In this insightful episode, host Adam Hill delves into the transformative concept of "right people, right seats," a cornerstone for thriving family businesses. Drawing inspiration from Jim Collins' "Good to Great" and the EOS framework, Adam unpacks strategies to ensure employees align with both the cultural ethos and operational needs of the business.

0:00 Intro

6:00 Right People, Right Seats

12:00 Family Dynamics in Business

18:00 Core Values and Hiring

24:00 Accountability and Structure

30:00 Separation of Family and Business

36:00 Personal Reflection and Growth

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Good to Great by Jim Collins

Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) by Gino Wickman

Sara Stern and the 3 Circle Model

Host Adam Hill is joined by seasoned family business advisor Sara B. Stern, whose unique adaptation of Harvard's 3 Circle Model profoundly changed the way he viewed family business after hearing her speak a few years ago. In this episode, Adam and Sara dive into the 3 Circle Model, explore the transformative power of EOS, and discuss how to approach it all with healthy communication and a lighthearted spirit.

0:00 Intro

5:53 Family Business Realities

11:05 Advising Family Businesses

17:38 Communication and Succession

23:16 Starting the Succession Conversation

30:10 Bravery in Family Businesses

36:27 Three Circles Model

43:12 Resources for Family Businesses

Resources Mentioned:

Sara B. Stern's Website

Start Here: A Guide for Family Business Succession by Sara B. Stern

EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)

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Make reading these books your resolution, and see your business transform in 2025! Join host Adam Hill as he explores five must-read books that promise to elevate your business leadership and personal growth. From estate planning to emotional maturity, these books offer invaluable insights for leaders, each offering unique lessons to help you level up the love, legacy, and lifestyle in your family business.

0:00 Intro

03:02 Entrusted by David York

07:38 Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook

12:13 The Fourth Turning by Neil Howe and William Strauss

20:54 Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay Gibson

26:31 Traction" by Gino Wickman

Resources mentioned:"Entrusted" by David York

"The Harvard Business Review Family Business Handbook" by Josh Baron and Rob Lachenauer

"The Fourth Turning" by Neil Howe and William Strauss

"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" by Lindsay Gibson

"Traction" by Gino Wickman (email me for a copy!)

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