Beyond just a buzzword, Emotional Intelligence carries great weight for both business leaders and individuals, which is why the need for it is so great at the cross-section of these two worlds – family businesses. Encompassing empathy and compassion, our ability to understand our own emotional state and that of others and respond appropriately, the […]
The Importance of Learning by Doing
“Kids can ruin a business.” —ABDUL HAMID BAASSIRI When I first heard my father say these words, I was devastated. His statement seemed to come out of left field, and it bothered me so much that I spoke to my relatives about it repeatedly over the next few years. “You’ll understand the meaning of […]