In-laws can provide more benefits to the family business than one may think. In our previous blog post about in-laws, we discussed how to improve relations between in-laws and family members. In this post, I’m going to get specific and talk about how to use an accountability matrix as a tool to analyze an in-law’s […]
Generally speaking, many would agree that marriage is associated with feelings of happiness, love, devotion, and commitment. However, within a family business, wedding bells can sound less like a celebration and more like a warning. There’s no doubt that marriage is critical to the continuity of a family business and the parenting of future generations. […]
As the holidays are upon us, the spirit of giving is in the air—especially for family businesses. A unique characteristic about family businesses is that they hold philanthropy to a very high standard, and not just around the holidays. A family business’s reputation is based on the support they receive from their community, as well […]
Today’s media focuses too often on negative stories of family business: the feuds, the rivalries, the breakdowns, and the drama. This is the side of family business that, more often than not, is fed to society. There’s no denying that family businesses have their challenges. They do. But family businesses also come with a number […]
Emotional intelligence- EQ- the indicator of self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management. The importance of emotional intelligence is often underestimated, but it shouldn’t be. Emotional intelligence is a critical component of interpersonal and professional effectiveness. Knowing how to leverage emotional intelligence can help utilize creativity and create a broadened perspective to increase effectiveness in […]
“We in this room are all so very blessed because we, with our families, have a common focus. We have a common mission—to not only make things better for our family, but for our employees, and all the stakeholders we may have.” –Dave Yeager, Hub Group, 2014 Dean’s Award Recipient
The Illinois Family Business of the […]
In times of crisis, emotional dynamics play a major role in our decision-making process, particularly in the way we interact with family members. Although it can be a challenge, maintaining a positive mindset during difficult and stressful times ends up being extremely beneficial for the overall well-being of the family business. Below are some situations […]
In a family business, family unity is critical to grow and maintain wealth across generations. While this might sound obvious, many families lack strong family unity, leaving the business vulnerable and jeopardizing its chances for long term success.
Keep in mind that families typically grow at a much faster rate than businesses. Unless there’s significant growth […]
There are a number of assumptions around children of wealth. Some true, some not so true. Ed Monte, founder and principal of the Family Solutions Group, had a candid conversation with me sharing key insights on the topic. Check out Ed’s fact vs. fiction list below and see if your assumptions about children of wealth […]
This year’s FBC Member Social was an afternoon filled with family fun, memories, and anticipation as bets were placed and the horses raced for the winning title at Arlington International Racetrack. As the races began, our families relaxed and enjoyed a delicious lunch and refreshing cocktails in a private Marquee tent. It was a great […]
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Gini in a BottleAndrew Keyt
Family MattersAnne Reilly
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Emerging MarketsEve Geroulis
The PolisJohn Caltagirone
The Value StreamMaciek Nowak
The Supply ChainMary Ann McGrath
The Market ShareQuinlan Ramble
The Quinlan RambleRaymond Benton Jr
Sustainability and Social EnterpriseStacy Neier
Q the RunwayTimothy Classen
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