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Turning AI Experiments Into Business Results - Heidi Steiger

Artificial intelligence has become a major focus for companies across every industry. New pilots and test programs are launching constantly…

Prenups: 3 Rules of Thumb — Susan Schoenfeld

Susan R. Schoenfeld, CEO and Founder of Wealth Legacy Advisors LLC, serves as a ‘thought partner’ to families of wealth through personal…

Building a Stronger Future Through Homeownership — William “Bill” Jones

Homeownership is deeply personal for me. When I was a child, we lost our house. I vividly remember my mother working tirelessly to secure a…

The Women Who Inspire Me - Aarushi Kapoor

Towards the end of February, as we approached Women’s Month in March, my team and I decided to honor this time by each writing about a…

Breaking Down Stereotypes: Lessons from Tyronne Stoudemire’s “Diversity Done Right” - Aarushi…

In Diversity Done Right, Tyronne doesn’t just outline the concept of stereotypes; he examines the weight they carry and the real-world…

Power and Privilege: Insights from Tyronne Stoudemire’s “Diversity Done Right” — Maarten Schafer

In “Diversity Done Right,” Tyronne explores how power and privilege shape workplaces and societies. This chapter examines the ways these…

Navigating Bias - Anouk Pappers

Reading Tyronne Stoudemire’s book, “Diversity Done Right,” will give you a better understanding of how bias is crucial in diversity…

Rethinking Carbon Removal: From Unproven Technologies to Sustainable Market Models and Attacking…

The escalating climate crisis has intensified the debate around carbon removal and carbon capture technologies. In his Forbes article, “Do…

The Art of Networking: From Connections to Board Seats — William “Bill” Jones

“Networking is the No. 1 unwritten rule of success in business.” — Sallie Krawcheck

Collaboration and Innovation Amid Regulatory Challenges — William “Bill” Jones

The fintech industry’s trajectory over the past decade has been nothing short of remarkable. With record-breaking capital raises and…

The Art of Asking Questions: A Key Competency for Board and Advisory Directors — William “Bill”…

“The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existence.” — Albert Einstein

Paying It Forward: Finding Breakout Moments for Women — William “Bill” Jones

Recent studies tell us 92 percent of all U.S. Fortune 500 companies have mentoring programs. These programs are not only a “feel-good”…

Doing the Right Thing: Creating a Ripple Effect — William “Bill” Jones

The Ethics Study 2023, a bi-annual global research report on global leaders’ perspectives on organizational ethics, finds 96 percent of…

Positive Change Making: Bridging From the Old to the New - William “Bill” Jones

Adaptability is an essential skill in navigating through the changing currents, creating new possibilities, and moving from surviving mode…

A Succession Planning Guide for Family-Owned Businesses - Doug Baumoel

Transitioning a company to the next generation of leaders is a complex process that can easily falter if there’s not a strong succession…

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ADL A.I. Botanic Torch of Liberty Tribute — Michael O’Keith Smith

Michael O’Keith Smith, a positive change maker and charismatic community leader with over 40 years in the hospitality industry with Hyatt…

Casting Your Vote: 7 Decision-Making Techniques to Minimize Conflict - Doug Baumoel

Casting Your Vote: 7 Decision-Making Techniques to Minimize Conflict

8 Ways to Manage Sibling Wealth Disparity this Holiday Season - Doug Baumoel

The holiday season brings with it many conflicts that are exacerbated by an onslaught of family gatherings. Gift-giving is a big part of…

Turkey Talk: Discussing Family Business Issues at Holiday Get-Togethers - Blair Trippe

As the holidays are growing near, the impending doom of ill-timed get-togethers can be a concern for many families. Navigating the holidays…

Finding Clarity: Marital Mediation - Blair Trippe

After a year in quarantine, even the strongest of marriages have undergone stress. Partners have been put through the wringer, facing…

Assessing the Family Factor - Doug Baumoel

When it comes to business disputes, the addition of familial relations within your business make conflict a lot more difficult for all…

Holiday Survival Guide for Family Businesses - Blair Trippe

Separating family from business can be hard, especially with the holiday season approaching. Whether you’re having a big family dinner…

Developing to Manage Conflicts - Doug Baumoel

In any business, effective conflict management is critical to success. This is especially true in a family business, as the conflicts are…

Irresponsible Transfer of Wealth can Harm Inheritors - Blair Trippe

The Financial Times wrote a piece on transferring vast amounts of wealth to offspring. If done irresponsibly, it can lead to risky…

A Systematic Approach to Understanding Family Conflict - Doug Baumoel

All business’ experience conflict, it is inevitable. Conflict in business can be extremely stressful and have an impact on the success of…

Finding Forgiveness - Blair Trippe

In every family there are conflicts. Some conflicts are overcome quickly, while others turn into years-long grudges. When you own a family…

Evaluating your Business Ownership - Doug Baumoel

2020 impacted our lives and businesses in ways we would have never imagined. The pandemic forced us to sit back and reflect on many aspects…

Hyatt Hotel Paves the Way for Diversity and Inclusion - Tyronne Stoudemire

NBC Chicago highlighted the story of how Best Roberts Motel and Hyatt Hotels assisted in breaking down racial roadblocks and served as…

The Agenda Diversity 100 - Tonie Leatherberry

I was selected to a list of 100 board-ready candidates. Those named on the list of 100 were confirmed by the well-respected board directors…

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Making Marriage Work - Doug Baumoel

Marriage is not easy, especially after enduring a global pandemic together. Marriage takes constant work and is full of compromise…

Racism in Every Day - Tyronne Stoudemire

The new documentary, ‘What About Me’ discusses the hardships and realities Black men regularly face living in America. The documentary…

Improving Diverse People’s Experience by Showing Everyone the World - Tyronne Stoudemire

Travel Weekly published their recent research findings that 61% of Black professionals in the travel industry feel that the industry is not…

Tyronne Stoudemire

Tyronne Stoudemire, member of the Executive Leadership Council and Global Vice President at Hyatt Hotels, takes pride in his commitment…

Advantages of Female Advisors - Blair Trippe

Advising and consulting in family enterprises is a historically male-dominated field. As more women have been joining the field and making…

Tyronne Stoudemire

February and March are both very important months, as February is Black History Month and March is International Women’s Month. Both of…

The Size of Your Family can Impact Family Governance - Blair Trippe

Having a large net worth comes hand in hand with high-stake decisions and large responsibilities.

Blair Trippe

Blair Trippe — a strategic and thoughtful pragmatist, is a public speaker, author, and advisor to enterprising families. Her professional…

Tonie Leatherberry

Today I am meeting Tonie Leatherberry in one of DC’s most prominent neighborhoods — Georgetown. The streets are buzzing with tourists…