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Measuring the Success of Your Family
For 2023, consider making some adjustments for your family. I often say that one of the simple ways to measure the success…
Start with Your Family Stories
Building great family culture starts with stories. Brad Grey of Walking the Text teaches a simple truth: in Jewish families, from birth…
8 Generations of Cologne?
Have you ever heard of cologne? Most people would say, “Sure!” But have you ever heard of the Farina family? Farina and…
God’s Architect and the Masterpiece of Legacy
Have you heard of God’s architect? His name is Antoni Gaudi, a Spanish born architect who died in 1926. His faith influenced…
Top Charities and Giving Trends of 2018?
Fidelity Charitable is a commercial donor advised fund. Recently, they released their 2018 charitable giving report. The top 20 charities receiving grants…
Father of Kansas City
Today, it’s known as Westport. It’s a place known for attracting a younger set complete with niche restaurants, bars and live music….
Debunking 3 Myths About Legacy
Legacy. It’s a word that holds value. But I’m afraid we’ve let the word take on meaning that doesn’t represent its true state. …
One Key to Succeeding with Your Children
Fair warning: you’ll want to read to the end of this post for the punchline. I’ve always loved the stories of the…
Where is your trust? Treasure or truth?
It’s a common story. A person starts a new venture or business. In the early days, the struggle is real, and it’s…
A Message to Me at 20 Years Old
I was talking to my nearly 40 year old friend. I knew some of her story. Some of her teen years and…
How to Build the 100-Year Family
Steelcase, the office furniture maker based in Michigan turned 100 years old recently. The feat of surviving 100 years in this age…