Why a Family Should Break Out of Their Family Branch Mindset and Avoid Entitlement
In family business literature, I have read with alarm that it’s fine to have family branch representation on the board or on the family council.
Meghan Juday Blog
Why Bother Talking about Family Values?
I had a conversation a few years ago with a family member of a large family business who told me she didn’t see the point
Why Families Should Compensate Their Family Council Chairs
Many family councils are struggling to address the challenges they’re facing. Many feel pulled between competing agendas—managing all the short-term and long-term work of the
Why Family Engagement is Important in a Family Business
Engagement is one of the most critical issues that families face, but most don’t know why it’s important. So many family businesses are making investments
The Risk of the Disgruntled Shareholder
In a family business, there are several threats to remaining family-owned. One risk is that the whole family loses interest. Another is that the industry
The Lodis Forum: The Beginning
My first year as Chairman was not what I expected. I had three weeks to get my feet wet in my new role, and then
Managing Succession Through the Use of a Corporate Board
I’ve noticed an active trend towards instituting private company boards. Owners are using boards to help mentor, validate, and monitor family members in senior leadership
The Functional Test: How to Detect Board Dysfunction
Most boards are not outwardly dysfunctional. The most egregious dysfunction is easy to identify, like when directors getting into shouting matches or jump onto the
Board Diversity: Overcoming Fear and Complacency to Build a Truly Diverse Board
We have all seen the data and research on how board diversity improves the bottom line. The message is clear, take diversity seriously, make the
Board Excellence: A Journey Not a Destination
With all of the resources, skills, and expertise around governance excellence, one would think that there is a simple checklist of things to do to
Board Dysfunction: Who is Ultimately Responsible?
We have all seen the data and research on how board diversity improves the bottom line. The message is clear, take diversity seriously, make the
Conversation with the Chairman of Midmark: Anne Eiting Klamar
MEET ANN EITING KLAMAR Anne Eiting Klamar is currently the Chair of Midmark Corporation. She was previously the fourth generation of the Eiting family to hold
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