Tampa Ceo Forum

R. Shawn McBride is the Founder and Managing Member of the R. Shawn McBride Law Firm, which concentrates on helping small and mid-size businesses protect their assets, to thrive in all business situations, and ultimately, to reach their desired outcomes. He provides highly-personalized service and education to his clients, so that they understand the law and make sound decisions on legal matters affecting their business. Shawn is a return guest on the Tampa CEO Forum podcast. In this episode, Shawn shares his expertise and experience about steps organization leaders and business owners should take to prepare their organizations to function robustly in the absence of their leader, and eventually be sold, or passed to the next generation, with continued purpose and value.   Key Takeaways: [2:06] Robust leadership involves people, so the organization can function during your absence. Who responds to customers, and messages? What if the owner dies? Is the value still there? Robust leadership makes the organi