In the Shadow of Guilt
Coming back to the business, carrying on the business, or leading the business are all areas where a feeling of guilt can overwhelm someone for choosing the "wrong" option.
June 10, 2024 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
Coming back to the business, carrying on the business, or leading the business are all areas where a feeling of guilt can overwhelm someone for choosing the "wrong" option.
May 10, 2024 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
Recognizing, understanding, labeling, expressing and regulating emotions can improve your mental health as well as your relationships, physical health, and performance in your family business.
April 10, 2024 in Succession and Estate Planning
Attitude, Behavior, and Capital are key components of family business ownership.
March 10, 2024 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
One of the great ironies in family businesses is that we often struggle to have good relationships with those we are closest to: our family members we work with every day.
February 10, 2024 in Management Issues in Family Business
When it comes to managing a business, family businesses often struggle to discuss several key issues, including compensation, individual performance, and transitions.
January 10, 2024 in Management Issues in Family Business
Similar to the defining points in your family business history, there are choices today that represent new frontiers for the company. These frontiers represent changes to your business and to your...
December 23, 2023 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
The act of offering a blessing reminds us we are part of a larger story, that our time together is important, that our presence with one another is meaningful. These 24 Blessings for the Family...
December 10, 2023 in Succession and Estate Planning
"We don’t have any hobbies; all we’ve ever done is work!” Many readers have heard that phrase—and might have even said it—on more than one occasion. Here's what it means for your succession plan.
November 10, 2023 in Management Issues in Family Business
Seeing the next generation return to work on the family farm or ranch is a significant source of pride. However, being “able” to return and being “ready” to return are differences that have serious...
October 10, 2023 in Conflict Resolution and Communication in Family Business
At some point in the family business, you will hurt, and be hurt by, those you love. Forgiveness, then, is a difficult but necessary element of being in business together.