Robb Holman

Family business coaching isn’t just about fixing problems. It’s about creating something strong enough to last across generations. After decades of working with family enterprises worldwide, one thing stands out clearly: The biggest challenges aren’t strategic. They’re emotional. Research shows that 70% of family-owned businesses don’t survive the second generation. Only 13% reach the third. Behind these numbers are unresolved tensions, unspoken expectations, and emotions that nobody wants to talk about. Succession failure doesn’t just hurt businesses, it affects the family itself. Governance and succession plans matter, but what truly shapes a family’s future is often overlooked: 🔹 Misaligned values 🔹 Hidden tensions 🔹 Unclear roles 🔹 Fear of conflict 🔹 Outdated generational dynamics Family business coaching creates a safe, structured space to openly address these challenges. It’s about listening deeply, building trust, and finding clarity together. Done right, it doesn’t just resolve conflict. It aligns values, strengthens governance, and brings families closer. If you’ve experienced this yourself, I’m genuinely interested in your perspective. Have you seen how hidden tension affects business outcomes? Let’s talk about what really matters. 📖 More here: https://lnkd.in/dA_43fE5

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Listening is a skill that makes others feel valued and builds trust, making it a powerful tool for better relationships In addition to being able to speak well is the ability to LISTEN well! While I was attending the Business & Mindset Israel Leadership conference in Jerusalem,  I was concentrating on practicing the 70/30 Rule: Aim to listen 70% of the time and speak only 30%. When others are talking, don’t just be reloading your own mouth to talk, let them know you hear what they’re saying. Listen to learn. Try to avoid interrupting and just let people finish their thoughts completely. When you give your full attention and don't interrupt, prospects feel respected, which takes down their defenses and makes them more open to your message. Everyone wants to feel that they’re important, that they matter.  Give them the wonderful gift of listening, point out something they are doing right, ask them a question and let them know that you care. At one of the break-out sessions at the event, Shia Getter spoke about client loyalty. He said that trust leads to higher customer satisfaction and more referrals. Remember the famous saying “They don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” I can’t share this message strong enough: Listening is a skill that makes others feel valued and builds trust, making it a powerful tool for better relationships. And better relationships means people will trust you and want to do business with you. Then you don’t have to sell anything. What do you think about the 70/ 30 rule?

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Coach yourself first, then only others The best way to learn coaching is to first coach yourself. When you focus on your own development, you discover what works for you and what doesn’t. This self-awareness is crucial because it helps you understand the coaching process better. If you jump straight into coaching others without knowing yourself well, it is like advising someone about how good a restaurant is but have never been there! You lack not only credibility but also authenticity! By understanding your own mindset and making necessary changes, you’ll be more equipped to help others transform. This self-coaching leads to real growth, which is exactly what we emphasize in our coaching certification program. So, in a nutshell, focus on your own journey before you guide others – that’s the secret sauce to being a great coach! Malaysian Coaches Corporate Coach Academy (CCA)

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Conflict is inevitable, but how leaders handle it makes all the difference. In this episode, vicki abadesco! shares a real-world example of a well-known organization struggling with team conflict and how small miscommunications can escalate when left unresolved. vicki explains how our upbringing shapes our approach to conflict and why developing emotional intelligence is essential for effective leadership. Through her work with both executives and young children, vicki highlights the importance of clear communication, emotional awareness, and accountability in building strong teams and relationships. vicki also introduces practical tools like the "emotional balloon" and the "cleanup process" to help individuals recognize their emotions, take responsibility for their actions, and repair relationships when mistakes happen. Whether you're leading a team, raising a family, or simply striving to communicate better, this episode will provide insights and strategies to help you lead with empathy, transparency, and authenticity. vicki is a nonprofit leader and mentor renowned for her unwavering commitment to growth and lifelong learning. Through her organization, Soul Shoppe, she and her team have touched the hearts and minds of over one million elementary school students with their conflict resolution and peacemaking curriculum. https://lnkd.in/ehwjb4bd #soulshoppe #empathy #transparency #apologize #forgiveness #growstrongleaders 🔆Ipek Williamson, CIC, CPQC Dr. Chelsey Hauge-Zavaleta Eric Frothingham JD, MS Nancy Carroll Anthony Jackson Adrienne Hidalgo Esguerra Jared Maloney Judith Alcalá Dara Ackerman Amy MacClain Rizza Bautista Randy Fortes Sasanna Yee Luna Ren Henry Monica Back-Doherty Rich Habets Caroline Hughes Scott Shute Paula Schlauch Denny Coates

