We often suggest that “self-awareness” is the most important attribute of leadership.  It takes time and effort to reflect on who we are, what we want and need, how we feel, react and behave in a variety of situations, and our other capacities on a personal, family and business level.  This doesn’t require spending hours […]

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Again and again, in working with business families, the subject of “trust” arises.  Sometimes it’s about intent and fairness, sometimes it’s about consistency, and sometimes it’s about honesty.  Some colleagues of ours, Tom Hubler and Ernesto Poza, perform research and write articles around “trust.”  They offer the following definition:  “Trust is not an article of […]

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