NOTE: This is Part IX of a series of blog posts related to cross-cultural fluency and the family business. Over a series of blog posts, I have proposed and explained a Cross-Cultural Fluency Model with six factors that highlight differences between the Dominant Culture and various Subcultures. The intent is to identify similarities among the Subcultures which then enhances understanding in terms of how professional advisors—whether in the financial, legal or other sectors—working with them. How does one become cross-culturally fluent? read more

NOTE: This is Part VIII of a series of blog posts related to cross-cultural fluency and the family business. A young Dutch immigrant started a company in 1951 that by 2020 would be purchased for $320 million. How did that happen? It began with a need to make a living. The opportunity cost was low—there were few other options available. read more

On Wednesday, June 24th, 2020 ELO hosted NT Wright in a webinar and Q&A discussing “Racism, Christians & Leadership”. It was the 5th ELO webinar and was attended by hundreds internationally, posing question for the world-renowned biblical scholar. ELO Webinars over the past months have featured global thought leaders such as NT Wright and John Lennox and international entrepreneurs such as Rob Wildeboer and Jeff Williams. read more

ELO was pleased to host Jeff Williams on June 10th, 2020 for a webinar and Q & A with Dr. Rick Goossen entitled “Rethinking Your ‘Why?’". read more

NOTE: This is Part VII of a series of blog posts related to cross-cultural fluency and the family business. Religion is generally far more important to newcomers than to residents of Canada. A 2018 poll by Angus Reid in partnership with Cardus, an Ottawa-based think tank, showed that immigrants are twice as likely as Canadians to attend religious services regularly. read more