Tools and Insights Family Businesses Need to Succeed
BLOG | FAMILY DYNAMICS / GOVERNANCE
In 1978 the 2-circle illustration of family business evolved when Harvard business professor Renato Tagiuri and then-graduate student John Davis added a third circle – Ownership – to better account for the distinct groups that existed in a family business. With the addition of Ownership, the 3-circle model more accurately captured the seven facets of ownership.
Read MoreBLOG | LEADERSHIP
When I first started Compass Point 20 years ago, leadership was an ancillary topic. My work focused on the systems, financials, hiring the right people, and being a confidant to the owner. At the time I didn’t see it as leadership coaching, but rather as building a relationship with a client who trusted me enough to let me see the inner workings of their mind and business. I helped the person as I helped the business. Times – and leadership – have changed.
Read MoreBLOG | OWNER FINANCIAL GAP
Family business owners are passionate about what they do. They’re working to carry on a business that family built – by their parents, grandparents, sometimes even great-grandparents and beyond. These owners are so busy providing for their employees, communities, and the next generation that they often ignore their own financial future. Boiling it down to its true essence, business is a means to building wealth. And what are we supposed to do with that wealth?
Read MoreVIDEO
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.
View VideoVIDEO
Successful family businesses have made it a priority to keep their ownership team aligned. They understand they can't build a multi-generational business...
View VideoVIDEO
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...
View VideoEVENTS
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.
Read MoreEVENTS
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.
Read MoreEVENTS
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.
Read MoreReceive insights, training, tools, and articles straight to your inbox.