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The Joyous Equation: Purpose + People + Prosperity = Vibrant Early Childhood Organizations by Karen Foster-Jorgensen

The Joyous Equation: Purpose + People + Prosperity = Vibrant Early Childhood Organizations by Karen Foster-Jorgensen

Program Leadership and Management

Program Leadership and Management

Managing an Effective Program

Managing an Effective Program

About this webinar

What if joy wasn’t a byproduct of good leadership—but the very foundation of it?

This inspiring and practical webinar invites early childhood leaders to explore what it truly means to lead with joy and purpose. Led by global consultant and innovation champion Karen Foster-Jorgensen, participants will discover how to apply the Joyous Organization Framework and the Joyous Leadership Collabratory™ to strengthen both the heart and health of their organizations—blending purpose, prosperity, positive mindset, and people-centered leadership for lasting impact.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discover the principles of the Joyous Organization Framework and identify how joy fuels engagement, innovation, and long-term success.

  • Explore the Joyous Equation as a model for balancing purpose, people, and prosperity within early childhood organizations.

  • Reflect on leadership mindsets through the lens of invitational leadership and joyful practice.

  • Design actionable next steps to strengthen both the joy and sustainability of your organization.

  • Connect with peers through the Joyous Leadership Collabratory™ model—building community, reflection, and shared growth.

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