Dec 18, 20233 minSpeaking Truth to Power in Family BusinessOnce he reframed his challenge as a polarity, he identified many different possibilities for resolution. Polarity thinking got him unstuck.
Nov 29, 20231 minPolarity ManagementPolarity application: Sam Altman and OpenAIOpenAI board fiasco seen through the lens of polarities.
Nov 20, 20234 minHow to Avoid Holiday Regression at Thanksgiving With Thanksgiving just days away, it’s time to shine a light on holiday regression – the phenomenon when we revert to our 8-year-old...
Nov 8, 20234 minPolarity ManagementWhat Every Family Business Advisor Needs to KnowAs much as we like to keep family and business separate in a family business, the two domains cross over more often than we’d expect.
Oct 24, 20233 minPolarity ManagementBreak the Conflict Cycle in Family Business"My mom and uncle fought about their pay for decades, and here we are doing it again in the third generation."
Sep 27, 20233 minPolarity ManagementCreative Compensation in a Family BusinessHow to design compensation in a family business that honors the best of family norms and business norms
Jun 27, 20232 minPolarity ManagementThe Paradox of Family Business LeadershipAn intro to leadership polarities family business leaders face.
Apr 7, 20175 minExecutive CoachingMYTH: The Goals of Any Family Business is to Maximize ProfitsCase: One beautiful, sunny day, Edward, 73, sat back at his desk and assessed his life. He was living the dream—with one exception. He...