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Founder Succession: Six Lessons From 15 CEOs Who Actually Lived It

What happens after the founder steps aside? Interviews with successor CEOs reveal the emotional, organizational, and family dynamics that determine whether leadership transitions succeed—or stall. Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Micheal Parkhurst

How Social Entrepreneurs Can Protect Their Mission When They Step Down

Social entrepreneurs care more about mission continuity than cashing out. This research-backed framework helps founders prepare successors, reduce founder dependence, and sustain impact. As Sarah sat Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Authors: Raja Singaram , Miruna Radu-Lefebvre and William Gartner

Investor-Ready Companies Perform Better. Here’s Why.

Even if you're not planning to sell or raise capital, the same disciplines investors look for—transparent reporting, sound governance, and strategic clarity—also drive stronger performance. Some Read More...

Category: Applied and Practice

Author: Michael Paull

How Well are Business Owners Preparing for Succession and Transition?

American business owners are aging. According to the 2021 US Census, nearly 52% of business owners are 55+ and 23% are 65+. This is consistent with the increased proportion of aging Americans in the Read More...

Category: Research Insight

Author: Michael Darger