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“Your desire to know cultivates their willingness to tell.” – Jeff Wetzler The Art & Science of Asking Better Questions: Unlock Trust, Learning & Leadership with Jeff Wetzler. In this episode of It's an Inside Job, I sit down with Jeff Wetzler, author of Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You, to explore the transformative power of asking the right questions. Jeff shares how curiosity, psychological safety, and deep listening are essential for meaningful conversations and effective leadership. Why You Should Listen: If you've ever left a conversation feeling like something was left unsaid, this episode will equip you with practical tools to ask better questions, listen more deeply, and build stronger relationships. Whether you're a leader, coach, or simply someone who wants to communicate more effectively, Jeff’s insights will transform the way you approach conversations. Episode: https://lnkd.in/dSsc_d4E #Curiosity #Questions #Leadership #Communication #Trust #Resilience #Listening #Coaching #Learning #Growth #Wisdom #Insight #Connection #Psychology #SelfAwareness #Relationships #Mindset #Transformation #Skills #Conversation

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Quality sleep is essential for effective leadership. Our latest article reveals 3 simple mindfulness steps to enhance your sleep quality, boost well-being, and improve leadership effectiveness. Explore how mindfulness can be a powerful tool for overcoming sleep challenges and fostering professional growth. https://conta.cc/4hTujnX #MindfulLeadership #SleepQuality #WellBeing #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipTips

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Some strengths speak loudly. Relator speaks deeply! It's the quiet power behind leaders who build trust one relationship at a time. On this week's episode of #CoachToCoach, I sat down with Ray Swarts, SHRM-CP and Stacy Crawford, M.S.Ed., PCC to explore how #Relator helps teams move past small talk and into real connection. This strength doesn't chase crowds. It chooses depth, honesty and belonging, the kind that makes collaboration feel natural. Strong relationships don't just support leadership. They shape it! 🎧 Full episode linked in the comments. #Leadership #CliftonStrengths

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New Episode + Leadership Book You’ll Like 🎙️ YellowWood - Workplace Podcast welcomes Margaret C. Andrews, author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others. 📚 Why I like this book: “It’s clear why Margaret’s leadership program at Harvard was the most popular. The structure of the book — starting with self, then leading others, then managing upwards — makes leadership practical, reflective, and deeply human.” 💡 What makes this book special: - begins with self-awareness — understanding your backstory, values, and emotions before leading anyone else. - brings powerful insights on managing teams and understanding different working styles through tools like the Zigzag Chart. - explores the organisational context — how culture, feedback, and modelling shape the success of leaders. - shows how real leaders, like Satya Nadella, transformed culture through empathy and growth mindset. - full of frameworks, reflection questions, and practical exercises that make leadership development actionable. ✨ Why you should read the book & listen to the episode: Margaret and I go beyond theory to explore what truly drives leadership growth — learning to manage yourself first, then others, and finally, your wider organisation. This book gets praise from other workplace podcast guests Morra Aarons-Mele Dorie Clark 🎧 Listen to the full episode of YellowWood - Workplace Podcast 📖 Read Manage Yourself to Lead Others by Margaret C. Andrews Aisling Cuffe Betsy DeJesu Basic Venture #TheWorkplacePodcast #YellowWood #LeadershipDevelopment #SelfLeadership #TeamDynamics #OrganizationalCulture #GrowthMindset #LeadershipBooks #PodcastRecommendation #MargaretCAndrews #WilliamCorless

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