In this episode, Claudia Gomez of Trusted Family joins Francesco to discuss the challenges faced by family businesses and the importance of having difficult conversations. She highlights the tendency of families to avoid conflict and the consequences of not addressing hard topics and suggests greater vulnerability and self-awareness is needed in order to initiate these conversations and build trust within the family. She also explores the role of the next generation in driving change and finding their own path within the family business. 

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What you say to yourself is as important as what you say to others, because communication begins with ourselves. The way we communicate with others is often based on our own thoughts, and is why this episode of Safe Space highlights the importance of questioning and challenging our thinking. Francesco Lombardo and BJ Radomski also discuss the challenges that arise when there is a lack of clear communication within families and offer some practical advice to overcome them.

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Kent Johnson, is the CEO of the company that his great-grandparents founded in 1946. In a little two-room office above a car dealership, Highlights magazine was born and today it remains as true to its core as ever. A magazine encouraging children to discover their creativity and imagination, Kent explains why he believes that childhood is the critical foundation for developing happy and healthy children. 

A company that has embraced the concept of a Chief Purpose Officer, Kent shares why and how inclusion helps to connect everyone in the company to the mission and purpose. This episode is for anyone looking for the tools and techniques to unlock the power of curiosity and humor, so that their business can continue for generations to come.

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There’s a place in New York that has been serving up some of the city’s best pasta for the past 117 years. Raffetto’s has been supplying New York’s restaurants and home cooks with freshly spun pasta since 1906, and remains a solely family owned business.

I spoke with Sarah Raffetto, part of the 4th generation of Raffettos, who as the company’s Chief Operating Officer is responsible for ensuring the restaurant continues for the next 100 years. Sarah believes that the business’s success is largely due to each generation’s commitment to maintain their family traditions whilst being willing to expand and evolve.

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“How do I find my purpose?”

This is one of the questions I am most often asked by those I work with, and is why my conversation with Leadership Expert and Executive Coach James Laughlin is so insightful. 

James’ extensive experience spans working with elite performers and leading organizations, including professional athletes, influential CEOs, and multinational corporations. But James is also a musician, marked by seven world championship titles, showcasing his exceptional ability to foster talent and cultivate winning mindsets. 

According to James, purpose is not about self, but about others. Purpose is something that inspires those around you to want to join and work with you to build your vision. The clearer the vision, the easier it is to achieve it and to inspire others. James says that when we heighten our awareness and focus our attention to where we want to go in life, then our purpose is revealed.

This episode is for anyone struggling to find their place in the world and will help you to look beyond yourself in order to find your true meaning.

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James Laughlin is a 7x World Champion and leadership expert, whose incredible journey has taken him from a small town in Northern Ireland to becoming a world solo drumming champion by the age of fourteen. Spending much of his twenties feeling lost, James eventually landed in New Zealand, and although he set up a successful education and retail company, he became frustrated with the 9-5 and instead decided to transform his skills into his purpose, to become a much sought-after leadership coach.  

In this conversation James highlights the importance of both self-evaluation and self-reflection in leadership and why creating space for thinking and reconnecting with feelings and emotions is a critical component. James also gives us an insight into the unique framework he uses with CEOs, Professional Sports Teams and leaders to create high-performing teams. 

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Nancy Bruns is a seventh-generation member and current Chairman of the Board for a 210-year-old family business in West Virginia. In today’s episode of Safe Space, Nancy explains how she learned to cope with her unexpected inheritance following the death of her father, and how she became an advocate for transparency, open dialogue.

Nancy’s passion for change and her belief in the importance of fostering a deep sense of connection and shared purpose, is testament to the longevity and continued success of her family business. Nancy provides valuable insights and strategies for family business owners on how and why strengthening family relationships is critical to the health and wealth of the family business.

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Paul Hutchinson has dedicated his entire life to creating a world where every child can experience safety, freedom and hope.

