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When Nepotism Hurts the Business
Why Family-Run Companies Must Evolve to Survive a Multi-Generational Workforce Never before in history have so many generations worked side by side. Today’s small businesses are often run by 60 and 70 year old founders who built companies through grit, relationships, and long hours, while 20 and 30 something family members are suddenly expected to operate, modernize, or even lead those same businesses. On paper, this should work. In reality, it often doesn’t, or at least, not

Cathren Kayce
Dec 172 min read


Can a Woman Consult and Execute in a Largely Male-Dominated World?
Seems like a no-brainer, but if this question is still being asked, the problem isn’t capability, it’s outdated thinking. In industries like construction, trades, operations, and infrastructure, consulting has historically been treated as male territory especially when execution is involved. The unspoken assumption is that authority looks a certain way, sounds a certain way, and comes from a certain background. That assumption doesn’t survive contact with results. Execution E

Cathren Kayce
Dec 162 min read


Consultants Who Can Both Consult and Implement Are Different
There’s a quiet but important distinction in consulting that doesn’t get talked about enough: the difference between recommending change and actually carrying it out. In today’s business environment, especially with the explosion of AI tools, platforms, and systems, it’s unrealistic to expect any consultant to “know everything.” No one does. And pretending otherwise is a red flag. What does matter is the ability to evaluate systems intelligently , recommend what fits the bus

Cathren Kayce
Dec 112 min read


Opioid Fatality and Suicide Crisis Drives Colorado's Construction Leaders To Unite At Summit
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Golden, Colorado. Everyday construction workers across Colorado, fight a silent battle. Substance use disorder and suicide. The American Subcontractors Association of Colorado (ASAC) will be holding their first annual summit on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Police Protection Agency Event Center, 2105 Decatur Street, Denver, Colorado 80211. The summit will be held from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The summit entitled; “2025 ASAC Health & Safety Summit” i

Cathren Kayce
Nov 112 min read
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