
Cathy Carroll
Founder and President of Legacy Onward, Inc., a family business leadership coach, and author of Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business With both Love and Logic.
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Sep 13, 2024 • 33min
60: Embracing Polarities to Harmonize Opposites in Enterprising Families
Cathy Carroll, author of Hug of War and founder of Legacy Onward, Inc., shares her insights on navigating the complexities of family businesses. She introduces polarity thinking, a tool that balances opposing forces like love and logic to enhance leadership. Cathy highlights the importance of constructive conversations for resolving conflicts and the value of structured approaches in fostering collaboration. She also reflects on her personal journey from corporate life to executive coaching, and how family dynamics can be transformed through understanding and dialogue.

Aug 13, 2025 • 32min
Navigating Leadership Polarities with Cathy Carroll
Cathy Carroll, Founder and President of Legacy Onward, Inc., shares her insights on family business leadership after transitioning from a corporate career. She highlights the essential balance between strategic vision and execution, emphasizing that leadership is about managing polarities rather than resolving them. Cathy discusses the tension between agreeableness and decisiveness, advocating for a collaborative approach to problem-solving. She also draws inspiration from nature, stressing the importance of resilience and humility in effective leadership.