Family Business Management

Family Business Management provides an accessible overview of the core aspects of family business, with an international, practice-based perspective. Structured in four parts, the book covers key topics such as family firm goals, conflict management, human resources, strategy, financial management, family and business governance, and succession planning. A wide variety of cases and examples are used throughout the book to highlight cultural and institutional differences between family businesses in contrasting contexts.

Family Inc. is not just a personal finance book; it is a "how to" guide for achieving financial security. By borrowing time tested principles used in business and applying them to family financial planning, Family Inc. provides a powerful framework for navigating all of life's big financial decisions. You will learn how to think strategically as the Family Chief Financial Officer; how to make investments in education and yourself to benefit your career; how to manage your hard-earned money to make it work for you; and much more.

The one book you need to navigate the complex decisions and critical relationships necessary to create and sustain a healthy family business - and business family.

Leadership doesn’t start at the office — it starts at home. This is a guide for men carrying real responsibility, in business, at home, and in life. The Golden Blueprint is written for leaders who are building companies, raising families, and striving to live with clarity, discipline, and purpose. In a world that glorifies compartmentalization, this book offers a different path: alignment. Because how you lead your family, your business, and yourself isn’t separate, it’s deeply connected. When those areas work together, momentum builds. When they’re out of sync, things eventually break.

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Wall Street Journal Bestseller New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath explores how to prevent problems before they happen, drawing on insights from hundreds of interviews with unconventional problem solvers. So often in life, we get stuck in a cycle of response. We put out fires. We deal...

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Create peace at home and build prosperity at work. The opportunities are great for family business owners, but so are the risks. You’re shaping a legacy, building an inheritance, and generating generational financial freedom. But when the wealth and well-being of your family and business intertwine, how do you ensure success in both areas?

As an associate of the Gambino family, Ferrante relied on his instincts to pull off some of the biggest heists in US history. By the age of 21, he had netted millions of dollars for his employers. His natural talent for management led Mafia bosses to rely on him. After being arrested and serving an eight-and-a-half-year prison sentence, Ferrante went straight. He realized that the Mob's most valuable business lessons would allow him to survive and thrive in the real world.

Family businesses—from massive corporations like Walmart to the mom-and-pop store on your local street—have always been a vital part of the American life and economy. But as these family-owned companies evolve and grow, so too do their unique difficulties and the need for dynamic leadership. And as more women rise into leadership roles within commonly male-dominated organizations, challenges abound in already tense environments, where family members also happen to be one's coworkers—and superiors.

Now revised and expanded with five new chapters for the 10th anniversary of its 2015 publication, the beloved classic on truly human leadership “Bob Chapman, CEO of the $1.7 billion manufacturing company Barry-Wehmiller, is on a mission to change the way businesses treat their employees.”...

*LA Times Best Science Book of 2025* As seen on NBC NEWS, ABC NEWS, CBS MORNINGS, ESSENCE, FORBES, NPR, and more Why is it so expensive to be a woman in America? From a rising star in economics comes the first comprehensive look at the costs women face and why the bill runs especially high for...

Deliberate Discomfort follows the journey of Jason Van Camp as a new Green Beret commander taking over a team of combat-hardened Special Forces veterans. This true story tells firsthand the intense, traumatic battles these warriors fought and won, sharing lessons learned from their incredible backgrounds. A cadre of scientists further break down each experience, translating them into digestible and relatable action items, allowing the listener to apply these lessons forged under fire to their own lives.

** Grand Prize Winner of the 2017 Nautilus Book Award ** Are you struggling to deal with conflict in your life? In Negotiating the Nonnegotiable, Harvard negotiation expert Daniel Shapiro introduces a groundbreaking method to bridge the toughest divides—whether with family members, colleagues...

L.E.T. has changed countless corporations and private businesses with its down-to-earth communication and conflict resolution skills. Dr. Gordon's L.E.T. program is a core program in more than 1,000 corporations around the world, including many Fortune 500 companies. The methods and skills that have proven to be essential for so many leaders can work for you, too.

Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Award for Current Events & Public Affairs Longlisted for the Non-Obvious Book Award 2025 A Next Big Idea Book Club March 2025 Must-Read An urgent and illuminating perspective that offers a window into how the most pernicious aspects of the venture...

Should you fire your deadweight brother-in-law or comply with your mom's pleas to give him a raise? Should you pay all your kids the same, based on the market, or based on how many of your grandkids they raise? These are the questions family business leaders confront due to the opposing expectations of the family and the business. Hug of War offers a new path forward. When the competing impulses of the family mindset and the business mindset are embraced as a polarity, leaders transcend either-or thinking and craft better solutions that embrace the best of both mindsets.

David C. Bentall shares family business insights gleaned from 20 years of working with the Bentall Group and Dominion Construction. Skillfully marrying his own experience with bet practices in the field, he offers solutions to the distinct challenges faced by all families in business. Practical examples are also included from the following prominent entrepreneurial business families from across North America.

In Balance is Bullshit, Loretta Soffe—former EVP at Nordstrom and executive coach—shares the real story behind modern success. Drawing from her rise from cashier to boardroom, her role-reversed marriage, and the moment she was fired at her peak, Loretta delivers no-fluff strategies to help women lead, grow, and thrive without losing themselves.

Smart Mom, Rich Mom explores how women today are navigating the financially challenging career/parenting years. Written by a national money columnist and mom of two, the book chronicles people who have stayed in the game - full-time, freelance, self-employed, and more - and emerged more prosperous and empowered. Kids change our lives, adding joy but draining bank accounts. Smart Mom, Rich Mom helps you adopt healthy habits - and make hard decisions - that pay off in abundance.