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Seven Strategies for Success with Family Businesses

Jeremy Lurey — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 10:49:36 +0000

I support a lot of family businesses and regularly hear from my clients how they pride themselves on creating positive work environments for their employees where they treat everyone like family. That’s quite admirable, and I’m sure those employees very…

Feedback? Feed-Forward . . . Telling Your Family Business Leaders What You Really Think!

Jeremy Lurey — Tue, 16 Feb 2016 06:46:59 +0000

I like to think of feedback more like “feed-forward.” You’ve seen the concept of “pay it forward” in movies and commercials over the years, and feedback can have the same effect. When offered with the right intention and skills, feedback…

Ten Pitfalls to Avoid with Your Family Business Succession Planning

Jeremy Lurey — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 20:22:27 +0000

Succession planning in any business can be challenging. Finding a qualified candidate to replace yourself; being ready, willing, and able to let go; and ultimately orchestrating the many handoffs with your customers and staff takes not just personal commitment but…

Why Your Family Doesn’t Belong in Your Boardroom!

Jeremy Lurey — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:00:22 +0000

I’m a big fan of “Take Your Child to Work Day”. I’m even an advocate for creating family-friendly cultures at work and treating everyone – especially line staff – like family. What I’m not a fan of is bringing family…

What to do When the Boss is Your Dad

Jeremy Lurey — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:00:32 +0000

I coach a lot of business leaders these days. Many of these individuals are successful Directors and Vice Presidents who want to take it the next level – and fortunately for them report to bosses who believe they can! Oftentimes,…

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Great Leaders are Just Like Great Parents According to Daniel Pink

Jeremy Lurey — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:00:04 +0000

While I do not have any blood relatives as members of my firm making it a more traditional family business, I have always known that my intention for my business was to have it be more than just a company.…

Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?

Jeremy Lurey — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:06:25 +0000

This past Friday, my 11-year-old daughter Amanda culminated from elementary school. Now I already think I’m not as smart as a 5th grader because I had no idea “culminate” was even a word until my son did the same 2…

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The Horrors in Healthcare: Why HMOs Just Don’t Work!

Jeremy Lurey — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:00:11 +0000

To alleviate any concerns, I’ll start with the happy ending of this tragic story. My 12-year-old son Dylan is just fine. His toe will heal, the staph infection will become a memory of the past, and if all goes well…