Galliard Family Business Advisor Institute
My main symptom is acceptance. Acceptance in the form of many thoughts that distill down to: “Okay, so things are changing, what are my options for dealing with it?” And when I am at my most optimistic, I add: “…and coming out better or happier on the other side?” Since I’m referring to The DREC Model for Change, acceptance is a fantastic symptom.
…Lisë Stewart, founder of the Galliard Family Business Advisor Institute, explains her technique for really listening to clients in her work with family-owned businesses.
…The call came from out of the blue. The young man’s voice, on the other end of the phone, was tentative and quiet. “Can you help me?” he said.
…At some point, all family business owners have to transition out of being the leader of the business if their company is going to succeed into the next generation. But how do you start to make that change, to shift into a mentoring role?
…How advisors can help make environments safe so difficult conversations can be held and how to manage emotional issues in a business as they develop future leaders.
…A series of videos from the GFBAI archives:
For companies wanting to build their Bench Strength. Lisë Stewart, Founder and Director of Galliard, provides a practical, clear and usable outline for designing and implementing a simple mentoring program in any size of company.
…Every generation takes a slightly different approach to life and work. With the emerging millennial generation workforce, these different approaches are affecting how business owners think about the workplace and the future of their companies. The gap can feel particularly pronounced in family-owned businesses where parents and children are working together.
…Many people ask me, how can the new generation of leadership honor the family legacy and tradition, while still putting their own ‘stamp’ on the company culture? This can be particularly difficult in this day and age when we have so many generations working in the same place. However, history and tradition inform a strong foundation for the company culture and provide stability and help to build loyalty.
…I asked my Dad before he died what he wished he had known early in his life. In typical style, he said, “more women!” On June 1st, I will pass another annual milestone, and I wanted to reflect on this more seriously. So, if I am ever asked, here’s what I wish I knew then and I’m glad I know now!
…A week ago, my father, Bruce Bellamy, died at the age of 82. I am so thankful that he died in the arms of my sister, who has been his primary caregiver for the past two years and with whom he was very close. While I am sad to lose my father, an interesting thing has been happening.
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