Influence Without Authority — The Four Pillars of Control - Series 4

Influence doesn’t always come from the top title. In family businesses, many next-generation leaders begin shaping decisions, guiding resources, and building trust long before they officially take the reins.

In this final session of our four-part series with Family Business Magazine, we explore how to create meaningful impact from any position and discuss:

• Asset Control: Strategic approaches to influence key resource allocation and utilization.

• Entity Control: Governance mechanisms for meaningful input without formal leadership titles.

• Beneficiary Control: How distribution rights and benefits create influence opportunities.

• Fiduciary/Governance Control: Building legitimate influence through demonstrated stewardship.

To put these insights into practice, download our Four Pillars of Control Assessment Tool and discover which path to influence best aligns with your strengths.

Don’t just wait for your turn—learn how to lead now. If you have questions about applying these ideas to your own situation, we’d be happy to talk through them with you. Email us at team@interchangecp.com or call 412-307-4230 to start the conversation.