Myths and Mortals, First Edition, Family Business Leadership and Succession Planning by Keyt, Andrew -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Table of Contents Dedication Preface Acknowledgments Prologue: Born in the Shadows

Born in the Shadows Definition of the Myth A Journey to Generative Leadership I Am Not My Father (Differentiation) It Takes a Personal Vision Moving the Past into the Future

Chapter 1: Making of a Myth: How stories of heroism help and harm a successor

The Power of the Myth The Good Story The Bad Story Understanding the Reality of the Myth Origins of the Myth Feeding the Myth If It Makes You Happy Keeping the Next Generation in the Shadows Idealization's Alter-Ego Reality and True Truth

Chapter 2: Out of the Shadows: The journey of the successor to lead apart from the myth

Differentiation and the Life Cycle Overcoming the Successor's Curse From Hero to Human: Deconstructing the Myth of the Founder When Successors Chart Their Own Course When Idealization Interferes Shining the Light Inward Asserting the Self in the Family Legacy

Chapter 3: You Gotta Earn It: Earning your way to the top

Your Own Way Be Honest with Yourself Building Resiliency Show Up for Work

Chapter 4: The Strength of Failure: Running the obstacle course of success

Developing Gut Instincts: Learning through Action The Hard Road to Leadership No Mistakes; Just Learning Supporting Failure Obstacle Courses The Family Launching Pad: Go Out and Get It The Shape of Success

A Story for the Future: Mission, Vision, and Values Respect the Past; Do What's Right for the Future The Rudder of Conviction Working through Personal Values Family Planning Mission Back to the Future

Chapter 6: Nonstop Learning: Know your weakness and improve

Sustaining Credibility Respectfully Pushing the Limits Defining Success: Future Forward Know Thy Motives The Necessity of Continual Development Disciple of the Disciplines Staying Power

Chapter 7: Feed the Family: Caring for relationships, caring for the business

Dare to Be Different Heart and Soul Family Assets How Competition Can Cripple From the Founder to the Family Next Generation

Chapter 8: Me versus We: Sharing the glory of the family business story

The “I” in the “We” From Legendary to Ordinary When the Magnetic Center Is Gone Feels Like Family More than Money Dream Weaver The Brick Wall Re-Generation

Chapter 9: Decisions, Decisions: Decisiveness amidst ambiguity

The Great Differentiator Cutting the Gordian Knot One Decision after Another Failure Makes the Business Hero Trap of Perfectionism Think and Do: The Decision-Making Process Must-Have Courage A Sense of Where You Are Reorientation The Orientation-Locked Family A Decisive Workforce Willing to Fail

Chapter 10: The Inner Light: A plan to illuminate a successor's path

The Need for a Personal Strategic Plan A Plan to Differentiate True North Values Mission Action Plan A Flexible Plan Let There Be Love Let There Be Light

Epilogue: Stepping out of the Shadows and into the Light of Your Leadership

Identifying the Myths Self Building Internal Credibility Building External Credibility

Appendix A: Research Note Appendix B: A Generative Retreat About the Author Index End User License Agreement