Compass Point Articles
06.27.19 Is the next generation ready to lead?
05.24.19 The best leaders make everyone smarter
04.25.19 Personal goals can mix with business goals
03.12.19 Column: Lifestyle or enterprise? It matters to your future
02.25.19 Column: Protect against the 5 D’s of business
01.04.19 Gerber’s “E-Myth” is alive and flourishing: Column
12.03.18 Life is like a golf swing
11.19.18 In business transition, being fair does not mean everything is equal
10.22.18 A family constitution can change everything
09.10.18 Everyone loves growth – that is, until the cash gets tight
08.06.18 Speak up, even if it creates conflict: it’s good for business
07.02.18 Self-awareness and adjustment foster trust with employees
06.18.18 Get back to basics, create a vision and empower your team
05.07.18 Build a high-performing team with trust, vulnerability
04.30.18 Join a family business? Research now to avoid later grief
04.23.18 Creating a strong team, staying grounded, always learning
04.17.18 Value improvements pay off today and when you sell
03.19.18 Reduce risk by strategically driving your business’ value
01.15.18 Profitable growth with a time-tested, results-driven system
12.11.17 Don’t manage: Coach to get the best out of your people
12.06.17 Lehigh Valley Business names three businesses of the year
11.13.17 Love, power, money: Control the family business’ future
10.31.17 LVB names Hall of Fame inductees, executive of the year and
finalists for business of the year
10.02.17 Protect the business’ core: Don’t pick up that ‘shiny penny’
09.04.17 First get the right team on board, then tackle strategy
08.07.17 Millennials will be just fine – at work and as parents, too
07.03.17 Can’t we all just get aligned? Yes, and here’s how to do it
05.08.17 In a family business, a little structure goes a long way
04.03.17 Awaiting magical succession moment? It will never occur
02.20.17 When you know it’s time to sell the family business
01.02.17 For those who are lost, offer hope and a path to recovery
12.05.16 Start now to find best pathway to exit family business
11.21.16 Advisory board, prepping next gen are keys to succession
10.31.16 Wealth – not always the business – must last generations
09.26.16 Prune your business to grow back stronger, more vibrant
08.29.16 Don’t emulate dad – and other ways to lead a family business
08.01.16 Start family ownership transition before things get dicey
07.04.16 The most important legal document in your business
04.11.16 Unearthing a better way to prioritize your time energy
03.07.16 To sell a business owners need a transition plan
02.08.16 Family council a challenging and strong leg of the business
01.18.16 Creating an active board with the skills, savvy to help
12.14.15 Owners’ council best way to propel family’s vision
11.23.15 Family businesses need governance to stay on right track
10.12.15 Kids must earn the right to run the business, but start now
09.14.15 For owners, the time to transition is before they’re ready
08.03.15 Financial freedom: Max portfolio and max business value
07.13.15 To get value for your business, build a team and successor
05.18.15 Family business succession: How to let go of the baton
04.06.15 Getting things done all about priorities and rhythm
