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equal is not fair

Equal Is Not Fair (And It’s Quietly Destroying Family Businesses)

In family businesses, few ideas are as emotionally appealing—and as dangerous—as the belief that “equal is fair.” It sounds reasonable. It feels just. And in many families, it’s the default starting point for ownership, inheritance, and decision-making. But when you move from the dinner ta...
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los angeles

Is Los Angeles a Family Business City? You Bet It Is!

In the past, when I thought of family businesses, I tended to think more readily of Midwest agricultural farms and manufacturing companies, and of those wholesome family values. It is a common perception that the Midwest is the “heartland” of family businesses, and the data supports this...
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distinctive leadership

From Doubt to Distinctive Leadership: A Next-Gen Success Story in the Making

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with dozens of rising leaders in family businesses. While each story is unique, three challenges come up again and again:   Imposter Syndrome – “Do they really see me as a leader, or just the founder’s kid?” Blurred Boundaries – When...
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Why Personal Growth is the Key to Business Success in Family Enterprises

As I look back on the occasions when I was hired to coach the child of the founder in a family business, one theme has been consistent: Owners want me to ‘fix’ their child, and if I can do that, the business will get better.   It’s an instinct—focus on the person who seems to […]...
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