Jan 24, 2021 | The Break Room
Time to test your co-workers’ knowledge of famous family business pioneers! Cover the clues up and one at a time, see who can come up with the name of this family business giant first! Answer at the bottom (trust us, it’s there. don’t peek!) I am an...
Jan 21, 2021 | Pop Culture, The Break Room
Every Family Business NxtGen has a “Moment” when they make the ultimate decision of entering or leaving the Family Business. For some NxtGens, it comes as early as five years old. For other NxtGens, it can happen in their 20s, 30s, 40s or they never figure it out....
Dec 16, 2020 | Holidays, The Break Room
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...
Dec 11, 2020 | Pop Culture, The Break Room
Possibly one of the biggest and most tragic family business stories in science fiction is the Star Wars Saga. Anakin Skywalker, a young orphan, is found to have a strong bond to the Force that connects all things, and is chosen by the mystical order of the Jedi to...
Nov 26, 2020 | Pop Culture, The Break Room
Sometimes, it’s hard to express what you want to say to relatives in the family business. Here are some “Family” songs that could set the mood. Family Affair — Sly & The Family Stone Family Portrait – Pink He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother...
