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Employees and the Family Firm
First there are the older employees, who in many cases have been with the company since its founding. The founder typically treats them like family. Read more...Why Does Leadership Matter?
For family companies facing a generational transition, leadership takes on crucial importance because the transition coincides with a cultural break (a once-in-30-years leadership change). That’s where the true meaning of leadership comes into play: an attitude grounded in a set of personal qualities, whose focus is on the emotional side of company management. Read more...Protecting a business legacy with retirement insurance.
Jerome is a 48-year-old non-smoker and the only shareholder in JD Inc. The company has been successful, resulting in a large investment portfolio.
The Founder
The characteristics of a founding owner highlight the differences between small and large companies. Read more...
