Reframing the inevitable 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… [Read More]
Generation to Generation
5-S System for Listening
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. Step 1: Stop That means slowing down. I take a deep breath and I stop thinking about what I wanted to say. Step 2: Search This means that I’m trying to… [Read More]
Ali and the Disappearing Generation
Honoring the Contributions of Next-Generation Leaders 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. His story is one I hear repeated over and over. Ali is the third-generation, the oldest boy in a traditional,… [Read More]
Transitioning from a Leader to a Mentor
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? Galliard Founder and President Lisë Stewart shares some advice on becoming… [Read More]
Succession – Dealing With Emotional Issues in Choosing a Successor
What if the chosen successor doesn’t have the right skills for the business? 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. (9 minutes) This information is for members of the Galliard Family Business Advisor Institute –… [Read More]
Family Business Video Playlist
A series of videos from the GFBAI archives: Transitioning and Positioning – How to Help Your Clients Grow and Prosper Family Governance – Developing a Partnership/Family Covenant Catching Starlight – Helping our Clients to Attract and Keep The New Generation of Employee Lifestyle Issues in Transition Planning MATTERS! Managing Performance in the Family Business This… [Read More]
Mentoring the Next Generation
Developing an Effective Internal Mentoring Program 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. She shares actual case studies, examples and materials that any advisor can use to… [Read More]
New Generation Workforce
How Family Businesses Can Hire and Retain The Younger Generation Workforce 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… [Read More]
Lighting the Flame and Carrying the Torch
History, Tradition and Company Culture 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… [Read More]
Five Things I Wish I Knew at 25
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… [Read More]