As an entrepreneur, philanthropist and anti-child trafficking advocate, Paul’s work is underpinned by helping victims to heal from their trauma so that they can go on and live as healthy, functional and emotionally rich adults.

Paul's work extends beyond rescuing trafficked children to helping adults heal their inner child, ultimately liberating humanity from the cycle of abuse and trauma. He believes in the promotion of emotional healing and connection to foster a harmonious and emotionally safe environment for themselves and their families.

In this episode, Paul discusses the importance of understanding the impact of generational patterns and emotional wounds on family businesses, and provides practical techniques to help you break free.

Find more information about Paul and his work at liberating-humanity.com and liberatechildren.org.

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of violence, including child abuse and child trafficking. Please listen with care.

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Julie Charlestein, a fourth-generation President and CEO with Premier Dental.

Julie shares the inspiring journey of the business, which started with her grandfather, Julius Charlestein, who was a dental instrument sharpener and eventually evolved into a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative dental consumables.

Julie and Francesco discuss the importance of having governance structures and a board of directors in place to ensure the business's continuity and success. They highlight the value of open communication and the concept of a "safe space" within family businesses, which is vital for addressing challenges and fostering growth.

Julie’s one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…there has to be a mutual level of respect and sometimes that's a challenge. Under everything, there needs to be a reciprocal respect. Irrespective of the others' views.

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Stefanie Kyles, a fourth-generation family business member, and former CEO.

Stefanie discusses financial insecurity that is common in family businesses and how family businesses need accountability and transparency to succeed. She shares her experience negotiating with family members to understand their personal sensitivities around risk, financial security, and lifestyle, and emphasizes the importance of separating emotions from conversations around money.

The one piece of advice Stefanie offers for both the senior and next generations is simple... talk about it.

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With almost 20 years of working with families as the executive director of the Loyola University Chicago Family Business Center and in his private consulting practice, there’s not much that Andrew Keyt hasn’t come across. But it is his personal journey of overcoming challenges as a next-generation business leader that makes his perspective so unique. 

In this episode Francesco and Andrew discuss many of the unspoken issues that exist within family business relationships, such as the importance of vulnerability, the need to address mental health issues and how generations can learn valuable lessons from one another. 

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Philip McKeown, a fifth-generation family business owner from Ireland.

Philip discusses family governance and succession planning, as well as his book, Successors Voice, which emphasizes the importance of understanding one's value and role in a family business and the emotional complexities of family dynamics. He also stresses the need to nurture family talent in order to sustain family businesses. Overall, the goal is to prepare successors with the knowledge, confidence, and skills required to successfully integrate into the family enterprise.

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Cecily McGuckin the CEO and managing director of Queensland Steel and Sheet, in Brisbane, Australia.

Cecily talks about the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry and the difficulties of succession planning in a family business. Stressing the importance of being prepared for the worst-case scenario and making the business sustainable for future generations, she highlights the need for a clear roadmap to preparedness, including an emotional component.

Cecily's advice encourages people to stop apologizing unnecessarily and recognize their worth.

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space episode where he interviews NK Chaudhary, the founder of Jaipur Rugs, who established the company 44 years ago with a vision of uplifting society by enabling everyone to reach their full potential.

NK discusses the importance of business purpose and its connection to personal life, and the importance of emotional safety in families, and how to create it. He also shares his personal purpose, knowing himself through the business and improving himself by understanding the impact of his actions and decisions.

NK’s one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…regardless of family roles or positions, the most important thing is to be yourself, love yourself, and love others.

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Torri Hawley, one of five next generation members in a successful 7th generation family enterprise.

Internal credibility is about ensuring that one's actions align with their values, while external credibility involves earning the trust and respect of others. For next-generation family members, establishing external credibility can be challenging, as they must prove themselves to be worthy of the business and navigate generational trauma.

Torri offers advice to those struggling with credibility issues, encouraging them to trust their instincts, act in a way that aligns with their values, and learn to be comfortable with discomfort. She also stresses the importance of healthy boundaries and the need to distance oneself from toxic relationships.

