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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Paul Doyle on Leadership in Private Equity Firms and Portfolio Companies