The Anxious Achiever Think Your Family Background Doesn’t Affect You At Work? Think Again
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Apr 3, 2024 Professor Deborah Ancona discusses how family dynamics influence workplace behaviors, calling these behaviors 'ghosts.' She explores the impact of these 'ghosts' on leadership, personal growth, and professional behavior. Ancona emphasizes the importance of understanding past influences and transforming them for improved work relationships and self-growth.
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Family Ghosts at Work
- "Ghosts" are behaviors and feelings from our families of origin that we bring to work.
- They influence how we assert ourselves, ask for help, and deal with failure.
The Vacation Ghost
- A successful leader struggled with others' unhappiness, tracing it back to his childhood.
- Family vacations were mandatory fun, creating a need to please everyone.
Embrace Your Ghosts
- Acknowledge both positive and negative "ghosts" from your upbringing.
- Recognize your strengths ("superpowers") and weaknesses ("demons") to facilitate change.