The Power of Transparency: How Expressing Thoughts and Opinions Drives Trust in Family Enterprises family business family dynamics next gen development Jun 12, 2023

Last week I had lunch with a G4 leader who said, “I want to thank you for being one of my mentors.”  Then she spent an hour updating me on the sale of a commercial property, her siblings and parents, and her excitement about the next phase of their business. In short,...

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How Do Jack or Jill Fit in Your Family Business? Part One of a Three-Part Series family business family dynamics next gen development Apr 25, 2023

Part 1: How Do Individuals Fit into the World, the Society, and the Family Enterprise?

The field of social psychology is driven by one fundamental question: "How does each individual fit into the world, society, team, or family enterprise?" The same question is also the focus of...

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Keeping Confidences About Family Wealth family business family dynamics succession planning Apr 16, 2023

As a family business leader, you're probably curious about what traits you need to excel in your role. There are many opinions on this topic, but a recent project provides some concrete answers.

Kent Rhodes and Doug Gray, Ph.D. developed and validated a 360 assessment process...

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