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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…
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…
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…
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’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…
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…
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…
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…
Pursue a Vision of Happiness
Being generous with your service leads to you being happier and healthier and it can lead to you finding what you want…
Establishing a Mission and Values
A company that has drafted a detailed mission statement and vision for their business will lead to a 50% increase in effectiveness….