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Fostering Psychological Safety: How Women Drive Success in their Family Businesses

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In the constantly changing landscape of family-owned businesses, the concept of psychological safety holds profound significance. Psychological safety refers to an environment where individuals feel safe to express themselves, take risks, and contribute their ideas without fear of retribution or judgment. In the context of family businesses, where familial relationships intertwine with professional dynamics, cultivating […]

Navigating Career Transitions: Moving On from the Family Business

Finding yourself at a crossroads in your career, especially when it involves leaving the family business, can be a daunting and emotionally charged experience.  As women in family businesses, we often feel a sense of obligation or pressure to continue the family legacy, even if it no longer aligns with our personal aspirations and goals. […]

Don’t Put Off Taking Care of Yourself!

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As a busy woman working hard in my family-owned business, I have a lot on my plate. Some days it is overwhelming, but I don’t feel like I have the time or energy to stop and take a break or spend time on myself. My therapist and my oncologist both gave me advice about doing […]