Values & Vision

Shared values and a clear vision contribute to a strong and lasting legacy that inspires trust and loyalty among employees and stakeholders.

  • Values & Vision in a Time of War

    These days, two distinct visions around a set of values are clashing in Eastern Europe. Like every crisis, that puts so many things up in the air. We’ve barely caught our breath from COVID-19 and now this!

  • The Thickness of Blood in Family Business (1 of 3)

    Part 1: “Everyone gets it but the CEO.” In family business we often stand at crossroads. In these moments we seek guidance which, broadly speaking, comes from realms of the spiritual and of the empirical. Here, we focus on the spiritual.

  • Best Practices for Families in Business (1 of 3)

    In this first installment, we will focus on five of the best practices: having a shared vision, embracing shared values, engaging in productive dialogue, understanding the roles and responsibilities of owners, and building trust.

  • Best Practices for Families in Business (Overview)

    We are excited to announce that our new book, Keys to Family Business Success, is available, In anticipation of your reading this book, I thought I would share some of the best practices that are described in the book. These are practices that contribute to the well-being of families and their businesses.

  • ‘The New Normal’ (3 of 4): Shared Vision

    We interview William Roberts who gets personal and discusses some of his own family experiences. Aspen associate, Donnel Nunes, PhD asks some thought provoking questions of AFBG partner, Bill Roberts.