How to Lead Your Family Business

”““Julie Charlestein’s leadership is authentic and effective—traversing the landscape of business in a personal, relatable, and successful way. Her lessons will serve to help other leaders as they engage and develop their organizations.””—Stanley Bergman, Chairman and CEO of Henry Schein, Inc. 2017 Chief Executive of the Year “”How to Lead Your Family Business is a must-read for any entrepreneur who must journey through the challenges of relationships and draw on their full intellectual, experiential, and emotional abilities.“” —Gil Bashe, Chair of Global Health and Purpose at Finn Partners ““Leadership through engaging and energized storytelling is what Julie Charlestein delivers. Relaying valuable insights and actionable strategies, How to Lead Your Family Business is the guide for executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners. Plus, who can resist My Cousin Vinny?””—Mark S. Wolff, DDS, PhD, Morton Amsterdam Dean, University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine ““Julie Charlestein well understands the opportunities and challenges of leading and growing a family business. In How to Lead Your Family Business, Charlestein provides actionable guidance for family business owners and leaders through insightful and humorous vignettes, making it a must-read for anyone working in a multigenerational family business.”” —Bill Rock, President of MLR Holdings and Publisher of Family Business magazine ““Before I read this book, I already knew that my cousin Julie was a brilliant leader who had expertly guided our family’s business through times of both growth and crisis. But what I did not know was that she is also a killer writer, capable of chronicling Premier’s (and our family’s) ups and downs with razor-sharp wit, priceless wisdom, and, of course, laugh-out-loud humor … This book is as enjoyable to read as it is valuable in its expertise.”” —Amy Phillips, Managing Editor of Pitchfork ““This book is sure to inspire those contemplating going into their family’s business and certain to entertain those who aren’t. Julie Charlestein has captured the true struggle that all successful multigenerational family businesses face and shared these struggles with humility, honesty, and wit.”” —Anne Eiting Klamar, MD, Chair of the Board, Midmark“

Julie Charlestein is a champion of inspired solutions for daily dentistry, an advocate for change, and an industry expert on integrating technology into modern dental practices to improve the treatment journey for both dentists and patients. She navigates the public-private interface and supports dynamic practices daily, giving her unique insight into the challenges and possibilities of the medical device sector.