Podcast: Making Sense of Family Business – Book #1: 20 Personal Causes of Conflict

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We’ve updated and reorganised our growing catalogue of blogs, podcasts and videos to make it easier for you to find specific topics of interest, and to read, watch, or listen as you please.

“Making Sense of Family Business” consolidates and replaces our earlier working titles: “Family Business” … makes no sense! and “Don’t Mention the War” .  It reflects a new series of 3 books, currently in production, which cover 66 Common Causes of Family Business Conflict … and offers some solutions.

Older versions are available in our archives – but you’re better off going with the new stuff!

Book 1 – 20 Personal Causes of Conflict (now available)
CauseTitleMinutesDate
#1Personality Differences & Risk Appetite1317 July 2025
#2Emotional Baggage (unresolved resentments)1023 July 2025
#3Narcissim2130 July 2025
#4Ages & Stages166 Aug 2025
#5Broken Promises, Unmet Expectations & Unfairness1910 Aug 2025
#6Fossilised Leaders (resistance to change)2414 Aug 2025
#7Dysfunctional Personalities & Disruptive  Behaviours1917 Sept 2025
#8Parenting Styles & Practices1821 Sept 2025
#9Conflicting Needs & Interests2124 Sept 2025
#10Mindsets2328 Sept 2025
#11Emotional Intelligence261 Oct 2025
#12Empathy215 Oct 2025
#13Founder Syndrome1214 Oct 2025
#14Imposter Syndrome1121 Oct 2025
#15Broken Wing Syndrome1128 Oct 2025
#16Sibling Rivalry and Personal Jealousies124 Nov 2025
#17Ownership vs Stewardship (Independence vs Obligation)1511 Nov 2025
#18Disrespect, Mistrust & Unconscious Biases1318 Nov 2025
#19CEO Syndrome (the leadership identity trap)2225 Nov 2025
#20Tradition & Legacy – Springboard or Prison?162 Dec 2025
#21Parenting Styles & Practices1411 Dec 2025
#22Birth Order Dynamics1716 Dec 2025
#23What’s Fair? Equal Aint Equitable – Expectations vs Rewards923 Dec 2025
#24The Family Plan – Values, Visions & Goals1730 Dec 2025
#25Family Ethics, Culture & Discipline. Respect for Elders146 Jan 2026
#26Roles, Responsibilities & Boundaries. Authority & Accountability2013 Jan 2026
#27Succession & Intergenerational Tension2220 Jan 2026
#28Avoidance & Denial1527 Jan 2026
#29Family Governance – Strategy, Structures, Systems & Skills233 Feb 2026
#30Spousal & Partner Influence on Decision-Making1910 Feb 2026
#31Marriage & Divorce3714 May 2026
#32Bloodline Rivalry2719 May 2026
#33Silence & Secrecy2126 May 2026
#34Collaboration202 June 2026

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Making Sense of Family Business Book #1

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