From the boardrooms of multibillion-dollar corporations to the heart of family enterprises, women are reshaping leadership, redefining legacy, and...
Why Women Are Transforming Family Businesses – And What It Means for You
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Family Business Women
Mars Inc.: Sweet Success Led by the Women in the Family
When you think of Mars Inc., iconic treats like M&M's and Snickers likely come to mind. But behind this global powerhouse lies something even...
Sophie Bellon: Leading Sodexo into a New Responsible Era
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is more than just a commitment at Sodexo; it is woven into the very fabric of the company’s mission, which has...
WLife Study: Women Leaders in Family Enterprises Survey
Women in family enterprises still have a long way to go to catch up with the positions, responsibilities, leadership and control of...
Family Business Women — Stepping out of the Shadows to Lead
For many centuries, the idea of women leading anything was deemed ridiculous. When humans started going up the foodchain, men were out hunting while...
A Bundle of Joy: Cassie and Jacklyn Collier’s Startup Family Business
Many family businesses are small startups that are built from the ground up. It takes an army — or in this case, a strong support system in the form...
Hey Lady: Twins’ Shoe Dreams Come True
Ever dreamed of designing your own footwear? Twin sisters Emily and Jessica Leung did exactly that. After finding a disconcertingly low number of...
Family Business Women: Today’s Challenge, Tomorrow’s Future
With family business women holding so many different roles within their family and the business, I am excited to have been asked to provide a column...
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Beyond Bylaws: Crafting Your Family Enterprise’s Preamble to Last
In 1787, a diverse group of visionaries gathered in Philadelphia. They weren't just writing rules for a new government; they were articulating a foundational philosophy, a shared vision for generations yet unborn. Their opening statement, the Preamble to the U.S....
The Valleys Event – Nurturing the Personal/Business Roles of NxtGens
NxtGen Nexus has always focused on the needs of the next generation of family business owners and inheritors of wealth. We created content, hosted online and in-person events, and partnered with family business centers to bring value to the community. It was...
Six Feet Under: The Family Business is Death
Seasons 2001 to 2005 Six Feet Under aired on HBO starting in 2001 and helped define its "golden age" of prestige television, which included The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, The Wire, and many more. The show won nine Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, and a Peabody. The...
The Missing Piece in Generational Wealth Transfer: Psychology, Not Planning
When affluent families think about generational wealth transfer, the conversation typically revolves around legal structures, tax efficiency, trusts, family offices, and estate planning. These elements are undeniably important. Yet despite sophisticated planning and...
