New Article: Why Family Business Founders Struggle to Step Back During Succession
- Paul Edelman
- Jun 4
- 1 min read
I’m pleased to share my latest article for FamilyBusiness.Org: "Why Family Business Founders Struggle to Step Back During Succession."
Founders are often asked what they will do after they step back.
That question can be useful, but it may come too early.
For many founders, succession brings an internal conflict. One part of them wants the business to grow beyond them. Another part still feels responsible for protecting what they built.
From the outside, continued involvement may look like meddling or micromanaging. From the founder’s side, it may feel like responsibility, protection, or care.
The article explores how empathy can help founders think more clearly when mixed feelings are making succession harder to move forward.
Thank you to Catherine Buday, Kimberly Eddleston, and the FamilyBusiness.org team for publishing it.
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