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Denise Federer
January 6, 2025

Gender and business leadership: How much does it matter?

The answer can be varied and depends on some important factors. But one constant is leaders — of either gender — need to be flexible and adaptable.

Advice

Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
December 16, 2024

Riders, elephants and paths: Three steps to navigate change leadership

Understanding the difference between the emotional and rational side of the brain is a key way to manage through difficult circumstances.

Advice

Denise Federer
December 5, 2024

The next succession: Keeping a family business intact in the third generation

The transition from the second to third generation in a family business can be a minefield. It's also manageable.

Advice

Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
November 1, 2024

Holding your team to high standards requires a coaching mindset

Here are three steps to hold your team accountable to high expectations — while honoring them as human beings.

Advice

Denise Federer
October 3, 2024

In business conflict, separate the person from the problem

Interpersonal disagreements in the workplace can escalate quickly, a situation compounded in a family business. One key to remember: Words matter.

Advice

Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
September 11, 2024

CEO advice: 3 steps to take an actual turn-it-off vacation

Take an actual vacation next summer: Start investing in your team’s hidden leadership potential — now.

Advice

Denise Federer
August 17, 2024

When work friends become bosses: Strategies to handle the transition

Relationships at work can and will change but one thing should remain the same: lines of communication should remain open.

Advice

Denise Federer
July 4, 2024

Enhance your company’s value by revisiting your core values

The principles that hold a company together should be active — not antiques.

Advice

Denise Federer
May 16, 2024

Why 'having the difficult conversation' is an essential leadership tool

Avoiding conflict — both in family or corporate-run organizations — has both short- and long-term consequences.

Advice

Denise Federer
April 10, 2024

Mitigate the impact of key employee departures in a family businesses

A departure of a key employee in any company can sting, more so in a family business. But there are steps companies can take to guard against that kind of turnover.

Advice

Denise Federer
March 5, 2024

In pursuit of a more perfect succession

Creating a family constitution is a challenging yet necessary part of a strong business succession plan.

Advice

Denise Federer
January 17, 2024

3 keys to overcoming transition terrors for smooth business succession

"You can’t figure out emotion on a spreadsheet." But businesses can, with a focused accountable action plan, hand off the company from one generation to the next.

Advice

Denise Federer
November 8, 2023

Resistance to change can destroy a family business

The status quo in an organization is a likely a recipe for failure.

Advice

Denise Federer
September 28, 2023

Moving to the 'next up' CEO in a family business requires trust and transparency

Preparation for this transition should begin long before the first day.

Advice

Denise Federer
August 17, 2023

Developing mid-level managers is essential — but often overlooked

The manager in the middle has an outsized impact on an organization.

Advice

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Gender and business leadership: How much does it matter?

Riders, elephants and paths: Three steps to navigate change leadership

The next succession: Keeping a family business intact in the third generation

Holding your team to high standards requires a coaching mindset

In business conflict, separate the person from the problem

CEO advice: 3 steps to take an actual turn-it-off vacation

When work friends become bosses: Strategies to handle the transition

Enhance your company’s value by revisiting your core values

Why 'having the difficult conversation' is an essential leadership tool

Mitigate the impact of key employee departures in a family businesses

In pursuit of a more perfect succession

3 keys to overcoming transition terrors for smooth business succession

Resistance to change can destroy a family business

Moving to the 'next up' CEO in a family business requires trust and transparency

Developing mid-level managers is essential — but often overlooked

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