Family Firm IN FOCUS

Baobab as a Reflection of Family Business

In this episode of Family Firm IN FOCUS, guest Tsitsi Mutendi explores the Baobab tree as a metaphor for understanding the strength and sustainability of family businesses. Drawing on the concept of the Five Capitals of Family Business, Tsitsi explains how successful family enterprises build resilience through more than just financial resources. Human, social, intellectual, and legacy capital play a crucial role in sustaining businesses across generations. Through the lens of the Baobab, this episode highlights how family enterprises can deepen their roots, strengthen relationships, and cultivate long-term prosperity. A thoughtful conversation for family business owners, advisors, and next-generation leaders seeking to build enduring family enterprises.

Role of the Board of Advisors in Family Businesses

In this episode of Family Firm In Focus, we sit down with Steve Legler, MBA, FEA, CPCC, a globally recognised expert in family business governance, leadership transition, and succession planning. Steve shares deep insights into the role of a Board of Advisors for family businesses and explains why structured onboarding of advisors is critical for the long-term continuity of family-owned enterprises. The discussion highlights how advisory boards help professionalise family businesses, strengthen governance structures, and guide families through complex succession and generational transitions. This episode is especially valuable for family business owners, next-generation leaders, and family enterprise advisors who want to build sustainable, well-governed businesses while preserving family harmony and legacy. A must-listen family business podcast for anyone serious about professionalising family-owned businesses and ensuring smooth leadership transitions.

Insights from a family business guidebook "Write Before You Fight"

In this inaugural episode of Family Firm In Focus, Mohsin Adhi speaks with Daphne McGuffin, author of “Write Before You Fight,” about how clear communication and documentation can prevent family business conflicts. Daphne shares practical strategies to strengthen trust, governance, and legacy within family enterprises. To learn more, get your copy of the guide at https://lnkd.in/gAM7G6Ci [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDhfZjZZNDQwT0ZKeVhUMXVwTXlHZm5lRUl4UXxBQ3Jtc0tuZEFlRV81SG8wVE9hZndnMk1rMVd1ZWxxTm5hQUhadHhZRmxkTXV4MnI5aXp3STVXcm03Tm9obVVXMVA3ZmZtMlFzN1Z3cy1iYVRIY0Nhek5BcEtuNWZsSTI2RlYzVTNPYjhFSGZnSGNqTkpmVjdzVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd.in%2FgAM7G6Ci&v=_RzXvXlhYPQ] or https://lnkd.in/gU2tW2zn [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUJaRFNxdEVFa1RNTlIzS1RqMmNlVHhfc3czUXxBQ3Jtc0trR0VHV1o0WFJBcVFiTXFWNG1HZF9aQXBmSDVEX3VObkl3TnoxNUQxRHZBempXLWxUM2xzR1RSUGlQOUNPUGF4a3BsUHhld3BuQVFCSm1DQkd2WkRhek1lM1RSQXhka0Z6QkszTFlnQTlsREF5dDR0RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd.in%2FgU2tW2zn&v=_RzXvXlhYPQ]