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Bridging the Gap: Creating a Culture of Constructive Dialogue
This is the fourth and final article in our series on helping the next generation of family business leaders find their voices and encouraging founders to learn to hear them.

Suzanne St. John Smith
Nov 5


Listening with Intention: How Founders Can Unlock the Next Gen’s Voice
This is the third in a four-part series on helping the next generation of family business leaders find their voices and helping founders learn to hear them. Whether you’re a founder, a spouse, or a next gen, these articles will give you tools to build trust, respect, and a legacy that lasts.

Suzanne St. John Smith
Oct 22


From Shadow to Spotlight: Building Confidence as a Next Gen Leader
Tips to learn how to be recognized as a next generation leader, from shadow to spotlight.

Suzanne St. John Smith
Oct 15


Finding Your Voice in the Family Business
Meaningful dialogue in a family business can be difficult. Finding your voice enables both the family and the business to thrive.

Suzanne St. John Smith
Oct 8


Handling the “Family Office Question” from Clients: How Advisors Can Respond with Confidence
One of the most stress-inducing questions that many financial advisors receive from wealthier clients is, “Do I need a family office?”...
Steve Legler
Sep 10


Boundaries That Scale: Practical Tools to Separate Family and Business
This third article offers practical tools and structures to help turn good intentions into lasting systems in family enterprise.

Ryan Clarke
Aug 12


The Roots of Conflict — And Why Contrary Thinking Matters in Family Enterprise
In Family Conflict, contrary thinking is critical to positive outcomes.
jenny9125
Jun 25




Conversations with Tom Deans – Ep. 1 – Intergenerational Wealth Transfers & Will Planning
This week we are excited to be launching our interview series, Conversations with Tom Deans. Tom is an internationally renowned speaker...

Team Blackwood
May 24, 2022


What Family Businesses Should Know Right Now: Intergenerational Business Transfer Bill C-208
Watch Pat O’Connor discuss how the recently enacted Intergenerational Business Transfer Bill C-208 could impact the future of your Family...

Patrick O'Connor
Jul 13, 2021


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