Success or Succession?
Success or Succession? On this weeks episode of the show I discuss the fact that often the definition of success for a family business is
February 14, 2022
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Professionalising the Family Business
What is Professionalisation? I have to be honest and say that I am not a huge fan of the phrase “professionalising the family business”, for
February 7, 2022
Ownership Philosophy
What is Ownership? For me there are two types of ownership legal and emotional. You can own something emotionally without it being a legal owner
January 31, 2022
The Importance of Clarity
The Importance of Clarity When I am asked what it is that I do for a living my response can often be met with a
May 30, 2021
Family Business Consultant vs Business Consultant
Family Business Consultant vs Business Consultant One of the questions I often get asked is what the difference is between what I do as a
April 15, 2021
Family Business Lifeboat Drill
Back in the olden days when I was a Chartered Financial Planner, one of the exercises that the family businesses I worked with was the
March 20, 2021
Why are you in Business Together?
Why are you in Business Together? When was the last time that you asked yourselves the question, “Why are we in business together?” As a
March 7, 2021
Motivation Versus Commitment
Motivation versus Commitment Most of my New Year’s Resolutions have fallen by the wayside by the end of January, and yet I am, when sufficiently
February 21, 2021
What is a Family Assembly?
What is a Family Assembly? A Family Assembly is a gathering of you and your family where you get to socialise with family that you
February 14, 2021
What is a Family Council?
What is a Family Council? A Family Council can form an effective and impactful communication bridge between the Family Enterprise and the family itself. When
February 7, 2021
What is a Family Charter?
What is a Family Charter? The Family Charter is a good starting point for family business governance. It can set the tone for all future
January 31, 2021
What is Family Business Governance?
What is Family Business Governance? Governance is often held out as the solution to all challenges in a family business. Whilst this may be partially
December 30, 2020
Testimonials
When making the exciting decision to start a business with my husband, the complexities of working with family didn't cross my mind. Rather than deliver a positive change in lifestyle, we found ourselves bringing the marriage into the business and the business into the marriage!
Working with Russ helped us define structure and boundaries between work and home, and create distinct roles that would enable us to work to our strengths while managing expectations of each other. We found the sessions fun and engaging, and learned as much about ourselves as we did each other.
Rachel and Sam
Business Owners
We have worked with Russ on a number of projects with our clients and within our own team as well. He has an incredible talent for creating an environment where it feels safe to respond to difficult questions.
Not only is this useful for resolving differences, but also for understanding why business processes are not working the way that they should. Russ’ keeps you focused on the reason why you are doing what you do.
Having him involved has given my team an incredibly powerful boost.
Not only is this useful for resolving differences, but also for understanding why business processes are not working the way that they should. Russ’ keeps you focused on the reason why you are doing what you do.
Having him involved has given my team an incredibly powerful boost.
Jon
Business Owner
