Leading a family business is a distinct challenge, demanding a unique blend of strategic acumen and an acute understanding of interpersonal dynamics. Truly effective leadership in this environment hinges on a deep personal foundation and a lot of intention and focus on how you lead. In comes conscious leadership – an approach centered on cultivating […]
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We’ve all been there, especially in a family business: the lines between work and personal life blur, an overflowing inbox extends into weekend family gatherings, and business discussions seep into holidays. In the relentless pace of leadership within a family business, it can feel counterintuitive, even disloyal, to decline an opportunity or delegate a task,
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Trust is a powerful and delicate thing. Like much of what we rely on in our family business relationships, trust offers us a paradox of sorts that can be difficult to navigate. In our most recent NextGen Leaders Group at the Conway Center for Family Business, we explored how trust is built, how it grows,
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As an executive leadership coach and development professional, I’m passionate about empowering leaders to not just succeed, but to truly maximize their impact. No matter the industry or the size of your organization, leadership effectiveness is key, and it starts with self-leadership. It’s about setting a powerful example that elevates everyone around you. And at
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Steering a family business is a unique journey, a blend of passion, legacy, and, undeniably, distinct challenges. You’re not merely running a company; you’re nurturing a family’s dream. And at times, that dream can feel like it’s sailing through turbulent waters. The encouraging news is that every storm eventually subsides, and with the right compass,
The following story is from Simon Sinek’s book Start With Why (Portfolio, 2009): “On a cold January day, a forty-three-year-old man was sworn in as the chief executive of his country. By his side stood his predecessor, a famous general who, fifteen years earlier, had command the nation’s armed forces in a war that resulted
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What do effective leaders do? What should leaders do? Daniel Goleman posed these questions in an article for the Harvard Business Review, and they are questions that we don’t often take the time to think about. We are used to following our daily routines and dealing with the urgent matters at hand and we don’t often
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Family-owned businesses are near and dear to my heart being the founder of one, but more importantly, they are the backbone of our communities, built on legacies, shared values, and a deep commitment to the future. But in today’s rapidly changing world, traditional leadership models may no longer be enough. It’s time to redefine what
Mark Swepston spent his professional life building an already strong company, Atlas Butler, into an even more vibrant, community-oriented organization that is a nationally recognized leader in comprehensive HVAC and plumbing solutions. Yet with this success, as a third-generation family business leader, he had a nagging concern: What would happen if he suddenly left the firm?
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Peer groups provide an environment where leaders can confidentially connect with others who understand the intricacies of managing both business and family dynamics, making the groups an essential resource in moving their business forward. Indeed, in 2000 when Chris Converse first began working for his family’s Grove City business Converse Electric, he began attending monthly educational
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