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Thriving Amidst Family Business Challenges with Ryan Gracyalny
Join us for an insightful exploration into the dynamics of family-run businesses with our special guest, Ryan Gracyalny, Director of Training and Development for the UTEC Group. Ryan brings a wealth of experience from growing up in a second-generation metal fabrication enterprise. His unique journey, from doing grunt work as a child to returning as a professional to transform the company culture, offers valuable lessons on resolving conflicts and enhancing team dynamics. Together, we unpack the balance between maintaining family relationships and fostering a thriving business environment, all while preserving cherished family legacies.
Listen in as we tackle the unspoken challenges and complex changes within family businesses. Ryan and I discuss the tendency to avoid conflict and how this can lead to dysfunctional environments. By addressing the root causes of these issues and not just the symptoms, we share how businesses can move beyond surface-level solutions. Our conversation highlights the importance of understanding clients' true needs and asking the right questions to uncover deeper issues. This journey is not just about transformation but about embracing uncomfortable truths and navigating through long-standing hostilities to bring about genuine change.
Finally, we focus on unlocking the potential within family businesses by moving beyond mere awareness to implementing actionable strategies. Understanding individual and team strengths can lead to more harmonious work environments, and we explore how acknowledging actual traits over established roles can transform dynamics. Ryan shares personal stories of transformation and emphasizes the necessity of engaging in conflict early and often. By fostering a foundation of trust and psychological safety, family businesses can cultivate open communication, leading to surprising positive outcomes. Tune in to discover how embracing conflict with courage can ultimately strengthen both family and business bonds.
Connect with Ryan Gracyalny:
Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn
Learn more about Connecting the Dots:
https://shows.podcastle.ai/connecting-the-dots-I2SPL3kp
Learn more about The Utech Group:
https://utechod.com/
Ryan’s Bio:
Ryan Gracyalny is the Director of Training & Development for The Utech Group, a second generation family business based in De Pere, Wisconsin focused on helping family-centric companies thrive in transition. Ryan's passion and focus lies in creating meaningful growth and breaking down the barriers between people - especially through the lens of personality work. Beginning his leadership path as a inner city social sciences teacher, Ryan shifted his course to continue pursuing his purpose to have the greatest possible impact on people. He rejoined his family’s manufacturing business, finding a niche in organizational development, and working with every level of leadership to create engagement and movement within the company. After joining The Utech Group in late 2015, Ryan leveraged his experience to work with organizations across the country to improve their culture, leadership development, and team development. A creative thinker and problem-solver, Ryan collaborates with organizational leaders to create customized, high-impact training and team development experiences that truly move the needle. These sessions equip people with cutting-edge tools to improve relationships, optimize their teams, and develop the change resiliency leaders need to thrive in the modern business world. He’s driven to help people think differently about themselves, each other, and their work, while providing innovative tools and insights into how they can improve their workplace culture and productivity. Ryan loves spending time with his wife (Nicole) and their two children (Weston and Navy), writing, recording and playing music and mowing the lawn on a Saturday morning.
Connect with Dr. Donna:
LinkedIn | https://www.drdonnamarino.com/
Learn more about Dr. Donna’s Executive Coaching:
- Get your copy of Dr. Donna’s book, Unleash the Wise Leader in You! on Amazon.
- Learn more about Leadership & Team Trainings for Family Businesses
- Find out if our Women’s Leadership Group is right for you.
Podcast Category:
Business: Management
Business: Careers
Podcast Artist Name: Dr. Donna Marino
Show Email: [email protected]
Show Website URL: https://www.drdonnamarino.com/
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By Dr. Donna MarinoJoin us for an insightful exploration into the dynamics of family-run businesses with our special guest, Ryan Gracyalny, Director of Training and Development for the UTEC Group. Ryan brings a wealth of experience from growing up in a second-generation metal fabrication enterprise. His unique journey, from doing grunt work as a child to returning as a professional to transform the company culture, offers valuable lessons on resolving conflicts and enhancing team dynamics. Together, we unpack the balance between maintaining family relationships and fostering a thriving business environment, all while preserving cherished family legacies.
Listen in as we tackle the unspoken challenges and complex changes within family businesses. Ryan and I discuss the tendency to avoid conflict and how this can lead to dysfunctional environments. By addressing the root causes of these issues and not just the symptoms, we share how businesses can move beyond surface-level solutions. Our conversation highlights the importance of understanding clients' true needs and asking the right questions to uncover deeper issues. This journey is not just about transformation but about embracing uncomfortable truths and navigating through long-standing hostilities to bring about genuine change.
Finally, we focus on unlocking the potential within family businesses by moving beyond mere awareness to implementing actionable strategies. Understanding individual and team strengths can lead to more harmonious work environments, and we explore how acknowledging actual traits over established roles can transform dynamics. Ryan shares personal stories of transformation and emphasizes the necessity of engaging in conflict early and often. By fostering a foundation of trust and psychological safety, family businesses can cultivate open communication, leading to surprising positive outcomes. Tune in to discover how embracing conflict with courage can ultimately strengthen both family and business bonds.
Connect with Ryan Gracyalny:
Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn
Learn more about Connecting the Dots:
https://shows.podcastle.ai/connecting-the-dots-I2SPL3kp
Learn more about The Utech Group:
https://utechod.com/
Ryan’s Bio:
Ryan Gracyalny is the Director of Training & Development for The Utech Group, a second generation family business based in De Pere, Wisconsin focused on helping family-centric companies thrive in transition. Ryan's passion and focus lies in creating meaningful growth and breaking down the barriers between people - especially through the lens of personality work. Beginning his leadership path as a inner city social sciences teacher, Ryan shifted his course to continue pursuing his purpose to have the greatest possible impact on people. He rejoined his family’s manufacturing business, finding a niche in organizational development, and working with every level of leadership to create engagement and movement within the company. After joining The Utech Group in late 2015, Ryan leveraged his experience to work with organizations across the country to improve their culture, leadership development, and team development. A creative thinker and problem-solver, Ryan collaborates with organizational leaders to create customized, high-impact training and team development experiences that truly move the needle. These sessions equip people with cutting-edge tools to improve relationships, optimize their teams, and develop the change resiliency leaders need to thrive in the modern business world. He’s driven to help people think differently about themselves, each other, and their work, while providing innovative tools and insights into how they can improve their workplace culture and productivity. Ryan loves spending time with his wife (Nicole) and their two children (Weston and Navy), writing, recording and playing music and mowing the lawn on a Saturday morning.
Connect with Dr. Donna:
LinkedIn | https://www.drdonnamarino.com/
Learn more about Dr. Donna’s Executive Coaching:
- Get your copy of Dr. Donna’s book, Unleash the Wise Leader in You! on Amazon.
- Learn more about Leadership & Team Trainings for Family Businesses
- Find out if our Women’s Leadership Group is right for you.
Podcast Category:
Business: Management
Business: Careers
Podcast Artist Name: Dr. Donna Marino
Show Email: [email protected]
Show Website URL: https://www.drdonnamarino.com/