'Founder Paralysis' with Dennis Passis

About this episode

Dennis Passis discusses the challenges founders face in family-run businesses and offers insights on overcoming them.

Dennis Passis, author of Founder Paralysis , shares powerful insights into the hidden traps that keep founders stuck—especially in family-run businesses. In this candid conversation, he explores the emotional and structural challenges that prevent growth, the tension between control and collaboration, and how leaders can begin to let go without losing their vision. Whether you're a founder, successor, or part of a legacy business navigating change, this episode offers practical wisdom and a fresh perspective on moving forward.

People in this episode

Host: UNI Family Business Center

Guest: Dennis Passis

Topics covered

• founder challenges
• family business
• emotional traps
• leadership
• growth
• control vs collaboration

Keywords

• founder paralysis
• family business
• leadership challenges
• emotional traps
• growth strategies

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Founder Paralysis

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