Bridging the Divide: Impactful Family Communications

Bridging the Divide: Impactful Family Communications

Daisy Medici, Managing Director, Governance and Education, GenSpring Family Offices

 

Ineffective communications between and among family members often creates a divide that is difficult to overcome. Communicating effectively, however, is not an easy task that necessitates mastery of communication types, temperament, emphatic listening skills and a keen understanding of the real and perceived meanings of words and attitudes. So how do you handle difficult conversations without isolating family members? What can you do to improve your communication skills so that your interactions transcend family members from apathetic to empathetic family engagement? And…what can you, personally, do to bridge the communications gap in light of challenging family dynamics?