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Decision-Ready Boards, Growth Mindset, and the Fog of Change – with Tom Doorley
In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott is joined by Tom Doorley, founder of Sage Partners, co-founder of Braxton Associates, and long-time advisor to top boards and billion-dollar companies. With decades of experience guiding organizations through growth, strategy, governance, and integration, Tom brings a rare blend of insight, candor, and playbook-level clarity to the post-deal landscape.
Together, Lisa and Tom unpack:
- What makes a “decision-ready board” and why most boards are underutilized
- The difference between growth and value-creating growth
- Lessons from the field: from Kimberly-Clark’s brand win to the Scott Paper misstep
- The truth about integration—what happens on day two and how culture, branding, and leadership shape long-term success
- Why some leadership teams stall at 100 people—and how to build high-performing, trust-based teams
- How to navigate the “fog of change” in a world of AI, polarization, and volatility
- The M&A playbook that separates coin-flip deals from value-driving ones
Whether you’re scaling a startup, preparing for an exit, or guiding a company through a major transition, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom and actionable strategies to help you master the art after the deal.
Resources & Mentions:
- Thomas Doorley on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile
- Sage Partners: www.sagepartners.net
- Podcast: Focus on Growth: Sage Insights
- Lisa’s book: M&A+ — available on Amazon https://a.co/d/dmQ3aAG
About In2edge:
In2edge is the consulting firm behind this podcast — helping companies navigate the complex world of post-M&A execution. From contract transitions to procurement, supplier onboarding to compliance, In2edge brings practical, hands-on solutions that go beyond the strategy decks and into real operational impact.
Subscribe to M&A+:
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. And remember, sometimes the smartest move a leader can make is simply asking a great question.
To learn more, visit: https://in2edge.com/
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By Lisa ScottIn this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott is joined by Tom Doorley, founder of Sage Partners, co-founder of Braxton Associates, and long-time advisor to top boards and billion-dollar companies. With decades of experience guiding organizations through growth, strategy, governance, and integration, Tom brings a rare blend of insight, candor, and playbook-level clarity to the post-deal landscape.
Together, Lisa and Tom unpack:
- What makes a “decision-ready board” and why most boards are underutilized
- The difference between growth and value-creating growth
- Lessons from the field: from Kimberly-Clark’s brand win to the Scott Paper misstep
- The truth about integration—what happens on day two and how culture, branding, and leadership shape long-term success
- Why some leadership teams stall at 100 people—and how to build high-performing, trust-based teams
- How to navigate the “fog of change” in a world of AI, polarization, and volatility
- The M&A playbook that separates coin-flip deals from value-driving ones
Whether you’re scaling a startup, preparing for an exit, or guiding a company through a major transition, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom and actionable strategies to help you master the art after the deal.
Resources & Mentions:
- Thomas Doorley on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile
- Sage Partners: www.sagepartners.net
- Podcast: Focus on Growth: Sage Insights
- Lisa’s book: M&A+ — available on Amazon https://a.co/d/dmQ3aAG
About In2edge:
In2edge is the consulting firm behind this podcast — helping companies navigate the complex world of post-M&A execution. From contract transitions to procurement, supplier onboarding to compliance, In2edge brings practical, hands-on solutions that go beyond the strategy decks and into real operational impact.
Subscribe to M&A+:
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. And remember, sometimes the smartest move a leader can make is simply asking a great question.
To learn more, visit: https://in2edge.com/