Dysfunctions within a family can negatively impact daily operations as well as long-term relationships at home. If these dysfunctions are recognized and redirected, happier times may lie ahead. In the book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Lencioni points out five dysfunctions that exist within the ranks of a fictitious company, holding it back from realizing it’s own potential. It’s a great read for any company CEO, but isn’t applicable to someone running a family. Here are five dysfunctions that a wingspouse may find helpful. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘pitfalls’
When the Worst Becomes Reality
June 27th, 2009 by Kathi the wingspouse
The executive life is one of many blessings; from financial stability to charitable gratification. Most executive spouses see more of the world than the average person, own more luxury items than most can afford, and enjoy experiences some never know exist. But there is a down side. When something goes wrong, everyone knows it. In fact, it becomes local (and in some cases, national or international) front-page news. There seems to be a hunger to exploit the misbehaviors of upper level figures, and revel in the imperfections of their family members. When a skeleton falls out of the closet, all eyes are on how the spouse and children respond. It is a time that truly tests a wingspouse. (more…)
Teens Are Children Trapped in Big Bodies
January 31st, 2009 by Kathi the wingspouse
I had a parenting epiphany this week. I realized that no child is immune to making stupid decisions… not even mine. This was a hard lesson for me and I still find myself reflecting on it in disbelief. Somehow, I thought our family was different. (more…)
