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 [...]
Growing a business is as much about strategically planning for potential threats and weaknesses as it is about delivering a high-quality product and service. Our business, economic, and political environments are in a constant state of flux, so it is essential to have a clear vision and goals, as well as strategic action plans [...]
Understanding the Prevalence of Conflict Conflict is a prevalent challenge in business ownership. In recent times, we have seen the effects of conflict both on a global and local scale, with ongoing tensions in the Middle East, political instability in different countries, and disagreements between leaders. But conflict can also exist in our personal [...]
Many business owners struggle with conflict and unrealistic expectations among their leaders, employees, and families. To prevent this, it's crucial to create an attractive work culture that promotes bonding and understanding beyond just driving revenue. This can be achieved through company events, cultural practices, and getting to know each other on a personal level. [...]
The holidays can bring about a mixture of happy and sad emotions. Privately-owned businesses are unique in that your business is a family business. You may employ those related to you by blood and employ loyal people you have grown to care about beyond just dollars and cents. In a family business environment, mismatched expectations [...]
The value of the business is directly related to the reliability of future profits. Potential buyers, banks, investors, top talent, and strategic relationships all care about the sustainability of business performance. A temporary, or as we call it, a "Contingent Successor," provides a business owner and their family a strategy [...]
People are worn out on untrustworthy, fickle, and insecure individuals who are disguising themselves as “leaders.” A recent meme from “somecards” says it best “You're not a Leader if nobody wants to follow you... You're just a control freak, power-tripping jerk who wants to be in charge.” For years, employers [...]
Part two of our discussion focused on how to de-commit to doing things that are not the highest and best use of our time. In the previous episode, Lightening Your Burden, we discussed strategies to determine if you want to keep doing something, stop it, or delegate. We continue the [...]
The holidays can bring about a mixture of happy and sad emotions. Entrepreneurial-owned businesses are unique in that your business is a family business. You may employ those related to you by blood and employ loyal people you have grown to care about beyond just dollars and cents. With a family business environment, mismatched [...]
Meeting new people and building relationships requires some sort of next step. Whether that be a follow-up phone call, checking in on a friend, setting a meeting, or advocating for yourself. As we navigate life we are entering into simple agreements such as RSVPing for a friend's party AND showing [...]
