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…
Philanthropy, in simplistic terms, is often manifested as the flow of funds from a grant-maker to a beneficiary, and as such can be considered one-directional. Yet so many people who…
Where we spend our time and energy is a reflection of our priorities. In a wealthy family, whether or not they have a formal family office, we can think about…
The 1992 book Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus asserted fundamental psychological differences between the sexes. These differences are also reflected in the approach to finance, business and…
In most places today, people have both a given (or first) name and a family name, but the order of those names is culturally based. Some Asian countries like Japan,…
In many countries, family businesses are a significant part of the economy and an engine room of economic growth. They carry certain attributes that are often a mix of positives…
(no spoilers) There’s a wonderful scene toward the end of the final season of the popular TV series Ted Lasso where team owner Rebecca Welton attends a meeting where a “Super League”…
Family and business makes for a complex mix, essentially because of conflict of interest. At any time, those involved wear a mix of ‘hats’: family, owner and employee. This sometimes…
Family wealth can be a double-edged sword. With few financial burdens or limitations, one can live a very comfortable life, use the family wealth and connections to create almost any…
What would you rather in your family: to manage conflict or avoid it completely? Before you jump to door number two, snap out of fairy tale land and accept that…
The leadership transition from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III has been a fascinating insight into the preparation and execution of a succession plan. Within minutes of the announcement…
