Adam HawkAre You Recession Ready?…Lessons for the Young Professional Learned from the 2008–09 Financial CrisisFeb 28, 2020Feb 28, 2020
Adam Hawk“We Were On A Break”My wife is a huge fan of Friends. So, I couldn’t help but use a classic line from the show to address my writing hiatus.Feb 26, 2020Feb 26, 2020
Adam HawkinIt's Your TurnThe Art of Nepotism: To the Child Coming Into the Business — Earn Your InfluenceOthers see your parent(s) first. As a child in a family business you often don’t get to start with your own personality. To employees in…Mar 9, 2018Mar 9, 2018
Adam HawkinIt's Your TurnThe Art of Nepotism (Part 5): Leave “Mom” and “Dad” At HomeYou run an organization not a family game night. While it’s comfortable to have your children call you “Mom” or “Dad” in all situations…Feb 26, 2018Feb 26, 2018
Adam HawkinIt's Your TurnThe Art of Nepotism (Part 4): Avoid Family Loopholes and Special PrivilegesIt’s easy to allow family loopholes to develop in your office policies. Sure, they’re unspoken, but they can be damaging to the reputation…Feb 20, 2018Feb 20, 2018
Adam HawkinIt's Your TurnThe Art of Nepotism (Part 3): Recruit Mentors and Help Your Child Become the Best at Their WorkRecruit mentors within the organization to teach your daughter or son how to do their job well. It’s to your benefit for you to allow…Feb 6, 2018Feb 6, 2018
Adam HawkinIt's Your TurnThe Art of Nepotism (Part 2): Assess Your Child Fairly and Lay Out a Clear PathIn Part 1 I introduced bringing the next generation into your business the right way. The next parts of this series will overview several…Jan 31, 2018Jan 31, 2018
Adam HawkinIt's Your TurnThe Art of Nepotism (Part 1): Bringing the Next Generation Into Your Family Business the Right WayMy wife and I have been watching the Netflix series The Crown. It’s the story of Queen Elizabeth life, family and reign. There’s no…Jan 25, 20181Jan 25, 20181
Adam HawkinIt's Your TurnAre You A Reader? I wasn’t. Now I Am: 2017 Reading ListAre you a reader? For years, I wasn’t. I remember my mom not allowing me to test for gifted and talented because she said I didn’t read…Jan 10, 20183Jan 10, 20183
Adam HawkinIt's Your TurnNot a Part of the Family: Managing Succession in a Family Business as a Non-Family MemberSo, you work in a family owned business and you’re not family. The owners’ kids are reaching working age and the owner wants to open a spot…Jan 9, 2018Jan 9, 2018