Do You Really Know Your Family Members?
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.
March 10, 2024
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.
December 23, 2023
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...
October 10, 2023
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.
August 10, 2023
Every farmer or rancher can point to a neighbor, friend or even their own family to see the disastrous effects of substance abuse and addiction.
September 18, 2022
Rejection from the person whose opinion and love you care the most about ... makes the certainties of life feel precarious and unraveled.
August 18, 2022
Being in business with family can have a certain allure, an attraction based on shared values and high trust.
May 18, 2022
Non-family members can bring out the best in your closely held company.
January 18, 2022
Improving the “family” part of business requires a leader who facilitates discussion.
October 18, 2021
Follow these four steps to simplify your business choices and gain better results.
April 18, 2021
Having been a part of family-farm and ranch transition discussions for more than 25 years, I’ve witnessed many younger generation members return to — and occasionally leave — the family business.