Education

Leadership is complex; and especially for family businesses. This Leadership 2.0 group allows you to find your safe place for monthly support, peer mentoring and group coaching to discover how to lead well in ambiguity. By invitation only. ... read more

The Towanda Effect: Unapologetic Boldness for Career and Life Success - A Conversation with Tonya Tiggett We welcome Tonya Tiggett, Founder of Tiggett & Co. as our guest speaker. What propels you to act with uncharacteristic boldness, even just once? If you ever saw the movie Fried Green Tomatoes you can understand that shouting a simple mantra like “TOWANDA!” can have an amazingly emboldening effect when being unapologetically bold! Do you know that the characteristic of being bold is not solely a human behavior? Join us for a lively conversation to discover how marine biologists define boldness for success and survival in fish species and what we can learn from their research to apply to our own lives and organizational cultures to not only be bolder, but to be unapologetically bold! ... read more

How to Understand What Your Employees Need ''Great leaders are great listeners.'' That's a quote from somewhere, and it still holds the same weight as when it was first uttered. A key aspect of leadership is about our ability to solve problems and help others solve problems. As leaders, how do we know what the problem is? What are the things that hamper both our ability and others to achieve goals and create positive outcomes? How can we better understand the people around us to get things done? This session will address the questions above and others by discussing best practices of employee feedback and what to do with it. The purpose of this peer group is to share our diverse perspectives on what is important for leaders and hear what others are doing in order to build relationships, gain clarity on key leadership challenges or opportunities and support each other. Facilitator Jonathon McKay with PATH leads these sessions in a very collaborative group that encourages peer-to-peer sharing. Generously sponsored by Park National Bank ... read more

Branding for Non-Branding People ''We're different from our competitors, but no one can see why.'' ''Nobody knows who we are and we can't break through the noise.'' ''We're struggling to charge a premium, even though what we do is top shelf.'' These may seem like sales or tactical challenges. In reality, they're brand issues. But what does ''brand'' mean in 2021? Together, we'll shed light on what branding is and how the branding process should work. We'll draw on our own experience as well as examples and best practices for context. In the end, we'll have a better understanding of how taking the time to get it right can help with some of the most common business challenges. REGISTER now and join us for this live webinar on 2/25 presented by Neil Wengerd, partner and creative director at Nonfiction, a brand and design agency for visionaries, change-makers, and big thinkers. Nonfiction helps clients connect the dots between why they exist, what they do, and how they're perceived. For him, it boils down to this: the future must be simpler, smarter, and more sustainable. And if we don’t shape the future, it will shape us. You'll have the opportunity to submit questions during the session and view a recording post session. ... read more

For non-family C-suite leaders working in a family business. Peer-to-peer driven, sessions focus on objective and thoughtful insight and advice from those in similar situations. Additional fee to attend. Pre-approval to join and RSVP required. ... read more

The Rising CEO Peer Group is for next gens who will be taking a greater leadership position in their family business. The group is by invitation only and there is an additional annual fee to attend. ... read more

All About Boards Characteristics of high-performing boards and how you can attract, retain, and enhance the performance of your own board. Discussion will focus on: • Board of Directors – purpose, roles, selecting, transitioning, compensation • Advisory Boards – who, why and how • Advisory Groups – pros and cons ... read more

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Did you know that more than 30% of all family-owned businesses make the transition into the second generation? 12% will still be viable into the third generation, with only 3% of all family businesses operating at the fourth-generation level and beyond. Therefore, it is crucial that we focus our efforts on preparing and supporting the next wave of leadership, but how can we empower the next generation to step into leadership roles with the confidence and ability to transform the future of their family business? Facilitated by Kelly Borth (GREENCREST), our panel will feature family business leaders, Chelsea King (King Business Interiors, Inc.) and Steve, Austin, and Patrick Wathen (Equity, LLC). Our panelists will share their experiences from all perspectives - those who have successfully passed leadership on, those who have succeeded as the next generation, and those who are currently taking steps towards leadership as a Next Gen. Our panelists will also speak candidly about what the next generation means to their family business and how to support and prepare Next Gens to make a lasting impact. Sponsored by: GREENCREST ... read more