Communication

As humans, we are not born grateful; it’s something that we have to work at. I know that I can be just as guilty as the next person of taking a windfall, a success, or a safety net I put in place for granted, not recognizing the successes as more than luck or happenstance when … Read more

Family businesses have their fair share of spooky shadows. Eerie echoes of the past often haunt the present, and communication ghouls can wreak havoc on collaboration if left unchecked. Oftentimes, balancing roles and responsibilities can seem like an intricate dance between tricks and treats. But as with any unwanted ghost, the best way to ward … Read more

“It’s what the boss wants.”  “I guess I’m bound to it because the boss requires it.”  “What the boss says goes.”  In business, many employees find themselves thinking—or even saying—one of these statements when it comes to their superior. They feel obligated to follow the direction that their leaders provide but blindly following a leader … Read more