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Succession Shadows: Why letting go of the CEO Chair is the Hardest Act of Leadership
While passing the torch of the CEO seat to the next generation is often the ideal path for many family enterprises, it is not always the right answer. In fact, the most loving and responsible act a family can perform for the next generation is precisely the decision to recruit a professional CEO.
Philanthropy in Complex, Multi-Generational Families
For many, family philanthropy presents an opportunity to create a shared experience, unifying the
family by working together toward a lasting legacy of impact. Family philanthropy can also give
participants an opportunity to explore and cultivate their personal—and sometimes separate—
philanthropic passions
The Succession Conspiracy – Moving Beyond the Struggle of Letting Go
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung continues his two-part conversation with LGA co-founders Kelin Gersick and Ivan Lansberg. Building on their previous discussion about family systems, they dive into one of the most persistent and emotionally charged challenges in family enterprise: the Succession Conspiracy. They explore why succession is so frequently avoided and how to transform it from an individual struggle into a shared institutional process.
The Power of Models – Navigating the Network of Families
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung kicks off a two-part conversation with family enterprise pioneers and LGA co-founders Ivan Lansberg and Kelin Gersick. They explore the practical power of conceptual models—not as academic concepts, but as essential tools for helping families make sense of the deep complexity inherent in multi-generational businesses.
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How to approach Philanthropy
About one-quarter of our work relates to family philanthropy, most often as part of a complex family enterprise or family office.
Protecting the family legacy starts in the family office
Many families have decided to formalize a Family Office to serve the financial and professional needs of family members.
