Welcome to A Podcast About Leadership, brought to you by AIIR Consulting.

In today’s episode, AIIR Head of Team Effectiveness Dave Gloss speaks with Dean Bell, a leader in KPMG’s Deal Advisory and Strategy practice and a member of the company’s Board of Directors.

Dean has more than 20 years of experience and expertise leading M&As. In this conversation, he and Dave talk about he state of the market, what separates successful mergers and acquisitions from those that aren’t, and what it takes to combine two companies with different cultures.

This is the second episode in our skills series! In this series, we’ll explore the 45 skills represented in the AIIR Leadership Framework in 5 minutes or less, so that you can learn, then get back to leading. Today, we’re talking about a skill everyone could use more of: Self-Awareness.

Welcome to "A Podcast About Leadership," brought to you by AIIR Consulting. Each episode, our network of experts explores the challenges leaders face, and the skills they'll need to overcome them.

Dealing with change is nothing new for successful leaders. But over the past decade, the speed and severity of change has increased exponentially. The result? Nearly 70% of leaders report feeling overwhelmed by change. In this episode, we talk to Jamie Ramsden, an author, former CEO and senior executive coach about what it takes to lead in such a dynamic environment.

We also talk about Jamie’s new book, “Let’s Go! How Great Leaders Shape the Future,” which aims to empower executives and leaders to elevate their game, better understand themselves and their world, and live to their fullest potential―not for a few months or even a few years, but forever. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this episode offers actionable advice and inspiring stories to elevate your leadership journey.