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473: MIT Professor Deborah Ancona on How Family Ghosts End Up in the Executive Suite

The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving

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Family Influences on Leadership

This chapter examines how personal and familial experiences shape leadership styles, emphasizing the concept of 'family ghosts' and their ongoing influence. It discusses the dual nature of these influences, detailing how they can foster resilience while also presenting challenges such as perfectionism and burnout. The chapter urges leaders to find relatable role models and offers strategies for overcoming psychological barriers to enhance professional growth.

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