Running Your Business

If you read last week’s blog post, you saw how some businesses may suffer from being treated similar to the middle child in a family. Middle Child Syndrome can be difficult whether in a family or in business. Those in the middle struggle with falling through the cracks and being expected to follow suit without any instruction or guide. While being treated like a middle child in business can present its challenges, there are strategies that companies can employ to overcome the syndrome and thrive…

Just like the middle child in a family, businesses can experience what is often referred to as the “Middle Child Syndrome.” This phenomenon is characterized by a sense of being overlooked, underappreciated, and overshadowed by both their elder and younger counterparts.