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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

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

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,

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.