Creating a Chain Reaction of Emotional Maturity in a Family Firm
A Story of Family Firm Leadership Based in the Science of Natural Family Systems
Murray Bowen, MD “The kind of people we are is determined largely by the character of our relationship with others.”
Family Applications Sustainable Marriage Raising Responsible Kids Resolving Conflict Sibling Rivalry ConnectingTaking Stands
Business Leadership Connecting Roads Bridges Leading People Poise Gravity Courage Account- ability Emotional Maturity Succession
CEO Acct MKT SVP Support Sales HR Older Sister Sister Former CEO Retired Founder Brother Mother Sister Brother
CEO Acct MKT IT SVP Support Sales HR Senior Team
My Coaching Principles Managing yourself – In Family and Business Engagement at the top Principled with confidentiality and alliances
What is emotional maturity? The extent to which any member is able to focus on his or her own responsibility, behavior and destiny instead of blaming others or the circumstances.
CEO and Older Sister
“Let’s get back to the scenario in which none of this is my fault.”
CEO Acct. MKT IT SVP Support Sales HR Hidden Alliance Structure
Reactivity to Sister Quieter in Meetings Neutral in Alliances
Chain Reaction of Emotional Maturity
CEO Acct. MKT SVP HR IT Leadership by CEO VP
Mother MKT Father
Mother MKT Father
CEO MKT HR
“It wasn’t all Mom’s fault” “I’m a polarizer” “I think you are afraid of him” “It is my responsibility to help my cousin succeed.”
CEO Acct. MKT SVP HR Leadership by MKT IT Leadership by CEO Leadership by IT Leadership by Sales Sales More Chain Reaction
CEO Acct. MKT SVP HR Leadership by MKT IT Leadership by CEO Leadership by IT Leadership by VP Sales CFO
My Mission: “To strengthen the fabric of society.”
Thompson Leadership Development, Inc.