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href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLiLbc86FzxuNJEtfbGkdnyb6w4P2X6beF\">YouTube<\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom2\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom3\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom4\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom5\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom6\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p>In this episode, I sit down with executive coach and author <a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cathyacarroll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cathy Carroll<\/a> for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about one of the most overlooked challenges in farm families: navigating the tension between love and logic.<\/p>\n<p>Cathy, founder of Legacy Onward and author of Hug of War, shares how families can move beyond black-and-white thinking and start seeing conflict not as something to avoid but something to manage. Together, we explore the concept of polarities: two opposing but equally valuable truths, like tradition and innovation, control and trust, or fairness and equality.<\/p>\n<p>We talk about why trying to \u201csolve\u201d these tensions often backfires, and how learning to embrace both sides can transform your family\u2019s conversations, decisions, and leadership. Cathy also shares tools to help you create healthier dynamics, lead with clarity, and make space for both your heart and your head.<\/p>\n<p>If your family feels stuck between generations, mindsets, or values, this episode will give you a powerful new lens\u2014and the language to move forward together.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u201cIn a family business, you\u2019re not choosing between right or wrong; you\u2019re holding two right answers at the same time. The challenge is not to solve the tension, but to manage it so you get the best of both worlds.\u201d \u2014 Cathy Carroll, MBA, MCC<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources Mentioned During This Episode<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Free Family Business Polarity Assessment <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legacyonward.com\/assessment\">https:\/\/www.legacyonward.com\/assessment<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li>manage common polarities in a family business<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Our Guest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12422 alignnone alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EF-FFHP-Ep60-Cathy-Carroll-Headshot-882x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"166\" height=\"192\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Cathy learned about family business leadership the best way you can \u2013 by leading her family business. After a twenty-year corporate career, she left United Airlines to lead her father\u2019s business and instantly recognized a difference between leadership in a family business vs leadership in a large corporation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Founder and President of Legacy Onward, Inc., Cathy Carroll is an internationally recognized family business leadership coach, speaker, and author of &#8220;Hug of War: How to Lead a Family Business With both Love and Logic.&#8221; She also trains advisors serving family enterprises on the fundamentals of polarity thinking.<\/p>\n<p>Cathy earned certificates in both Leadership Coaching and Executive Facilitation at Georgetown University, an MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a BA at Boston College. She is also a Master Certified Coach (MCC) in the ICF.<\/p>\n<p>An active member of the community, Cathy currently serves as Chair of the Board of the Purposeful Planning Institute and co-founder &amp; Treasurer of A Leg To Stand On.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:cathy@legacyonward.com\">Contact Cathy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legacyonward.com\/\">Visit the Legacy Onward website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/cathyacarroll\">Follow Cathy on LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elaine Froese Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Watch this episode on <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vfF0MdiVj08?si=NfUHHF1Hr_OVfU5t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/\">Visit the podcast website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\">SPEAKING &#8211; book Elaine for your next event<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\">COACHING &#8211; explore Farm Transition Coaching<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\">MEMBERSHIP &#8211; become a Farm Family Transition Member<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/free-planning-resources\/\">FREE STUFF &#8211; downloadable tools for your farm transition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/contact\/\">CONTACT &#8211; take the next steps in your transition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Farm Family Coach Social Media Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/farmfamilycoach\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/farmfamilycoach\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elainefroese\">X<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/farmfamilycoach\/videos\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@farmfamilycoach\">TikTok<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Submit a Question<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a burning question you\u2019d like answered on the show? Ask it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/keap.app\/contact-us\/8259754198955662\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Share Your Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you enjoy this episode of the Farm Family Harmony Podcast? Keep the conversation going by sharing your experiences and perspectives in the comments below. Your involvement is what makes this community THRIVE! Have your say &#8211; we\u2019re all ears!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help us grow our community by rating the show or submitting a review on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0UCkbGF76mrbbP8UJdjP3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotify<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/id1659119952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sharing an episode with your community, family, and friends, or commenting on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is another great way to show your support!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Timestamps<\/h3>\n<p><span>[0:00:00]<\/span> \u2014 Introduction to the podcast, Cathy Carroll&#8217;s background, and the purpose of the episode.