This once-in-a-lifetime conversation between Dr. Marshall Goldsmith and Mikel Williamson is moderated by First Bank's Senior Vice President and Director of the Center for Family-Owned Businesses Ed Hart. Goldsmith and Williamson discuss how leadership has evolved in the past few years and what traits and characteristics exist in the world's greatest leaders. Watch now.
The article, “Why Next-Gen Leadership Transitions Fail,” describes how full buy-in and holistic commitment to a solid succession plan are essential for success. Denise Federer explains how trust, cooperation from all parties, and transparency will help ensure a smooth transition.
The article, “Preparing the Next Generation: Is it really necessary to work outside of the family firm?” the author discusses the typical advice of requiring next generation leaders to work outside of the family firm for external experience.
For family and privately-held businesses, wealth generation is woven throughout their prosperity, legacy, and future. Recent insights reveal that for many of these businesses, not only does the pursuit of financial wealth define achievement, but also their legacy building. Let’s explore the strategies and considerations that support the continued growth of wealth within family businesses, while also exploring its significance to the family.
The article, “Thriving or Trapped in the Family Business,” by Michael Klein suggests that the best thing family businesses can do for family members working in the business is to ensure individual growth and satisfaction is nurtured daily.
The article, “The Paradox of Choice: Wealth’s Impact on Family Potential,” by Doug Baumoel provides critical insights and tips to navigate children growing up with generational opportunity or the paradox of choice.
The article, “My Father’s Wisdom,” by Mark Sanborn, and originally published on marksanborn.com, gives a personal account of how the author’s father not only provided good advice verbally to him as a child but also supported that advice through his actions. The author shares four specific lessons he learned from his father’s wisdom.