Before I became an executive coach and consultant, I was a teacher. I spent the better part of 20 years in the classroom, and the positive impact that my students and I had on each other was immeasurable. When I think about what set me on the path toward becoming a teacher, I remember Mr. […]
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The HR Audit was the focus of our most recent Human Resources Roundtable. Whether you’re in the role of human resources (HR) for your family business or you have an HR professional on staff, it’s important to understand that this role is equal parts risk management, employer protector, and people advocate. For this session we’ve
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Anxiety is a topic that gets a lot of attention these days. It seems that every other podcast, book, article, or post from an influencer has to do with anxiety and how to cope with it. In our work at ILS, we help business leaders learn how to make sense of emotions like anxiety and
At the October meeting of the Women in Family Business Peer Group, we discussed Communication Styles. So often, women are pressured to act and communicate in a specific way. The pressure to be ‘ladylike’ is forced upon us from a young age. This pressure women experience reflects in later life when so many of us
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So often we focus on trying to avoid the difficulties, obstacles, frustrations, and unwanted emotions that come our way. In our work as consultants, we call these “headaches.” But what if, instead, we could gain something more from these “headaches” and discover a path to greater fulfillment and growth? This was the focus of our
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Are You Leading on Autopilot? It Might Be Time to Recalibrate Have you ever taken a moment to reflect on your leadership style? Or do you find yourself operating on autopilot, letting conversations, interactions, and challenges flow through you based on your usual habits? While autopilot can be a helpful tool—especially when you’re juggling a
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At the September meeting of the Women in Family Business Peer Group, we discussed compensation. Every company has to work through the complications of compensation at various points in development. However, in family business, there can be even more to consider. Compensation in Family Business From the perspective of a current owner, it can be
How do you define creativity? We started our most recent Next Gen Leaders Peer Group session at the Conway Center for Family Business with that question. Creativity is a necessary skill, not only for success in the family business, but also for leading a fulfilling life. But what if we don’t consider ourselves to be
