As we approach the close of 2025, this season offers a natural pause, a chance to reflect on the decisions made, the conversations held, and the responsibilities carried out by family business directors throughout the year. Whether you’re navigating year-end planning, preparing for shareholder discussions, or simply taking a moment during a busy holiday season, we hope these Family Business Director posts have been useful along the way.

Over the past year, we shared posts exploring the issues that matter most to family enterprises, from capital allocation and liquidity to governance, leadership, and long-term stewardship. Together, they reflect both the complexity and the joy of guiding a family business across generations. Below is a look back at some of the most impactful Family Business Director blog posts from 2025, with brief summaries and links to revisit (or discover) each one.

Making it Through December A festive and thoughtful reflection on resilience and endurance as family businesses navigate year-end challenges, with cultural and economic insights inspired by a classic song’s themes. >> Click here to read

100 Pounds of Popcorn and the Lessons of Family Enterprise A creative piece that draws business lessons from a children’s book, emphasizing opportunity recognition, intentional decisions, and balancing costs with long-term goals. >> Click here to read

The Long Run: Gratitude, Trust, and Legacy in Family Business A holiday-season post connecting community events like Nashville’s Boulevard Bolt to deeper themes of trust, gratitude, and long-term value in family enterprises. >> Click here to read

Dividends as Dialogue: Using Policy to Communicate & Align Across Generations An exploration of how dividend policy serves as a communication tool that builds confidence, accountability, and alignment across family shareholders. >> Click here to read

Insights from Brown Brothers Harriman’s 2025 Private Business Owner Survey Highlights from a key industry survey offering perspective on succession, growth strategies, and shareholder returns for private and family businesses. >> Click here to read

Capital Budgeting in 30 Minutes — A Guide for Family Business Directors and Shareholders A practical primer on capital budgeting tools and disciplined investment evaluation for directors and shareholders alike. >> Click here to read

When Family Mission Meets Family Business: Aligning Purpose and Prosperity A thoughtful discussion on aligning a family’s overarching mission with the economic realities and strategies of the family business. >> Click here to read

Navigating the Sale of Your Family Business — Lessons from the Auction Block Four auction-inspired principles to guide family business sales with strategic timing, presentation, and advisor engagement. >> Click here to read

Beyond the Balance Sheet: Four Strategic Questions for Family Business Directors An analytical look at how directors should interpret financial statements and balance sheets as part of broader strategic thinking. >> Click here to read

The Family Business Director To-Do List: Shareholder Liquidity A practical checklist to help directors think ahead about liquidity programs, redemptions, and long-term financial health. >> Click here to read

A Valuable New Resource: The UHNW Institute’s “Wealthesaurus” Spotlight on a glossary resource that clarifies wealth-related terminology — a tool to support better communication and shared understanding in family enterprises. >> Click here to read

What Family Business Director Has Been Reading A curated roundup of books and articles that inspired the Family Business Director team — from governance and succession planning to leadership and generational wealth. >> Click here to read

Thank you for reading the Family Business Director throughout 2025 and for the time you invest in thinking carefully about your role as a steward of a family enterprise. We appreciate the conversations these posts spark and the engagement of readers who approach leadership with intention and perspective. As the year draws to a close, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a healthy, successful start to the year ahead!