Ultimately, Torri emphasizes the need to believe in oneself and be sure of one's internal credibility, as this can help to navigate the challenges of generational family enterprises.

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Pasquale Marinelli, a 27th generation owner with Pontificia Fonderia e Museo di Campane, the second oldest family business in the world.

With many companies struggling to carry on over just a couple of generations, what is the secret of a successful business that has existed since before 1339? How does the younger generation working right alongside the older generation create the knowledge and respect needed to continue the business? Pasquale, with the support of trusted assistant Ivo, speaks about the fascinating history of the company and how Marinelli Bells have been rung in every continent around the world.

Pasquale’s one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…have passion for and love the work. 

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Christine Blondel, expert Family Business Advisor and Adjunct Professor of Family Business at INSEAD.

Creating a successful family business is more than just being good at operating the business. Where in the scope of family governance do outsiders come in? Why is it important for family members to become independent for responsible ownership? How is experiencing ordeals going to help both generations grow? Each of these important pieces contribute to a more successful family business. But how? Take a listen!

Christine’s one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen is simple, listen to each other.

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Wendy Craft, a lawyer by trade, who “fell” into Family Office about 20 years ago. She is currently Chief Of Staff at Fulcrum Equities, LLC in New York City.

In this episode, Wendy & Francesco talk about how keeping up appearances will not make you more successful or happier in the family office. It took many years for Wendy to realize that trying to fit into the perceived family office professional mold wasn’t really about how she dressed or what she knew, it was who she worked for. What can you do to create a safe space in the family office or family business where you’ll be happier, can be yourself and be a better contributor? Take a listen!

Wendy’s one piece of advice to the Senior generation…if you love them let them in. Don't wait until it’s too late; hear them, teach them, let them speak their peace, and give them spaces to be involved. For the NxtGen’s, yes maybe you could run the business better but find ways to contribute, find ways to support them instead of trying to wrestle everything away from them, let them be human beings, give them time.

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Ramia El Agamy, second generation CEO at Orbis Terra Media, editor-in-chief of Tharawat Magazine, and host of The Family Business Voice and Women in Family Business podcasts.

Why does traditional governance need to evolve for family business to be successful? How have topics and concerns within family business changed?

Ramia’s one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…forever is the most dangerous word in the family enterprise vocabulary. Nothing lasts forever, and nothing should last forever. That is okay, it is not failure, it is evolving.

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Charlie Rhomberg, 4th generation member of the Schmid family, Crescent Electric Supply Company.

Founded in 1919, Crescent Electric Supply has grown significantly over the decades. The 3rd generation of owners realized there needed to be more structure in place for the future generations to keep the business going strong. Now with over 130 family members, how exactly was this accomplished? How is the family keeping the business of the business and the business of the family separate? Why is it just as important for the youngest generations to build connections in the family as it is for the senior generations?

Charlie’s advice…for the Senior Generation, continue to work with future generations in developing a plan for what the retirement changeover will look like. NxtGen, learn as much as you can about family history and your roots to create a different kind of connection with the family.

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On this week’s Safe Space, Francesco Lombardo is joined by Aubrey Shapiro Ginn, third-generation family business member with Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. where they discuss business succession planning, and how to set up the NxtGen to be successful business owners.

In the second-generation of Shapiro & Duncan, the company grew exponentially. As third-generation business members, how do Audrey and the rest of the NxtGen fit into the equation of the continuation of this success?

Aubrey’s one piece of advice to the Senior Generation is don’t be afraid of losing control. Her advice for the NxtGen - be patient and learn from the senior generations experiences.

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Like so many of my guests, Don Phin has led an extraordinary life. Growing up in the Bronx, his journey has taken him from being a former trial lawyer to starting a HR company to now coaching CEOs. Don has gone on to use the lessons he learnt in the courtroom and specifically draws on his experience of how different versions of the ‘truth’ can cause a breakdown in communication. As a recently trained Veritage coach, Don works with a preventative approach and believes that listening and encouragement are critical to engaging the next generation and to building healthy lasting relationships. 

