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Do women leaders experience greater success in family firms than in nonfamily firms? According to new research by Eric Kushins, PhD, and Myriam Quispe-Agnoli, PhD, the answer is yes—and the reasons have less to do with individual leadership traits and more to do with organizational culture and legitimacy. Dr. Kushins will join us and share results from the study, which finds that women-led family firms outperform women-led nonfamily firms. The research suggests this perform

Leaving a family business can be one of the most complex and emotionally charged decisions a family member will ever make. It often involves identity, relationships, expectations, and legacy—far beyond a simple career change. In this candid and insightful webinar, we’ll hear from three individuals who each made the difficult choice to leave their family businesses, and did so with intention, integrity, and grace. Our speakers will share what led them to their decisions, the c

Discover how to strengthen your talent pipeline with Kennesaw State University! Led by Sherrie Goodman, Director of Employer and Corporate Relations, this session will introduce employers to KSU’s academic programs and student talent, provide an overview of Handshake—our career engagement and recruiting platform—and highlight the many ways you can partner with the Department of Career Planning & Development to enhance your recruitment strategy. Whether you're new to recruitin

Mental health challenges are increasingly present in today’s workplaces—and family businesses feel this reality in uniquely personal ways. We invite you to join us for a thoughtful conversation that approaches this important topic from three expert perspectives: Human Resources – what we can do to lower stress and help our employees Legal – how to navigate this issue to make sure we are handling in a positive and legal way Therapy – how to understand when we are stressed, wha

In multigenerational families, meaningful involvement doesn't begin with titles or shares. It begins with trust, conversation, and connection. This webinar, led by Elizabeth Ledoux and Andrea Carpenter of The Transition Strategists and hosted in partnership with Loyola University Chicago's Family Business Center, explores practical frameworks for bringing the next generation into your family's future, without building in a vacuum, without creating chaos, and without waiting u

When the next generation steps up, the story is never just about job titles or legal documents—it’s about trust, identity, and navigating change together. Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring next-gen family business leaders who are finding their place, earning their voice, and shaping the future of their companies. Through candid conversation, they’ll share: How they entered the business and how it really felt The moments that built credibility and the

We know what it feels like to run a family business—the trust we’ve built, the values that guide us, and the behind-the-scenes pressures that few outsiders see. But here’s the real question: Do the people we hire, sell to, and serve see us the same way? That question inspired the Family Business Perception Report—a first-of-its-kind national study by MacKenzie and Next Gen Collaborative exploring how the U.S. public views family businesses. In this interactive session, we’ll

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) can be a powerful tool for family businesses looking to ensure a smooth transition of ownership, strengthen employee loyalty, and preserve the family legacy. ESOPs foster growth by incentivizing employees, preserving the family legacy by keeping ownership within the company, and helping ease family transitions by offering an organized method for ownership change. While it provides tax advantages and facilitates succession planning, it r

Chaos-Proof Your Family Hiring Process Hiring a family member can feel like a natural next step—but without clear criteria and expectations, it can also invite unnecessary chaos. In this webinar, Adam Hatcher shares how to professionalize your family hiring process without losing your relational warmth. Drawing from his experience expanding his own family’s business—a staffing firm he helped grow from regional to national—Adam will show how your family can: Create objective,

Your family business is more than a company—it’s your legacy. In this talk, we’ll explore how protecting your brand legally is one of the most powerful ways to safeguard everything you’ve built for the next generation. Whether your name is on the product or you’ve grown a reputation through quality and service, your brand is one of your most valuable assets—and also one of the most vulnerable. Richard Rimer will introduce the foundational tools of brand protection, including

Tired of meetings that go in circles? If your leadership meetings feel like a time drain, you’re not alone. But what if your weekly meeting became the most valuable 90 minutes of your week? In this 60-minute webinar, Jacqueline Jensen, professional EOS implementer, will walk you through a simple, repeatable meeting structure that creates clarity, accountability, and momentum for your team. This workshop is designed specifically for family business owners and leadership team m

Join Andrew Windham, CEO of Educated Freedom, to learn proven financial strategies to grow and preserve wealth, how to build governance structures, and how to navigate family dynamics during transitions. Whether you're planning for succession, growing your business, or focused on sustaining your legacy, this workshop will provide you with actionable steps to safeguard your family’s future.

Discover how SBA resource partners can help you navigate the complexities of growing your business. Jennell Taylor with the Atlanta office of the SBA discusses the roles of SCORE, Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), and Women’s Business Centers (WBCs) in providing mentorship, training, and funding assistance. Learn strategies to access valuable resources, optimize your business plan, and overcome common entrepreneurial challenges. Whether you're a startup or an establ

The Roots & Legacies webinar features Marie Davis of the Georgia Center for Employee Ownership (GACEO) discussing the critical topic of employee engagement in family businesses and its profound impact on organizational success. Marie is joined by Woodstock Furniture and Mattress Outlet founder JR Aaron and his son Brian Aaron as they share how coming alongside their employees led to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Whether you are a small family business with only a f