People / Talent
BLOG | FAMILY DYNAMICS / GOVERNANCE
A Strong Family Business Isn’t Perfect.
Running a family business is a lot like any other business. There are sales goals to meet, market trends to monitor, supply chains to navigate, stakeholders’ expectations to manage and people to hire, fire and develop. Pretty much the same… UNTIL you add FAMILY. And then, there are family dynamics to consider as you chart your business's course and build a strong family business.
Read Post
BLOG | PEOPLE / TALENT
There are No Wrong Questions
Questions are the best way to identify problems and help people find the answers. A question for you… Do you question WHAT you do, HOW you do it, and most importantly WHY you do it?
Read Post
BLOG | LEADERSHIP
Acorns and Oak Trees
I heard a recent job recruiting statistic that should give every business leader pause. Currently, for every 10 open positions there are approximately only 5 motivated and willing workers.
Read Post
BLOG | LEADERSHIP
What Drives Happiness (and Performance) at Work?
The single greatest driver of happiness and performance in the workplace is the quality of your relationships.
Read Post
BLOG | LEADERSHIP
Unequivocal Responsibility OR Something Less.
Which would you rather hear when directly impacted by harmful behavior? Which would you rather hear...
Read Post
BLOG | LEADERSHIP
Turn Your Camera ON
We’ve all been there. On a Zoom call and you see those little black screens. No camera. Just a name. A headshot if they are Zoom savvy...
Read Post
BLOG | PEOPLE / TALENT
Why are your people thinking about leaving?
Recently we have heard a lot about the Great Resignation. Many of you have even experienced it. The numbers tell...
Read Post
BLOG | LEADERSHIP
The Wrong Side of the Bed
Steve Jobs famously wore the same outfit: black, long-sleeved turtleneck, dad jeans, New Balance sneakers. EVERY DAY… for YEARS. Why?
Read Post
BLOG | LEADERSHIP
Take this story to heart
In January, I was working at my home office when I received a phone call from an unrecognized number. I don’t typically answer numbers that I don’t know...
Read Post
Where Family Businesses Come to Grow & Learn
At Compass Point, we make it easy to get insights, training, tools, and articles straight to your inbox and help family business owners and their team continue to grow, learn, and lead.