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The 2024 Vault results are in – we’re thrilled to announce that ghSMART topped an unprecedented 14 categories in Vault's annual ‘Best to Work For’ survey. This team of extraordinary people ranked the firm #1 in categories like ‘Selectivity’, ‘Compensation’, ‘Hours in the Office’, ‘Internal Mobility’ and ‘Promotion Policies’ along with ‘Best Boutique Firm’, ‘Client Interaction’, ‘Level of Challenge’ and ‘Satisfaction’. Our team aspires to become the best trusted advisors to the most influential leaders and our Vault rankings reflect that. See the news release: https://lnkd.in/gwtb35Ak

At ghSMART, your career journey is uniquely yours to shape. As Robert Sharman emphasizes, you have the flexibility to choose work that aligns with your interests. Whether you're drawn to fast-paced projects or long-term initiatives, you have the freedom to focus on what excites you and supports your growth. With open, transparent conversations about career progression and the ability to set your own pace, you can build a path that’s both fulfilling and tailored to your goals.   Want to hear more about how we empower growth? Check out the full video here: https://lnkd.in/eBugA6DQ At ghSMART, the power to shape your career is in your hands. #ghSMART #ThePowerofYou #CareerGrowth

Should Your Next CEO Come from Your Board? Our newest article in Harvard Business Review examines when it makes sense to appoint a board member to the CEO role, what can go wrong, and how to manage the sensitive dynamics involved to boost the odds of success. If you're involved in succession planning, this is a must-read! The research is based on an in-depth study of 213 S&P CEO successions from 2018 to 2023, focusing specifically on instances where the incoming CEO was a former board member without a concurrent executive role. To deepen our understanding, we interviewed a range of CEOs, board members, and CHROs, testing hypotheses and gathering firsthand perspectives on the selection process and factors contributing to successful board-to-CEO transitions. Congratulations to ghSMART authors Reshmi Paul, Heidi Smith, Samantha Hellauer, and Shoma Hayden for this insightful article. If you would like a PDF copy, email shellauer@ghsmart.com. #CEOSuccession #BoardEffectiveness #HarvardBusinessReview https://lnkd.in/ggb3xjBE

Today’s teams are more geographically distributed and digitally enabled than ever — even in the C-suite. This creates new challenges that can impact interpersonal and team dynamics around collaboration, alignment and coordination, resulting in sub-optimal performance, waste and diluted business results. ghSMART helps you realize the full potential of your leadership team by driving alignment on the direction and priorities of the business, provide clarity on the team mandate and roles of team members, and build both the hard and soft skills to improve and sustain long-term team performance in driving business results. "Our work with ghSMART has naturally led to a greater willingness for our top leaders to discuss their professional development areas and a greater willingness to reach out and support each other." - Fortune 100 CHRO Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gvaJ8wpd #TeamEffectiveness #CSuite #TopTeams

At ghSMART, we believe in the power of blending analytical skills with a genuine passion for people. Nicola Wagener shares how she’s able to merge her strategic expertise with her love for building strong, people-focused solutions. It’s this unique combination that makes ghSMART a place where meaningful careers thrive. Ready to bring your passions and expertise together? Discover more here: https://ow.ly/3rOb50TG5x3 #ghSMART #ThePowerofYou #LeadershipAdvisory

With over 25 years of experience working with hundreds of leading private equity firms, the ghSMART team understands what makes a great partner. Whether you're an aspiring partner or mentoring one, focusing on these five key rites of passage will help a private equity associate advance their career and develop the skills to operate like a partner over time.   𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘗𝘌𝘐 𝘈𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 ‘𝘍𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘰 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳' 𝘣𝘺 𝘨𝘩𝘚𝘔𝘈𝘙𝘛 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 Elena Lytkina Botelho 𝘢𝘯𝘥 Sapna Sadarangani Werner

Join us for our next ghSMART leadership (gLC) event featuring Partner Alan Foster on October 9 at noon ET. In this exclusive conversation, Alan will dive into executives' three most prevalent leadership mistakes today. Then, he will share how to unlock team performance by focusing on the right priorities, people, and relationships. His findings are backed by >20 years of research and consulting, deep analysis of over 15,000 leaders, and field interviews with hundreds of CEOs and successful investors. To attend, apply to the ghSMART Leadership Circle (gLC) today! Membership unlocks full benefits, including exclusive events, a global network of leaders, and career coaching. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4bFOEde

Why does your team's Power Score matter? The Power Score (P x W x R) is a practical measuring tool that helps leadership teams achieve their goals by focusing on three key areas: setting clear priorities, having the right people, and building strong relationships.   The Power Score formula is from 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦, a 𝘞𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘑𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘭 bestselling book by ghSMART authors Geoff Smart, Randy Street, and Alan Foster, and is based on research of over 15,000 careers and 9 million data points. Our team has used this research to develop teams for almost three decades and across every major industry and company size. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gvaJ8wpd #TeamEffectiveness #PowerScore #Priorities #Who #Relationships

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 ghSMART? "I love the work I do, but even more, I value the autonomy and flexibility our model offers. As a mother of a 12-year-old, being present for my daughter’s important moments while maintaining a fulfilling career is crucial. Before joining ghSMART, I researched extensively and was inspired by the high employee satisfaction ratings, much of which stemmed from the autonomy of remote work—something I prioritized in my job search. At ghSMART, I’ve found a sustainable balance that ensures long-term career fulfillment. I also deeply appreciate our value of ‘practicing generosity,’ which I’ve witnessed firsthand from our leadership. Early on, meeting with ghSMART president Jeffrey McLean and the rest of the leadership team gave me a comprehensive view of our firm’s strategy and goals. Our people's supportive, collaborative, and generous nature has been invaluable." Leslie Ramirez is a Staff Accountant on the ghSMART finance team, specializing in Accounts Receivable and Reconciliation. With extensive experience in general ledgers, cash applications, and various accounting functions, Leslie brings years of expertise from the Equipment Leasing, Marketing, and Banking industries. She is fluent in English and Spanish and is currently learning Italian. Find out more about our exceptional team here: https://bit.ly/3KmgX4i #ghSMART #ThePowerofYou

Researchers Steven Kaplan, Yann Decressin, and Morten Sorensen analyzed two decades of CEO assessment data from ghSMART and shared their findings on the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, highlighting evolving trends in CEO characteristics: