Strong Back, Soft Front, Wild Heart. We are taught at a young age to keep the peace, be nice, fit in. These deep generational family patterns make us feel uncomfortable, but we can’t really say why. Being nice and fitting in causes tension we can’t articulate.
One of our greatest acts of courage is to be vulnerable with someone with whom
we may respect
and disagree.
As part of my own commitment to self-growth, I have found
Brene Brown’s
wisdom helpful as I continue to work at developing a:
Strong Back - learning to stand up for yourself, others, or a cause even if it means losing your standing in group
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Soft Front - expressing your true feelings, revealing weakness, acknowledging need
Wild Heart - the ability to be tough & tender, brave & afraid, with grit & grace, all in the same moment.
How are you working at developing a
Strong Back
,
Soft Front
, and
Wild Heart
which can be extra challenging in a family business?
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Upcoming Educational Events
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November 14 Dinner Forum
Driven to Serve: 5 Generations of Bergeys
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How and why has the Bergey family been able to work with each other and steward enterprises together for almo
st 100 years
when most family businesses don’t make it through the second generation? What sets them apart?
Learn from the
Bergey family and team members about their multi-generational journey as they approach their 100 year anniversary.
As always, teens, spouses, and employees are welcome to learn together at this Dinner!
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We welcome the Bellia family of
Bellia Print and Design of Glassboro, NJ. Family owned for over 45 years Bellia offers a variety of print, design and reproduction services.
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Celebrating Learning Community Member Sucesses
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Congratulations to member
Funland
on inspiring
Land of Fun
- a new book by author and park devotee, Chris Lindsley. The book chronicles the Fasnacht family and the history of the park, with photos throughout. Now run by Gen3 and Gen4 ,
Funland
has over 30 family members involved in the business!
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Sally Derstine and members from
Keim Lumber, Charm, OH –
Eric Slabach, G4 shareholder/Director of Culture, and
Jim Smucker, non-family President, - will present “Attending to the Soul & Success of the Family in Generational Transitions: Business Sustainability & Family Flourishing” at
MEDA’s Convention in Tucson, AZ in November.
MEDA is an international economic development organization whose mission is to create business solutions to poverty. The Convention theme is
“Business as a Calling”.
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Congrats to
EDU Sponsors
recognized for Best Place to Work Awards:
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Henry is pictured here with members of his family.
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September DVFBC Team-Building Time!
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Our team enjoyed learning and laughing our way through creating brick oven pizzas with host and teacher/ author
Pam Anderson
at
Copper House Events
. A group meditation practice followed, and we re-entered the world renewed and inspired.
Contact Pam for more info on
Copper House
for your family or business retreats and gatherings.
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Catch up on our blogs which have been focusing on content from our 2019 book,
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Gratitude to our Sponsors
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We are grateful to our
EDU Sponsors
who share our commitment to education and
provide our member and client families with a wealth of knowledge. Without their generosity and expertise, our events would not be possible.
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Our Mission: Flourishing Families & Enterprises
through Consulting, Leadership Labs, & Educational Events
Since 1988, it's been our privilege to guide multi-generation business families through their complex, unique journeys. We have served over 900 business families with our customized, inter-generational, team-building
5 MOUNTAIN® Process
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We chart the path, teach the principles, develop the people, and guide the process that provides the direction, confidence, and tools to overcome the dangers, beat the odds, and reach the summit for each family member & their enterprises!
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