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Navigating Leadership, Culture, and Succession Planning with Chuck Cooper - Ep. #13

Navigating Leadership, Culture, and Succession Planning with Chuck Cooper - Ep. #13

Update: 2024-10-23
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In this episode of Career Focus, I talk with Chuck Cooper, founder of Whitewater Consulting, about career transitions, leadership, and business culture. Chuck shares his journey from growing up in a family business to becoming a consultant for small and mid-sized companies. We discuss his two books—Unprecedented and The Family Business Blueprint—and explore topics like leadership in a post-COVID world, values alignment, mentorship, and succession planning in family businesses. Chuck offers valuable advice for early career professionals and entrepreneurs on communication and navigating business challenges.



Introduction: Meet Chuck Cooper, founder of Whitewater Consulting.



Whitewater Consulting: Helping businesses improve culture and communication.



The Impact of COVID-19: Why business culture has become crucial.



Chuck’s Canoe Trip Story: Inspiration behind Whitewater Consulting.



Mentorship & Values: Finding the right mentor and aligning personal values with career goals.



Chuck’s Books: Unprecedented—post-COVID leadership; The Family Business Blueprint—succession planning challenges in family businesses.




Key Takeaway: The importance of proactive succession planning and communication in business.



Resources Mentioned:



Whitewater Consulting



Chuck’s books: Unprecedented and The Family Business Blueprint (available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble)




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Navigating Leadership, Culture, and Succession Planning with Chuck Cooper - Ep. #13

Navigating Leadership, Culture, and Succession Planning with Chuck Cooper - Ep. #13

Dan Brodsky