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When decisions become emotionally charged, it becomes harder to think clearly just when clear thinking is needed most. A family business leader said to me recently, “We need to make a decision, but Read More...
Category: Practice Insight
Author: Paul Edelman
Set boundaries clearly and often, understand your own hot buttons, and be genuinely curious about why the other side thinks the way they do. Conflict is a normal part of the human experience, but it Read More...
Category: Interviews
Author: Kimberly Eddleston
Interviewee: Natalie McVeigh
Digital communication speeds up family business decisions—but it also accelerates conflict. Based on 100+ pages of real emails and texts, here are 11 signs that an all-out brawl is coming. The Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Christina Strauss , Arist von Schlippe , Franz Kellermanns and Torsten Pieper
Unrealistic depictions of the sacrifices and tradeoffs of family business leadership -- streamed repeatedly -- can color younger people’s attitudes towards taking the helm. Popular TV dramas like Read More...
Category: Commentary
Author: Sara E. Miller
As Prince Andrew showed, one person’s behavior can become everyone's problem. Families must set expectations, outline processes, and provide clarity before emotions take over. In late 2025, King Read More...
Category: Applied and Practice
Author: Maryann G. Bell
A study of Italian firms shows how differences can be resolved, so the company can honor tradition and still make progress. EDITOR‘S NOTE: This article was produced in partnership with the Journal Read More...
Category: Research Insight
Authors: Maria Annosi , Mat Hughes , Davide de Gennaro , Roberta Oppedisano and Filomena Buonocore
Listening to the Family: The Strategic Value of Surveys Surveys can reveal differing perspectives, surface hidden tensions, and – when done well – build trust, and serve as an educational opportunity. From the boardroom to the family meeting, a Read More...
Category: Practice Insight
Author: Claudia Binz Astrachan
Succession is not a single choice -- It is a chain of choices that interlock and compound. Avoiding any one of them will create friction or ambiguity. Succession is the defining challenge of the Read More...
Category: Applied and Practice
Author: David Deeds
When a family member struggles with addiction, the consequences can ripple throughout the firm and increase its risks. Scott, a seasoned executive in a multigenerational family business, approached Read More...
Category: Commentary
Author: Diana Clark
Blurring work and personal lives can lead to stress and exhaustion. Family businesses do these four things to create healthier boundaries. From the launch of the first cellphone with email Read More...
Category: Practice Insight
Authors: Jennifer Jordan and Peter Vogel