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May 26, 2023 - Issue #90

Why Don't You Educate Your Owners?

Everyone agrees that families should train members to become competent owners and stewards of the family business – but few of them actually walk the talk.

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Sherri Noxel

One Tough Mother

One Tough Mother is not an academic text but an inspirational autobiography from the late Gert Boyle. It is the story of her inheriting her father’s sporting goods business and the unexpected death of her husband when she was 46. Gert rebuilt the company that is now one of the finest examples of G3 family enterprise ownership of a publicly traded global company.

"One Tough Mother: Taking Charge in Life, Business and Apple Pies” by Gert Boyle, G2 CEO of Columbia Sportswear.

From Solo to Team: Helping Siblings Maintain Your Valuable Outside Relationships
A leader’s external relationships, built over time, become important ‘social capital’ for the family firm. What happens when a team of siblings takes over? Read More...
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One Family, Multiple Businesses: Preserving Harmony and Profits
Families with several businesses under their umbrella face competition for resources and family attention. The right governance can help everyone thrive. Read More...
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Succession Planning Should Start Earlier Than You Think
It's never too early to plan for succession and get family members ready for leadership. The authors share ideas from research and practice in this video and podcast. Read More...
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FamilyBusiness.org Forges Alliance With Family Business Review
Alliance will offer family-led enterprises around the world research-tested advice on how to build, manage and sustain vibrant businesses.  Read More...
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FamilyBusiness.org's Editorial Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI Tools
You are welcome to use these tools to help draft, revise, and/or expand on submitted articles -- but make sure you understand our rules. Read More...
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AI Helps Overcome Succession Challenges

Japan, with its aging population, has a succession problem. This 32-year-old discovered a way to use AI to broker deals between companies with aging leaders. -- Kimberly Eddleston

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