Impact
Prevent Ethical Fading in Your Business – An Important Message for Family Businesses
by Allen Esrock
On April 18, California State University Fullerton Center for Family Business held a workshop entitled “Prevent Ethical Fading in Your Business”.
Commemorating 100 Years: A Conversation with the Boris Lurie Art Foundation
It’s said that “art is long and life is short” and in this issue of our Foundation Friday series, we’re highlighting the good works of our client...
Opinion – Resistance to ESG is not a solution
by Art Stewart
Is it any wonder that private company directors are feeling stretched and overwhelmed these days? A barrage of existential factors is accelerating...
Beyond Giving: Making a Deeper Impact in Our Communities
One of the key behaviors that distinguishes a high-performance legacy family is their focus on philanthropy and making a difference in the world...
Miller Farms – Turkey Dinner for 100,000 People
by NxtGen Nexus
GenZ Family Business NxtGens, and even some GenX and Millennials, are making about important decisions about entering the family business on a daily...
#HalfMyDAF -Increasing the Impact of your DAF Donations
by Allen Esrock
There’s an old saying which is “put your money where your mouth is.” Jen and David Risher, founders of #HalfMyDAF believe you should put your money...
Black Philanthropy Month 2023 – Love In Action
by Allen Esrock
Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), today a program of The Women Invested to Save Earth Fund (WISE), culminating in a multinational summit every August,...
3 Gen Z and Millennial Values and What They Mean for Next Gens
It has never been more important to understand Next Gens. Whether you’re a parent or an advisor, the next generation will be your families’ emerging...
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...