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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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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Culture: The Silent Killer of M&A Deals

Culture: The Silent Killer of M&A Deals

Culture: The Silent Killer of M&A DealsDr. Klint C. Kendrick

Culture is the top reason M&A deals fail. Learn how to make culture visible, measurable, and aligned to prevent integration debt and unlock deal value.

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

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

Navigating the Backwards Start: The Importance of Re-Recruiting in Mergers & AcquisitionsDr. Klint C. Kendrick

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

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