Today, most family businesses recognize the importance of mentoring and guiding aspiring family business leaders into a leadership role. However, once the family member takes on that role, the lessons stop. The family business leader no longer has someone investing in their development or holding them accountable for continued growth.

While the role of family business leader is rewarding, it also is complex and can be wearisome. For this reason, every family business leader needs a safe place where they can both process challenges and further develop their leadership skills. Often, this comes in the form of a coach.

In “Have You Ever Considered Working with a Leadership Coach?” Greg McCann explores how family business leaders can best use a leadership coach—and the benefits derived from coaching.

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