How do you beat the law of the lid?
Do you know what the law of the lid is?
John Maxwell talks about it. The “lid” is your leadership ability.
You will never grow beyond your ability to lead.
Religiosity vs. Generosity
Does your religiosity prevent your generosity?
He was nearing the end of his ministry. And his life. The religious leaders of the day were mad at Jesus. He’d challenged them, made them look bad, and made them uncomfortable.
What’s the Key to Lasting Family?
I’m not sure if you’ve ever caught the movie Avalon.
It’s a 1990 Barry Levinson film that was nominated for four Academy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. Why all the acclaim?
Underneath the story line, the movie asks a troubling question: What’s the key to lasting family?
Family is Everything
One of the oldest family-owned businesses in America started in Turkey. Let me explain. In 1618, Avedis Zildjian, an Armenian metalsmith, worked for the court of the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Avedis was able to fashion a set of cymbals out of tin, copper and silver which could make musical sounds without shattering. The Sultan officially recognized Avedis surname …
Why Investing in Family Matters
I could see the lines of tension.
Maybe tension wasn’t the right word. Heart-wrenching sorrow? Brokenness? They just didn’t know what to do.
I’d just gotten done speaking at a conference. My talk was on Family Legacy: Building the 150-year family. And they were the first couple in line to talk to me.
Advice for Grandchildren
I wanted to collect some wisdom for grandchildren. I’ve got four grandchildren of my own. I did a quick scan and here’s what I came up with.
What’s God’s Purpose for Families?
I often start our Family Legacy Workshop with a question:
What’s the purpose for family?
In response to the question, usually there’s a pause. Sometimes people remark, “That’s a good question.” But inevitably, they get rolling with comments like fun, companionship, community, support, love, care, teaching values, and showing God’s glory, mentally, spiritually and physically…
These are all good responses. But truly, pause and consider what is God’s purpose for family?
Simple Principles for Centuries of Success
We don’t think long enough when we think about family business.
Most family-owned businesses last for 24 years. That’s it.
And if you’ve followed me, you know the statistics. There’s a 70% failure rate in passing a business to the second generation, and an 85% failure rate by the 3rd generation. Astounding.
Passing on a Practice
What do you do with a dental practice?
Sell it? Or pass it on to your kids? Not exactly. To pass on a dental practice means your kids, or at least one of them, has to enter the dental field. I’m not sure if you’ve checked, but becoming a dentist is not on the top of the list of every kid.
It’s More than a Cup of Coffee
It’s more than a cup of coffee!?
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee was established in 2016, and now has 23 locations with over 200 employees. But it’s always been more than about the coffee.