In any family business, communication is the root cause of both good and bad outcomes. Whether it’s between spouses, parents, siblings, or even business partners, how you communicate significantly impacts…
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Bridging Communication Gaps in Family Businesses: Lessons from the Silver Screen The iconic line from Paul Newman’s “Cool Hand Luke” – “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate”…
The recent political climate has caused decided schisms in relationships. Overall, the breakdown in relationships is impacting every level, financial, social, and psychological, and in some cases is causing long-lasting…
Few can claim the surprise of declining a $975 million check. That's what Sue Ann Arnall did in January of 2015. During a turbulent and highly broadcasted divorce involving family...
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During 2020, we collectively navigated uncharted waters, confined within our homes amidst overwhelming uncertainties. This abrupt change strained relationships, magnifying existing tensions and igniting new ones. As we grappled with...
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Conflict Management: Navigating Guilt Manipulation in Family Businesses One of my clients, a dedicated entrepreneur, spent years building a successful business while simultaneously raising two children in a fulfilling marriage....
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Have you ever heard someone say I EARNED a second chance? Or I MADE a second chance? What about I CREATED a second chance? No, not really. Generally, we say…
The race for the next U.S. president is on! And even if you’re not politically minded, you’ve noticed that one candidate is particularly good at getting press coverage. Yes, family…
Ask any family business advisors to identify the top three family business challenges and odds are good the reply will come instantly: Succession, succession and succession. Next will come a…
Regardless of your political slant, you can’t ignore the drama surrounding the current political climate. It’s a mess. It might even be a little bit embarrassing. Inside each political party there…