Family Business Resource Center

2024 Family Business Survey Findings: Expansion Into New Markets is a Highly-Ranked Strategy

Recent surveys have unveiled a resounding consensus among family business leaders: the imperative to explore untapped territories ranks among the top priorities for strategic evolution.

Going From Zero to Hero

The article, “Going From Zero To Hero,” by Mark Sanborn, and originally published on marksanborn.com, explains how great leaders want heroes on their teams, not zeroes. It also outlines a specific action plan for “heroes” within an organization as well as the recipe on how to avoid becoming a “zero.”

The Power of Self Leadership

The article, “The Power of Self Leadership,” by Mark Sanborn, and originally published on www.marksanborn.com, discusses the importance of first learning the art of leading yourself before being able to successfully lead others. He also outlines some of the key skills that create self-leadership.

13 Things That Make Organizations Extraordinary

The article, “13 Things That Make Organizations Extraordinary,” by Mark Sanborn, and originally published on marksanborn.com, unpacks two decades of research to reveal what he refers to as the “Lucky 13”, or 13 critical elements that set leading companies apart from the rest.

2023 Family Business Symposium - Defining Success in Family Businesses

Josh Baron, Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School and Co-Founder, BanyanGlobal, explores what it means to define success in a family business. Watch Baron's presentation and his discussion with family business owners on navigating strategy and metrics to define success. 

Family Business Ownership and Leadership

Join a conversation with Rich Ryffel, Professor of Finance Practice at Washington University's Olin Business School and Josh Baron, Co-founder BanyanGlobal, Visiting Lecturer, and Author of “Harvard Business Review: Family Business Handbook”, as they unpack key differentiators surrounding family business leadership and ownership versus that of publicly-traded companies.