Connaughton Consulting

Practice of Wise Leadership

Practice of Wise Leadership (PWL) programs were co-created by Mary Connaughton and Jim Hassinger applying their combined 25 years of consulting experience and the cross cultural research of Dr. Angeles Arrien. These programs are based on universal leadership truths and provide opportunities for leaders to uniquely assess their strengths, character traits and susceptibility to patterns of negative thought or behavior. From the first time manager to the most seasoned executive, feedback consistently demonstrates that these programs make an immediate and sustainable impact. The programs are designed to facilitate learning and integration; therefore participants emerge with new or enhanced skills in diagnosing problems and communicating effectively as well as practical methods for managing underperformers and challenging personalities.

Practice of Wise Leadership Program description

Participant Comments:

“I have attended countless leadership development programs over my 43 years in nursing. This is the best I have ever experienced. I learned new things which I can immediately apply in my work” New England Baptist Hospital

“We are very fortunate at our hospital to attend numerous leadership development programs but none has delved so deeply into self and provided such great opportunities for growth. I can’t say enough about the program” Winchester Hospital

“These two days were very insightful. I learned some very effective approaches to important challenging conversations. There is so much need both in the work environment and in our personal lives for those conversations that truly matter. I plan to apply all the lessons learned” Massachusetts General Hospital

“The most effective leadership workshop I have ever attended due to the practicalities of tools immediately applicable as well as tools to identify patterns and universal positive leadership core values.” Brigham & Women’s Hospital

“This program is excellent for self- reflection” Newton Wellesley Hospital

“Best leadership program I have ever attended; wonderful, real examples of what can work in practice that I can begin applying today” Faulkner Hospital

“Awesome program! I needed some professional reflection time and this program provided the necessary space and content to renew my leadership energy.” Kindred Health Care