Family meetings: a place for dialogue
Family meetings provide an intentional opportunity away from work and other commitments for the business-owning family to have important conversations.
Safety in family business
I recently had meetings with several families where it became very clear that members of the family did not feel psychologically (or even physically) safe.
Communication within family businesses
Most of us, even while the other person is speaking, we are already working on our next point. And, more or less consciously, when we hear someone, we anticipate possible next words they might say.
Staying positively connected
Families in business together face a daunting and complex set of challenges. Not only must they be able to work together to make their business successful, but they must also do so while promoting positive family feelings.
Safe places to communicate
Communication is essential for a successful family-owned business. One strategy to ensure communication in the family business is to create a safe environment.
“So, what you are saying is…”: a guide to successful listening
Our effectiveness in all relationships depends upon our ability to communicate. Yet one of the most frequent issues in marriages, parent-child relationships, partnerships, schools, and businesses is the the failure to communicate.