{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"BoardVision","title":"The Growing Pains of Family Businesses","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b5102a85\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1265,"description":"“Business is easy. Family business is hard,” says Charlie Bitzer, chair and CEO of ABARTA. Therelationships and dynamics within family-owned companies present distinct challenges for theirboards.In this episode, Bitzer talks with NACD senior member engagement advisor Kait Armstrong aboutthe governance of family-owned businesses. They discuss the difficulties of generational transitions,the importance of aligning culture between the board and the family, and how independentdirectors can engage family leaders in tough conversations.Host: Kait Armstrong, NACD senior member engagement advisorGuest: Charlie Bitzer, chair and CEO of ABARTA Related NACD Resources:   “Steering a Family Business Through Ownership Transitions” “How Family Businesses Actually Make Governance Work” Director Essentials: Family Business Boards and Family DynamicsVisit nacdonline.org for further research and information.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/eUunIJDFz6evB5ZLBITbcwayHWQ3Vr2h2emy_2xlRwY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ3NTc4LzE3MDU2/OTk0NDItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}