KKR's approach to leadership by Axios

Encouraging finding from global investment firm KKR, which confirms what many already intuitively know: impactful leaders lead with empathy, because they understand that their people are their greatest strength. When we recognize that the "bottom line" is an outcome of the effort and contributions of many, it's clear that creating an environment for every individual to learn, grow, and progress serves to advance the enterprise itself. #Leadership #TalentDevelopment https://lnkd.in/g3UqqXt4

CEO empathy is crucial to building a successful organization, according to Axios. Private equity firm, KKR, is taking note and studying how psychological traits can contribute to success. This is something I've seen firsthand at my company, thanks to the empathetic leadership of our CEO, Melissa Sauter. It's clear that empathy + great leadership = success. Check out the article from Axios to learn more about the power of empathy in the workplace. #CEOLeadership #Empathy #Success

Really fascinating that KKR has put such a focus on empathy as a focus for great leaders. This is something that comes up all the time in our CEO succession program (Next Generation Leader) here at World 50. One of the hardest things for rising CEOs to realize the importance of. https://lnkd.in/et4YQHqp

It's pretty big news that KKR, the big investment firm, has found leaders' empathy to be a distinguishing source of performance edge in their portfolio companies over time. Yes, you need to be smart and experienced, but psychological traits really matter if you're to make the most of a company's potential. Their study showed that those leaders who are seen to genuinely care for everyone in the company, from top executives to junior employees, tend to achieve superior results. Discover which markers of empathetic leadership that KKR linked to better outcomes in Dan Primack's article: https://lnkd.in/exErXQg4 #PrivateEquity #PortfolioCompany #EmotionalIntelligence Image alt-text: Round, yellow, face with a horizontal zipper for a mouth and two dots for eyes, is positioned above a pipelike network of lines connected by dots, against a blue background.

I was just having a discussion today on the merits and importance of management leadership especially in todays micro environment. The days of just buying low and selling high driven by inexpensive capital are in the rear view mirror. The importance of leadership and management operating the business geared around organic growth and sustainability while driving efficiency and building culture around effective integration is paramount. Call it whatever you want but culture, EQ, mentoring, coaching are foundational elements for success. There is no doubt the DNA of the CEO is front and center.

🤗 Empathy as a leadership strength? Yep. 📊 Engagement survey results and safety metrics as signals of future business success? Yep. Culture does beget capital. 💲 https://lnkd.in/geEVF394

Private equity continues to shape the wealth management industry, but the conversation is far from one-sided. In a recent article by Financial Planning, Rob Sechan, Co-Founder and CEO, shares his perspective on how private equity empowers firms like NewEdge to invest in long-term strategies and make informed, impactful decisions. Rob highlights the unique advantages private equity brings, such as stable capital, industry expertise, and the ability to prioritize sustainable growth over short-term gains. As consolidation transforms the RIA landscape, his insights underscore how strategic partnerships can drive innovation and success. Read Rob’s full take in the article here: https://lnkd.in/ewpkU6rc #NewEdgeWealth #PrivateEquity #WealthManagement #Leadership #RIAs

Leadership expectations are evolving. In today’s volatile market, the pressure on executives to deliver is higher than ever before. As companies transform and change at a rapid pace, to evolve and withstand headwinds, it is becoming increasingly difficult to determine the skillsets required throughout an average leadership tenure. https://lnkd.in/eeTjGfk4

In this episode the #LondonBusinessSchool's Professor Sir Andrew Likierman discusses the importance of good judgment in private equity and M&A negotiations. #Likierman, says #goodjudgment marks out the best leaders, the best CEOs and the best negotiators. It's a quality that can be honed with experience. Worth checking out his work in the #HarvardBusinessReview too. https://lnkd.in/eNj5Gyc3