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Our colleagues at The Miles Group have identified the consistent habits that define top-performing leaders: clarity, focus, and disciplined attention to what drives meaningful progress. Their latest piece highlights what sets leaders who multiply performance across their organizations apart. Link in comments. #LeadershipExcellence #HighPerformanceLeadership

AI may be advancing quickly—but it’s still getting tripped up by the PDF. In the latest edition of the Notebook from our colleagues at High Lantern Group, one insight in particular stood out: Despite the promise of AI, vast amounts of institutional knowledge remain locked in hard-to-parse formats like PDFs. As Ars Technica notes, nearly 80–90% of organizational data is unstructured, with much of it embedded in documents that resist easy extraction—especially legacy reports, government records, and scanned files. The implications for AI adoption are significant. Until these data challenges are addressed, even the most powerful models will be limited by the quality and accessibility of the inputs. This tension—between technological capability and operational reality—is just one of several compelling stories in this month’s Notebook. From the industrialization of fraud to the hidden costs of disengaged leadership, learn more about the forces reshaping strategy, influence, and reputational risk: https://lnkd.in/dE4b8jj8 #StrategicCommunications #LeadershipInsights #ReputationManagement

From climate-distressed markets to the impact of GenAI, our colleagues at SSA & Company, Brian Nordyke and John Rodgers, weigh in on the key commercial and personal insurance trends shaping 2025 in PropertyCasualty360. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKPxfzX4 #Insurance #GenAI

Great leadership always matters–so what makes a leadership system truly scalable? In a new episode of The Miles Group’s podcast, our colleagues Stephen Miles and John Nasr explore how structure, rhythm, and accountability help leaders stay grounded and effective as their responsibilities grow. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eUJTGvtr #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #ManagementSystems

In his latest article for Forbes, our colleague Stephen Miles, Founder and CEO of The Miles Group, explores what it takes to lead through sustained uncertainty. In “Change Is The Only Constant,” he breaks down how macro pressures are landing at the individual level—and how strong leaders respond by staying outward-focused, absorbing stress, and creating micro-certainty to keep teams moving forward. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gj5_RRAi  #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #ChangeLeadership

Our SSA & Company colleague Nick Kramer discusses how companies can adapt their talent strategies to stay ahead in Maria Korolov’s latest article for CIO Online. A great read from on what it takes to lead in a world where tech is outpacing talent. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9g8kW6X

We’re proud to support the conversation around leadership, talent, and innovation at this year’s Private Equity International Operating Partners Human Capital Forum. As the talent function becomes more embedded across the deal cycle, it’s clear that strategic, scalable experience is more critical than ever.   Thank you to our colleague Courtney H. Hamilton (The Miles Group) for leading such a sharp discussion—and to Kim D'Aversa (Bregal Sagemount), Andrew Lim (Blackstone), and David Baker (Pritzker Private Capital) for sharing their insights on where the talent partner role is heading. Also on-site: John Nasr (The Miles Group) and Matt Katz (SSA & Company), connecting with operating partners on the future of human capital in private equity. #PrivateEquity #OPHC25 #HumanCapital #TalentStrategy

Our colleagues at The Miles Group sat down with Council Advisors Managing Director Laura Cococcia for a new episode of C-Suite Intelligence. In the episode, Laura and Taylor M. Griffin explore the leadership skills that drive real impact—adaptability, feedback, and clear communication in high-stakes moments. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gvnzmBx8 #Leadership #ExecutiveCoaching #CareerGrowth

Private Equity International’s Operating Partners Human Capital Forum kicks off tomorrow. We’re looking forward to thoughtful conversations on the evolving role of talent in value creation. In advance of the event, we’re excited to share our paper on the strategies helping portfolio companies adapt and perform in today’s market: https://lnkd.in/exmVBcUY On March 26 (2:20 - 3:00 PM), our colleague Courtney H. Hamilton (The Miles Group) will moderate a conversation on sharpening leadership and talent approaches to unlock performance, joined by Kim D'Aversa (Bregal Sagemount), Andrew Lim (Blackstone), David Baker (Pritzker Private Capital), and Jonas Leddington (Snapdragon Capital Partners). John Nasr of The Miles Group and Matt Katz from SSA & Company will also be on-site, connecting with operating partners focused on what’s next for human capital in private equity. #PrivateEquity #OPHC25 #HumanCapital #TalentStrategy

After a challenging 2024, private equity firms are navigating tariffs, eyeing a rebound in M&A, and rethinking exit strategies. Our colleagues at SSA & Company discuss the key themes shaping the year ahead—and how they're helping clients stay ahead.   Read the full piece: https://lnkd.in/es6GqzVy   #PrivateEquity #OperationalExcellence