Family Business Succession Planning & Executive Search Blog

"Why should you pay a retainer for an executive recruiter?" The initial reaction to this question is often skeptical. It feels like...

While family companies do face distinct challenges in drawing in top talent, those that know how to leverage their strengths can offer career paths that often exceed what's available in corporate settings. These are real, concrete advantages that can speed up your career growth, give you more meaningful work, and bring lasting satisfaction for the right executives in the right situations.

As an executive considering a role in a family business, some aspects might seem appealing: closer relationships, meaningful work, and the opportunity to be part of something with a lasting legacy. Before you sign the offer letter, there are important warning signs to consider.

In 2021, a family business advisor asked members of the Leef family to name the date when they would be “doing something different from...

Compensation studies give family businesses a snapshot of the market – but require context and strategy to be maximally valuable For 40...

Family businesses face a compensation challenge that corporate enterprises don’t encounter: how to structure executive pay that rewards both financial performance and preservation of family values.

If you're a family business leader with a CFO transition on the horizon, one of your greatest strengths could end up being your downfall...

This is the story of a CEO who nearly lost his job just three months after being hired. It happened to a client, and it perfectly...

The traditional recruiting model is outdated and focuses on speed, not fit – Stranberg takes a more modern and strategic approach In the...