Systems Thinking – Sara Huron

The Strategic Wisdom of Attending to Family Dynamics

This week I had the privilege of providing a proposal for family systems work to a second-generation (G2) group of siblings. These siblings are just beginning their journey into taking over the family business, and they noticed some family dynamics issues cropping up, even at this early stage of their work together. Preparing the proposal…

Bowen Theory / Complexity / Differentiation of Self / Emotional Process / Family Business / Family Systems / Systems Thinking

Take Care of the Business and the Business Will Take Care of the Family?

This summer I attended a luncheon for family business owners and their advisors. It was an excellent event. The nationally known speaker offered constructive ways to think about family business ownership and governance, the audience was very engaged, and—miracle of miracles—the food was good! Twice, though, I heard a phrase that isn’t resting well with…

Differentiation of Self / Emotional Process / Human Soul at Work / Resilience / Spiritual Direction / Strategic Leadership / Systems Thinking

George Floyd

Today, George Floyd will be laid to rest. Today, his body will be put into the ground. From Minneapolis, to Raeford, to Houston—today, this last phase of his earthly journey ends. Our journey does not. We keep moving. And we want to keep moving forward. But how? In the days since Mr. Floyd’s death, I’ve…

Belonging / Business Evolution / Complexity / Human Soul at Work / Resilience / Strategic Leadership / Systems Thinking

How Can We Innovate for All, Not Just for Some?

The first time I visited India, everything was new to me. The colors, the energy, and especially the sounds. To this day, I admire anyone who dares to drive a car or a scooter in New Delhi, not just because they can navigate the complexities of Delhi traffic, but also because they seem to be…

Closing Shop / Leading in Uncertainty / Strategic Leadership / Systems Thinking

Lines of Credit, Loans, and Other Lifelines

There’s a myth that entrepreneurs and small business owners are people who love risk. Actually, we don’t. We assume risk, sure. But mostly, we try to mitigate it. We do everything we can to make sure our next venture or product offering will be successful, fully aware that not everything we try will be. We’re…