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Stepping Boldly Into Tough Conversations
Tough conversations are by definition – well – tough. Our natural tendency is to avoid them because of personal discomfort, concern that the conversation won't go well or fear that the situation might get worse. The challenge with avoidance is that the problem will...
Set Your Successors Up For Success
Families often delay succession planning because they are concerned family dynamics will shift when a senior leader begins to transition. Postponing the decision to address the dynamics between your heirs creates a high-pressure environment for all. As timelines get...
Three Steps To Overcome Family Dysfunction
Succession planning is often delayed or derailed due to dysfunction in the family. When a group struggles to work effectively together, there are three options: 1) Figure out how to work through it. 2) Ignore it. 3) Decide that you will not work together. This option...