How to Successfully Transition to the Second Generation CEO in a Family Owned Company with Shelley Van Etten 1f6k5f

09/07/2024

Guest: Shelley Van Etten, the president and CEO of WLT Software, a family-owned company that...

Guest: Shelley Van Etten, the president and CEO of WLT Software, a family-owned company that develops software for adjudicating and processing health and medical claims.
Overview: Generational CEOs aren't just inheriting a BIG responsibility when they take over the family business. They're also taking on the skepticism, stubbornness, and, yes, jealousy of other employees who couldn't be part of the family succession plan. The new CEO has to keep that essential talent aligned with the business' core values while also leading in a personal and authentic way.
On today's show, Shelley Van Etten discusses how she navigated the challenges of leading a second-generation family business, preserving company culture while evolving with the times, and preparing the next generation to keep Making BIG Happen.

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