Generations
What Are the Gifts You Give Your Parents?
My mother is 93 years old. Almost 94. She’s remarkably spry for this season of her life. She needs a morning nap…
How Can I Get Closer to My Parents?
In the family legacy process, I sometimes have kids come to me and ask, “How can I get closer to my parents?” …
When A Parent’s Hardest Task Is To ‘Not Do’
“When it comes to your children, the hardest thing is to not do.” –David Green. What does it mean to “not do?”…
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…
Why Multi-Generational Family Matters
I speak often on the multi-generational view of family. For many it’s a new concept, but I have yet to have anyone…
What Is the Purpose of Family Anyway?
We lead and host Family Legacy Workshops. They are a wonderful experience and lead families to a new understanding of the opportunity…
Tracing the Lifecycle of the Multi-Generational Family Business
Have you ever considered the lifecycle of the family business? Of a successful multi-generational family? We tend to not think about it…
It’s Time to Reconsider Generational Impact
When we consider the idea of family, the idea of generational impact should be a bigger topic. What do I mean?
The Family That Gives Together Stays Together
For years, I’ve touted the idea of living generously. But the discussion changes when we include the basic desire for a thriving…
A New Proverb: From One Generation to the Next
“Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations.” Every culture around the world has its version of that proverb.
The Things We Pass On to Our Kids
It’s funny the things we pass on to our kids. My kids root for the basketball team of my alma mater, but…
What It Takes for a Lasting Family Business Legacy
It might surprise you. The success of a long-term family business is not in the gregarious or charismatic leader. To the contrary,…
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