Slater Success is pleased to announce our upcoming Business Strategic Planning Retreat—an immersive, one-day experience designed exclusively for law firm leaders eager to turn their vision into a concrete plan for growth and success.

Small businesses and family-owned companies are often described as the heartbeat of their communities—the places where relationships, values, and legacy matter as much as the bottom line. I’ve seen firsthand how deeply these businesses are tied to their clients, employees, and communities, often led by owners who’ve poured years of passion and grit into building something lasting.

In life, we make a will while we’re living, not when we’re about to die. Should your business have a will?

 As leaders, we all want to leave a mark—a legacy that extends beyond our time in the role. How do we ensure what we’ve built continues to grow when we’re no longer the ones steering the ship?

Fourth quarter is the time for many personal activities. Fourth quarter is also the time for business planning for 2026 – are you ready?

One of the most common questions I hear from leaders is, “How do we grow without losing what makes us great?” Read on for more.

With the fourth quarter’s arrival, business leaders know it’s time to take stock of their progress, readjust priorities, and get the business set up for a successful new year.

We hear the word “disruption” everywhere these days—yet I find that many businesses still struggle with something much more basic: leadership alignment.

In business, having a vision is not just a “nice-to-have”; it’s the key quality that sets exceptional leaders apart. It’s also crucial to successful businesses.

Leadership transitions are one of the few guarantees in business. Read more on how to navigate those transitions.

Succession planning is a vital yet often overlooked part of ensuring the long-term success of family-owned businesses.

In the boardrooms of America’s most established industries, women are rewriting old rules, often while facing barriers their male counterparts never encounter. While progress has been made, too many talented women still find themselves at the crossroads of ambition and opportunity