Wealth of Wisdom
The gift for someone who (you think) has everything! I am very pleased to share with you a preview of the book that features a chapter I wrote on shared family land and what to consider when preparing for generational … Continued
Why Women Controlling More Wealth is Good For All
Women are projected to control more than half of the wealth in our country by the middle of this century. There are those who believe that’s already happened, but the overall trend is undeniable. Some men aren’t quite sure what … Continued
Family Philanthropy – More Than Just Giving
Year-end is a time of year when many families discuss philanthropy. The first part of the new year is the time to put all that talk into action. Whether the conversation is focused on things you have already done together … Continued
Family Culture #5 – Revisitation and Affirmation
Family Cultures Must Learn How to Adapt To remain Relevant The landscape of family culture is subjected to constant pressure from outside as the world we live in changes. This is true regardless of the size of your family or … Continued
Nurturing Family Culture #4 – Fortify for Durability
In our previous blog posts about family culture, we have discussed why it is important to identify your family’s shared values and culture to align them across generations. Our most recent post outlined how governance structures embed core shared family … Continued
Nurturing Family Culture #3 – The Role of Organization and Governance
The tricky thing about managing families is that members are prone to creating rules but issuing no rule book. The rules are unwritten, but you’re expected to know them. These rules that are often based on deep-seated values. And because … Continued
Family Culture – Nurture It To Sustain Your Legacy
Family connection, not money, has the greatest influence on multi-generational family continuity. But when many think about legacy, it’s often in the context of multi-generational financial wealth. Money, though, masks what people are really interested in passing to future generations … Continued