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Family + Philanthropy: Unpacking Great Governance for Generous Families

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For families involved in philanthropy, governance is how they organize themselves to make decisions about their giving and demonstrate accountability to themselves and their community. While governance is too often equated with compliance and boring board meetings, it is, in fact, a dynamic and creative process at the heart of family engagement and impact.

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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: What Divorce Research Teaches Us About the CEO-Chairman Partnership

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A CEO-Chairman partnership, like any other meaningful human partnership, isn’t something that happens to you. It’s something you build, day after day, conversation after conversation, and there’s always room for improvement.

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Mind the gap: Philanthropy and Canada’s high-net-worth data deficit

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We are proud to share recent insights from Dr. Sharilyn Hale, a valued advisor at our firm, who recently co-authored a compelling article for Canadian Family Offices. In the piece, titled “Mind the gap: Philanthropy and Canada’s high-net-worth data deficit,” Sharilyn and co-author Keith Sjögren shed light on a critical blind spot within Canada’s charitable sector: the glaring lack of data surrounding high-net-worth (HNW) philanthropists.

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LGA Insights – July 2026

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Our Partner Mika Mazor made time to craft her latest article, “Succession Shadows: Why letting go of the CEO Seat is the Hardest Act of Leadership”. Mika highlights the unique challenges associated with recruiting your first external, non-family CEO—a decision which can be a vital strategic step toward long-term continuity, yet also trigger intense emotional resistance. She also shares practical advice for families contemplating this critical shift in leadership design.

We are also thrilled to share with you a recent episode from Season 2 of the LGA Lighthouse Podcast, “How Coaching Unlocks Family Enterprise Potential”, featuring LGA Partner Wendy Ulaszek. She discusses the difference between therapy and coaching, shares methods for how to cultivate ambidextrous leadership, and explores how individual growth and development can serve as a catalyst for healthier family systems.

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Succession Shadows: Why letting go of the CEO Seat is the Hardest Act of Leadership

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While passing the torch of the CEO seat to the next generation is often the ideal path for many family enterprises, it is not always the right answer. In fact, the most loving and responsible act a family can perform for the next generation is precisely the decision to recruit a professional CEO.

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The Succession Conspiracy – Moving Beyond the Struggle of Letting Go

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In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung continues his two-part conversation with LGA co-founders Kelin Gersick and Ivan Lansberg. Building on their previous discussion about family systems, they dive into one of the most persistent and emotionally charged challenges in family enterprise: the Succession Conspiracy. They explore why succession is so frequently avoided and how to transform it from an individual struggle into a shared institutional process.

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The Power of Models – Navigating the Network of Families

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In this episode of the LGA Lighthouse podcast, host Tim Yeung kicks off a two-part conversation with family enterprise pioneers and LGA co-founders Ivan Lansberg and Kelin Gersick. They explore the practical power of conceptual models—not as academic concepts, but as essential tools for helping families make sense of the deep complexity inherent in multi-generational businesses.

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LGA Insights – April 2026

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Welcome to the April edition of LGA Insights for 2026!
In this Edition, our colleague Neus Feliu explores the transition of independent directors from a mere “governance milestone” to a source of true strategic impact.
We also share a reflective piece by Mika Mazor, who challenges the common perception of conflict within the family enterprise. While many families view tension as a threat to be avoided or suppressed, Mika argues that silence is often the more dangerous signal, one that masks deeper systemic vulnerabilities.

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