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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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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.

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  • 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

When Your Employee Value Proposition Repels Instead of Re-Recruits

When Your Employee Value Proposition Repels Instead of Re-RecruitsDr. 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.

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