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Safe Space with Francesco Lombardo

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Safe Space is a podcast for Family Business Leaders and Next Gens exploring the financial, human and social capital of family businesses. In each episode, trusted advisor Francesco Lombardo, will share a conversation with a diverse range of guests, offering you practical tools and guidance to help you navigate the unique familial relationships within family businesses.
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Part 1: Making an Extra Effort, the Key to NxtGen Success with Vinayak Dhingra

Francesco and Vinayak Dhingra, a 2nd generation family business member and co-founder of Kin and Kith discuss his story of not fitting in as a child and the lesson learnt from this experience. Vinayak shares what he learnt about the need to be accepted into society and the family business.Participating at an early age is one of the ingredients for "preparedness". Francesco and Vinayak discuss what is "preparedness" and how to practically articulate and execute "preparedness". Vinayak's advice fo...

Sep 07, 2021•22 min

Part 2: Next Generation Preparedness Starts with Parenting with Nehal Sharma

In part two with Nehal Sharma, Francesco discussed the dangerous 4 horsemen of the apocalypse of family business, and how these have a detrimental impact on the sustainability of the family, the business and the ownership, if not addressed. Nehal talks about the key role good parenting plays on the development of the next generation to prepare them for the role and involvement in their family business. Her advice is easy and simple: "Allow the next generation to grow up into individuals", not wh...

Aug 31, 2021•28 min

Part 1: NextGen Preparedness, Exactly What Is It with Nehal Sharma

In this episode, Francesco interviews Nehal Sharma, a next-generation family member, educationist, and lifelong learner. Nehal shares her journey and why she is so committed to the preparedness of the next generation in Family Business. Nehal shares the path to answering the questions: Where do I fit in, what do I do, and how do I best contribute to the legacy and continued success of the family business. In the next episode, Francesco and Nehal will discuss the four horsemen of the apocalypse i...

Aug 24, 2021•27 min

Follow What You Love and Are Passionate About with Tyler Wagner

Tyler Wagner, one of the most successful book marketers, shares his courageous journey of dropping out of high school to pursue his dream. In this show we talk about the importance of having awkward conversations early with your family. The cost of avoiding the conversations is too great, "get them done right away" Tyler shares

Aug 03, 2021•23 min

ESOP... The Possible Solution for Entitlement in Family Business with Daniel Goldstein

Daniel's advice for the senior generation family members, "Allow the NxtGen to fail." His advice for the NxtGen, "Be serious about your life and focus on making a difference, this will give you a deep sense of contribution." Daniel and Francesco have a conversation about how to reduce the danger of entitlement and the burden of being in a family business by establishing an Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP). What are the biggest dangers in a family business? The human beings?

Jul 13, 2021•23 min

What's missing in Transition with Amy Cosper

Amy and Francesco discuss what gets in the way of family members in a family business when transitioning from one generation to the next. Learn what the two key ingredients are for succession and continuity to happen in your family. As Amy quoted, "Your position does not define who you are." In their next episode, Francesco and Amy will discuss why the current model of traditional governance is failing to serve families. We will talk about why Organized Emotional Governance reduces friction in F...

Jul 06, 2021•32 min

Part 1: Governance Does Not Trump Entitlement with Alan Aldworth

Learn how successful families have in place and utilize two sets of governance to ensure the longevity and sustainability of the family business. Organized Emotional Governance reduces friction in Family Business and ensures legacy. In this Episode of Safe Space Alan Aldworth and Francesco discuss the critical role governance plays in the development of the NxtGen and creating a culture of accountability. Join us for the next episode with Alan on the importance of having a board of directors and...

Jun 29, 2021•29 min

Why Saying NO is Key to Building TRUST with Private Clients with Caroline Garnham

In this conversation Caroline and Francesco discuss the importance of having the courage to speak the truth to clients. Many advisors have become "yes" men and women and as a result, have put their interest ahead of those they serve. As Caroline says: "Trust is looking after your clients needs first not your own." Learn about Caroline's Club, where the best advisors meet and share wisdom with each other to better serve their Private Clients.

Jun 22, 2021•24 min

Part 2: Developing EXCELLENCE in the Boardroom with Meghan Juday

As a 4th generation family member and 1st Chairwoman of her family business board, Meghan and Franco have a candid discussion about what is missing in the development of female Chairs. They openly talk about what's currently NOT working and more importantly how can this be improved. Meghan shares the reason she is so passionate, and the group she has created for her peers, The Lodis Forum.

Jun 15, 2021•42 min
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