When Family Relationships Become Emotionally Expensive
Weighing the Costs of Being Together Just about every family has at least some members who view themselves as “one big happy…
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My Belief Statement, 2026 Version
Back in 2017, in My Beliefs on Family Legacy Advice, I shared the text of an assignment I prepared as part of my Bowen Family…
The Best of 2025 (A Retrospective)
Let’s Talk Family Enterprise Podcast Episode #74 Let’s Talk Family Enterprise Podcast Episode #74 Hosts: Aileen Miziolek & Steve…
Like-Minded, Self-Selected, and Called to Serve
Musings on My Tribe-Mates, Post-Gathering. This week I want to take some time to share my thoughts on the kinds of people who…
Starting Fast and Moving Slow, Overcoming Resistance in Family Systems Conversations
Steve was a guest of Family Business United in the UK. Too often, families do not get into important discussions about family…
The Challenges of Working with a “Flat FOOT” Enterprise
SUCCESSION SUCCESSION When I entered this field about a decade ago, I most frequently came across families who were preparing for…
“Clifford” Isn’t Ready for the Company’s Board
What Does It Take to Play a Key Role in a FamBiz? A few weeks back in Hey, the Expert Is Here! (Uh Oh…) I hinted that this post…
Agreements Gathering Dust: Bad vs. Good
A Necessary Evil Worth Getting Right. Working with enterprising families, there’s a lot at stake, because you’re trying to…
The give and take of family coaching, from someone who’s been there
Steve Legler helps contentious business families see themselves in a fresh light Steve Legler’s clarifying moment – the one that…
Peer organizations, both old and new, move the industry ahead in service of families
Steve Legler for Canadian Family Offices From FEC to UHNWI, group members learn and share best practices. There really is…
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