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26. Why Personality Matters in Family Businesses: Lessons from Dinner-table Dreams to Boardroom Deals

26. Why Personality Matters in Family Businesses: Lessons from Dinner-table Dreams to Boardroom Deals

FromTruth, Lies and Work


26. Why Personality Matters in Family Businesses: Lessons from Dinner-table Dreams to Boardroom Deals

FromTruth, Lies and Work

ratings:
Length:
79 minutes
Released:
Feb 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

What does personality have to do with growing a family business? And why is understanding the personality of an entrepreneur a key factor in a successful succession or exit?
This week, we’re joined by Chief Science Officer at Hogan, Ryne Sherman, and Entrepreneur and Succession Planner, Stephen Shortt, to understand what it takes to build a successful family business.
Join the conversation as we discuss:

What personality is, and why is it important

How to assess personality

How entrepreneurial personalities shape family businesses 

The unique dynamics of family businesses

Leadership in family businesses

Children in family businesses

Managing a successful succession in five simple steps


If you own a business and have ambitions to exit or manage a successful succession, this one is for you!
Resources

Ryne Sherman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rynesherman/
Website: https://www.hoganassessments.com/
Podcast: The Science of Personality Podcast
Featuring some of the world’s leading experts in personality psychology and business, this podcast explores the impact of personality on life, leadership, and organizational success.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-science-of-personality-podcast/id1517116280
Article on the Personality of Donald Trump : https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-situation-lab/201509/the-personality-donald-trump

Stephen Shortt:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenshortt/
Website: https://successfulsuccession.com/

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Feb 15, 2023
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