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Brandi Marek

How to Hold Effective Meetings in Your Family Business

By Brandi Marek / July 23, 2024

Meetings can be a powerful tool for collaboration, decision-making and innovation, but all too often they become onerous tasks with very little to show for the effort. Here’s how you can get a handle on making meetings work for the benefit of your team:

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3 Strategies for Making Your Family Business a “Best Place to Work”

By Brandi Marek / May 28, 2024

You’ve probably seen a lot of companies promote their status as a “best place to work.” And while the description might seem like publicity fluff, there’s actually some good business strategy behind it. So, how do you make your family business the best place to work? There are three key strategies we’ve learned from our years working with family businesses:

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Engaging Your Team in the Family Business Succession Process

By Brandi Marek / May 7, 2024

Succession planning and the smooth transition of leadership are necessary for any prosperous family business over the long term. Here are some of our best tips for approaching succession planning in a way that’s engaging and productive for your team:

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Building Better Teams: The Art of Effective Onboarding

By Brandi Marek / March 19, 2024

Perhaps no business process is as undervalued and untapped as the onboarding of new team members. Here’s how to do it right.

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Annual Planning in Your Family Business: Practical Tips for Owners and Leaders

By Brandi Marek / January 9, 2024

Annual planning is a strong habit that makes a real difference in meeting your business goals. Here are some tips for effective planning.

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The Truth About Conflict in a Family Business

By Brandi Marek / December 12, 2023

Every family business experiences conflict. It’s important to coach your team to engage in healthy conflict, communicate effectively, and move forward.

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Family Business Hiring Process: 12 Steps to Finding, Hiring, and Onboarding Top Talent

By Brandi Marek / July 25, 2023

Reduce the disruption and expense of employee turnover by hiring the right people. Here’s our hiring process based on best practices.

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Avoiding Burnout by Reclaiming Vacation Time

By Brandi Marek / July 3, 2023

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?

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Understanding the Importance of Culture in Family Businesses

By Brandi Marek / May 1, 2023

Culture is a cornerstone of a thriving family business. Here’s what you need to know about the importance of culture in family business.

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Bridging the Gap: Engaging Middle Managers in Implementing Strategy

By Brandi Marek / April 25, 2023

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.

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