TTLR EP732: René Sonneveld - Family Comes First

“Leadership is not something you do it’s something that happens through who you are.”

True strength in leadership begins at home. Families built on trust, communication, and that face the emotions beneath the surface, create a foundation far more powerful than any set of numbers on a spreadsheet. Stability, purpose, and resilience come from the invisible yet tangible forces of love, compassion, and loyalty. These shape how people show up in life and business.

René Sonneveld explains how these principles guided him through extraordinary chapters: global career pivots, deep personal loss, and the rediscovery of love. René shows why family governance fails without emotional governance, why “invisible capital” determines longevity, and why the most important asset a leader brings into any room is who they are. His insights tie into the message that family alignment wins over financial success. That's the true measure of legacy.

René is a father of five and a trusted coach to enterprise families worldwide. From corporate boardrooms to deeply human crossroads, René helps families protect unity, purpose, and generational strength.

Expert action steps:

1. Prioritize emotional health and invisible capital—not just financial metrics.
2. Lead from identity and character rather than roles or authority.
3. Protect your reputation intentionally—every decision compounds across generations.

Learn more & connect:

www.renesonneveld.com

Book: The Elephant in the Family Room: Managing the Complexities of Legacy Businesses https://a.co/d/fXOp3jc

Look for René’s upcoming book: Invisible Capital

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