Born for a Medium-Sized Loaf?
There is a Quebec expression, “né pour un petit pain” (born for a small loaf of bread), that is fairly well known, I think. But…
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Articles by Steve Legler on family business, family governance, succession, family wealth and the relationships that hold it all together.
Judgement, Not Judgement
Writing a blog post every week forces me to constantly be on the lookout for interesting subject matter, so whenever I notice an…
Stop doing “This” before starting “That”
When I start to run across different versions of the same message in different places, I know that I have come up with a…
Vermont, a Global Hub? What the FECC?
Burlington Vermont is not a place most people think about when globalization is the subject. But once a year, that all changes…
Parenting & Family Business Leadership
Many people throughout history have worn both the “family-business-leader” hat and the “parent” hat simultaneously. A certain…
Life Is Finite. Deal with It.
Sometimes a provocative title just feels right. This one came to me last week, upon learning of the death of a one-time friend of…
Kermit on my Mind
When I was a kid I watched Sesame Street, and then during my teens, the Muppets moved into prime time. We hadn’t seen a lot of…
Channeling your Inner Santa
This is a magical time of year, and this week was chock full of great experiences for me. I want to share my thoughts on one…
“Know How” Vs. “Show How” in FamBiz Advice
“Know How” Vs. “Show How” in FamBiz Advice One of the things I enjoy doing occasionally is revisit parts of my eclectic…
Procrastinating or Preparing?
Procrastinating or Preparing? Most weeks I write my blog post on Saturday, and sometimes even on Friday. I am just starting to…
Evolution or Revolution? Your choice…
Evolution or Revolution? Your choice… Having been born into an enterprising family, I've always been interested in following…
Getting Brothers on the Same Page
Getting Brothers on the Same Page This week, I was approached by a colleague about a pair of brothers, who are operating a…
“WHEN” you Sell your Business (not “IF”)
If you own a business, you may not ever think about selling it. But that doesn’t mean that you won’t. Sell it, I mean, not just…
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