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Warren Buffett famously said: “it takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it".
Everything but the kitchen sink: The Kohler family dynasty on governance, next gens and philanthropy
Socially progressive, but with a streak of personal resilience, four generations of Kohlers have built one of America’s oldest and most successful privately-held companies. Margie Goldsmith finds out how the plumbers found success in the pipeline
The root of family-owned advantage comes from many sources, such as a mutual loyalty with employees and a mission that matters. But a big factor is independence from equity markets and therefore intense earnings scrutiny. This allows management for the long term
Research suggests that blended families are on the rise, adding an additional layer of family dynamics to the existing complexities that business families are dealing with.
Nobody really knows what the Trump presidency will bring, but one thing is certain: Trump is a very controversial figure who evokes strong emotions on both sides
Daphne Engelke on employing non-family executives
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