Like most family-run enterprises across the globe, only 13% of family businesses survive till the third generation, according to research done which surveyed about 100 firms that are family businesses globally. Though statistics vary, the fraction of such family...

Spring is here. The weather is warming up. For many, that means it’s time to clean house, get rid of the clutter, and make room for what’s to come. Carrying that spring cleaning ritual into your business is also a good idea for many reasons. And I don’t just mean...

Of all the biases that exist, the one that gets the least amount of press time is the bias of age, better known as ageism. This is now becoming a major challenge in the workplace. In fact, many people believe if you are older, your capabilities are more scrutinized...

After years of coaching executives, CEOs and entrepreneurs, I’ve come to see a few common factors that make the successful ones even more successful.   THEY ARE ALL MASSIVE FAILURES  Sounds contradictory, right? It’s also true. Every CEO I have ever coached...

Did you know that your business and your love life have a lot of things in common? It’s true. Remember that feeling when you first met your special someone, or when you decided to spend the rest of your life with them? You felt warm and fuzzy all over. You were...

So many people lost their jobs or were forced to cut their hours due to the pandemic this year. As a result, many of them are hoping for great things to come in the New Year. That’s a nice though, but it  requires taking action now!   Most people have the...

Too often we see siblings wasting precious time to try and “one up” the other in a family business. All in the hope of coming out as the designated leader of the family business.  This behavior at best, is counterproductive and highly distracting for non-family...

In any workplace, it’s a scenario that no leader likes to encounter: an underperforming employee. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, it’s something that all team leaders need to be on the lookout for now more than ever.  Even though remote work allows us to...

Many family-run businesses eventually find they need outside talent.  The challenges that come with this evolution and hiring process is often underestimated, sometimes causing friction for many involved. In working with family businesses, both big and small, I’ve...

Top 5 mistakes the next gen might be making when taking over the family business. My Inspiration to write on this topic came from one research study conducted by one of the leading Management advisory groups highlighting the reason for failures of family-owned...

It came out of nowhere, blindsided all of us, costed millions of people their jobs and forced many companies out of business for good. In fact, from smaller shops all the way up to the Fortune 500, there is still so much talk not only about the pandemic itself, but...

Balance and structure in business is hard, right? It’s even harder when family is involved. These expert tips will help you keep peace with the relatives even when you work with them.   Research has shown that 90% of family businesses do not make it to the third...

Entrepreneurs are generally seen as innovators, disruptors in the marketplace, strategic investors that value change in business or expansion into a new reality that they have deemed has room to grow in the marketplace.    The entrepreneur has a very different...

In these difficult times, we look to business leaders to take the helm of their company with confidence and authority. However, now is not the time to rule with an iron fist, it certainly would not be an effective way to invigorate your team to come back to work ad...

In this “new normal” term that seems to be here to stay, never has it been more important for companies to invest time and money in learning and development (L&D) so that the transition to remote working can be a smooth one. At least until this new normal goes...

During these changing times, with such economic shifts and downturn in employment, you may be facing a real reality of losing your job. Right now, there seems to be job loss in almost all industries. What the future holds for you is dependent on how your industry...

WHAT DISTINGUISHES THE BEST LEADERS FROM MEDIOCRE ONES?   Is it their ability to make good decisions, their charismatic persuasiveness, or the clarity of their vision? And do the best leaders have these qualities naturally or were they acquired at school? The...

In the last month, our world as we know it has been turned upside down. For those lucky enough to still have jobs, you’re more than likely working from home. For the managers and businessowners in particular, not only is it a time of readjusting in everyway...

HOW TO PROTECT “EXTRA MILERS” FROM OVERDOING IT UNDERSTANDING GENEROSITY BURNOUT One of the main challenges of generosity burnout is the assumption that “going the extra mile” is always a positive thing. It’s not! If you’re an “extra miler” – someone who goes out of...

Ever hear of Optimal Anxiety? Believe it or not anxiety is not the “dirty word” that it is purported to be. This particular “sweet spot” is when a person feels pressure to perform well and is prepared, but is not debilitated with fear. When people are overconfident,...

Research suggests that we instinctively categorize people and things using easily observed criteria such as age, weight, skin colour, and gender. But we also classify people according to educational level, disability, sexuality, accent, social status, and job title,...

FEAR OF SUCCESS Research first diagnosed the fear of success a couple of decades ago. The findings, at the time, related to fear of success in women, and the results proved incredibly controversial. Since then, however, most scientists and psychologists agree that...

You’ve been working within your organization for a few years. You love the company, the culture, and the people. The problem is that you’ve become bored in your current job. Things are too predictable, and you’re not challenged in the way that you used to be. Perhaps...

Working from home is one of the greatest evolutions in the ever-changing business world. But it does come with a few challenges. I have many clients who are fed up with the corporate rat race and see a home business as a beacon of light. To them, and to you, I say -...