C12 Mid-Atlantic in the News

Tucked away in the historic town of Edenton, North Carolina, just an hour from the Outer Banks, is a company known for crafting some of the world’s finest offshore sportfishing boats. But if you ask the leadership at Regulator Marine what truly defines them, they won’t start with hull design, engine performance, or coa

In the business world, leadership is often measured in market share, milestones, and margin. But what about the influence we carry within the walls of our own homes? For Christian CEOs and business owners, our greatest impact doesn’t begin in the boardroom, it starts at places like the dinner table.

As the CEO of W.R. Long, a family-owned business specializing in tractor attachments and hydraulic components, I faced an unexpected challenge when my business partner retired six years ago. Until that moment, decisions were collaborative, shared burdens lighter. Suddenly, sole leadership revealed an unsettling truth: the isolation of CEO leadership is very real, costly, and, without intentional action, inevitable.

Leadership transitions bring both opportunity and uncertainty. Whether stepping into a new executive role, restructuring an organization, or guiding a team through change, one of the greatest challenges leaders face is maintaining cohesion. Change disrupts team dynamics, and without intentional leadership, dysfunction can take root.