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Unlocking Your Family's Potential: A Self-Assessment for Enterprising Families

  • Paul Edelman
  • Mar 20
  • 2 min read

Updated: Mar 21

Is Your Family Enterprise Thriving—or Struggling with Hidden Challenges?

Enterprising families face a unique set of challenges that can either strengthen their legacy or create deep divisions. While many families focus on financial success, it’s often the human dynamics—communication, governance, leadership development—that determine long-term sustainability.


That’s why I created the Unlocking Your Family’s Potential Self-Assessment—a free tool designed to help families identify their greatest strengths and areas for improvement.


What Are the Most Common Challenges in Family Enterprises?


Many families experience tensions in key areas that can impact their ability to work together successfully. Ask yourself:


  • Independence vs. Interdependence – Are next-gen family members prepared to thrive on their own, or are they overly reliant on the family enterprise?

  • Entitlement vs. Empowerment – Do younger family members see wealth as a responsibility, or do they expect leadership roles without earning them?

  • Tradition vs. Innovation – Is your family business stuck in outdated practices, or is it evolving to stay relevant for future generations?

  • Governance vs. Informality – Are decisions made transparently, or does your family rely too much on informal structures that lead to confusion and conflict?

  • When left unaddressed, these issues can create frustration, disengagement, or even family breakdowns. But with the right approach, they can be transformed into strengths.


Take the Self-Assessment and Gain Clarity

This interactive tool helps families pinpoint their biggest challenges and provides insights into what’s working—and what’s not.


👉  Take the Assessment Here   👈


At the end of the assessment, you’ll receive a category score breakdown that highlights areas where your family is thriving—and areas that may need attention.


How to Use Your Results


Once you complete the assessment, here’s how you can use your results:


✅ Discuss as a Family – Share your insights and compare perspectives on where challenges exist.

Develop an Action Plan – Focus on practical steps to improve governance, leadership, and communication.

Seek Expert Guidance – If challenges persist, I offer family enterprise coaching to help you implement tailored strategies.


Ready to Strengthen Your Family’s Future?

This assessment is a great first step toward a more aligned, resilient, and successful family enterprise.


Take the free assessment today and start unlocking your family’s potential!


🔹 Click Here to Take the Assessment🔹


Would you like to discuss your results? Let’s schedule a free consultation to explore how I can support your family’s journey. Contact me here.


 
 
 

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