Archive for April, 2010

Breaking up is hard to do… firing your advisors

Monday, April 19th, 2010

In March I spent time with 70 farmers in Alberta who were seeking new ideas on how to do some tough things right, like transferring the farm to the next generation. One of their biggest challenges is finding a financial advisor, tax specialist and legal professional who they can trust. They are wondering if they are being well-served by their current team of advisors, as some folks are not getting clear answers to their questions, and sometimes don’t know what questions to ask! Continue reading Breaking up is hard to do… firing your advisors »

Pay attention to the silence

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Quiet time to yourself can be golden, but the silence of avoidance and fear can be devastating to a farm or relationship. Pay attention to what you don’t hear. Continue reading Pay attention to the silence »