The 90 days that decide whether your constitution lives or dies
THE CONSTITUTION is signed in one day. The real work begins when every family member learns that their voice matters—and every voice must be...
The most expensive Family Constitution is the one nobody follows
“The greatest failure in family governance is not having no Family Constitution. It is having one — and believing the job is finished.”
A FAMILY...
The Founder’s Greatest Gift
IN THE first part of this series, I wrote about the two qualities that distinguish great founders: relentless optimism about the future and relentless...
Great founders don’t wait for crisis to change
I WROTE in my previous article that the most dangerous time for any business is often when everything appears to be going well. Drawing...
The next crisis is already coming
LAST WEEK, I shared a Japanese philosophy that has stayed with me throughout my career:
"Kiki no toki ni kaeru no dewa nai. Tsuyoi toki...
Worry more when business is booming
Success is dangerous. It leads to complacency
Most business leaders believe their greatest challenge is surviving difficult times. Ironically, the most dangerous moment for an...
Worry more when business is booming
Success is dangerous
The most dangerous moment in a business is often when everyone believes there is nothing to worry about. Having spent half...
The family must agree before the business can grow
MOST FOUNDERS believe strategic planning begins by deciding where the business should grow. In my experience, the most important strategic decision is made much...
Every company needs a business plan, but it’s not enough
OVER the past three decades, I have reviewed hundreds of business plans. Some were prepared by start-ups seeking funding, while others came from billion-dollar...
Part 2: The Strategic Plan: Your most neglected competitive advantage
THE DEAL lasted only 10 days.
In mid-June 2026, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding. The Strait of Hormuz reopened. Oil...