LGA Lighthouse - Guiding Family Business Continuity
The LGA Lighthouse Podcast discusses a wide range of engaging topics relevant to multi-generational family enterprises. Host Tim Yeung guides thoughtful discussions with leading business advisors, prominent family members, and industry experts providing actionable insights to illuminate how family businesses build success from generation to generation. From long-term continuity to growing impact, LGA Lighthouse is a resource for family business at every stage of their journey.
Episodes
The Succession Conspiracy – Moving Beyond the Struggle of Letting Go
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung continues his two-part conversation with LGA co-founders Kelin Gersick and Ivan Lansberg. Building on their previous discussion about family systems, they dive into one of the most persistent and emotionally charged challenges in family enterprise: the Succession Conspiracy. They explore why succession is so frequently avoided and
The Power of Models – Navigating the Network of Families
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung kicks off a two-part conversation with family enterprise pioneers and LGA co-founders Ivan Lansberg and Kelin Gersick. They explore the practical power of conceptual models—not as academic concepts, but as essential tools for helping families make sense of the deep complexity inherent in multi-generational businesses.
The discussi
From Transaction to Continuity - Rethinking Executive Search in the Family Enterprise
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung sits down with Bill Stranberg, Managing Partner at Stranberg, to discuss the critical nuances of executive search within family-owned businesses. Bill explores why hiring a leader in a family system is not merely a recruitment task, but a vital decision for long-term leadership continuity.
The discussion highlights four key takeaw
How Coaching Unlocks Family Enterprise Potential
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung sits down with Wendy Ulaszek, a Partner at LGA and Head of Leadership Coaching. With a PhD in clinical psychology and extensive experience coaching leaders within family enterprise systems, Wendy explores the intersection of human behavior and enterprise governance.
The discussion focuses on how individual growth serves as a catal
How Can Family Offices Navigate the Age of AI and Geopolitical Shifts?
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung is joined by seasoned economist Dimitris Valatsas, an LGA advisor that specializes in helping family enterprises and family offices navigate complex geopolitical and macroeconomic changes. They discuss the major forces reshaping the future of wealth, from the rise of AI to the risks of deglobalization.
-The Family Office as a New
What Can Elite Performers Teach Your Family Business About Success?
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung interviews Dr. Alex Auerbach, a performance psychologist who has worked with elite professional athletes and high-performing individuals. Alex shares powerful insights on how the principles of peak performance psychology can be applied to family enterprises to foster long-term success.
- Combining Growth and Fixed Mindsets: The be
How Are Generational Shifts in China Reshaping the Global Family Business?
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung interviews Zak Dychtwald, author of the book Young China: How the Restless Generation Will Change Their Country and the World and founder of the Young China Group. Zak provides a human-centered view of the generational and cultural shifts happening in China, and how they're reshaping global business, family dynamics, and individual
How can Families Build Lasting Wealth Beyond the Balance Sheet?
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung interviews Feisal Alibhai, founder of Qineticare, “the world's first family health office”. Drawing on his experience as a third-generation entrepreneur and a stage-three cancer survivor, Feisal shares a profound perspective on what it takes for families to build true, lasting wealth that extends beyond financial capital.
- Indivi
Can Families Find Purpose by Giving Together?
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung interviews Ashley Blanchard, a Partner at LGA and an expert in family philanthropy. Drawing on her co-authored study with Wendy Ulaszek for the National Center for Family Philanthropy, Ashley shares insights on how families can successfully engage the next generation, balance individual interests with collective purpose, and naviga
Can Worry Actually Work for You to Parent with Purpose?
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse Podcast, host Tim Yeung speaks with psychotherapist and author Dr. Dana Dorfman about her book, When Worry Works: How to Harness Your Parenting Stress and Guide Your Teen to Success. They discuss how parents, especially those in successful family enterprises, can transform their achievement-driven anxiety into intentional, values-based parenting.
-Awaren
Is It Time to Rethink How Boards Make Decisions with Ground-Up Governance?
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse Podcast, host Tim Yeung chats with Matt Fullbrook, a corporate governance advisor and creator of Ground-up Governance. Matt challenges traditional thinking on governance, offering a fresh perspective on how organizations, especially family enterprises, can make better, more intentional decisions.
Key insights from their discussion include:
-Good Governa
How can enterprising families thrive in a turbulent world?
In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung sits down with LGA's Founding Partner Ivan Lansberg and Managing Partner Devin DeCiantis to discuss their book, The Enduring Enterprise: How Family Businesses Thrive in Turbulent Conditions. They explore how family businesses can navigate the increasing turbulence and uncertainty in today's world.
The discussion highlights three k
What is the impact of political polarization on family businesses?
In this episode of LGA Lighthouse, Venezuelan journalist and former Executive Director of the World Bank, Moises Naim, joins LGA's founding partner, Ivan Lansberg, to talk about how family firms can mitigate the impact of political polarization.
Why do family businesses need coaching?
In this episode, Family Enterprise Coach and Advisor Sharon Duguid and Executive Coach and Clinical Psychologist Wendy Ulaszek discuss the benefits, techniques and challenges of coaching and mentoring in family businesses.
How can business families avoid the succession conspiracy?
In this episode, Ivan Lansberg and Devin DeCiantis from LGA, discuss how family businesses can use systemic solutions to tackle issues around succession.
Next in line: How can family businesses raise good owners?
In this episode, Devin Deciantis and LGA Governance Design and Succession Planning Specialist Nicolas Hollanders discuss the importance of engaging the next generation so that they become responsible and proficient future owners.
Doing good 2.0: How has family philanthropy changed?
In this episode, LGA's Ashley Blanchard discusses the role of philanthropy in the family business and how it's changed and adapted in recent times.
The power of education: What do all family business leaders need to learn?
In this episode, Ivan Lansberg and Devin DeCiantis discuss education in the context of continuity with guest speaker Jennifer Pendergast from the Kellogg School fo Management.
How can family businesses champion responsible capitalism?
In this episode, Devin DeCiantis of LGA and Sam Bonsey, Executive Director of The ImPact, discuss the role of responsible capitalism in family business and how it can be promoted.
How can a shared vision create greater impact?
In this episode, Ivan Lansberg and Fernanda Jaramillo of LGA discuss how to develop a shared vision in a family business and why it is so crucial for continuity.
Reality bites: How can simulations support family business continuity?
In this episode of LGA Lighthouse, Chris Robichaud and Devin DeCiantis talk about how simulations can support continuity.
What is a family owners council and why does it matter?
In this episode, LGA's Dr Katherine Grady and Dr Wendy Ulaszek discuss Family Owners Councils and their importance supporting family business continuity.
What is crisis governance and why does it matter?
In this episode of LGA Lighthouse, Devin DeCiantis describes four strategies that family business leaders can use to navigate a crisis.
LGA Lighthouse: Why are we launching a family business podcast?
In this inaugural episode of LGA Lighthouse, Ivan Lansberg and Devin DeCiantis discuss LGA's decision to launch a podcast.
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