All family businesses crave it: harmony within the family. A harmonious family dynamic allows decision-making processes to flow smoothly. And it keeps the business on track. But harmony can’t be achieved so long as a “perceived problem” (PP) exists.

One perceived problem in family businesses is the “problem person.” They’re often challenging. And they derail family dynamics, forcing other family members to work around them. 

Family members tend to write off the PP’s behavior with comments like “It’s just who they are” or “They don’t care about anyone but themselves.” David Karofsky and Jennifer Strom argue these statements fail to address the real problem at hand.

There are established factors that influence a PP’s behavior. Learn about the various factors at play in “Escaping the Vortex: Don’t Let a Challenging Family Member Control Your Orbit.” Be sure to read until the end. You’ll learn how to address the PP in your family business.  

Read about how to deal with a “problem person” in your family business here.

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