David C. Bentall is a passionate and acclaimed writer. His most recent book, Dear Younger Me: Wisdom for Family Enterprise Successors explores nine key character traits that are critical for all Family Enterprise Successors. Generously sharing from his personal journey, he offers insights for all developing leaders, providing a roadmap for cultivating emotional intelligence and for improving family relationships. This handbook artfully balances academic research with practical insights from many well-known family enterprise leaders.

David’s second book, Leaving a Legacy: is an excellent guidebook and a resource designed to help families in business learn how to integrate family and business effectively.

David’s first book, The Company You Keep: The Transforming Power of Male Friendship, explores the potential for great friendships and earned two awards from the Canadian Word Guild Awards.

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Why Is Saying Sorry So Hard?

Why Is Saying Sorry So Hard?

Photo by Ryan Jacobson on UnsplashWhen it comes to relationships, saying sorry is one of the most important skills you can learn. Question: how many of you were brought up in an environment where a genuine apology was not only discussed but exemplified? For those who...

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Pirates, Treasure, & Your Retirement

Pirates, Treasure, & Your Retirement

BURIED TREASURE: Have you ever wondered why pirates used to always bury their treasure chests on a deserted island? As a child, it seemed to me like a reckless game of hide and seek! However, with age, I came to realize the wisdom of this strategy. If a pirate had...

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3 Secrets to Finding and Growing Contentment

3 Secrets to Finding and Growing Contentment

First Published on InnerSelf.com Imagine yourself in the Hawaiian Islands, where you marvel at the exotic vegetation, sandy beaches, and glorious mountain ranges. Above you, the sky is a brilliant blue, and all around you are the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean. As...

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Your Idols Influence Who You Become

Your Idols Influence Who You Become

Image Credit: UnsplashWithout realizing it at the time, my brother was my first role model.  Chuck is 12 years older than me, and as a boy I always looked up to him (and not just because he was a lot taller than me). He was cool and drove a convertible Austin Heely...

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How To Ensure Your Kids Hate Each Other

How To Ensure Your Kids Hate Each Other

UNEQUAL TREATMENT REGARDING MONEY: Parents may elect to favor one child over another (sometimes unconsciously), but if they do, they need to be ready to deal with the consequences of their actions. One of the best ways to ensure that children become bitter and...

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