Today, we are facing unprecedented and increasingly complex and converging global challenges. From pandemics to climate change, from vast wealth disparity to political and economic instability, it can be overwhelming to find one's purpose in such a rapidly evolving...
Perhaps considered as one of Disney’s more underrated animated films featuring their princesses, The Princess and the Frog (2009) is a gem for viewers of all ages. While the HEA (happily ever after) factor is still there, Tiana’s dream of opening up the family...
Of all the family businesses out there, baseball is one of the most enduring. How many of these baseball family business facts can you name?
Good news if you’re a fan of intergenerational family rivalries, scheming siblings, and drug dependent cousins (at least when it doesn't involve your own family business), Season 4 of Succession returns to HBO for its final season on Sunday March 26. Season 4 picks up...
It’s the year 2022 and the latest season of Stranger Things is finally out after 70 years (okay, more like two years, which is the same thing in internet years). You open up Netflix and get ready to binge ten episodes of a good cinematic experience, popcorn and...
As a financial advisor I understand the power of compounding. Making micro changes now, such as saving early and often, spending less and watching investment-related expenses pay big dividends over time. The same can be said for your health. What little changes can...
"It's a Wonderful Life" is not only a classic Christmas movie, it is also a classic example of the issues facing the next generation of Family Business owners. George Bailey, the oldest son at Bailey Brothers Building and Loan, faces terrible personal and...
Goldwyn is not a common family name anywhere else. In Hollywood, though, it is worth its weight in gold. The Goldwyn multi-generational family has three generations (and perhaps counting) of taking names and amassing awards in the entertainment industry. They all owe...
The music industry has always been filled with people related to one another. Whether it’s a band of brothers, a group of cousins, a mother-daughter duo, or a husband-and-wife duet, they all love jamming and performing with each other in front of their legions of...
People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive. So that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances with our own...
The field of psychology is only 100 years old, and the field of Positive Psychology is about 25 years old. In 1998, executives at the American Psychological Association, led by Martin Seligman, realized they had a problem. Over 60% of the research to date focused on...
Pat Soldano opened the meeting by introducing representatives from family businesses and Family Business Centers in attendance. She then provided an overview of the Congressional Family Business Caucus, highlighting its unique role as a bipartisan Caucus aimed at...
According to PMSA (Pacific Merchant Shipping Association), the five big West Coast ports have lost volume – 702,083 fewer loads and empties were handled in January and February 2023 than in the same period pre-pandemic in 2019. This equates to close to a 16%...
As businesses continue to evolve and grow, it’s essential to have a marketing strategy that aligns with the overall business goals. However, not all businesses have the resources to hire a full-time marketing team, let alone the key figure in leading business growth –...