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The Secret Thoughts of CEO's Podcast

The Secret Thoughts of CEO's Podcast

De: Chris Yonker
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 In The Secret Thoughts of CEOs and Business Leaders we discuss the real things that are holding you back from a life of joy, peace and happiness. Our guests are other High Achievers who know that life is short and that finding ways to live in alignment with what we truly desire is vital for us to live a truly congruent and fulfilled life. Join us as we unlock the mindset and strategies necessary to get there, generate even bigger outcomes, and connect to something greater-- all without sacrificing what matters most.©2020 Economía Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • Succession Beyond the Transition: Gaining confidence while strengthening leadership and family relationships with Kristi Baxter

    Succession Beyond the Transition: Gaining confidence while strengthening leadership and family relationships with Kristi Baxter
    Jun 30 2025

    Secret Thoughts of CEOS Ep. 137

    Succession Beyond the Transition: Gaining confidence while strengthening leadership and family relationships with Kristi Baxter

    In this masterclass-style episode, Chris Yonker and Kristi Baxter deliver a powerful, holistic perspective on the complex realities of succession planning. With decades of experience working with privately held and family-owned businesses—from $1M operations to $10B enterprises—Chris and Kristi unpack the emotional, strategic, and structural dimensions of continuity planning.

    This session goes far beyond strategy and legal frameworks; it ventures into the inner work required for a successful transition across generations. Whether you're preparing to step back, step in, or steward a legacy across generations, this episode offers the roadmap—and reflection prompts—you need now.

    Timestamps

    • 01:45 - Meet Kristi Baxter and Chris Yonker: their backgrounds in family business, coaching, and enterprise leadership
    • 08:30 - The story of Jeff: when life changes the plan and succession gets real
    • 13:10 - Why succession is not an event, but a journey
    • 16:30 - The top concerns facing family businesses today
    • 21:00 - Common succession mistakes: replacing ourselves, unequal contribution, and CEOs who won’t let go
    • 29:45 - Should we sell or keep the business? The family-first lens on exit decisions
    • 33:15 - Why traditional advisors aren’t enough and how to build a holistic team
    • 38:10 - Chris & Kristi’s five-part succession methodology
    • 43:00 - Diving deeper: self-awareness, readiness, and leadership development
    • 49:00 - Governance, continuity, and what makes a transition successful
    • 54:10 - Blind spots that derail transitions and how to name them
    • 59:45 - The importance of facilitating difficult conversations in family systems
    • 1:05:30 - Where to begin: tools, surveys, and one powerful question

    Quotes

    · "Succession isn't an event, it's a journey of stewardship. And the journey starts now." [13:10]

    · "You can't build the future with the emotional weight of the past running the show." [53:45]

    · "Your organization is only as strong as the people in it. You are in the people business first." [43:15]

    Websites:

    fambizforum.com.

    www.chrisyonker.com

    Contact Kristi: kristi@chrisyonker.com

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    1 h y 2 m
  • What if growth isn't the goal?