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Zale Tabakman, first generation owner of Local Grown Salad and his son, Tzvi.

Many family businesses make the mistake of mixing work life with personal life. This creates constant conflict, stress and often the demise of the business. In this episode, the group discusses how having clear expectations, setting boundaries, showing respect and learning to trust each other can make all the difference.

Tzvi’s advice to the Senior Gen… set healthy boundaries for relationships to be stronger and better. Treat each other with basic respect.

Zale’s one piece of advice to the NxtGen… talk about it.

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Marisa Zabalak, Educational Psychologist, TEDx & Keynote Speaker and Author.

Conflict should be constructive, but it is difficult for many to see it this way. How can family members understand triggers and reactions, and then find the tools and skills to interact with others in order to move forward positively? How can emotions be used as data to give us feedback on interacting with others without using those emotions to manipulate them? Trust should be earned, especially within a family. It’s not just a given.

Marisa’s one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…get curious about yourself and others.

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Stephen Hecht returns to the Safe Space podcast to speak with Francesco Lombardo about Nonflict Resolution within the family business.

How can families find the tools to resolve conflicts in relationships and within the family business? How does focusing on the NxtGen of the family help us learn and grow? How can families stop the disrespect between generations in the family business? 

Stephen’s one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…conflict can be positive. We need conflict. We need constructive conflict for innovation and growth.  

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Jenny Dinnen and Katie Rucker, second-generation co-owners and co-presidents of Mackenzie Corp.

How is being vulnerable an important piece of making a family business successful?
What is the narrative you want for yourself and your family business? 

Katie & Jenny’s one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…be vulnerable and open, but get to know yourself first.

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Sunil Soni, Family Business Advisor with Indian Family Business Network.

Many Indian family businesses are still first generation, or beginning to think about the transition to the second generation. Most don’t recognize there are or will be challenges, not knowing what to do about them, and continue to unintentionally “push everything under the carpet”. How can families change this for the better?

Sunil’s one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…if you are thinking about your family business becoming multi-generation, look out 20-50 years in order to recognize how things will change over the years.

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Author, Speaker and Facilitator, Unni Turrettini from Oslo, Norway.

Anyone can feel lonely surrounded by family, friends and colleagues, a successful job or business they love. In fact, many do. What can be done in order to feel a connection? In order to break away from loneliness? It comes down to four elements, beginning with self-worth.

Unni’s one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…Prioritize connection in your business. Find a way for people to contribute more and be seen.

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In Part 2 of Francesco’s conversation with Dr. Paul Jenkins, the discussion revolves around values before valuables, people before problems and relationships before rules.

Everyone goes through their own stuff. What matters most to you? What feeling makes your life GOOD?

Dr. Paul’s piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…heard from a 93 year old neighbour, don’t be too quick to believe everything you think.

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Dr. Paul Jenkins, professional Psychologist.
Why do people shy away from talking about their mental health? Why do wealthy families get stuck?

Dr. Paul’s one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…learn to operate the equipment of your own mind. You don’t need to change a THING, you need to change a THINK. When you learn to operate that equipment, everything else falls into place.

Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Bruce Tyrrell and 4th generation family business owner from the Hunter Valley wine region of Australia.

When Bruce took over the family business in the 1960’s his father’s only advice was “go and grow the business”. What did that mean to Bruce? How has the vineyard adapted over the years to a people focused, sustainable and successful business?

Bruce’s one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen actually comes from his son…keep half an eye behind you, so you don’t make the same mistakes again. And keep the other one and a  half in front of you because you are looking to improve and move forward.

BJ (Brian) Radomski, is executive coach and facilitator, who takes a holistic approach to coaching, by combining science and psychology with personal experience and real-life scenarios. 

In this episode of Safe Space, BJ shares insights he gained from his extensive career and experience in a multitude of organizations, and explains why the key to successful leadership is grounded in open and transparent communication. 

