In our universe, there are two types of gravity: commercial gravity and emotional gravity. In a standard corporation, decisions follow a straight line. If a division is losing money, you shut it down. If a manager is underperforming, you fire them. If a strategy isn't working, you pivot.
In a normal company, your boss is just your boss. In a family business, your boss might also be the person who changed your diapers, ground you when you were sixteen, or borrowed your favorite sweater without asking. the family business parallel universe
This creates a permanent state of cognitive dissonance. A performance review isn’t just about quarterly sales goals; it feels like a referendum on whether you are a good son, daughter, or sibling. 2. The Kitchen Table Boardroom In our universe, there are two types of