Coming up with a good process and solid plan for succession is probably one of the most important duties of a family business leader. I get to work with many professionals in the field of family business consulting. They come to me and ask for advice on how to help their family business clients. Here’s […]
Next Generation Family Business
Long-term success requires a strong plan for the next generation of your business. How to shape the future of your family-owned business’ up and coming leaders and embrace the new with the wisdom of the old.
Questions Everyone Should Answer This Year
How often do you head out for an important trip or family vacation and not have reservations or a map with directions? Hopefully never. Yet that’s what so many people do with one of the most important journeys of their lives — their professional journey and their family business journey. Before you and your family […]
Case Study: Dad Refuses to Evolve, Let Go or Leave
Lee Watson started his equipment rental business, Kachina Rentals in 1974 in Sacramento, California. Lee has always prided himself on the fact that he has the largest rental fleet and the most competitive prices in the region. No one has a better rental business in the area. Lee is now in his mid-70s and is […]
4 Steps to Build Sound Judgement in the Family
Learning to use sound judgement is like most other qualities of great leaders and successful people — it comes with thoughtfulness, discipline and practice. As family leaders it’s your job to create the right learning environment for your family. Here are four simple steps: Model the Behavior The family is always watching its leaders. Opportunities […]
Landmine Story – Son Learned to Lead Outside the Family Business
Nothing can blow up your family business’s future faster than poor leadership or no leadership. Where will that leadership come from for your organization?
