Your host, Greg Lewis talks to Joan Burge, Founder and CEO of Office Dynamics International, about her family business located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Since 1990, Office Dynamics International has been the global industry leader in the development and presentation of sophisticated executive and administrative assistant training, coaching and resources. 

Whether it's the head of the family or another relative who's directly or indirectly connected to the business, any death can disrupt the path of the family , causing the family business to veer off course. Like happiness, the exact opposite emotion, grief floods our rational decision making and overturns our daily routines; but unlike happiness, grief can linger for a very long time. How should a family business deal with such a powerful emotional event?

In this episode Joan Burge will share:

- Her story dealing with the loss of her husband and her own personal health challenges

- The affect grief had on her personally and on their business

- The importance of having a contingency plan in place prior to the disability or death of the owner,    spouse or other family member in the business

- Her advice to a spouse or other family member who are grieving and need to guide their business through a difficult time

- Her stories will inspire you to hang on no matter what, to see the light in the darkest night and to know you are stronger than you imagine

-And much more

Wherever you are in life, whatever your age or marital status, Joan's story will lift your spirit and motivate you to reach for your dreams despite any obstacle or barrier.

In her memoir, Give Yourself Permission to Live a BIG Life, Joan speaks with wisdom and clarity to every woman in every walk of life, tackling the multi-faceted ever-changing roles of today's woman with candor, wit and straight talk. Her stories will inspire you to hang on no matter what, to see the light in the darkest night and to know you are stronger than you imagine so you can remove whatever holds you back from becoming all you were created to be: fully invigorated in every aspect of life.

To purchase a copy of Joan’s memoir follow this link: Give Yourself Permission to Live a BIG Life.

To learn more about the Tennessee Center for Family Business, visit our website at www.tncfb.com 

To learn more about Joan Burge’ family business, Office Dynamics International, Inc, visit their website at www.officedynamics.com

Podcast made with help provided by Visual Media Co. https://www.visualmediaco.com/