Building Character by “Sharing Life Honestly Together”
Be open to growing, embrace your convictions and gifts, and treat others the way you would like to be treated.
Navigating Collaborative Decision Making
Create more community, hear differing perspectives, develop a shared vision, and work together.
How Values Shape an Organization’s Culture
Intentionally agree how to live and work together, and pay close attention to whether words and actions match.
Managing Change through Employee Empowerment
Recognize that things can be different, articulate a vision, and inspire participation on a journey of change.
Leaders Have a Due Responsibility
“As a leader within a faith-based organization, I truly feel that I have been ‘called’ to this ministry. Because of that calling, I firmly believe that leaders have a due responsibility to test every decision…read more
Courage to Address Difficult Situations
“Soon after entering the senior living field 18 years ago, at a previous organization we began a campus expansion that resulted in significant financial pressure. As a result, we had to modify resident agreements to stabilize…read more
This Change is Widely Appreciated
“About 5 years ago at a retreat our board of directors learned about the home-based model of care for residents in skilled nursing. We were in the process of remodeling our skilled nursing floors and…read more
Being Intentional About our Identity
“Jubilee has always been known as a Mennonite organization, but in recent years we have become more explicit in talking to potential and existing employees about our identity as a faith-based organization and how important…read more
Vision Without Egos
“Many years ago I was part of a group interested in starting an elder college concept. The variety of ideas, the willingness to listen to each other, and the openness of all the participants to…read more