Transition / Succession
BLOG | STRATEGY
The Speed of Change. Buckle up.
We have all heard the phrase “the only guarantees in life are Death and Taxes”. I would argue that “Change” should be added to that list.
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BLOG | FAMILY DYNAMICS / GOVERNANCE
The 5Ds of Life: Cliff Notes & Challenge
Over the last few months, I have shared blogs about the 5Ds of Life – five life events that can derail your...
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BLOG | FAMILY DYNAMICS / GOVERNANCE
Family Disagreements
When disagreements happen in a family business, they can have devastating life-long effects on the family, the business and the employees.
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BLOG | FAMILY DYNAMICS / GOVERNANCE
Distress on the highway of life & business
While the internal impact of distress is both financial and emotional, the...
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BLOG | FAMILY DYNAMICS / GOVERNANCE
Not supposed to happen this way. Until it did.
It was a Sunday evening when I received the call. I heard my father’s voice, but the words were not registering. Utter disbelief and shock welled up inside me...
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BLOG | TRANSITION / SUCCESSION
How to FAIL at succession planning in 3 easy steps…
While I love reading articles like “the top 10 ways to….” or “how to succeed in business without really trying”, sometimes I’m more curious about how to avoid...
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BLOG | STRATEGY
Don’t Lose the House
Why did I leave a comfortable position in higher education to help family businesses grow, thrive, and create legacies? Here’s a little look behind the curtain. I grew up in family business...
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