Tag: Leadership

The 7 Gears of Leadership, And When to Use Each One

Leaders acquire tremendous human capacities as they rise to the top. Their challenge is to deploy the right strength for each difficult situation. Navigating the unique landscape of family businesses Read more

Pop culture is pedagogically potent in this engaging semester-long honors course, which has received rave reviews from students. Entrepreneurial education often draws from case studies of business Read more

Resilience-seeking is not primarily about outperforming rivals but about adapting to a broad range of unexpected challenges that fall outside market competition. EDITOR'S NOTE: This article was Read more

At its core, a champion is the individual within the organization who takes personal responsibility for making the alliance succeed. For venture managers, understanding the champion’s role and how Read more

Can a Female CEO Lead to More Diversity at the Top?

At family firms, decisions are often shaped by traditions, preferences, or informal dynamics that are not easy to override, even for the CEO. Research has shown that gender-diverse leadership can Read more

Lifeguarding provides early lessons in decision-making under pressure, leadership, risk assessment, adaptability, and crisis management. This paper presents the results of a pilot study that explores Read more

Here are nine situations when a lawyer is a must, guidelines for getting the most from your legal budget, and steps for finding the right advisor. A risk-reward dynamic any entrepreneur must learn to Read more

Family Offices: The Sober Guardians of Family Wealth

Family businesses, and the wealth they create, are run by human beings, who can be impulsive. When the wealth is substantial, often an impartial third party is the best choice to manage this wealth Read more

One Family, Multiple Businesses: Preserving Harmony and Profits

For business or emotional reasons, sometimes one family ends up with more than one business under its umbrella. An entrepreneurial, ambitious family member may want to launch a new venture, or a Read more

Assessments Can Help Develop Family Business Leaders

Assessments, tests, and evaluations are being used more routinely in businesses, and new tools are coming on the market designed specifically for family firms. In our consulting work with families Read more