The shocking killings of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner by their son, Nick, continue to reverberate throughout the country. The tragedy is a...
Rob Reiner – balancing privilege vs. expectations in his art and life
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“Proud Mary” – one song, two dysfunctional family singing groups
A song cover is a new performance or recording of a song that was successfully performed by another artist. The power of a great song cover is that...
Managing Your Mentor – Working with long-time employees in your family business
Next-generation family business leaders who are stepping into a leadership role within their family business is a significant milestone. But for...
Is DEI DEAD for family business NxtGens?
The convergence of racial justice activism (sparked by George Floyd’s death) and the COVID-19 pandemic made 2020 a uniquely powerful inflection...
Top 10 Nepo Baby, Family Business Christmas Movies – 2025
The most sophisticated applications of AI leverage machine learning (ML), deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing (NLP) to...
Dad, can we get rid of the fax machine? Technology and your family business.
Today’s NxtGen family business members face the daunting task of identifying new technologies and business solutions to prepare their business for...
Why Don’t Companies Market to Family Businesses!?
Question: What has 32+M members, represents 59% of the US economy, and comprises a large percentage of retail, manufacturing, construction,...
Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys – Why Family Business Matters?
Brian Wilson, the musical genius behind The Beach Boys, passed away earlier in the summer. He was a creative force whose innovative approach to...
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Gilded Then, Gilded Now: Two American Ages of Extreme Wealth
A comparison of the original Gilded Age and its twenty-first century echo Mark Twain and co-author Charles Dudley Warner coined the phrase "Gilded Age" in their 1873 novel, The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today. The term expressed...
The Power of the Inner Circle: Building a Network of Trusted Advisors
In the world of multigenerational family enterprises, success rarely stems from a single brilliant decision or a lone visionary at the helm. More often, it’s the result of a well-curated network of trusted advisors—professionals who not only bring deep expertise but...
Dassler brothers – One Family, One Feud, Two Global Shoe Brands
Herzogenaurach is a small Bavarian town where cobblestone streets carried the rhythm of daily life, and everyone seemed to know one another. In the town, Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik (Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory) was creating a sports revolution that resulted in...
Sneaky Pete – a sly Family Business Crime Drama
If Sneaky Pete sneaked past your streaming options, think again. While the themes of fraud, identity theft, violence, death, and moral compromise are similar to other family business crime dramas, they’re balanced with...
