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The Four-Fold Way
Indigenous populations around the world draw on the power of four archetypes to live in harmony and in balance with both their inner selves and with nature.
A Reflection on the Role of Elders in a System of Family Governance, by Jay Hughes
Some years ago when I was developing the ideas for my book on family governance, “Family Wealth, Keeping it in the Family”, I tried to establish rules that would parallel the three branches of most democratic governments, legislative, executive and judicial.
Bibliography: More on Love, Shared Values & Vision
To augment the article “Identifying Love in our Family Business”, we have created a list of resources.
Identifying Love in our Family Business
It is our experience that “love” improves every situation where it is allowed to be.” Recently, we have witnessed anger, mistrust, and vitriol in our communities and in the media. These come with real personal and business risks.
Unlock the Power of Goal-Centered Communication
For all its importance, communication is frequently taken for granted, assumed to happen naturally, or addressed only after it has already broken down.
Succession in Family Business
When families and advisors talk about succession in a family business, the conversation almost always gravitates toward three familiar topics: leadership, management, and ownership.
Vision & Values in Your Family & in Your Business
There is an old African proverb that captures something essential about family business success: if you want to go somewhere fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.
Family Dynamics: Using Positive Communication To Address & Manage Conflict
Healthy families are not characterized by the absence of conflict, but rather by how they respond to it. The ability to face disagreement directly, respectfully, and productively is what strengthens family bonds.
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