by Wendy Fong | Aug 3, 2025 | Leadership, Organization Development
Guest blog by Robert Courser Ask any Private Equity partner what keeps them up at night post-close, and you’ll hear a common theme: execution risk. A shiny investment thesis and an aggressive growth plan mean nothing if the portfolio company can’t get out of its...
by Wendy Fong | Feb 27, 2022 | Leadership, Organization Development
I took some time off this month to play in the snow. I’m sharing this video because it relates so well with many of the emotions that Brene Brown discusses in her new book, Atlas of the Heart. My husband, Chris, and I were in Beaver Creek at the top of the...
by Wendy Fong | Nov 1, 2021 | Kindness, Leadership, Organization Development
Most people wouldn’t say they are awful since they’re getting decent evaluations and raises. I didn’t think I was not a bad manager. In fact, I thought I was pretty badass. Fortunately, my leadership skills improved. Here is my journey. I was not...
by Wendy Fong | Jun 9, 2021 | Leadership, Organization Development
We are almost halfway through 2021. One thing is for certain – leadership looks a great deal different than even from last year. It’s understandable that leaders feel extra pressure to perform financially and to keep employees happy (and employed). Leaders...
by Wendy Fong | Feb 1, 2021 | Leadership, Organization Development
Leaders often feel guilty when they decide to terminate an employee. You are unhappy with the performance of an employee. However, as a manager, you have difficulty deciding if and when to terminate that employee. Upon this realization, you begin to feel uneasy. This...
