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The “Yes, but” Syndrome: Presented by: Dr. Wm. (Chip) Valutis Resistance to Advice: The Psychology behind why Business-Owners may (or may not) follow your council.
Real  Life  Learning ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Owners of Closely-Held Businesses are Different. Why? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Understanding a Systemic Perspective ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Family Needs Business Needs Owner Needs
Can you Empathize? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Think of yourself at work and at home...
Common Areas of Conflicting Agendas & Visions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
No Common  Decision-Making Criteria ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Historical Perspective ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Secrecy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Things Are Rarely What They Appear To Be ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What you see/hear is often not what is really occurring: Issues of:
“Hidden” Resistance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],1.  Failure to Identify the Real Issue
“Hidden” Resistance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],2.  Solving Emotional Problems  with Logical Solutions
“Hidden” Resistance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],3. Failure to Identify “Who Is the Client?”
“Hidden” Resistance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],4.  Triangles & Confidences
“Hidden” Resistance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],5. Unspoken Rules, Norms & Dynamics
“Hidden” Resistance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],6. Poor Listening
“Hidden” Resistance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],7. Failure to Define & Clarify Expectations
“Hidden” Resistance ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],8. Failure to Define & Clarify Expectations
Keys to Success (Overview) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Keys to Success (Overview) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Actions Toward Success ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],1.  Help Pick a Common Philosophy
Actions toward Success ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],2.  Clarify Roles & Boundaries
Actions toward Success ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],3.  Deliver Bad News (when needed)
Actions toward Success ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],4.  Challenge Them
Actions toward Success ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],5.  Encourage Multi-Discipline Interactions

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