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My first job out of high school and during college was working as a secretary in a social services agency. I punched a clock and was expected to be physically present at my desk during …
This column is part of a series on family-owned business issues.
Earlier in my career, I worked in wealth management and advised many clients who owned multi-generational family businesses. One story stands out – a …
This column is the third in a series on family-owned business issues.
While clear communications are critical in any business, family-owned companies often face unique challenges when talking about the enterprise. Family issues and feelings …
This column is the second in a series on family-owned business issues.
Earlier in my career when I worked in wealth management, I assisted many business owners with the transfer of business ownership from one …
This is the first in a series on family-owned business issues.
Did you know that Iowa ranks fifth among states with the most family-owned businesses?
Last year, a study published by Small Business Trends revealed …
How many times have you had conversations with team members where they reminded you of how things were done in the past? “We used to do it this way,” one colleague said to me recently, …
I was recently quite surprised to confront a fear I didn’t even know I had. While driving across a bridge over the Mississippi River on a trip to Wisconsin, I experienced a panic attack, which …
This is part of a series on effective communication for leaders and organizations.
Early in my career, I got some great advice from a colleague who was very successful. He told me when I was …
“If you want to be an effective leader, you need to excel in communication. In fact, the success of your business relies …
This is the first in a series on effective communication for leaders and organizations.
“Why don’t you write about our organization?” is a common refrain I hear from many business leaders. Given my role at …
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