Family Leadership

In Interrupted Entrepreneurship, multigenerational family business member Raméz A. Baassiri seeks answers to an array of hurdles that every family business has faced and could face, not only from the perspective of his own family business but also from the viewpoint of dozens of family businesses that have confronted interruptions and not only weathered the storms, but thrived.

This book is for those of us who are mixing motherhood with other passions. We are raising babies while working tirelessly at enormous goals. We are playing with preschoolers while pursuing our passions. It is difficult enough to manage a home and love on our children without adding impossible dreams to the mix. But we know you can do it, and this book can help!

As their businesses begin and then mature, entrepreneurs face increasingly complex emotional challenges that they must navigate as they take their businesses from an idea to the maturation period of growth and expansion, to succession planning and divestiture, to the day they step aside. John Waldron has leveraged his own entrepreneurial experience and that of the hundreds of business owners he has counseled to build an essential framework that addresses the important balance between the tangible and intangible complexities of each stage of The Entrepreneurial Journey.

Great leaders aren't born. They're nurtured. In Peanut Butter Principles: 47 Leadership Lessons Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids, entrepreneur, speaker, author, management consultant and parent Eric Franklin has assembled a wealth of wisdom that has stuck with him like peanut butter sticks to the roof of your mouth gleaned from his parents, extended family; and the many other influential people in his life.

He spent over three decades proudly serving his country. But his greatest lessons came from one unique bond. For Dr. Burl Randolph, Jr., leadership began at home as a young boy. Though his father was a man of few words, he was molded by his parents' actions for a future filled with achievement. And when the decorated military officer faced his own retirement, he recalled the profound message his dad imparted many years before: "A man ought to always stay busy."

Allan Cohen and Pramodita Sharma, scholars with deep professional and personal roots in family businesses, draw on extensive global research to reveal the secrets of enterprising families, using examples of both firms that flourished and those that failed. They describe the practices that characterize entrepreneurial individuals, families, and organizations and offer detailed advice on how to develop and implement those practices.

Steve Loveland, the owner of a software firm, has hit bottom. He's about to lose his company and family, and he's desperate to turn things around. Jennifer Silverstone, a finance-savvy consultant, helps him implement the six essential dashboards every business needs. This transition to running a business with numbers, which every entrepreneur must eventually make, gives him the clarity required to save his business.

With a text solidifying their commitment, brothers Stephen and Jim Gilliland embarked upon a journey of crazy workout challenges that increased in intensity as the year progressed: 10,000 push-ups each in March became 30,000 push-ups each by December. At the time, they were each searching for something more—more from their relationship as brothers and more from their middle-aged bodies. And as each month passed, they discovered the unexpected gift of what it means to live more fully as connected brothers, fathers, husbands, and successful leaders.

Mario Borghino asume en este libro la responsabilidad de apoyar a los padres en el mejoramiento de su liderazgo personal a través del mayor compromiso que tienen en la vida: la educación de sus hijos. El valioso y original modelo que ha creado con este propósito abre la posibilidad de construir, dentro del mismo seno familiar, el legado más importante que podemos ofrecerles a nuestros hijos: transformarlos en líderes. "El hogar, - explica Borghino - puede ser donde niños y niñas, adolescentes y jóvenes, aprendan el mecanismo más seguro para potenciar sus talentos naturales."

God has a place of profound influence for each of us. Penny Tucci shares her life with us in a way that is both vulnerable and challenging. She lets us in on the intimate details of a journey that is filled with painful obstacles and miraculous outcomes. She gives insight into the characteristics and qualities that open doors of influence in every relationship in our lives.

All business leaders need to make smart decisions. They require data-driven insights and expertise. Family business leaders drive over 65% of GDP and job growth- in EVERY corner of the world and EVERY sector. Sadly, many of those leaders are confused. Younger family business leaders need to know HOW to avoid conflict and gain career clarity. Next Gen leaders in their 20s to 50s are well educated, digitally trusting, and impatient. They need this SUCCESS PLAYBOOK based on tactics that they can practice immediately.

Great leadership is a prerequisite for success. It’s about communicating the vision and mission of your organization effectively and creating cultures of innovation, inspiration, and a strong sense of purpose to allow your employees to flourish. In Walking the Leadership Tightrope: How to Balance Career and Family through the Chaos of Crisis, Chris recounts his experiences from his early days of childhood at his local Catholic parish to founding his own executive coaching and consulting company, and all the leadership roles he undertook in between.

The story of fatherlessness is being written into the heart of this generation. It can be heard in our songs, seen in our movies, read in our blogs. It is a story of grief, pain and loss. A story of shame, loneliness and rejection. A story of missed potential and wasted opportunity. A story...

John Dalton's life is an inspirational American success story. At the Helm traces his journey from modest beginnings in Louisiana to traveling the world and working across private and public sectors and four presidential appointments all culminating in his appointment as the 70th Secretary of the Navy. As CEO of the Department of the Navy, including both Navy and Marine Corps, Dalton had to weather the storm of the Tailhook controversy, navigate through the Naval Academy cheating scandal, manage the new policies of Don't Ask, Don't Tell and women serving in combat.

The path to your best opportunity is not a straight line - there are many twists and turns, ups and downs. The Walker family story is an inspiring and candid journey from rural farming to manufacturing and the lessons learned along the way. The founder’s son, Bob Walker, shows how faith in God and godly wisdom provide a sure foundation for starting and operating a successful business - along with courage, the willingness to take risks, and a tenacious dream to remain independent.

Are you ready to create a foolproof estate plan and ensure your family’s financial security? Whether you're just starting to build your estate or have substantial wealth, this audiobook simplifies the daunting process of wills, trusts, and Power of Attorney into actionable steps you can follow with ease. Many people delay estate planning out of fear or confusion, but the truth is, an effective plan isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s essential for anyone who wants to protect their loved ones and avoid costly legal complications.

Your career is compelling. Your ministry at church is God’s calling. But do you realize how these outside activities capture your heart and steal your time and energy from your family? Adventure becomes what you want to do, while family is what you are supposed to do. Now author Rich Wagner...

When we lose someone we love, the silence can feel overwhelming. Embracing Life After Death is a grief support book for adults that speaks directly to the heart — guiding listeners through grief recovery, healing after loss, and the courage to embrace life again.

"These are the 'know your value' conversations that we need to have. These women--their challenges, choices, and successes--are all of us." --Mika Brzezinski Over the last sixty years, women's lives have transformed radically from generation to generation. Without a template to follow--a way to...

Farming’s number one mental barrier is entitlement. We inherit farms from our grandparents and just assume we’ll gift it to our grandchildren. Just because your family had a successful farm 10 years ago doesn’t mean you’ll still be farming in 10 years. In order to still be farming in 2040, you’ve got to assume that you are the underdog! Armed with this mindset and the three tools in this book, your family can implement radical changes that gives you the competitive edge that bulletproofs your farm against anything.