
Millennials’ Next Move: Management
Millennials – the largest generation in today’s workforce – are moving into management and are starting to create shifts in corporate culture and leadership styles.


Back to School Season is Here!
Wow, it’s already back-to-school season. This is my favorite time of the year. The weather is awesome, the Bears have a new coach breathing hope into the city, and the Cubs are making another run at the World Series. On… Read more→


Growing Your Business with Shared Experiences
Paul Spiegelman started his career as a bootstrap entrepreneur. What began as a business operating out of his garage grew to become BerylHealth, a customer call center with $40 million in annual revenue. Their claim to fame? The culture. Culture… Read more→


Trust Me!
Do the people you work with, hang out with, live with, trust you? Why should they? This article discusses Stephen M. R. Covey’s book The Speed of Trust and these four elements that create the core of trust:


February President’s Message – The Next Generation of Leaders
One of the questions a Forum moderator may ask during a Forum prep session is: “What keeps you up at night?” Other than a late dinner, this is the one thing that keeps me up at night: How am I… Read more→


A Leader? Me?!
by George Karavattuveetil, Psyched LLC – Leadership incorporates two critical components: choice and partnership. Choice involves individual decision making, desire and accountability. Partnership recognizes that every person embodies different skills, knowledge and characteristics. In this whitepaper you’ll learn what makes a… Read more→


Psyched LLC Testimonial by Sean Hoffman
An unofficial definition of luck that I have adopted is “when opportunity meets preparedness”. I have been given the opportunity to serve on CFBC’s Board. One of my first responsibilities of the new position was to prepare and perform a… Read more→


Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is not about being emotional but being intelligent about your emotions. This includes being able to identify, control and concisely communicate your own emotions. When you bring the principles of EQ to work and life, responsibilities (such… Read more→

Securing Your Business for the Next Generation
Succession planning is always a hot topic in the CFBC community – and for good reason. It is important to keep this vital part of business in discussion so it’s never overlooked. Life can change in the blink of an… Read more→

Women in Family Business on the Rise
Seeing women in leadership roles can be rare. Women are often fighting harder to work their way up and receive equal pay. However, a new study shows that family businesses are where women are more likely to step into leadership… Read more→