The Languages of Family Legacy
Having grown up in Montreal, a bilingual city, has been a wonderful boon to me. But the daily exposure I have had to both French…
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SFTU versus STFU
The year 1989 was an important one for me, as it was the year that I quit smoking, and more importantly also the year that I…
Simplifying Complexity and Ethical Wills
A few weeks ago I came across a blog post by the Blunt Bean Counter on Ethical Wills that I liked, and I encourage anyone…
When your Greatest Desire is also your Greatest Fear
This week I was privileged to be invited to a lunchtime speech by David Lansky of the Family Business Consulting Group. Lansky is…
Putting the “Own” in Ownership
I am a big fan of the three-circle model and I have been since I first learned of its existence a few years ago. As the story…
Transition with Purpose
This past week I was in Toronto for a few days, where in addition to meeting with various interesting people, I also attended an…
Do Differences Make a Difference in Family Business?
In any Family Business, and in any Business Family, there will always be a lot of agreement and “sameness” but also a great deal…
University Case Competition: Family Business Style
Last week the place to be was Burlington, Vermont. I happened to be right in the thick of it for the first couple of days, and my…
Three Circles + Seven Sectors = One A-Ha Moment
Over the past 8 months or so, I have taken on a renewed interest in family businesses and what makes them different and what…
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