As children head back to school this Fall, I found myself thinking about the descriptors used to paint a picture of a child going to school and executives entering the world of M&A for the first time. Fear and apprehension about the unknown. Will I succeed? Will we be able to keep up? Will I have fun? As they get older, how will I be perceived? What can I do to be received well and form lasting, valuable friendships? On the other side of this parallel – Excitement! Energy! Passion! Desire to make it work and excel. Be self-confident.
As children head back to school this Fall, I found myself thinking about the descriptors used to paint a picture of a child going to school and executives entering the world of M&A for the 1st time. Fear and apprehension about the unknown. Will I succeed? Will we be able to keep up? Will I have fun? As they get older, how will I be perceived? What can I do to be received well and form lasting, valuable friendships? On the other side of this parallel – Excitement! Energy! Passion! Desire to make it work and excel. Be self-confident.
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