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  • 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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  • 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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A touchy topic: Compensation in family-owned businesses:

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

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  • 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.

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

Leaving a legacy (the right way) requires commitment.

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Current crisis could provide opportunity

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

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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • December 3, 2020
Waiting to Retire? Your Kids are Waiting, Too.

Succession in a family business is complicated. But it doesn’t have to be.

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  • November 27, 2020
Business agility: empower employees to be better remote workers

Implementing mobility and flexibility is key.

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  • November 6, 2020
Column: How Much Can You Really Trust Your Colleagues?

Trust is key to success in the workplace — but it takes a strong leader to build it.

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  • November 5, 2020
Set the stage for successful virtual communications

The heart of a great video presentation? Preparation.

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  • October 23, 2020
11 ways to find balance in an unbalanced world

How to use performance management skills to cope with COVID-19.

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  • August 26, 2020
Building a virtual workforce: How to hire top talent — remotely

One key is to rethink the way your company conducts interviews.

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