Choices have consequences. It’s not enough to just think about the alternatives we might decide between. Learn how to improve your probability of choosing wisely.

It is possible to prevent sexual harassment. It requires a different approach to creating the cultures we need in the workplace and the recognition of how limited our corporate value statements are in guiding behaviors.

As she approached a fork in the road,  Lewis Carroll’s Cheshire Cat tells Alice that where she ends up depends on which of two paths she takes. Wouldn’t Alice have been better served with more choices…?

It has never been more important to be disciplined in our approach to decision-making than it is today. The expanse of choices available increase the risk of choosing poorly without a process. In this series learn how to make smarter choices and WIN!

Writing coaches tell writers when they’re blocked “just start”. Approaching the process of decision making, like so many things, is all about that first step. The first step is not always the same. In this installment, we begin by managing risk with the right first step for making better decisions.

According to Harvard Business Review, over 80% of mergers and acquisitions will fail to generate the results all parties are clamoring for.  Why? Learn what essential considerations are missing from the process and how you can avoid the misery.

There are few things more important than the decisions we make. Big strategic ones, small operational ones, important family business-related ones, and less significant ones. Doesn’t it make sense then, that we approach decisions with thoughtfulness? Learn this disciplined approach to decision-making then adopt is as your own.

According to KPMG up to 83% of mergers fail. Much of that failure can be traced to the challenges of integrating disparate cultures. Look before you leap and include a cultural assessment in your due diligence process.

Don’t knock adversity.  It can be a great resource for Leadership Development.

Does your business continuity planning consider the impact of eminent domain? Get the representation your family business deserves.

If planning to transition out of your business, consider selling to an ESOP as a strategic solution. Everybody wins.  See how.

Corporate Culture Consultants would do well to learn how Malcolm Gladwell links our cultural legacies to how we make decisions.

Could Business Continuity Planning have helped victims of Hurricane Michael?

With 10,000 baby boomers reaching the age of 65 every day for the next 15 years, you can expect it to impact your bottom line unless…

Family businesses needn’t fall victim to the Peter Principle, but all too often they do and profits suffer.

The real value of a strategic plan may simply be to help clarify the organization's plans and ensure that key leaders are all "on the same script". Far more important than the strategic plan document, however, is the strategic planning process itself.

As information becomes more ubiquitous and fluid, long held competitive advantages slip away.  They don’t have to disappear though.  Learn how strong cultures and emotional intelligence can restore that competitive edge.

Strategic planning is critical to aligning behaviors and quelling the dissonance that accompanies confusion. Strategy maps are an elegant and efficient way to communicate your family business vision and just how you intend to make those dreams real.

Scientific evidence demonstrates how noise impedes effective decision-making and costs us billions. Your family business is not immune.

Setting the tone for a high performing organizational culture starts with leadership. Leadership absolutely matters! In fact, this may be even more critical in family businesses where familiarity and “this is the way we’ve always done it here” can create a sense of nonchalance.