Generations

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?

For years, I’ve touted the idea of living generously. But the discussion changes when we include the basic desire for a thriving…

“Shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations.” Every culture around the world has its version of that proverb.

It’s funny the things we pass on to our kids. My kids root for the basketball team of my alma mater, but…

It might surprise you. The success of a long-term family business is not in the gregarious or charismatic leader. To the contrary,…