E102: Interview w/Kellogg School of Business Dean

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E102: Interview w/Kellogg School of Business Dean

E102 • Oct 10, 2024 • 18 mins

Francesca Cornelli, Dean at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management sits down with David Weisburd to discuss how private equity firms handle CEO turnover, why private equity firms benefit from enlightened disagreement and diverse opinions, and the importance of mentorship in private equity.

Key Points

Emotional intelligence is more crucial than intellectual intelligence in private equity, as the ability to build relationships and inspire teams drives successful capital raising and strategy implementation.
Collaboration and empathy are essential in the business world, even in competitive environments, as they facilitate complex problem-solving and create supportive networks.
Engaging private equity practitioners in business education through mentoring and practical teaching enhances both the academic curriculum and the practitioner's understanding of emerging challenges and innovations in the field.

Speakers

David Weisburd

Host • 17%

Francesca Cornelli

Guest • 83%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction to Francesca Cornelli and the importance of EQ in private equity
2:06	Kellogg School of Business culture and building bridges
5:47	Kellogg Circle concept and private equity research
11:04	Celebrating podcast success and listener support
11:24	Private equity strategies: Employee reductions and CEO turnover
13:32	The role of financial engineering in private equity
14:36	Collaborations between private equity and business schools
17:35	Future ambitions for business education at Northwestern

Transcript

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