<br \/><span>[0:07:15]<\/span> \u2014 Managing the &#8220;equal vs fair&#8221; polarity in family business compensation.<br \/><span>[0:12:41]<\/span> \u2014 The polarity between business mindset (logic\/profit) and family mindset (love\/fairness).<br \/><span>[0:14:38]<\/span> \u2014 Domain crossover: balancing family and business relationships in decision-making.<br \/><span>[0:16:59]<\/span> \u2014 Shadow influencers: how people without formal authority impact family business outcomes.<br \/><span>[0:17:54]<\/span> \u2014 Tradition vs. innovation polarity within generational family businesses.<br \/><span>[0:22:48]<\/span> \u2014 Emotional vs. Rational polarity in business decisions.<br \/><span>[0:24:12]<\/span> \u2014 Reveal vs. Conceal: transparency and privacy in family wealth and information sharing.<br \/><span>[0:29:38]<\/span> \u2014 Privileges vs. Responsibilities polarity, and the risks of imbalance.<br \/><span>[0:34:09]<\/span> \u2014 Investing in the business vs. harvesting profits for family use.<br \/><span>[0:38:33]<\/span> \u2014 Task conflict vs. Relationship conflict and their roles in farm family businesses.<br \/><span>[0:42:40]<\/span> \u2014 Family first vs. business first: balancing needs for long-term sustainability.<br \/><span>[0:44:48]<\/span> \u2014 How to shift from &#8220;either\/or&#8221; thinking to managing polarities for family business success.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What happens when farm transition plans fall apart? 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Frankl: Author and Holocaust Survivor<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Blog Posts<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2023\/08\/03\/how-to-say-sorry-at-harvest-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Say \u201cSorry\u201d at Harvest <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Elaine Froese<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2024\/09\/12\/thinking-inside-the-box-of-lateral-thinking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking Inside the Box of Lateral Thinking<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Lydia Carpenter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2022\/09\/22\/the-power-of-a-letter-to-get-unstuck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power of a letter to get unstuck<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Elaine Froese<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Other<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\/conflict-dynamics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflict Dynamics Profile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Elaine Froese Resources & Links<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPEAKING - book Elaine for your next event<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COACHING - find your Farm Transition Coach<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEMBERSHIP - join the waitlist for the\u00a0 Farm Family Harmony Member<\/span>ship<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/free-planning-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RESOURCES - download for FREE<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CONTACT - take the next steps in your transition<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>About Our Guest<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10342 alignnone alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screen-Shot-2024-12-18-at-12.23.42-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"136\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lyle is a Professional Agrologist with the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Manitoba. He also has training in conflict management, mediation, and group facilitation. He works as a Grain Marketing Advisor where he assists farmers as they produce and sell their crops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\/coaching-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching Profile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Submit a Question<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a burning question you\u2019d like answered on the show by Elaine or one of her amazing coaches? Ask it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coachfroese.infusionsoft.app\/app\/form\/podcast-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Share Your Thoughts<\/b>\r\n\r\nDid you enjoy this episode of the Farm Family Harmony Podcast? Keep the conversation going by sharing your experiences and perspectives in the comments below. Your involvement is what makes this community THRIVE! Have your say \u2013 we\u2019re all ears!\r\n\r\nHelp us grow our community by rating the show or submitting a review on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0UCkbGF76mrbbP8UJdjP3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/id1659119952%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a>. Sharing an episode with your community, family, and friends, or commenting on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0is another great way to show your support!\r\n\r\n<strong>Timestamps<\/strong>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:00:30 Introduction to Lyle Wiens<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:03:34 Art of Hosting and the Principles of Dialogue<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:05:33 Key Principles of the Principles of Dialogue<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:08:42 What it means to \u201chost yourself\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:10:03 Listening vs Convincing<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:10:42 Barry Johnson and Polarity<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:13:51 Honoring the intensity of agriculture<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:18:00 Power dynamic in farm family transition<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:18:45 Navigating and hosting powerful people<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:20:00 Sitting with tension and being conflict-aware<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:22:23 The stories we tell ourselves<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:23:25 Power, Control, and Perfectionism<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:25:42 Nonviolent Communication<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:26:23 Life-alienating Communication<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:27:26 Moralistic Judgements<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:29:16 Limiting Beliefs<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:31:35 There\u2019s always a choice<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:36:25 Crying and the culture of love<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:35:42 A generational resistance to face-to-face 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