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.

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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.

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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

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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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When Your Employee Value Proposition Repels Instead of Re-Recruits

Dr. Klint C. Kendrick

After a merger or acquisition, your old employee value proposition (EVP) might be doing more harm than good. If it no longer reflects your new leadership, culture, or direction, it can actually push top talent away. In this post, Klint Kendrick shares why a refreshed, credible EVP is essential for re-recruiting employees, building trust, and protecting your best people from headhunters. Learn how to audit, realign, and strengthen your EVP to keep your team engaged and committed through change.

Mergers & Acquisition

Navigating the Backwards Start: The Importance of Re-Recruiting in Mergers & Acquisitions

Dr. Klint C. Kendrick

Employees acquired in M&A start backward. Re-recruit to protect retention, culture, and deal value and avoid integration debt.

Mergers & Acquisition

What Private Equity Can Teach Us About M&A Integration

Dr. Klint C. Kendrick

Steal PE’s playbook: align people to the thesis, design for execution, link incentives to value, and run a 100-day cadence to protect deal value.

Mergers & Acquisition

Mastering M&A: The Critical Role of People Due Diligence

Dr. Klint C. Kendrick

Discover why people due diligence is critical for successful mergers and acquisitions. Learn how focusing on culture, leadership, and talent retention can prevent deal failure and drive long-term value.

Mergers & Acquisition

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