Progress, Not Perfection: Navigating Family Business Dynamics with John Broons

September 15, 2025 00:17:57
Progress, Not Perfection: Navigating Family Business Dynamics with John Broons
Vistage Live - Australia and New Zealand - Business and Leadership Insights
Progress, Not Perfection: Navigating Family Business Dynamics with John Broons

Sep 15 2025 | 00:17:57

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Show Notes

In this episode of Vistage LIVE, host Stephanie Christopher sits down with John Broons—family business expert, author of Creating a Thriving Family Business: Progress, Not Perfection, and long-time Vistage Chair.

John shares four decades of experience advising family enterprises across Australia and globally, unpacking the unique challenges of intergenerational wealth transfer, governance, and communication. From the baby boomer transition to the subtle influence of partners at the dinner table, John reveals how family businesses can thrive when values, transparency, and external advice come together.

Listeners will gain practical insights into:

Whether you’re running a small start-up with family shareholders or managing a complex, multi-generational enterprise, John’s stories and strategies provide clarity, encouragement, and actionable guidance.

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