Family Dynamics
Battle of the Second Sons – former Prince Andrew vs. Fredo
by Allen Esrock
In powerful families, whether fictional crime dynasties or centuries-old monarchies, the greatest threats often don’t come from outside enemies....
What Happens to the Parents when their Child marries into a Family Business?
by Allen Esrock
Marriage is often described as a union between two individuals who have committed to building a life together. It is also a union between two...
Is DEI DEAD for family business NxtGens?
by Allen Esrock
The convergence of racial justice activism (sparked by George Floyd’s death) and the COVID-19 pandemic made 2020 a uniquely powerful inflection...
“The $3.5 Trillion Time Bomb” What U.S. Family Businesses Must Learn from Australia’s Wake-Up Call
by Mike Schmitt
The Same Script, Different Stage The Australian findings mirror what we see every day in boardrooms and family dining rooms across America: Founders...
2024-25 Family Business College Survey: Communication is Still Key
by NxtGen Nexus
The 2025 Rising Gen Survey probed current college students enrolled in family business or entrepreneurship courses about what was most important to...
In the Company of Family: How to Thrive When Business Is Personal
The author begins In the Company of Family: How to Thrive When Business Is Personal with a quote, “by the time many families search for help, the...
Enabling Next Generation Legacies
Enabling Next Generation Legacies: 35 Questions That Next Generation Members in Enterprising Families, written by two professors, is well-researched...
Pyramids vs. Tribalism – Which is more significant?
by Doug Gray
Yes, the pyramids and Great Wall are significant structures. However, if I were to list the greatest wonders of the world, Tribalism would be #1....
Gilded Then, Gilded Now: Two American Ages of Extreme Wealth
by Allen Esrock
A comparison of the original Gilded Age and its twenty-first century echo Mark Twain and co-author Charles Dudley Warner coined the phrase "Gilded Age" in their 1873 novel, The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today. The term expressed...
The Power of the Inner Circle: Building a Network of Trusted Advisors
by Mike Schmitt
In the world of multigenerational family enterprises, success rarely stems from a single brilliant decision or a lone visionary at the helm. More often, it’s the result of a well-curated network of trusted advisors—professionals who not only bring deep expertise but...
Dassler brothers – One Family, One Feud, Two Global Shoe Brands
by NxtGen Nexus
Herzogenaurach is a small Bavarian town where cobblestone streets carried the rhythm of daily life, and everyone seemed to know one another. In the town, Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik (Dassler Brothers Shoe Factory) was creating a sports revolution that resulted in...
Sneaky Pete – a sly Family Business Crime Drama
by Allen Esrock
If Sneaky Pete sneaked past your streaming options, think again. While the themes of fraud, identity theft, violence, death, and moral compromise are similar to other family business crime dramas, they’re balanced with...