Our friends, Gail and John Kaplan of Marriage Labs send a monthly message focused on the relationship between couples. This month’s “pearl” and another from September 30th strike a chord for family members in business together. So, as we celebrate the holiday season, let’s give ourselves a gift- some time for reflection. Click here to […]
In a meeting of one of The Peer Alliance www.ThePeerAlliance.com Forums for Current and Emerging Leaders, the challenges of “delegating” surfaced. For sure, the discussion included the classic line, “I can do it better and faster than anyone else, so why should I delegate.” As the discussion ensued, we offered the following tip: spend a […]
Here’s an interesting article on in-laws and expectations for holiday gatherings in the coming weeks. Add “family business” into the mix and the complexity and ambiguity increase exponentially. http://www.bostonglobe.com/ideas/2013/11/17/the-weird-science-laws/oxS966evzs9ymeZrWKDlEP/story.html
Conceptual thinking is clearly here to stay. This article is helpful in understanding the difference in how “left brain” and “right brain” thought processes differ and it attempts to show how those of us who are more analytical can be more conceptual in our thinking, but what seems to be missing is tips on how […]
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 24th feature in our series where A father expressed hope that […]
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 23rd feature in our series, Leadership succession… whose call is 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 22nd feature in our series, When it’s time to plan to […]
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 21st feature in our series where Mom expresses concern over accelerated […]
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 19th feature in our series when Jane’s husband Steve, is unexpectedly […]
I like Daniel Goleman’s post on steps for making a vacation last. Click here to check it out. http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130731134342-117825785-three-steps-to-a-vacation-that-lasts?trk=mp-reader-card. Vacations present an opportunity to decompress, to tune-out the typical day-to-day stressors and to tune-in to family and friends. And yes, even yourself! And don’t you really owe that to yourself? With a long Labor Day […]