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

Episode • Feb 15, 2023 • 1h 19m

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/