In this episode of The Hiring Room, host Renee Beckman sits down with Denny DeDecker, Controller at Sollitt Construction, for a candid conversation on how ownership models fundamentally shape leadership behavior, culture, and long-term performance.
Denny brings firsthand experience leading inside private equity–backed organizations where growth expectations are aggressive, pressure is constant, and certainty is limited. He contrasts that environment with his current role in an employee-owned company (ESOP), where shared ownership, long-term thinking, and collective accountability change how leaders operate and how teams perform.
This is an honest discussion about leadership fit—why some executives thrive in private equity environments while others burn out, how ESOP structures create different incentives, and why understanding the business deeply (and surrounding yourself with smart people) ultimately makes you a stronger leader and a better hire.
This conversation explores:
This episode is essential listening for executives, finance leaders, HR professionals, and founders evaluating leadership fit, ownership structures, and long-term culture in growth-oriented organizations.
Hosted by Renee L. Beckman
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