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Family Business Succession Planning & Executive Search Blog
Working for a Family Is a Distinct Mission. That’s Why We Built the Stranberg Talent Network.
Family businesses account for more than 75% of the American GDP. They're not a niche. They're not small. They're the foundation of our economy — and they've largely been underserved when it comes to finding the right executive talent. The Stranberg Talent Network was built to change that.
Apr 7
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Why Family Business Strategic Plans Stall After the Founder Steps Back
When a family business moves from one leader to several, strategic planning tests whether the leadership team can make decisions together. Bill Stranberg and Jude Rake recommend investing in the team first: surfacing honest disagreement, involving the difference makers who know how work gets done, grounding the plan in authentic values and an objective view of the market, and planning for execution before launch.
Grief, Conflict, and Transparency in Family Business: How Family Dynamics Affect the Success of Outside Executives
It’s natural for family businesses to walk into a senior executive search focused on the role. They look at the scope, the compensation, and the candidate slate, but are typically critically underprepared for what the hire will bring to light within the family itself. This month's conversation focuses on that gap.
Most Family Business Values Statements Don't Actually Guide Decisions. Here’s How to Turn Yours Into an Operating System.
Most family business values fail because they aren't actionable. Learn why ranking your values creates a decision-making tool for leadership transitions.
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