In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Matt Young, Operating Executive at North Equity, shares how unconventional paths can create exceptional leaders in private equity. From journalist to documentary filmmaker to growth operator, Matt reflects on how his MFA taught him to read a room better than any MBA and why emotional intelligence, proactivity, and accountability often outperform pedigree. He unpacks lessons from scaling BrightRoll and Yahoo, leading integrations across globa...
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In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Matt Young, Operating Executive at North Equity, shares how unconventional paths can create exceptional leaders in private equity. From journalist to documentary filmmaker to growth operator, Matt reflects on how his MFA taught him to read a room better than any MBA and why emotional intelligence, proactivity, and accountability often outperform pedigree. He unpacks lessons from scaling BrightRoll and Yahoo, leading integrations across globa...
In the Trenches: Trust, Loyalty, and Leadership in Private Equity
Leadership Quotient
34 minutes
2 months ago
In the Trenches: Trust, Loyalty, and Leadership in Private Equity
In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, The Crucible CEO Lindsay Guzowski speaks with Doug Guess, Operating Partner at Resurgens Technology Partners, about the leadership principles that drive success in private equity. Doug shares his perspective on working with portfolio company CFOs and management teams, emphasizing why competency is only the starting point — and why trust, chemistry, and communication are what ultimately determine success. From navigating challenges to forging...
Leadership Quotient
In this episode of the Leadership Quotient Podcast, Matt Young, Operating Executive at North Equity, shares how unconventional paths can create exceptional leaders in private equity. From journalist to documentary filmmaker to growth operator, Matt reflects on how his MFA taught him to read a room better than any MBA and why emotional intelligence, proactivity, and accountability often outperform pedigree. He unpacks lessons from scaling BrightRoll and Yahoo, leading integrations across globa...
