Letting Go of the ‘I am What I Built’ Syndrome
By Scott Philips I’m often asked, “what is the hardest aspect of generational transition in a family-owned business?” It doesn’t take long to come…
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Is it Really About the Money?
By Mark Klein Family run businesses are often quite successful. One or both spouses comes up with a great idea and together they build a…
How We Grow
By Jeff Mattson In her book The Outstanding Organization, author Karen Martin uses her 20+ years working with hundreds of successful businesses to identify four…
Do What You Love
By Jay Hull We often hear statements like this: “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life,” or, “Follow your…
Where is There
By Scott Philips “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where…
5 Signs You Are Not Connecting with Your Team
By Scott Philips “So what?” That is my favorite question. When a leader tells me that something is important to them, my next question is,…
A Look in the Mirror
By Sheri Philips (Board Member) When one thinks of the gifts that come from holding leadership positions, one generally thinks of the triumphs of…
5 Powerful Starting Points for Connecting With Your People
By Scott Philips We have found that successful organizations have a number of elements in common, including a clear vision, matched values, strong leadership,…