by Mitzi | Mar 6, 2017 | Blog Posts
Four Sure-Fire Ways to Stand Out in Your Career A young man in a class I was addressing at a Columbia University business class asked me a poignant question. “How do I stand out in my career?” He was in his mid-twenties, professionally dressed, and his body language...
by Mitzi | Feb 22, 2017 | Blog Posts
Family Stories Keep Families Together Jackie Kennedy Onassis once said: “If your children turn out well, nothing else matters. If your children turn out badly, nothing else matters.” Having the young people in your life turn out well is as important as anything else...
by Mitzi | Jan 27, 2017 | Blog Posts
Choosing Your Family Business Advisors Know when you need to get help. People often ask me the secret of Frank Perdue’s success. He had to do hundreds of things right. He had to be able to see the big picture as well as be detail oriented. But there was something...
by Mitzi | Jan 16, 2017 | Blog Posts
Substance Abuse and the Family Business When it comes to substance abuse, members of a family business are no more immune than the rest of the population. However, as family business advisor Loyd Rawls points out, the consequences can be more dire because serious...
by Mitzi | Dec 21, 2016 | Blog Posts
Career Advice for Young People: Shut Up and Listen! Jack Tatem, a former Perdue Vice President, has some serious advice for young people. It’s simple and it can make a big difference in your career. It has to do with listening. The advice is, “Shut up and listen!” He...
by Mitzi | Dec 19, 2016 | Blog Posts
6-Step Solution to Almost Any Problem 1. Describe the Problem. Preferably do this in writing. The act of putting the problem into words can clarify your thinking. 2. Write Down the Obstacles. Although I’m a fan of positive thinking, I’m also a fan of research...
