klint C. Kendrick

Discover how a single misstep on announcement day can open the value gap and learn three common pitfalls, plus clear steps to own the moment and keep your top talent.

Mergers & Acquisition
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