Today's top agribusiness headlines Pointers From a Pro Running a successful family business takes teamwork from every member, says Ron Hanson, a farm-management specialist at the University of Nebraska, who speaks and consults on these topics. The willingness to openly discuss individual feelings, needs and expectations with each other is critical to overall success.
Family members gossip about each other, leading to misunderstandings.
Personal grudges are held too long. A family fails to set family and business goals and doesn't discuss priorities. Members can't have frank, open, honest discussions. Family members aren't willing to work out their differences. All members must be able to compromise.