I read a fascinating article about family business this week. I’ve shared the link to the article below. What I appreciated about the article was that it came from a group of family business scholars. They validated what I have been finding in family businesses over the past 20 years. Conflict is not only normal, […]
Coach Pete's Best Plays
The best-of-the-best advice from family business coach Pete Walsh.
Coaching Drill: Embracing Conflict
Conflict is inevitable. It’s normal. It can be an important ingredient in building a strong family team. The goal is not to have conflict. In fact, the goal is to learn to lean into the conflict and get better at navigating your way through it. The last goal would be to learn from it. Having […]
Coaching Drill: Expressing Appreciation
Most of us need to get better at expressing genuine appreciation. People tell me, “I don’t need to hear that I’m appreciated.” I don’t believe it. We can all benefit from knowing we are appreciated by others. Sometimes I think we withhold our appreciation because we have other complaints or concerns about a person. We […]
Are You Shooting for the Stars?
What’s your dream for yourself and your family this year? Is it big, bold and courageous? This is not a dress rehearsal. This is your life. Right here. Right now. Great family leaders dream big and help expand their families’ view of what’s possible. Twenty years ago I came up with a dream of being […]
Coaching Drill: Annual Self-Reflection
The best performers know the importance of regular self-reflection and self-evaluation. Strong family coaches and leaders inspire this behavior in their team. Start this year by sending a note to your team/family It could sound something like this… (feel free to cut and paste this into your own email). TO: Team FROM: President/Mom/Dad/Leader RE: Annual […]
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