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Join Francesco Lombardo for this week's Safe Space as he speaks with Nike Anani, a second generation business owner.

In Nigeria, 90% of businesses are family businesses, but statistically only 2% of them survive into the next generation. Why is this happening?

It is important for the Senior and NxtGen to have conversations about both the operational AND relational parts of the family business, but where does this start? How will working together on a shared purpose and shared future make businesses more successful for many generations to come?

Nike & Franco discuss how family businesses can have a healthy future by developing oneself, having healthy family communication and creating a safe space for this to happen.

This week on the Safe Space Podcast, Francesco Lombardo speaks with Jenny Dinnen, a Mackenzie Corp. second generation family business owner.

How do you set up a family business to be successful now and for years to come? Are you looking ahead as the traditional business that was originally started or planning into the future, seeking to understand what the impact of the NxtGen will be? If you aren’t communicating, where will that leave your family business when it’s time for the NxtGen to take over?

Jenny’s one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…know what success looks like to each individual family business member.

Kevin Hancock returns to the Safe Space podcast to discuss how losing his voice made the family business stronger and more profitable.

By understanding for the first time what it was like not to be heard, Kevin changed his vision on running the company, which led to more profit in the last 10 years than the previous 164 years combined. 

How did his vision change? What happened in the company that improved profits so significantly? Learn more by listening to this week's podcast.

In this episode, John Gibbons, a 4th generation family business member, talks about his passion project MARINAS GUARDIAN.

Francesco and John discuss the importance of having a passion project while also being self-sustaining to be taken seriously. Being reliant on oneself is a critical ingredient for one's self-respect. Many times parents make life easier for the NXTGEN, without realizing they are taking away their childrens' drive. Self-respect is ONE thing money cannot buy.

John shares his passion for the oceans and what he is doing about it, all the while maintaining his self-respect and desire to make a difference. 

John Gibbons is a professional fiduciary and environmentalist-in-training. He works at Harbour Fiduciary Services Limited, a part of the family-owned Edmund Gibbons group in Bermuda. He is currently studying for his Postgraduate Diploma in Law and is a part of Marinas Guardian, a conservation project to support Marine Protected Areas around the world using autonomous ships.

Stay tuned for the second part of this episode where Francesco and John talk about what is INTEGRITY and the importance in family business.

In this conversation, I speak with Armen Alajian, the owner of ARTO, Southern California's artisanal brick and tile manufacturer. Armen and his brother Vod took over the business after their father Arto died in 2014, and in this moving conversation Armen shares how he navigated the emotional and practical difficulties he faced. If you are interested in learning more about how to create a healthy family culture and why investing in the people in the business is the key to success, then this episode is for you.

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In this episode, Francesco interviews Andre Brisson, host of The Impulsive Thinker podcast.

A frank and fun filled interview, Andre shares his journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and how he has used this as a tool for championing himself, his team and other entrepreneurs.

Andre talks about how he saw emotional patterns of adults at a young age, how he knew he was different, and did not allow the opinions of others impact or influence what he knew he was...... different and unique.

We discuss the importance Emotional safety has on the ability to have open and vulnerable conversations.

Andre's advice for the senior generation: The way you did things was the way you did them, in the time you did them. Now is a new time.... allow the next generation to do things their way.  

Advice for NxtGen: Listen to the wisdom of the senior generation, not to dismiss, but to learn.

Tune in for the second part of this show where we are not sure what we will be talking about....... but it will be GREAT! 

What would have prevented this collapse?  

In this episode Francesco and Warwick discuss the importance of focusing on emotional intelligence. Had he known what he knew and had access to Veritage at the time, Warwick believes things could have turned out much differently for him and the family.

Francesco asked Warwick what advice he would give his 26 year old self if he could. His answer ..... surprising. 

Additionally spoke about the importance of surrounding oneself with advisors who are not afraid to hold you accountable and challenge you.