"Leader to Leader" Series - Lincoln International LLC

“Leader to Leader” Series

The Leader to Leader video series turns up the dial on rich conversations with prominent leaders – from business owners and entrepreneurs to investors and CEOs – highlighting their stories and valuable insights.

Summary

Lincoln’s CEO, Rob Brown, interviews an array of other global business leaders on their philosophies in business, strategies for success and the role of culture in driving meaningful outcomes for all.
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Interview Series with Ken Graboys

Lincoln CEO Rob Brown and Ken Graboys, co-founder and CEO of Chartis, have insightful discussions on culture and leadership.

Featured Video

Part 1: Meeting Ken & an Introduction to Chartis

Learn about Ken and how Chartis was formed.

Part 1: Meeting Ken & an Introduction to Chartis

Learn about Ken and how Chartis was formed.

Part 2: Differentiating through Culture

Comprehend the importance of culture.

Part 3: Adapting to Increase Impact

Appreciate how change enables growth.

Part 4: Attracting Top-Talent

Grasp the key significance of drawing in the right people.

Part 5: The Value of Time

Realize how respecting your talent’s time enables innovation.

Part 6: Caring for Your People

Recognize the merit of investing in your employees.

Part 7: Luck of the Draw

Hear how luck can play a main role in success.

Interview Series with Larry Gies

In our first Leader to Leader series, Lincoln CEO Rob Brown and Larry Gies, Founder and CEO of Madison Industries, have candid conversations on philanthropy, leadership, storytelling and more.

Part 1: Meeting Larry & a “Fun Fact” about Madison Industries

Understand how Madison has scaled to become the purpose-driven organization it is today.

Larry Gies – Part 2: Why? Creating Purpose for What We Do

Hear Larry’s journey in finding a deeper meaning that ultimately changed his vision for Madison and altered its trajectory.

Larry Gies – Part 3: Mission-Culture Moments

Dive into why culture matters when creating and sustaining a successful organization.

Larry Gies – Part 4: Uniting Teams via Strong Leadership

Appreciate how frontline supervisors connect the dots that drive an organization’s triumphs.

Larry Gies – Part 5: Philanthropy is “Investing”

Discover why Larry considers philanthropy an investment and how he has created an impact through it.

Larry Gies – Part 6: The Power of Storytelling

See how storytelling creates connections and serves as true oxygen for organizations.

Larry Gies – Part 7: The Value of Frontline Workers

Delve into why frontline workers are the pinnacle point of Madison’s business.

Larry Gies – Part 8: Becoming Unstoppable: Flywheels Spinning

Learn how Madison’s optimization and mission alignment have embodied an entrepreneurial spirit and bias for action.

Larry Gies – Part 9: Crafting a Consistent Message

Grasp the true importance of purposeful communication with a story and vision that can be passed on throughout an organization.

Larry Gies – Part 10: Recognizing Mistakes & Demonstrating Vulnerability

Explore how leaders who embrace vulnerability from the top down can unlock creativity, collaboration and impactful solutions.

Contributor

My goal is to inspire and motivate our people to make a true impact with their clients, their colleagues and their communities.

Robert Brown

CEO | Managing Director | GP-Director

Chicago

Meet our Senior Team

I invest in personal relationships with my clients and bring energy, creativity, leadership, a little bit of humor and confidence to every interaction.

Bradley Akason

Managing Director

Chicago

I view working with clients as a partnership that is collaborative, insightful and transparent and deliver with the highest level of service, attention and execution.

Smitha Balasubramanian

Managing Director

Chicago

I enjoy navigating complex scenarios in real time to provide independent and trustworthy valuation advice.

Nick Baldwin

Managing Director

London

I provide professionalism, proactiveness and reliability in supporting my clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives.

Gianluca Banfi

Managing Director

Milan

Coaching highly motivated, gifted and dedicated individuals to provide exceptional outcomes for our clients and contribute to the growth and success of Lincoln International is what drives me each day.

Robert Barr

Managing Director | Co-head of Europe

Chicago

My approach to advisory begins with honesty — my commitment to clients is that they will always get a complete and frank assessment of their circumstances, as well as objective recommendations tailored to their needs.

Griffin Bealle

Managing Director

New York

I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.

Sean Bennis

Managing Director & U.S. Co-head of Industrials

Chicago

Providing truly independent advice on M&A transactions and developing long-standing client relationships is what I enjoy and value the most when helping my clients to achieve their M&A goals.

Andreas Bienert

Managing Director

Frankfurt

I am enthusiastic about creating sustainable growth and the highest value for our clients and strive to leave a positive footprint beyond any successful M&A transaction.

Friedrich Bieselt

Managing Director & European Head of Business Services

Frankfurt

I enjoy leading clients and realizing their objectives, while structuring solutions to issues that are both intriguing and challenging.

Øyvind Bjordal

Managing Director | Head of Switzerland

Zurich

As a former lender, my intimate knowledge of the underwriting process is an invaluable asset in marketing, negotiating and documenting debt transactions for my clients, resulting in outlier financing solutions that exceed expectations.

Tim Blonn

Managing Director

Chicago

Combining market intelligence and ideation of creative solutions, with the nuances of hands-on deal making, inspires my work and allows me to develop close client relationships.

Fredrik Bolander

Managing Director | Head of Nordics

Stockholm

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