Upcoming Winter/Spring 2012 Events

Tues., Jan. 31, 2012 Grassy Hill Country Club/Wed., Feb. 1, 2012 Bigelow Tea

KEEPING ALL THE BALLS IN THE AIR: How To Cope With Constant Change.... And Still Stay Sane!

Presented by Rob Peck

            If you are involved in a family business, odds are you are always juggling – your roles and responsibilities in the company, your roles and responsibilities in the family, AND your personal wants and needs.  In order to stay fit and do your best in all of your many roles, it is important to maintain a healthy balance of leisure and work. A healthy life balance combines a spirit of fun with a sense of purpose that brings out the best in people.   By creating a positive and creative atmosphere in your workplace, your employees will feel more refreshed and able to be creative in their roles.

            Rob Peck is always juggling, too.  While his presentation encourages you to be a better juggler, he’ll be busy keeping all his balls up in the air.  Rob Peck demonstrates his philosophy of the importance of mixing in a bit of fun in your work by showing off his juggling skills while presenting an informative topic.

            If you feel like you are always juggling, please join us for this fun and interactive presentation. 

 FROM WHITE CASTLE TO THE WHITE HOUSE

Presented by Ann Kinkade, Family Enterprise USA and Jamie Richardson, VP of White Castle

            Family Enterprise USA (FEUSA) is the nation’s only nonprofit group advocating for a broad range of public policy issues affecting the success of family enterprises. FEUSA President Ann Kinkade will discuss the importance of this voice for family firms.  Jamie Richardson, Vice President of one of FEUSA’s strong advocates, White Castle, will be on hand to share the story of the family that makes the famous little square hamburger and tell us why their business supports the efforts of FEUSA.

            Show your family business pride by attending this meeting and find out how families businesses across America can join together to impact our nation

LEADERSHIP AT THE EDGE

Presented by Dennis N.T. Perkins and Jillian Murphy

                Dennis N.T. Perkins, CEO of the Syncretics Group, is the author of Leading at the Edge, the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure.  Dennis is an experienced sailor who has pulled together exciting lessons in leadership from tales of survival in the Antarctic and his own real life experiences, as well as breathtaking images that will show you why leadership is so critical to survival, whether in life or in business.  He is an engaging storyteller and educator.  We are excited to have Dennis hear as he is about to launch the second edition of this gripping publication.  He will leave us with his Ten Strategies for Success.  Dennis will be joined in this presentation by Jillian B. Murphy, Senior Associate at The Syncretics Group.

                Effective leadership is critical in today’s world of business, where cutthroat competition, rapid change, and constant demands for innovation have forced even prosperous companies to the edge of survival.  Please ask your management team to join us for this exciting event.

 REAL LIFE SUCCESSION STORIES

            You asked for it, you got it!  Our members suggested that we hear about succession from companies who have already been through it.  While the outcomes may be different, they all have many valuable lessons that they are willing to share with you.  Please join us on Tuesday, May 17, for this intimate look at succession from those who have been there and lived its effects on their families and their businesses.  Our CFB sponsors will help these businesses tell their stories and provide their expertise on issues which arise.