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Unpacking the Legacy: The Hidden Burdens of Leadership in Family-Owned Businesses

Leadership Development /

Unpacking the Legacy: The Hidden Burdens of Leadership in Family-Owned Businesses Genette Gregson, CEO of Australia based All States Trailer Spares, was asked to explain how working in a family business differs from working in a non-family company since she had done both.  “A family business is a never-ending journey, one that is continually evolving. […]

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Managing the Pain in an Organization is Not Solving the Issues

Culture Strategy and Implementation, Team Development /

Managing the Pain in an Organization is Not Solving the Issues When you read about resolving organizational conflict in any business textbook or business expert’s article, the first advice is to acknowledge the problem. This first step is often ignored. Instead, business leaders try to manage organizational pain points instead of pursuing and acknowledging the

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Why Most Family-Led Organizations are Conflict Avoidant

Culture Strategy and Implementation /

Why Most Family-Led Organizations are Conflict Avoidant  Family-led organizations are often steeped in tradition and shared values and possess unique dynamics that differentiate them from other organizational structures. One prevalent characteristic of family-run businesses is their tendency to be conflict-avoidant. This aversion can impact all levels of the organization, magnifying the families patterns that significantly

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Family Matters: Tackling Team Leadership Challenges in a Family Business

Leadership Development /

Family Matters: Tackling Team Leadership Challenges in a Family Business There are approximately 32.4 million family-owned businesses in the United States, making them a powerful economic generator for the nation. According to the Family Enterprise USA 2024 Annual Family Business Survey, family businesses account for 83.3 million jobs and 59% of the private workforce. In

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Leadership Skills for Driving Cultural Change and Success in Family-Led Businesses

Culture Strategy and Implementation /

Leadership Skills for Driving Cultural Change and Success in Family-Led Businesses A key focus of family-led businesses is for their business to thrive for generations to come. A study of 100 next-generation family business leaders found that great leadership profoundly influences culture and business sustainability. While leadership skills are essential for leading a motivated workforce,

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Who is Responsible for Company Culture?

Culture Strategy and Implementation /

Who is Responsible for Company Culture?  Company culture is one topic with no beginning or end because each company is different, and cultivating and maintaining a strong preferred culture is complex and multifaceted. There are various types of culture, including paternalistic, customer-focused, purpose-driven, market-driven, innovative, hierarchal, participative, and adhocracy, to name a few. Culture is

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Dig-ins vs. Traditional Training Programs: What Works Best for Family-Led Companies?

Team Development /

Dig-ins vs. Traditional Training Programs: What Works Best for Family-Led Companies? If you are like the large majority of organizational leaders across industries, you have sat through workshops and training sessions that covered topics of little interest or applicability to your role. Leadership training does fail, but it is not the fault of the person

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Navigating the Unique Challenges and Conflicts in Family Businesses

Team Development, Leadership Development /

Navigating the Unique Challenges and Conflicts in Family Businesses Family businesses form the backbone of many economies worldwide, contributing significantly to employment and GDP. However, running a family business has its unique challenges and conflicts. These challenges often extend beyond typical business issues, intertwining with personal relationships and family dynamics in ways that complicate business

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Harness the Power of the Big Five Assessment to Build High-Performing Teams

Team Development /

Harness the Power of the Big Five Assessment to Build High-Performing Teams Having high-performing teams is crucial for organizational success, and strong leadership is key to that. It requires leaders who can leverage team dynamics and optimize workforce performance. But unlocking a team’s true potential hinges on understanding the personalities at play and how to

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