You know that family business is the social fabric of every strong community, in every corner of the world. Over 65% of GDP and job growth in the US is determined by family business leaders. And we are currently experiencing the largest wealth transfer in human history, over $70 trillion, from elder gen to next gen leaders. In this book club we will celebrate great authors and meet thoughtful readers. Quarterly meetings, virtual. Join us!

A sample book list from Doug... choose one and add your list

Agrawal, A., Gans, J. & Goldfarb, A, (2018). Prediction Machines; The Simple Economics of Artificial Intelligence. Harvard Business Review Press.

Aronoff, C., McClure, S. & Ward, J. (2011, 3rd ed.) Family Business Compensation. Palgrave MacMillan, New York. Part of the Family Business Consulting Group Series.

Baron, J. & Lachenauer, R. (2021). Harvard Business Review

Family Business Handbook; How to Build and Sustain a Successful, Enduring Enterprise. Harvard Business School Press.

Baumoel, D. & Trippe, B. (2016). Deconstructing Conflict; Understanding Family Business, Shared Wealth and Power. Continuity Media.

Beman, K., Knight, J. (2006). Financial Intelligence; A Manager’s Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean. Harvard Business School Press.

Brickell, F.C. (2019). The Cartiers; The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire. Ballantine.

Brown, B. (2015). Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. Penguin Books.

Dalio, R. (2017). Principles. Simon & Schuster.

Diamandis, P.H., & Kotler, S. (2012). Abundance; The Future Is Better Than You Think (Exponential Technology Series). Free Press.

Diamandis, P. & Kotler, S. (2020). The Future is Faster Than You Think; How Converging Technologies Are Transforming Business, Industries, and Our Lives. Simon & Schuster.

Doerr, J. (2018). Measure What Matters; How Google, Bono and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs. Penguin.

Dugan, A.M., Krone, S.P., Lecouvrie, K., Pendergast, J.M., Kenyon-Rouvinez, D.H., & Schuman, A.M. (2008). A Woman’s Place; The Crucial Roles of Women in Family Business. Part of the Family Business Consulting Series.

Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Ballantine Books.

Finance for Managers (2002). Harvard Business Essentials Series. Cambridge, MA.

Frederickson, B.L. (2009). Positivity; Top-Notch Research Reveals the Upward Spiral That Will Change Your Life. Three Rivers Press.

Friedman, S. (1998). The Successful Family Business. Upstart Publishing.

Friedman, S. (2013). Family Business and Positive Psychology; New Planning Strategies for the 21st Century. American Bar Association.

Gordon, J. (2008). The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy. Wiley.

Grant, A. (2021). Think Again; The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know. Viking.

Grant, A. (2023). Hidden Potential; The Power of Achieving Greater Things. Viking Press.

Gray, D.W. (2018). Dissertation: Positive Psychology Coaching Protocols; Creating Competitive Advantage for Leader Development. ProQuest: Ann Arbor, MI.

Gray, D. (2019). Objectives + Key Results (OKR) Leadership; How to Apply Silicon Valley’s Secret Sauce to Your Career, Team or Organization. Gray Publications.

Grubman, J. (2013). Strangers in Paradise; How Families Adapt to Wealth Across Generations. Self-published.

Grubman, J., Jaffe, D.T. & Keffeler, K. (2023). Wealth 3.0; The Future of Wealth Advising. Self-published.

Harms, T. (2018). The 12 Questions that Keep Family Business Directors Awake at Night. Mercer Capital.

Housel, M. (2020). The Psychology of Money; Timeless lessons on wealth, greed and happiness. Harriman House; New York.

Ismail, S., Diamandis, P.H., & Malone, M.S. (2023). Exponential Organizations ExO 2.0; The New Playbook for 10x Growth & Impact. Ethos Collective.

Jaffe, D.T. (2020). Borrowed From Your Grandchildren; The Evolution of 100-Year Family Enterprises. Wiley.

Jennings, J.M. (2023). The Uncertainty Solution; How to Invest with Confidence in the Face of the Unknown. Greenleaf.

Kahneman, D. (2011). Thinking fast and slow. Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Kenyon-Rouvinez, D. & Ward, J. (2005). Family Business Key Issues. Palgrave. Part of the Family Business Consulting Series.

Kurzweil, R. (2006). The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology. Penguin.

Kurzweil, R. (2013). How to Create a Mind; The Secret of Human Thought Revealed. Penguin.

LaMorte, B. (2022). The OKRs Field Book; A Step-by-Step Guide for Objectives and Key Results Coaches. Wiley.

Lansky, D. (2016). Family Wealth Continuity; Building a Foundation for the Future. A Family Business Publication.

Lederach, J.P. (2003). The Little Book of Conflict Transformation; Clear Articulation of the Guiding Principles By a Pioneer in the Field. Good Books

Luthans, F., Youssef-Morgan, C.M. & Avolio, B.J. (2007). Psychological Capital; Developing the human competitive edge. Oxford University Press; Oxford.

Luthans, F., Youssef-Morgan, C.M. & Avolio, B.J. (2015). Psychological Capital and Beyond. Oxford University Press; Oxford.

Maurya, A, (2016). Scaling Lean; Mastering the Key Metrics for Startup Growth. Portfolio Books.

McNeill, M (2020). The Prosperity Playbook; Planning for a Successful Family Business Succession. Redwood.

Nacht, J. & Greenleaf, G. (2018). Family Champions and Champion Families: Developing Family Leaders to Sustain the Family Enterprise. Palgrave.

Pendergast, J., Ward, J. & Brun de Pontet, S. (2011). Building a Successful family Business Board; A Guide for Leaders, Directors, and Families. Palgrave Macmillan; the Family Business Consulting Group Series. New York.

Pruitt, J.D. & Condit, R. (2014). Level Headed; Inside the Walls of One of the Greatest Turnaround Stories of the 21st Century, 2nd Ed. Wheat Mark.

Rhodes, K. & Lansky, D. (2013). Managing Conflict in the Family Business: Understanding Challenges at the Interchapter of Family and Business. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. Part of the Family Business Consulting Group Series.

Robbins, T. (2016). Money; Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom. Simon & Schuster.

Robbins, T. & Mallouk, P. (2017). Unshakeable; Your Financial Freedom Playbook Creating Peace of Mind in a World of Volatility. Simon & Schuster.

Schmeider, J. (2014). Innovation in the Family Business; Succeeding Through Generations. Palgrave. Part of the Family Business Publication Series.

Schuman, A. I(2011). Nurturing the Talent to Nurture the Legacy; Career Development in the Family Business. Palgrave Macmillan. New York. Part of the Family Business Leadership Series.

Seligman, M.E.P. (2011). Flourish; A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-Being. Atria; New York.

Seligman, M.E.P. (2018). The Hope Circuit; A Psychologist’s Journey From Helplessness to Optimism. Public Affairs Books.

Twist, L. (2017, 2nd ed). The Soul of Money; Transforming Your Relationship With Money and Life. Norton

Walsh, F. (2016). Strengthening Family Resilience; 3rd Ed. The Guilford Press.

Ward, J. (2004). Perpetuating the Family Business; 50 Lessons Learned from Long-Lasting, Successful Families in Business. Palgrave.

Wells, D. (2020). When Anything Is Possible; Wealth and the Art of Strategic Living. Self-published.

Woodson, W.I. & Marshall, E.V. (2021). The Family Office; A Comprehensive Guide for Advisers, Practitioners and Students. Columbia Business School.

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