A hornets’ nest or even a beehive from afar appears to buzz with activity. It’s quite interesting to watch nature in action, which ironically is very similar to families and working in a family business. There are roles each individual plays and a set of standard operating procedures that allow [...]
In family business environments, it is common for business owners to feel overwhelmed by the question of who will become “king” or “queen” when there are multiple capable family members working in the business; especially when not all candidates are suitable for the leadership role. Competition among family members can be either positive or [...]
Ownership is a big part of leadership as a team member or team leader. How you choose to show up and influence those around you is owning your attitude. Everything you do impacts someone else in some form or fashion, positively or negatively. Ownership is taking responsibility for your actions [...]
When it comes to the season of family, otherwise known as “The Holidays” it is common to experience fear and anxiety. We all want it to be like the best holiday movies, but the reality isn't a hallmark movie. There is a secret to creating a happy holiday, or season [...]
When times are going well, recruiting, and retaining talent is challenging. When times are going great amidst a pandemic, it has become downright almost impossible. Business owners are facing talent shortages like never. The competition is across industries, local and state borders. The transition to flexible and remote work environments are enticing workers to [...]
The term bench strength may appear abstract and very indirectly placed in your business as most would consider the term (bench-strength) to define one person laying on a bench-press while on the brink of lifting a weighted bar. However, if we conceptualize the components of skills, capabilities, experience, and who contributes those components daily [...]
Your business's value depends on the strength and quality of operations, culture, people, and reputation. These areas can be where they need to be to take your business into the future IF you commit to succession planning. Your business is more valuable to you than anyone if you can create an effective union of [...]
A client who managed the family business alongside his two siblings recently told me his son was graduating and he wanted to develop a plan for his son to join the business. The client wanted this successor development curriculum so he could give his son the assurance that he was being fast tracked. He [...]
