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A Disruptive Successor Needs More Than New Ideas

Every family business needs someone willing to question whether yesterday’s success formula will continue working tomorrow.   That person is often the next-generation leader.   They see opportunities to use technology more effectively. They recognize when decisions are taking too long, w...
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From Successor by Birth to Leader by Credibility

The family name may open the door to the business. It does not automatically make the next generation capable of leading it.   This is one of the central challenges faced by rising-generation family business leaders. They may have access to ownership, relationships, information, and opportuniti...
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What a Disruptive Successor Really Is & Why Every Family Business Needs One

The word “disruptive” can make family business owners uncomfortable.   It may sound disrespectful, reckless, or threatening. A founder who has spent decades building a company may understandably wonder why the next generation needs to disrupt a success.   However, a disruptive successo...
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