Sibling rivalry runs deep. I was returning from a family business coaching engagement at the airport two years ago. A three-year-old was sitting in his stroller and the five-year-old sibling came over to push the stroller to help Mom and Dad. The three-year-old had an instant, hysterical reaction to the fact that his older sibling […]
Family Business Relationships
Perspectives on family business relationships, how different members within a family-owned business interact with one another and tips for successful communication.
First Quarter Review
Sports continues to show us a recipe for success. Great teams rehearse, practice, play and then evaluate their performance. One of the most popular ways to assess recent performance is to “review the game film.” In other words, sit and watch the game over again as a group. Watch for good execution and breakdowns. I’ve […]
5 Ways to Strengthen the Family Business Tree
It’s that time of year to fertilize the trees in my yard. A good gardener will remind you that if you want to have big, strong, healthy trees, you need to give them a little fertilizer at a couple points during the year. Families are like a tree. They are a living, breathing, evolving being. […]
Try Unconditional Love in Your Family Business
Unconditional love! You’ve got to be kidding right! No seriously. Life is short and we need to do everything we can to make the family business experience rewarding and enjoyable. Practice Unconditional Love Start off by practicing unconditional love for your family members. I know it sounds like a big stretch. It felt like a […]
Finding Passion in Your Family Business
Sometimes working in the family business can feel like an arranged marriage. You might have a group of people who were brought together with good intentions. Yet true love, their true passion isn’t happening. So then the question becomes: What, if anything, do we do about that? The answer is clear. Life is too short […]
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