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  • Denise Federer
  • August 5, 2021
How to build trust as the successor in a family business

Outgoing leaders must clear a path — with candor and communication — for the next leader.

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  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • July 21, 2021
Remain calm: planning ahead for a crisis is critical

While surprises, by nature, are unexpected, a business can, and should, prepare for a range of unseen situations.

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  • Denise Federer
  • June 4, 2021
Seven ways to improve resilience in the workplace

In the new era of work and workplaces, perseverance should be a high priority.

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    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • June 2, 2021
Acquisition communications: go beyond the press release

Building trust and getting and maintaining buy-in from a variety of parties during an acquisition requires a thought-out plan, not just a one-and-done statement.

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  • By A.G. Lafley
  • May 12, 2021
Billion-dollar CEO prioritizes the 80/20 principle

Making the right choices, at the right times, is a key to building a sustainable business in difficult times.

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  • Denise Federer
  • April 8, 2021
Five steps every family business should take for a successful succession

In going from one generation to the next in a family-run company, there are a lots of minefields to avoid. A big one: Don’t rule from retirement.

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  • By Rusty Spoor
  • April 8, 2021
Legal side of family business succession is crucial to success

Over-communicating, in addition to starting early, help drive a successful transition.

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  • By Ric Gregoria
  • March 30, 2021
Legal pitfalls to avoid when considering business succession

Like other things in business, it’s never too early to start planning an exit strategy.

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  • By Joe Kager and Dan Steele | Guest columnists
  • March 29, 2021
A touchy topic: Compensation in family-owned businesses:

Determining salaries should be a data-based processes — without emotion or favor.

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    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • March 19, 2021
Bolstering employee engagement during periods of change

Cut through the noise to reach your talent so together you can meet your goals.

  • Advice
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • March 5, 2021
Column: grow a family business — without sacrificing loyal employees

Leaving a legacy (the right way) requires commitment.

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  • February 19, 2021
Current crisis could provide opportunity

Solving problems in your business doesn't have to be binary. With some digging, there could be other options.

  • Advice
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  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • February 5, 2021
Advice: executives need to exude empathy in new workplace.

Adjusting to the new state of work requires executives to be empathic and also emphatic with employees: Yes, things are changing but change can be good — for both sides.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 29, 2021
Running USA CEO's winning formula: guts and honesty

At any leadership level, being straight and upfront with people on your team is a rock-solid way to achieve success.

  • Advice
  • By A.G. Lafley
  • January 21, 2021
Advice: Combat crisis with bigger circle of control

Things in the world — and with your business — might look like they are in peak volatility. But there are ways to rise above the instability.

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