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What can fiction teach us about truth? 

While both Yellowstone and Succession showcase a variety of exaggerated conflicts rooted in drama, they do an incredible job of capturing the power of family dynamics and headlong emotions. We see animosity, resentment, avoidance and tensions between siblings and generations, all reflections of reality we can learn from.

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A conversation with Denis Jaffe and Sean Hutchinson

Listen to Sean Hutchinson interview organizational consultant and clinical psychologist, Dennis Jaffe, PhD. “He is one of the leading architects of the field of family enterprise consulting and helps multi-generational families develop governance practices that build the capability of the next generation leadership and ensure ongoing capability of financial organizations and family offices to serve their family clients.” 

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how do I beat the family transition odds?

Successful business transitions take intention, communication and planning. This is especially true for family businesses with added complicating factors. First to second generation transitions happen only 30% of the time, second to third only 12% and making it to the fourth and beyond is only successful for 3% for families.

How do I beat the family transition odds? If you are a business owner, the answer to this question is important to you.

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how do I manage unproductive family members who are in the business?

Family businesses come with some unique complications. Managing human resources gets tricky when the team member is also family.

How do I manage unproductive family members who are in the business? If you work in a family business, the answer to this question is important to you.

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how do I know if my kids are ready to take over the business?

Family business transitions have their own, specific complications. Determining when your child or children are ready to take on the responsibility of owning and/or running your business requires dedicated attention.

How do I know if my kids are ready to take over the business? If you are a business owner, the answer to this question is important to you.

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