We’ve seen both sides of the spectrum: family executives hating their jobs, their businesses, their families, feeling underappreciated for their efforts, exhausted by all the “craziness,” wanting nothing more than to “sell the damn thing.” And we’ve seen family executives thrive with rewards that are richer and more profound than a leader of a publically traded company could possibly derive. The company flourishes, the family has a collective purpose that brings them together, and the kids prosper.
How to Thrive While Leading a Family Business
These four behaviors differentiate success from failure.
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