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What are the challenges of creating, working for, or taking over a family business? What are the strengths a family business needs to succeed? How can you avoid the pitfalls that cause the high failure rate in succession of a family business? Listen as our guest, Dr. Keanon Alderson, gives us a picture of how each succeeding generation tends to lead, what tools are necessary to shape a healthy family business – including a family constitution! - and what resources are available to owners to help them ensure success through generations. Dr. Keanon Alderson, a dynamic speaker and author of two books, has over 25 years of business experience from working in his own family business, to startups, to management in a global 50 company, and owner of a franchise. With an MBA and a Ph.D. in Organization and Management, Keanon is an Associate Editor the Journal of Family Business Management, has written for many other publications, and has also presented his proprietary research at numerous conferences. Currently, he is a professor at California Baptist University in the Robert K. Jabs School of Business where he teaches courses such as Family Business Management, Principles of Management, and Organizational Behavior. Keanon consults with family-owned firms on succession, corporate and family governance, preventing conflict, and developing an effective board. He also advises financial professionals to understand the complexities of family business owners, what they value, their decision-making process, and how to present information that will get accepted to better serve their clients. Keanon earned his MBA from the University of Redlands and his Ph.D. from Capella University. He enjoys fixing up old homes, fly fishing, and classic rock. He has been married for over 42 years to the love of his life, Sandy, has two sons and two grandchildren, and currently lives in Green Valley Lake in Southern California. Bigger Than Business is the show where you’ll discover real-world stories of business owners living their purpose. You’ll encounter men and women all over the world who draw strength from understanding why they do what they do and how they remain true to that purpose through the ups and downs every business owner will face. www.thecapitalchartroom.com
What are the challenges of creating, working for, or taking over a family business? What are the strengths a family business needs to succeed? How can you avoid the pitfalls that cause the high failure rate in succession of a family business?
Listen as our guest, Dr. Keanon Alderson, gives us a picture of how each succeeding generation tends to lead, what tools are necessary to shape a healthy family business – including a family constitution! - and what resources are available to owners to help them ensure success through generations.
Dr. Keanon Alderson, a dynamic speaker and author of two books, has over 25 years of business experience from working in his own family business, to startups, to management in a global 50 company, and owner of a franchise. With an MBA and a Ph.D. in Organization and Management, Keanon is an Associate Editor the Journal of Family Business Management, has written for many other publications, and has also presented his proprietary research at numerous conferences. Currently, he is a professor at California Baptist University in the Robert K. Jabs School of Business where he teaches courses such as Family Business Management, Principles of Management, and Organizational Behavior. Keanon consults with family-owned firms on succession, corporate and family governance, preventing conflict, and developing an effective board. He also advises financial professionals to understand the complexities of family business owners, what they value, their decision-making process, and how to present information that will get accepted to better serve their clients.
Keanon earned his MBA from the University of Redlands and his Ph.D. from Capella University. He enjoys fixing up old homes, fly fishing, and classic rock. He has been married for over 42 years to the love of his life, Sandy, has two sons and two grandchildren, and currently lives in Green Valley Lake in Southern California.
Bigger Than Business is the show where you’ll discover real-world stories of business owners living their purpose. You’ll encounter men and women all over the world who draw strength from understanding why they do what they do and how they remain true to that purpose through the ups and downs every business owner will face.
Bigger Than Business is the show where you’ll discover real-world stories of business owners living their purpose. You’ll encounter men and women all over the world who draw strength from understanding why they do what they do and how they remain true to that purpose through the ups and downs every business owner will face.