If you are at a crossroads in your career, and it sounds like you’re feeling the weight of wanting to make a change. Here are three options I see for you:

1. Stay and Advocate for Change

You could remain in your current position and advocate for the owner to hire an experienced, skilled CEO to help guide the business into the future. This would allow you to stay and continue making a valuable contribution without having to uproot your life. If you feel that the family members are not yet ready to lead, you could even consider stepping into the CEO role yourself. While you may not feel that you have all the qualifications, many successful CEOs come from operations backgrounds. If you choose this path, you would need to gather clear examples and make a strong case for why the next generation isn’t ready yet. The owner likely shares your concerns about the future of the business, so he may be open to your suggestions.

2. Stay and Offer Mentorship

Another option would be to stay where you are and advocate for a role as a mentor, advisor, or coach to the next generation of leaders in the family. This would allow you to guide them without taking on the full responsibility of leadership. However, for this to work, the younger generation would need to recognize their own lack of readiness and show humility in accepting your guidance. It’s a rare situation, but one that could be deeply fulfilling if it fits with your temperament and desire to serve others. This form of leadership could allow you to contribute without shouldering the full weight of the company’s future.

3. Wait for the Florida Opportunity

If the Florida opportunity is appealing, you may want to wait for them to make a decision while also exploring other options. While it’s clear that you’re eager to move forward, patience is sometimes the best path. Passion is a wonderful motivator, but when it pushes us into rash decisions, it can lead to regret. Consider checking in with the Florida team to understand their timeline—they can’t expect you to wait indefinitely. In the meantime, you might be surprised to find other opportunities that are a good fit for your skills. Excellence in operations is a highly transferable skill across industries.

Ultimately, only you can decide the right path. You mention that you have a relationship with God, so I encourage you to spend some time in prayer, seeking guidance. My experience is that when we open ourselves up to it, we often receive the answers we need. Sometimes, those answers come in unexpected ways.

I hope these ideas are helpful, or at the very least, spark something new for you.

YS

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