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Are You Leaving a Fraction of What You Could?

Lisa HandleyBlog, Family, Family Business Succession, FEP-3, Financial & Estate Planning, Generosity, Investment Management, Money management, Philanthropic & Legacy Planning, Relationships, Spiritual, Stewardship, Wisdom for Life

Our self-made, independent, North American lifestyle results in each generation basically starting over. Out of ignorance, we make the same mistakes of past generations and miss the incredible wisdom from the life lessons of those generations

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Every Family’s Business: A Blueprint For Protecting Family Business Wealth By Thomas William Deans

Lisa HandleyBook, Business & Personal Growth, Family, Generosity, Philanthropic & Legacy Planning

Gifting your business to your children can damage your business and undermine family relationships. He offers the compelling new perspective that it is, in fact, impossible to separate family and business. Touted as one of the 10 books every business should read by The New York Times.

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The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn

Lisa HandleyBook, Freedom, Generosity, Stewardship

Discover joyful living and joyful giving. Written from a Christian worldview. Randy Alcorn invites you to partake in a revolution of radical generosity and freedom from materialism! “The Treasure Principle will change your life! This book is destined to become a classic.” -Howard Dayton

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How To Multiply Your Legacy By 2,000%

Lisa HandleyBlog, Family, Financial & Estate Planning, Freedom, Generosity, Investment Management, Money management, Philanthropic & Legacy Planning, PLP-3, Relationships, Stewardship, Wisdom for Life

I recently read “the quality of relationships- not the quantity of dollars – ultimately define quality of life.” * The older I get, and the more I speak with clients, the more this truth resonates with me. Our most valuable assets are the quality relationships with family and friends.

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The Game Changer Most People Will Miss

Lisa HandleyBlog, Family, Financial & Estate Planning, Freedom, Generosity, Investment Management, Mentoring, Personal Growth, Philanthropic & Legacy Planning, Relationships, Spiritual, Wisdom for Life

I believe generosity is a game changer. In our own life and in our family. As parents, we all want our children to have a better life than we have. Unfortunately, living in an affluent society has led to high levels of entitlement and people that are very focused on themselves. Generosity is the antidote!

“Please Pass The Turkey” (And Your Values)

Lisa HandleyBlog, Family, Financial & Estate Planning, Generosity, Relationships, Wisdom for Life

Thanksgiving is one of my favourite times of the year. Family, friends, tons of food, sunny cool weather, beautiful fall produce and the grandeur of the fall colours. It’s hard not to be thankful. Over the years, I have heard it said from many different sources that an “attitude of gratitude” is a key factor for success. As Canadians, we have SO much to be grateful for. Consistently, independent surveys rank our country in the top few, and often the top country, to live in the world!