Succession rarely fails at signing day—it fails in between. I wrote an essay with a practical lens (MSTM: Mechanisms, Structure, Trust, Mandate) + a 1-week experiment for owners & successors.
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Is Germany’s recovery a turning point or just a “straw fire”?
I argue that the real issue is not momentum, but mandate. Published a new essay linking economic stagnation to governance, succession, legitimacy, and leadership under uncertainty, with practical insights for decision-makers.

New Substack post out.

A reflection on external succession and leadership transitions, emphasizing that renewal depends on rather than disruption, inspired by a personal milestone and economic uncertainty.

If these topics resonate, feel free to read and follow.

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Succession is not an event.
It is a process shaped by trust, legitimacy, and governance.

I explore why leadership transitions in family firms fail — and when they become a catalyst for renewal.

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