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Dealing with adversity is an inevitable part of daily life; whether it stems from work, school, relationship demands, or dynamics, people can feel pressured when they feel compelled to meet expectations, standards, or specific outcomes. While a healthy level of…
LEARN MOREThis is a revised reproduction of the article published on August 4, 2024 in Grayhawk Wealth Sunday Reads All parents strive to raise independent, motivated, and responsible children. In enterprising families, the complexities of intersections between family, business, ownership and…
LEARN MOREAn Introduction to the Normal-Pressure Continuum Have you ever noticed how some days everything seems to flow effortlessly, while at other times you keep trying without getting it right? It’s at those times that pressure weighs you down, affecting your…
LEARN MOREOver time, children grow up and expand the family, generational waves coexist, businesses are launched and mature, and industries emerge and decline. Despite its slow pace, change is the only constant. As enterprising families navigate through various developmental stages and…
LEARN MOREWhen it comes to achieving goals and measuring progress, most people typically anchor on the desired result without consistently establishing explicit alignment on the ways and means they will adopt to reach it. Yet, deliberately defining how a vision is…
LEARN MOREIntergenerational transitions are significant life events that hold the key to sustained prosperity within enterprising families. These transitions not only provide the opportunity for stewardship to flourish, but also empowers successive generations to enrich and extend the legacy of their predecessors.
In our constantly evolving world, stewardship transcends caretaking.
LEARN MOREEngaging in difficult conversations is an inherent aspect of most family interactions. Some families may avoid difficult conversations all together. By doing so, they potentially deprive family members from accessing a variety of perspectives and ideas that can help gain a better understanding of the issue at stake.
LEARN MOREUsing the ‘hats/rooms’ framework to enhance communication in enterprising families For enterprising families with a multi-generational mindset, communication can become complex as members handle diverse roles and situations within their own family. In such cases, the ‘hats/rooms’ concept proves to…
LEARN MOREThe chief learning and development office is a necessary part of the family’s C-suite Mark Auger for Canadian Family Offices The expressions “people are our most important asset” and “putting people at the forefront for sustainable organizational success” are heard…
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