Your Organizational Superpower: Fostering Connection & Well-Being

Many nonprofits are expected to do more (or the same), with less. The stress of managing an agency under these circumstances can be difficult for leadership and staff alike. The Patt Laidler and Waco Foundations invite you to join us on May 1 for

Your Organizational Superpower: Fostering Connection & Well-Being at Work.

With burnout on the rise and the widespread job transitions still in full swing, many nonprofit organizations are struggling to keep their teams intact and performing at their best. In this keynote, Dr. Jonah Paquette will review the 5 key principles for well-being (gratitude, connection, mindful awareness, wonder, and kindness), their impact on organizational culture, and how and why genuine connection within teams can lead to better retention and overall improved performance.

Participant Takeaways:

• Learn the 5 keys for a better workplace.
• Understand how to incorporate these principles through practical steps at the individual and organizational level.
• Learn the 3 A’s framework and how it can transform relationships within your team.
• Learn how to identify and harness the unique gifts within yourself and your team members to strengthen organizational culture and success.

Event details:

• Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
• Time: 9 am - noon
• Location: East Waco Community Connect (1000 E Waco Drive)
• Light refreshments provided

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