A number of people succinctly describe the difference between leadership and management: architects vs builders, what things mean to people vs how things get done. In an entrepreneurial venture and…
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When parents die, their children become orphans. Parents and children can have a deep and enduring relationship, and parents can be a key part of their children’s ‘origin story’. When…
Consider This: How do you explain your family wealth to young children? At what do you start this process? How do you say ‘no’ to them and place limits on…
Speaking Truth to Power
While the term “truth to power” has its roots in dissidents rising up against authoritarian rule, the principle is very relevant in a family governance context. “Sure we have family…
Speaking Truth to Power
While the term “truth to power” has its roots in dissidents rising up against authoritarian rule, the principle is very relevant in a family governance context. “Sure we have family…
David co-wrote this article with Henry Brandts-Giesen for the https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/news/lawtalk/issue-931/perspectives-on-the-disclosure-of-information-to-beneficiaries-of-family-trusts/ about two different perspectives on information disclosures for https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/news/lawtalk/issue-931/perspectives-on-the-disclosure-of-information-to-beneficiaries-of-family-trusts/. He discusses the the humanistic perspective while Henry discusses the legal…
3 Mistakes Baby Boomers Make When Transitioning Their Business To Their Children
Many Baby Boomers have been extremely successful at creating thriving family businesses that can provide for future generations. They are business-savvy, hard-working, and know what it takes to run a…
