Executive Forums - Leadership Workshop 2024 with Ed Breclaw

Join us at Executive Forums Leadership Workshop 2024 on Thursday, May 9th from 8 AM to 12 PM at Elgin Community College.Address: 1700 Spartan Drive, Bldg. E • Elgin, IL 60123Get your tickets to the Leadership Workshop HERE.This year's topics are:"Process Automation" with guest speakers David Lesser and Anabel LopezPanel Discussion "Pivot Point Decisions (for Business Owners) – Hold or Sell" with guest panelists Mark Mirsky, Dr. Donna Marino, Steve Webster, Brad Mart and Charles Murin.About this episode:Growing up on a family farm, Ed Breclaw learned early on that the roots of success are planted firmly in the soil of hard work and community ties. His journey, which we unravel in our latest conversation, is a testament to the strength and resilience of family businesses. As your go-to family business psychologist, Dr. Donna, I had the pleasure of hearing Ed share how the principles honed from his formative years have blossomed into a career supporting the backbone of our economy: family-run enterprises. We discuss the narratives of dedication to employees, the profound impact on local communities, and the importance of tailored strategies that help these ventures not just survive but thrive through times of transition.In our conversation, we didn't shy away from the emotional depths that business decisions can dredge up, especially during pivotal moments like leadership changes or navigating the choppy waters of a global pandemic. We shed light on the psychological nuances of business succession and the liberating potential of process automation. We're not just talking shop; we're discussing the soul of family businesses, understanding it as an extension of self and a beacon for future generations. If you're standing at the crossroads of growth, succession, or strategy overhaul in your family enterprise, you will not want to miss the Leadership Workshop on Thursday, May 9th at Elgin Community College. Get your tickets today — https://www.eventbrite.com/e/executive-forums-leadership-workshop-2024-tickets-871288526437?aff=oddtdtcreatorHighlight Time Stamps:(04:35 - 05:35) The Power of Family Businesses(08:36 - 10:33) Mental Health and Business Development(15:33 - 18:22) Balancing Work and Family in Business(20:38 - 22:08) Advantages of Small Business Customer Service(23:36 - 25:46) Executive Forum Leadership Workshop OverviewConnect with Ed Breclaw:LinkedInEmail: [email protected] more about Renaissance Executive Forums below:https://ref.global/Get your tickets to the REF Leadership Workshop on May 9th by clicking here: www.eventbrite.com/e/executive-forums-leadership-workshopEd Breclaw’s Bio:CEO, Business Owner, Executive Coach, Trusted Advisor, Board Member, Founder of Illinois Growth Advisors, Owner/CEO Renaissance Executive Forums-Chicago WestIt can be lonely at the top, but it doesn't have to be. Trusted advisor to CEO's of mid-market companies helping them to overcome dangerous obstacles that burn out people and derail consistent execution.Ed Breclaw brings 30 years of leadership and management experience as the CEO/Owner of Renaissance Executive Forums - Chicago West and Founder of Illinois Growth Advisors. Executive Forums is a peer group advisory board service that helps top executives move from where they are now to where they would like to be by leveraging best practice tools of business thought leaders, coupled with informed peer perspective to reduce risk and thrive. His career progressed to positions of increasing responsibilities in the food processing, beverage and distribution industries with the H. J. Heinz Company, PepsiCo Inc., Superior Coffee and Foods, the SYSCO Corporation, and the Sara Lee Corporation. These responsibilities included growing top-line and bottom-line results, development of management teams, hiring and firing, goal setting, coaching, planning, mergers & acquisitions, and customer relationship management.Connect with Dr. Donna:LinkedIn | https://www.drdonnamarino.com/Learn more about Dr. Donna’s Executive Coaching:Get your copy of Dr. Donna’s book, Unleash the Wise Leader in You! on Amazon.Learn more about Leadership & Team Trainings for Family BusinessesFind out if our Women’s Leadership Group is right for you.Podcast Category:Business: ManagementBusiness: CareersPodcast Artist Name:Dr. Donna MarinoShow Email:[email protected] Website URL:https://www.drdonnamarino.com/