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Exploring the nuances of generational communication to foster understanding and cooperation in family businesses.

This post explores how professionalism and mediocrity have evolved in today's cultural and business landscapes, and highlights actionable insights on how we can and must pursue a culture of excellence in the workplace.

Explore the journey of shifting from incremental to exponential growth, fostering innovation through social capital, divergent thinking, and elevation.

This blog post explores how to be a good citizen, worker, and family member. It provides practical strategies for growing in respect for self and for others, for fostering desire, healthy communication, and lifelong learning to enhance personal and professional relationships.

Striving for perfection can often become a stumbling block rather than a stepping stone to success. The "perfection trap" delays product releases and stifles innovation, as companies focus on endless tweaks rather than real-world feedback. In this blog we explore practical strategies to break free from this mindset, emphasizing the value of continuous feedback and iterative development to create products that truly resonate with users and meet market needs.

I want to dive deeper into a theme we explored in our last episode of Resilience Talk (episode 18): the generational conflict in how we perceive business operations and familial language in a professional setting. Many of you might recall our discussion about how younger generations often feel triggered by the older generational view of business as “family.” However, a recent blog post by David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) from 37signals provides a fresh perspective.

Over many years of working with businesses and family enterprises, there’s been one topic that surfaces—implicitly or explicitly—again and again. And that is the difference in perspectives across generations. It’s a theme that’s both challenging and enriching for the workplace (and family!) dynamics. In episode 18 of the Resilience Talk podcast we explored some of these differences in perspective across the various generations, from boomers, to Gen X, to millennials, and to Gen Z.  I the post I want to highlight just a few of the major areas of discussion from the episode.

I’m back with part two of our deep dive into the Harmonics Way principles, a cornerstone of our philosophy at Pomiet and a framework I hold dear. Last time, we ventured from the bottom up, exploring the concepts of embracing complexity and fostering better collaboration. It’s important to note, however, that there’s no hierarchy in the importance of these principles—each is a vital piece of the puzzle in building a harmonious work environment.

Developed alongside my friends and business partners Rob Keefer and Stacy Sheldon, the Harmonics Way Principles emerged from the culture and philosophies we nurtured at Pomiet. Our aim? To encapsulate the essence of achieving peace of mind in everyday technologies and healthcare solutions. Originally born from a blog in the ’90s, these principles have evolved into the core pillars that guide our interactions, decision-making, and overall approach to business and technology.

In this video, we explore the concept of family wisdom and how it can be traced across generations. We discuss the importance of family members and their roles within the family and the business. We also delve into the individual desires and aspirations of each family member, recognizing that not everyone may fit into the business. We highlight the significance of supporting each member's personal endeavors while instilling a sense of collective family wisdom. Throughout the video, we examine examples of how family wisdom can be applied, such as leadership, decision-making, stewardship, relationship-building, and more.