Paul Doyle is the Managing Partner at Blackford Capital, a Private Equity firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan, which makes majority control investments in founder and family-owned, lower middle market manufacturing, industrial and distribution companies.
What You Will Learn
Process PE firms can adopt to achieve specific objectives
Internal relations to build morale and improve working environments
Literatures on proper leadership and management
Other resource materials utilized for industry information
Breakdown
[00:40] Introduction of Paul Doyle
[06:06] On mistake in PE firms/Portfolio Companies and how to correct it
[12:54] Top 4 book recommendation on leadership
[21:34] Recommendations for Portfolio Leaders in the Private Equity Industry
[29:39] 3 Attributes that make a top performer
[35:17] What do you love and dislike about the PE industry
[40:43] Any other books or areas of information to be recommended
Resources
Paul Doyle’s Linkedin
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