You've Got People Problems

Nepotism...Getting it Right | Ep 1 | You've Got People Problems

Melissa Ortiz, Talent Optimization Expert Season 1 Episode 1

Nepotism gets a bad rap, but does it always deserve it?

In this episode of You’ve Got People Problems, host Melissa Ortiz sits down with Rich Wilkowitz from Xylogenesis and Sarah Stern, an expert in family business and EOS, to challenge the negative connotations around nepotism and discuss what it really looks like when it’s done right.

They dive into:

  • Why nepotism isn’t always a bad thing and how it can actually strengthen businesses
  • The biggest mistakes leaders make when integrating family into the company
  • How EOS and Predictive Index help ensure the right people are in the right seats, whether they’re family or not
  • How to create a culture of trust, accountability, and merit-based leadership in family businesses


Watch now to rethink what you know about nepotism in the workplace.