There’s a very specific level of discomfort that afflicts family business owners when they take the reins from the previous generation. Self-imposed pressure is often high and the desire to “not screw up” can be paralyzing. There is a path...
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“The art of communication is the language of leadership.” – James Humes – The third principle of the U.S. Army’s “mission command” philosophy is “Provide a clear commander’s intent.” The army further defines this principle as “Commanders establish their own commander’s...
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Over the past year, I’ve been working with Rebecca, the second-generation member of a family business. Rebecca’s father started the business 25 years ago. When he passed away in 2010, he left 100 percent ownership of it to his wife...
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