Posts by Brandi Marek
Delegation in Family Businesses: A Guide for New Leaders
Effective delegation not only frees up time for you as the leader but also empowers your team, giving them room to grow, innovate, and showcase their skills. Here’s how to do it well.
Read More3 Ways Family Businesses Can Use Assessments to Enhance Performance and Collaboration
Assessments can be valuable tools for family businesses seeking to improve aspects of their operations. Here are three ways to use them.
Read MoreFamily Business Hiring Process: 12 Steps to Finding, Hiring, and Onboarding Top Talent
Reduce the disruption and expense of employee turnover by hiring the right people. Here’s our hiring process based on best practices.
Read MoreAvoiding Burnout by Reclaiming Vacation Time
As a culture, we’ve lost our ability to relax, refresh, and disconnect. Is the answer to burnout as simple as taking our vacation time?
Read MoreThe Family Business Balancing Act
In the world of family business, balance is the key to success. Here are 6 areas where family business leaders need to find balance.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Importance of Culture in Family Businesses
Culture is a cornerstone of a thriving family business. Here’s what you need to know about the importance of culture in family business.
Read MoreBridging the Gap: Engaging Middle Managers in Implementing Strategy
If you want your strategy implemented, it’s essential to get your middle managers on board. Here are some tips and techniques to help you do that.
Read MoreWhat to do When You Feel Trapped in the Family Business
Feeling obligated to join or stay in the family business, even if it’s not your passion or aligned with your career goals? Here’s what to do.
Read MoreHow to Set Boundaries Between Family and Business
When you combine family with business, boundaries tend to blur. Here are 5 tips for preventing work from taking over your home life (and vice versa)
Read MoreResolving Family Business Arguments. How to Have Better Conversations When You Disagree.
When you combine business and family, even routine conversations can seem harder due to underlying feelings and family dynamics. How to have better conversations when you disagree.
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