Family business founders and senior leaders must understand that millennial successors typically embrace freedom above all else. They want to be free to do things “their way.” They have a different view of how their work and their personal world fit together. This often is in stark contrast with the values of post war and baby boomer...

http://podcasts.smallbusinesshour.com/Podcast%204%20final%20Millenials%20Need%20Freedom.mp3 Family business founders and senior leaders must understand that millennial successors typically embrace freedom above all else. They want to be free to do things “their way.” They have a different view of how their work and their personal world fit together. This often is in stark contrast with the values of post war and baby boomer leaders. It can create conflict both within the family as well as in the business. The good news is that these differences can be resolved with deeper understanding and respect from both parties. This podcast can provide you with some ideas of how to deal with this in your family business.