    What if growth isn't the goal?
    Jun 17 2025
    Secret Thoughts of CEOS Ep. 136 What if growth isn't the goal? with Perrin DesPortes In this deeply reflective and energizing episode, Chris Yonker and Perrin DesPortes engage in a rare bidirectional dialogue, unpacking the hidden costs of ambition, the personal reckoning that comes with burnout, and the awakening that’s possible when business success is aligned with inner fulfillment. Perrin, founder of The Next Level Executive, shares his evolution from a high-powered career in dental distribution and M&A to building a purpose-driven coaching practice for healthcare entrepreneurs. Together, they explore the illusions of success, the cultural shifts shaping dentistry and family business today, and how to create a life, and business, you actually want to live in. This is a conversation about course correction, conscious entrepreneurship, and building legacy from the inside out. Timestamps 02:00 - Meet Perrin DesPortes and his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship 08:45 - Chris shares his path out of 3M and into legacy-centered coaching 16:15 - Why many entrepreneurs wake up inside a life they don’t want 22:50 - Burnout, overwork, and boredom: what triggers the desire for change 29:40 - Dentistry’s consolidation, private equity, and chasing someone else’s dream 38:10 - The power of clarity: asking “What do I really want?” 44:55 - Family business succession, ego, identity, and the real work of letting go 52:35 - The sacred role of the advisor: holding discomfort and navigating emotional fire 58:00 - Partnerships, misalignment, and the silent cost of avoidance 1:04:20 - Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be lonely: the value of coaching and counsel 1:09:00 - Resources, next steps, and how to work with Perrin or Chris Quotes · "Bored people make bad business decisions because they start chasing a dream that’s not even their own."[22:50] · "Wherever you go, you take yourself with you."[41:35] · "Entrepreneurship can be a very lonely road - but it doesn’t have to be."[1:04:20] Websites: fambizforum.com. www.chrisyonker.com The Next Level Executive https://www.facebook.com/PerrinDesPortesNLE https://www.youtube.com/@PerrinDesPortes https://www.linkedin.com/in/meetperrin/ Perrin DesPortes is the Founder of The Next Level Executive. He is a Washington & Lee University graduate and earned his MBA from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. Perrin has over 25 years of experience in the business side of dentistry, having run three different business units for Patterson Dental Supply over a 15-year career. For the last decade, he has built and exited two very successful start-ups in TUSK Partners and Polaris Healthcare Partners, both of which focus in the Group Practice Consulting and Transactional space. Perrin is happily married with an 11 year-old daughter at home. In his spare time, he is an avid cyclist; enjoys cooking and reading; and loves good red wine and strong coffee. The Next Level Executive combines Perrin’s decades of experience working in Corporate America and consulting directly with healthcare entrepreneurs on their growth journey all distilled into actionable content and practical wisdom. Next Level Executives have: · clarity in understanding how their business truly fits together · confidence in their ability to lead from a position of strength · an edge to make the right decisions at the right time If you’ve mastered practice ownership and are wanting to evolve from “a Clinician who owns a Practice to an Entrepreneur who leads a Business,” then you need to focus on your own professional development to become a more effective executive – and becoming a more effective executive is what The Next Level Executive is all about…
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    54 m
  • Legacy in Limbo: Why So Many Leaders Avoid Succession Planning

    Legacy in Limbo: Why So Many Leaders Avoid Succession Planning
    Jun 2 2025

    Secret Thoughts of CEOS Ep. 135

    Legacy in Limbo: Why So Many Leaders Avoid Succession Planning with Dr. Mohanakrishnan Raman

    In this eye-opening episode, host Chris Yonker speaks with Dr. Mohanakrishnan Raman, an organizational psychologist and international expert on family business dynamics. With decades of experience consulting Indian family enterprises, Dr. Raman shares how cultural norms, succession planning, and next-gen development intersect in often overlooked ways. The conversation touches on Indian traditions, evolving gender roles, leadership readiness, and the emotional complexity of legacy handoffs. Whether you're in a family-run business or leading succession elsewhere, this episode is packed with deeply human—and highly strategic—insights.

    Timestamps

    • 02:00 – Meet Dr. Mohanakrishnan Raman
    • 07:35 – Realizing the influence of family systems in OD work
    • 11:55 – Cultural inheritance, COVID’s impact, and India's family business awakening
    • 18:10 – Gender, legal reforms, and complexities in succession structures
    • 24:00 – Case studies: sibling tension, conflicting interests, and decentralizing roles
    • 37:15 – The 3 Capitals: Financial, Knowledge, and Social – and why they matter
    • 42:40 – Creating learning journeys through values, mentorship, and exposure
    • 54:10 – The tension between honoring legacy vs. pursuing personal calling

    Quotes

    · "To win the relay race, you have to hand over at the right spot, at the right time, and at the right speed."[59:30]

    · "The current generation is coming from abundance. The previous one came from scarcity. Their motivations—and expectations—are fundamentally different."[53:00]

    · "When designing a succession plan, you're not just training for business. You're transferring values, identity, and a legacy of relationships."[39:50]

    Websites:

    fambizforum.com.

    www.chrisyonker.com.

    Resources & Links:

    · Connect with Dr. Raman on LinkedIn: Mohanakrishnan Raman
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    50 m
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