Dr. Monica Delgado and Jonathan Harris Discuss Leadership Transitions in Family Business Article

January 25, 2024

Family Business has published an article by Harris St. Laurent & Wechsler LLP doctor of psychology and executive coach Monica Delgado and founding partner Jonathan Harris on issues that arise from leadership changes in family-owned businesses.

Their piece, “Navigating a Parting of the Ways,” explores what stakeholders should consider to ensure smooth transitions and protect business operations whenever key family member leaders depart. They address ten crucial considerations, including succession and scenario planning, generational shifts, skills assessments, culture and legal strategy.

Harris and Delgado write that strategically “navigating these complexities uncovers paths to growth, resilience and the preservation of a shared legacy.”

Delgado is a peak performance coach with a PH.D. in multicultural clinical psychology. She helps individuals and organizations cultivate exceptional leadership, build positive cultures, and improve performance. Her clientele spans corporate leadership, dynamic entrepreneurs, accomplished lawyers, and world-class athletes, from boardrooms to courtrooms to locker rooms.

Harris is HSW’s founder and managing partner. A high-stakes trial lawyer with extensive business and financial experience, he is recognized as a premier advocate in the courtroom and in business negotiations. Harris advises companies, C-Suite executives, founders, portfolio managers, and top producers in employment and partnership matters and represents clients facing internal, regulatory and criminal investigations.