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//January 27, 2022 - Issue #52





A business lawyer who has worked with family firms offers seven steps for families with adult kids who've been overly dependent. Parents' behavior and family culture and dynamics all play a role.



Familybusiness.org's Kimberly Eddleston was interviewed by the Wall Street Journal for this article discussing parallels between the HBO hit series and everyday family firms.
When parents openly display fear of failing, it can unintentionally portray entrepreneurship as unsafe, undesirable, or even shameful. This doesn't help their successors or the business. Read more...
The best processes and systems come not from outside advisers and experts, but from how families actually live, relate to one another, and make decisions. Read more...
Skip-generation entrepreneurship combines the wisdom of business founders with the energy and tech savviness of their grandchildren. Read more...
While professional non-family leadership may bring some advantages, the stability brought by family leaders may encourage employees to innovate without fear of failure. Read more...

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