Decision-Ready Boards, Growth Mindset, And The Fog Of Change – With Tom Doorley M&A+: The Art After The Deal podcast

Decision-Ready Boards, Growth Mindset, and the Fog of Change – with Tom Doorley

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In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott is joined by Tom Doorley, founder of Sage Partners, co-founder of Braxton Associates, and long-time advisor to top boards and billion-dollar companies. With decades of experience guiding organizations through growth, strategy, governance, and integration, Tom brings a rare blend of insight, candor, and playbook-level clarity to the post-deal landscape.

Together, Lisa and Tom unpack:

What makes a “decision-ready board” and why most boards are underutilized
The difference between growth and value-creating growth
Lessons from the field: from Kimberly-Clark’s brand win to the Scott Paper misstep
The truth about integration—what happens on day two and how culture, branding, and leadership shape long-term success
Why some leadership teams stall at 100 people—and how to build high-performing, trust-based teams
How to navigate the “fog of change” in a world of AI, polarization, and volatility
The M&A playbook that separates coin-flip deals from value-driving ones

Whether you’re scaling a startup, preparing for an exit, or guiding a company through a major transition, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom and actionable strategies to help you master the art after the deal.

Resources & Mentions:

Thomas Doorley on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile
Sage Partners: www.sagepartners.net
Podcast: Focus on Growth: Sage Insights
Lisa’s book: M&A+ — available on Amazon https://a.co/d/dmQ3aAG

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In2edge is the consulting firm behind this podcast — helping companies navigate the complex world of post-M&A execution. From contract transitions to procurement, supplier onboarding to compliance, In2edge brings practical, hands-on solutions that go beyond the strategy decks and into real operational impact.

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