It’s that time of year when we start to open the windows and let the fresh air in (and maybe let some of the stale air out). We begin to tackle our spring cleaning projects that may have been neglected or pushed aside all winter. As we do with our homes, we should do the […]
With each installment of our Video Blog Friday’s Series, Paul Karofsky reflects on influential lessons learned from his career working with family businesses. Each Friday, we will provide a new story with a unique topic – so stay tuned! We hope you enjoy the 11th feature in our series, If men and women are equal… […]
The idea of talking to your parents about estate planning is a daunting one. But in a family business, it becomes even more dicey, because it blends both personal and business details. So how can you raise the topic to your parents and have that difficult conversation without seeming greedy? We suggest openly discussing it […]
With each installment of our Video Blog Friday’s Series, Paul Karofsky reflects on influential lessons learned from his career working with family businesses. Each Friday, we will provide a new story with a unique topic – so stay tuned! We hope you enjoy the 10th feature in our series, When generational perspectives differ… where generational […]
Most of the articles on the web about the inappropriate use of emails refer to security, personal use issues and sharing offensive material in the workplace. In our work with family and closely held businesses, we know that their concerns are far more reaching. They center on “courtesy” vs. “rudeness” or downright “hostility.” So here […]
There’s lots of evidence that family business leaders learn more from their peers than anyone else. This makes good sense. You are learning from people who have experienced the same things you are going through or will be encountering- from sibling challenges to transition of ownership or leadership to building a Board or the possibility […]