High performance isn’t found; it’s engineered. For leaders in a family-owned business, this means moving beyond the traditional role of manager and becoming the Chief Architect of the team environment. To unlock excellence, you must focus your energy on two vital areas: inspiring the high performing individual and intentionally designing the high performing team. Part […]
When I was fairly young (at which time my kids assume dinosaurs roamed the Earth), I would play chess with my grandfather when I visited his house. To be honest, I really didn’t remember these games as he passed away when I was in high school. Years later, my grandmother gave me a chess set
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At our most recent Leadership Development session, I had the privilege of discussing a topic incredibly close to my heart, especially for those of us navigating the unique waters of a family-owned business: Emotional Intelligence (EQ). If you were with me, you know that EQ isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the invisible force that can
The judges met and the results are in! Here are the honorees we will be celebrating at our 27th Annual Family Business Awards program on November 12th!
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For all but one day of the year, the end of your financial year is always approaching — sometimes year-end is still months away, other times year-end is right around the corner. Regardless of where you are in your current accounting cycle, are you experiencing that familiar feeling of audit dread? Audits don’t have to
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Whether it’s promoting a child who’s not ready, avoiding tough conversations with a sibling, or resisting outside advice to ‘keep peace,’ emotional decision-making often drives critical decisions that should be based on logic, strategy, or data. Many family businesses find themselves struggling through the decision-making process due to various emotional factors at play. Emotional decision-making
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As cyberattacks increasingly target mid-sized businesses, “it won’t happen to us” is no longer a safe assumption. These companies are prime targets, handling sensitive data without enterprise-grade defenses. Staying informed and proactive is critical to avoiding financial loss, data breaches, and reputational damage. Why “It Won’t Happen to Us” Is No Longer an Option Cybercriminals
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Leading a family business is a distinct challenge, demanding a unique blend of strategic acumen and an acute understanding of interpersonal dynamics. Truly effective leadership in this environment hinges on a deep personal foundation and a lot of intention and focus on how you lead. In comes conscious leadership – an approach centered on cultivating
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Family-owned businesses may be seen as steeped in tradition — committed to their heritage, customers, employees and communities. Underlying this reputation lies a surprising twist: many family enterprises also are leading innovators in their industries. Their unique mix of long-term thinking, deep-rooted values, and cross-generational leadership creates fertile ground for reinvention. When done well, innovation
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At the Succession Planning Roundtable: Back to Basics – Essential Documents for Your Family Business, Bea Wolper with Emens Wolper Jacobs & Jasin and Meredith Sugar with Taft/ facilitated a highly informative and engaging roundtable discussion focused on the foundational legal documents every family business needs. The conversation was filled with practical advice, cautionary tales,
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