Generations

When we think about family, we might want to think longer term. For many of us, the idea of thinking long term…

Are you getting married? Setting up a new household? There’s an oft repeated phrase: “A man shall leave his father and mother…

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…

I often start our Family Legacy Workshop with a question: What’s the purpose for family?  In response to the question, usually there’s…

My mother is 93 years old. Almost 94. She’s remarkably spry for this season of her life. She needs a morning nap…

In the family legacy process, I sometimes have kids come to me and ask, “How can I get closer to my parents?” …

“When it comes to your children, the hardest thing is to not do.” –David Green. What does it mean to “not do?”…

I am often invited to step into family generational transitions. Inevitably, I encounter some feelings of discontent about the failings of the…

I speak often on the multi-generational view of family. For many it’s a new concept, but I have yet to have anyone…

We lead and host Family Legacy Workshops. They are a wonderful experience and lead families to a new understanding of the opportunity…

Have you ever considered the lifecycle of the family business? Of a successful multi-generational family? We tend to not think about it…

When we consider the idea of family, the idea of generational impact should be a bigger topic. What do I mean?