Every successful family business I’ve met with has a strong, often times, visionary leader. The tricky part comes when the family is trying to develop, identify and support its next leader. That’s when sibling rivalry and family dynamics get in the way. Family members often confuse family roles and business roles. My experience, which has […]

Let’s face it — moms are the glue that hold the family, and the family business together in so many cases. I’ve also found many moms to be a bit shy or humble about their impact on the family. One of the goals of a good coaching process is to teach everyone in the family […]

In July of 2017, I suggested every member of the Cannon family make a short presentation as part of their annual family retreat. The idea did not go over very well with certain members of the family. Most of us know the #1 fear most people have is not dying, it’s PUBLIC SPEAKING! Yet, if […]

To celebrate sibling week I thought it would be a good time to learn a few important skills to create stronger sibling relationships. Sibling relationships seem to be more complicated than they should be. It’s your sister, your brother – right? Should be simple, yet most sibling relationships I see have all sorts of complications […]

My doctor always wants to check my blood pressure as a quick indicator of my overall health and well-being. In a family business, I want to look at your decision-making process and decision-making culture as a quick indicator of your ability to be a sustainable family business. Unhealthy family businesses hoard all the decision-making at […]