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on the left side of the image is an older man with his eyes closed, head in hand, with a stressed expression on his face. To the right of him are 3 short blank lines (as if letters need to be filled in) and then a capital T, indicating the topic he doesn't want to talk about; Exiting the Business.

BLOG | FAMILY DYNAMICS / GOVERNANCE

The 4-Letter Word Owners Can’t Afford NOT to Talk About: EXIT

I’ve had my share of family business owners who avoid discussing this four-letter word to the point of pure denial, quickly ending the conversation when this word bubbles up. The word? E-X-I-T. It sounds so final. The brutal truth is that 100% of owners exit the business, yet only 50% – just 1 out of 2 owners – will do it on their terms...

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BLOG | LEADERSHIP

Family Business Peer Groups are Gamechangers for the Next Gen

Many family-led companies hire business consultants to grow the business. Some even send their emerging leaders to personal development programs. But there is a gap – and it’s a BIG one.

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BLOG | PEOPLE / TALENT

Unlocking the Golden 5% in Your Employees

The Golden 5% is the full expression of our ability, multiplied by our maximum possible effort, multiplied by our full contribution of heart. It is the performance equivalent of what we offer in a deeply loving relationship – the absolute best of ourselves. And yet, we rarely give it or reliably inspire the giving of it by others in organizations. Why?

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Client Stories

CLIENT STORIES

Ensuring the business scales for the next generation
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CLIENT STORIES

Cutting through the noise of a growing a business
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CLIENT STORIES

Engineering growth as a non-family leader
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Videos

VIDEO

We Are Compass Point

We are Compass Point - a group of family advisors dedicated to serving and scaling family businesses since 2003. See the difference a compass can make in your business.

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Family Business + Frameworks = Success

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Family Business + Frameworks = Success

Successful family businesses have made it a priority to keep their ownership team aligned. They understand they can't build a multi-generational business...

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Growth Rings of Leadership

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Growth Rings of Leadership

Developing successful leadership skills is a series of steps, that when done in the proper order, creates the foundation needed to build high performing teams, a thriving culture, and a strong bottomline. Explore the...

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Events

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EVENTS

Business & Breakfast Book Club – Atomic Habits by James Clear

Are you a lifelong learner? Then you will fit right in with our Business & Breakfast & Book Club. Join us in September as we discuss "Atomic Habits" by James Clear.

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PAST

EVENTS

Business & Breakfast Book Club – The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Are you a lifelong learner? Then you will fit right in with our Business & Breakfast & Book Club. Join us as we discuss "The Gap and The Gain" by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy.

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PAST

EVENTS

How to Grow In Uncertain Times – March 28, 2023

Have global & economic uncertainties impacted your business? Join us on March 28 for an interactive workshop where your leadership team will be challenged to shift their thinking and actions as they learn how to implement 5 concepts for business sustainability.

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Tools

TOOLS

5Ds – Life Events That Derail Business Growth

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TOOLS

Execution Clock

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TOOLS

The 10 Steps Every Family Business Should Take

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