A quick, two-minute speech on our three key ideas at the Galliard Family Business Advisor Institute, delivered by Galliard Founder and President Lisë Stewart. If you’re a member, or considering joining us, this is a quick way to get a good sense of what we’re all about: Video Transcript: We train advisors as to how to… [Read More]
The Dance of Dignity
How does one move into the late stage of life with our dignity intact? I have learned that this is not a state that one can create entirely independently. Rather, it is a delicate dance between willing, caring, compassionate co-creators of a social contract. I have seen rare, but beautiful examples such as one memorable… [Read More]
Our Highest Goal
In 2004, Professor Michael Ray, from Stanford University published his wonderful Book, The Highest Goal – The Secret That Sustains You in Every Moment. This is NOT a book review. This is a story of achievement. You see, I read Michael’s book a number of years ago. It is the book version of his extremely… [Read More]
Bridging the Past and the Future
Why Legacy Matters Recognizing and honoring balance between family and business is not new to Galliard and the Family Business Advisor network. Undeniably, the vision of a family bound together by its values and traditions, and thriving in tandem with a growing business is appealing. Preserving family as the business grows and changes, however, goes… [Read More]
So Disconnected in a Highly Connected World
And What We Can Do About It! So, who or what did you “like” today? How many times did LinkedIn ping you, telling you who had made a new connection or who had posted something new? Do you find yourself checking your email just to see who’s thinking of you or to distract yourself from… [Read More]
Women, Guilt and the “Happy Family” Myth
Women, Leadership and Small Business I recently shared several articles with a friend, all regarding the topic of the guilt or stress that so many women feel when they work outside the home. This included the recent comment by professional powerhouse, PepsiCo CEO Indra K. Nooyi, who removes the sugar-coating and reminds us that there… [Read More]
