In this, the second part of our two-part Leading With Courage℠ conversation with Paul Darley, the CEO of W.S. Darley & Co., we dive into how the 109-year-old manufacturer of firefighting and emergency equipment continues to bring aboard new generations successfully, while minimizing family friction along the way. We also examine why it’s so important for leaders who seek long-term credibility to communicate the bad news in a transparent fashion to the organization just as muc

As the head of a 109-year-old company, Paul Darley strives to build upon the proud heritage of W.S. Darley & Co. (now four generations of Darleys) by manu- facturing a superior line of firefighting, emergency and special operations equipment. Darley recently took some time for a Leading With Courage℠ conversation with us that highlights how his company has sustained a culture of success for over a century while forging strong relationships with firefighting organizations arou