ABOUT CLAIRE

Claire Chandler is the President and Founder of Talent Boost. With nearly 30 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, and business ownership, Claire specializes in aligning HR and business leaders to deliver strategic outcomes. She helps leadership teams work together more effectively to accelerate business growth.

SHOW SUMMARY

In this episode of the Disruptive Successor Show, Jonathan Goldhill interviews Claire Chandler, President and Founder of Talent Boost, about leadership, culture, and how to successfully navigate mergers and acquisitions. Claire emphasizes the importance of strategic alignment and cultural integration in M&A activities, as well as the role of leaders in shaping culture. She also discusses the challenges faced by family businesses during transitions and offers insights on how to maintain continuity while putting one's own stamp on the business. Claire shares a story of a successful merger and highlights the significance of trust and vision in driving organizational success.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Strategic alignment and cultural integration are crucial for successful mergers and acquisitions.
• Leaders shape culture, and stronger cultures drive greater success.
• Focusing on the vision and helping employees make a tangible connection to it is essential for alignment and engagement.
• Conviction, not convincing, is key for leaders to inspire and rally their teams.
• Family businesses must focus on continuity while allowing successors to put their own stamp on the business.

QUOTES

• "Leaders shape culture, and stronger cultures drive greater success."
• "Focusing on the vision first is deeply important."
• "Conviction, not convincing, is key for leaders to inspire and rally their teams."
• "Family businesses must focus on continuity while allowing successors to put their own stamp on the business."

Connect with Claire through the link below.

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairechandlersphr/
• Claire’s Book: https://www.clairechandler.net/culture/

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