CEO Syndrome (the leadership identity trap) | "Family Business" ... makes no sense!

Cause #19

In this episode, I explore CEO Syndrome- a deeply personal identity trap that often causes conflict in family businesses when leaders struggle to separate who they are from the role they hold. I explain how over-identifying with leadership can lead to blocked succession, broken trust, and family tension, and why planning, empathy, and structured transitions are essential for smooth generational handovers. I also share how families can support outgoing leaders to redefine purpose beyond the business- turning legacy into mentorship rather than resistance.