102: Creating the Family Enterprise of the Future, Nike Anani

Succession Stories welcomes Nike Anani back to the show. Nike is an international award-winning entrepreneur, succession specialist, and legacy planning expert for future-focused business families. She's the host of The Connected Generation, a top 10 podcast for family enterprises globally. Nike joins Laurie Barkman for a conversation on how families can better connect, collaborate, and create to encourage diversity of thought to co-create the businesses of the future that they envision. Listen in to learn more about: Why founders need to invest in relational factors for smooth transition Having conversations on the future of the business early enough The importance of connection and emotional proximity How empathy fosters collaboration and co-creation The difference between legacy and sustainability, transforming and transition   Show links: nikeanani.com/book Nike Anani Succession Stories E60: https://smalldotbig.com/succession-stories-podcast/60-founder-succession-to-the-next-generation-nike-anani/ Laurie Barkman on Connected Generation Podcast E100: https://smalldotbig.com/succession-stories-podcast/innovative-growth-podcast/innovation-growth-and-selling-the-family-business-laurie-barkman-on-the-connected-generation-podcast/     About Succession Stories Podcast Succession Stories is an award-winning podcast hosted by Laurie Barkman, the Business Transition Sherpa-- guiding business owners through the process from "transition to transaction." Subscribe to Succession Stories and share a review if you enjoy the show! Learn more at https://smalldotbig.com  Book a 1:1 Advisory call at: www.meetlauriebarkman.com _______________________________________ Become an Official Patron of Succession Stories Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/lauriebarkman _______________________________________   Is this the year to sell your company? Don't leave your exit to chance. Stony Hill Advisors works with owners like you to get ready and maximize value when you're ready to sell. Visit www.stonyhilladvisors.com/podcast for a complimentary business valuation.