When it comes to operating a family-owned business, the number one tip to keep in mind is that all business matters need to stay within the family. The second tip to remember is that all family members need to pitch in, or they should otherwise not be included within the business activities. As far as […]
Coach’s Tough Love – Establish Yourself as a Leader Outside of Your Family Business
One of the most common family business challenges is developing and growing the next generation of business leaders. For many of the family business participants, it’s difficult to create your own leadership identity within the shadow of a strong and incumbent CEO. In many cases the CEO is your father or mother, which makes it even more […]
Coach’s Tough Love – Push Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone
I have the pleasure of getting to work in some of the most successful businesses in America, both family businesses and non-family businesses. One of the common denominator’s for success in both arenas is the ability to push yourself out of your comfort zone. In the world of personal fitness, I believe they call it creating […]
Coach’s Tough Love – Train Your Mind to Relieve Family Business Challenges
I’ve been studying Buddhism for several years as a mindset not a religion. In Buddhism they teach that the source of all suffering can be linked back to our thinking and expectations. Never has there been a greater set-up for personal frustration than working in a family business, a place rife with unmet expectations and family baggage! […]
