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BLOG | LEADERSHIP
Are you tolerating toxic productivity?
Toxic productivity. Is this a new term to you? Or did the phrase make you cringe because you KNOW it exists in your organization? While it sounds like an oxymoron, it is more prevalent than most business leaders care to admit. Toxic productivity comes from employees who are a constant source of drama...
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BLOG | LEADERSHIP
Building Courage Muscles: What a Podcast Can Teach Us About Raising Risk-Takers
For generations, risk and courage were woven into daily life, but something has shifted. This isn’t just about raising brave kids; it’s about building a pipeline of entrepreneurial leaders.
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BLOG | STRATEGY
Strategic Planning: Work the Maze Backward
Strategic planning has a lot in common with a maze. Leaders face the dual challenge of too many options and lots of potential dead ends. So where does one begin? Having a child's curiosity is the key.
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BLOG | FAMILY DYNAMICS / GOVERNANCE
A New Chapter
The beginning of a new chapter – one where family and business are not simply overlapping circles, but one interconnected, living story. Now, holding my own son in my arms, I see just how extraordinary this journey is.
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BLOG | TRANSITION / SUCCESSION
The Cost of Holding On Too Long in a Family Business
Many owners believe they’re doing what’s best by staying at the center of decision-making, but this approach often creates instability and risk. Delaying family business succession planning can have serious consequences – not only for the business, but for the family relationships and legacy, too.
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BLOG | TRANSITION / SUCCESSION
Family Business or Game of Thrones
You’ve built the kingdom – brick by brick, deal by deal, risk by risk. Now you’re seated at the head of the table, with years of sacrifice behind you. And all eyes are on what happens next. But it's not clear who will take over. Not clear who wants to lead. Not clear who is ready. Let the games begin...
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BLOG | FAMILY DYNAMICS / GOVERNANCE
NextGen. First Year. What I’ve Learned (So Far)
This time last year, I officially joined the Compass Point team – not just as a family member cheering from the sidelines, but as a full-fledged part of the crew. Since then, I’ve learned more than I ever expected…
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BLOG | LEADERSHIP
Strategy Alone Doesn’t Drive Growth – People Do.
Why do so many companies pour time and effort into creating thoughtful, ambitious strategies only to feel like they’re spinning their wheels? More often than not, it comes down to a leadership gap.
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BLOG | TRANSITION / SUCCESSION
Bridging Generations: Governance and Communication Ensures Long-Term Family Business Success
Working in a family can be a rollercoaster experience. It’s rewarding, exciting, and filled with purpose – but it can also get complicated, emotional, and stressful. This is why establishing proper governance in a family business is essential. Without it, the lines between family and business can blur, causing confusion, resentment, and ultimately dysfunction.
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BLOG | LEADERSHIP
The Multiplier That Makes Businesses Grow
If your leadership team isn’t strong, aligned, and equipped with the right tools, how can they bring your strategy to life? The short answer: they can’t. But the good news? You can change that with this critical ingredient.
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BLOG | LEADERSHIP
The Golden Thread that Binds Family, Business, and Ownership
The most successful family businesses don’t leave leadership development to chance. They recognize that leadership isn’t just about a single person at the top – it’s about building a system that supports leadership at every level – and through each of the 3 domains of a family business. It truly IS the golden thread that binds.
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BLOG | TRANSITION / SUCCESSION
From Empires to Enterprises: Succession strategies that make or break legacies
History provides us the benefit of hindsight and powerful lessons. Take Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great, both great conquerors. Yet one implemented a structured succession plan that ensured the survival and expansion of his empire, while the other's failure to do so led to the disintegration of his vast holdings shortly after his death. A strong succession planning is the ultimate competitive advantage.
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BLOG | NEXT CHAPTER
From Hero to Mentor: The Mid-Career Shift That Changes Everything
Transitioning from front-line leader to mentor doesn’t mean fading into the background. It means stepping into a new, equally powerful role—one that focuses on legacy, long-term impact, and equipping the next generation to lead effectively. But let’s be honest: this shift isn’t easy.
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