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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…
What is it That We Fight For?
How do you read the bible? As literature? As story? As a lesson book? For me, sometimes I read the bible as…
2018—The Wealthy Plan to Increase their Giving
The November 2016 Chronicle of Philanthropy reported on a recent study conducted by Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. That study…
186% Growth in Giving to Donor Advised Funds
Donor advised funds have come a long way since the first appearing in the early 1900s. The New York Community Trust claimed…
Self-Fulfillment, Selfish Ambition, and the Way of the Cross
Imagine if you were offered the biggest raise of your life, the corner office and ruling power over your company. And imagine…
The Necessity of Discovery How Your Story Connects with Others
This post will be a bit longer than normal, but stick with me. It will be worth it. I grew up poor. …
Increased Longevity and the Impact on Family Business Succession
Life spans are increasing. Medical technology and improved lifestyle habits are part of the reason. But life spans have risen for 30…
A Cure for High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Depression, and Anxiety?
I have a friend who says that in describing people that we are all like sheep. And “sheep just want to be…
10 Questions for Uncovering Family Stories
How do you spark storytelling among your family and preserve family memories? StoryCall, a handbook, lists 10 questions for prompting family stories:…
10 Key Statistics on Family Legacy
When thinking about legacy, succession, inheritance and passing wealth, the reality is often much different than aspirations. Consider the following statistics on…