Mike Henning is a nationally recognized expert on the topic of the family owned business. He draws from his past experience as owner/manager of an automotive parts distribution center for 15 years, and successful partner in seven other corporations of divergent fields for 10 years (restaurant, real estate and retail auto parts). Using case stories, Henning addresses special concerns of the family in business, emphasizing such topics as the succession conspiracy, personal and leadership development, choosing a successor, evolving leadership, asset transfer, letting go, financial security, communicating the decision, and understanding the conflicts that arise during periods of change. He will also show how to avoid such pitfalls as using no safety net, selecting the wrong successor, setting the kid up to fall, shareholder conflict, divorce, separation and the diversified family.