“When it comes to your children, the hardest thing is to not do.” –David Green. What does it mean to “not do?” I remember I bought my first car when I was 16 years old. I got my brother to rebuild an engine and install it for me.
Look at Their Family Ministry Legacy
I got to meet Jerry Jackson years ago now. His simple steps of faith have led to a global ministry called Faith Comes by Hearing. Over the last 50 years, they’ve completed more than 1500 Bible recordings in languages spoken by more than 6 billion people.
4 Options For Where Your Collectibles Will End Up
What do you do with a classic car as part of your estate? The Do-Nothing approach, of course, is the worst option, while the donation to charity is the most tax advantaged.
Will Your Family Flourish for Generations?
History tells us that certain families will flourish across generations. It’s not accident or luck. It’s those families who clearly articulate their vision, mission and values. And they live out that calling with purpose, ritual and rhythm.
Before You Make Your Kid a Millionaire…
A business owner told me he was about to create multimillion-dollar trusts for his kids. I asked him to reconsider his plan.
How Do You Measure Family Wealth?
When we think about wealth, we usually think of financial wealth. But I submit that family wealth includes an additional range of assets.
What Does It Take To Be Generous?
It was late. I was tired and cold. It was Monday night in the airport, and I was trying to get home.
Remember, It Was Their First Time
I am often invited to step into family generational transitions. Inevitably, I encounter some feelings of discontent about the failings of the prior generation. There’s one simple piece of wisdom I try to remind them…
The Most Generous Person You Know
Do you know someone that is extremely generous? What makes you view them as generous, and what other words would you use to describe them?
The Drawbacks of Woke Philanthropy
No doubt you’ve heard about “woke” this and that. I’ve watched developments in the world of “woke capitalism” with concern, especially as that movement spills over into the world of philanthropy and giving.