Taking over a family business can feel like walking a tightrope — one wrong step and relationships, trust, and legacy can unravel fast.

In this episode of Chats with Jason, Jason S. Bradshaw sits down with Jonathan Goldhill, author of Disruptive Successor and one of the world’s leading family business coaches, to unpack how next-generation leaders can step into leadership without destroying family relationships.

Most family businesses don’t fail because of profits or market conditions — they fail because of communication breakdowns, emotional tension, entitlement, and unclear succession planning. In this conversation, Jonathan shares real-world insights from coaching over 1,000 family businesses on how to earn respect, lead with confidence, and build your own legacy while honoring the past.

🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why most family business successions fail
2. How next-gen leaders can take control without burning bridges
3. The emotional shift required to lead parents, siblings, and relatives
4. How to balance legacy vs leadership
5. What successful multi-generation businesses do differently
6. Why communication, purpose, and emotional intelligence matter more than ever

Whether you’re preparing to take over the family business, already leading alongside parents, or advising family-owned companies, this episode offers practical strategies you can apply immediately.

🔖 Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction: The Family Business Dilemma

00:33 Meet Jonathan Goldhill: A Legacy of Coaching

01:11 Jonathan's Family Business Journey

05:44 The Hidden Reasons Family Businesses Fail

08:25 Explaining Family Business Coaching to a Child

10:41 Balancing Legacy and Vision in Family Businesses

13:28 The Importance of Emotional Intelligence

15:26 The 7Ps Playbook: Purpose and Priorities

19:04 Scaling Without Losing Your Soul

22:07 The Hunger for Success Across Generations

24:27 Rapid Fire Round: Quick Insights

25:12 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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