In the previous two parts of this series, we discussed the importance of expressing thoughts and feelings on important topics in a family enterprise and provided exercises to help individuals develop this skill. In this final part, we will explore the impact of these behaviors on the family...

In the first part of our series on How Jack and Jill Fit Into the Family Business, we identified the most important behavior for individuals to practice in a family enterprise, based on our research, and the four assumptions we used in order to reach this finding.

The most important...

Part 1: How Do Individuals Fit into the World, the Society, and the Family Enterprise?

The field of social psychology is driven by one fundamental question: "How does each individual fit into the world, society, team, or family enterprise?" The same question is also the focus of...

As a family business leader, you're probably curious about what traits you need to excel in your role. There are many opinions on this topic, but a recent project provides some concrete answers.

Kent Rhodes and Doug Gray, Ph.D. developed and validated a 360 assessment process...

After a long day of meetings yesterday, a 73-year-old business owner said, “You know, I don’t have anyone else that I can talk to about my business, and my family.”

He spent over 40 years putting his heart and soul into the success of his organization. Like all business owners,...