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Paul Edelman
Coach | Facilitator | Educator / Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship / Babson College
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Ready to Lead: Building Confidence Across Generations
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When families treat readiness as something they cultivate together, the handoff feels less like a loss and more like a natural next step. Read More...
How Families Can Override Emotions to Make Better Judgments
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When decisions become emotionally charged, it becomes harder to think clearly just when clear thinking is needed most. Read More...
Why Family Business Founders Struggle to Step Back During Succession
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Founder resistance is often more complicated than control. Empathy can help families understand what founders are trying to protect — and what their continued involvement may be preventing. Read More...
How to Weigh the Consequences of Selling the Family Business
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A strong valuation is not enough. Families need to understand the emotional, relational, and governance consequences of selling before they commit. Read More...
When Political Differences Threaten the Family Business
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Political differences can turn dangerous when family members begin dismissing one another’s business judgment based on political identity. Read More...