Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Women in Family Business

Episodes of tension between family members are normal and quite common in a family business. However, when stress reaches a certain level, it may be a sign that it’s time to move on. The decision to leave is loaded with emotional baggage, but creating a dialogue that is free of guilt can help ease this decision and its terms. Moving away from the family business does not necessarily imply a blunt end; in some cases, a temporary step back might be all the family needs. A planned break can help bring a sense of clarity and even open up the possibility of negotiations for a more agreeable role in the business. In this episode of our WiFB Conversations, Amy Katz and Ramia Marielle El Agamy discuss the decision to leave the family business and how to create honest and constructive dialogue surrounding this choice.