Today we welcome Andrea Petrone who is a strategic advisor to C-level executives. Having been a senior executive himself, Andrea brings his experience and expertise to help leaders become more effective. He also shares his insights on his podcast, “The World Class Leaders Show”What You’ll LearnHow to assess leadersThe traits all CEOs should haveTalent selection tools and tipsBuilding trust between teams after acquisition Breakdown[00:54] Getting to know Andrea Petrone[02:29] Common mistake by PE firms and portfolio companies[08:30] The PXT Select Assessment[10:11] Why emotional intelligence matters[12:08] Culture fit, trust, and teamwork[18:21] Cross pollination between PE portfolio companies[21:11] Notable attributes of a top-performer[24:43] Private equity: the good and the bad[26:27] Andrea’s learning resources[29:56] Unlock your intrinsic motivationResourcesAndrea’s LinkedInAndrea’s Website Thank you for tuning in! To get the newest Private Equity episodes, you can subscribe on iTunes or Spotify here.Lastly, if you have any feedback on the podcast or want to reach out to Alex with any questions, send an email to alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.