What does it mean to bring our whole selves to work? How can we more thoughtfully invest in the growth of the people around us? At the same time, how can we more intentionally and effectively pursue our own personal growth as leaders?

Industrial-organizational psychologists, Dr. Rob McKenna and Dr. Daniel Hallak, mine more than four decades of research and centuries-old wisdom to present a fresh, countercultural paradigm of whole leader development. During this innovative workshop, McKenna and Hallak will show that it is possible to erase the superficial boundaries we erect between our families, workplaces, and communities. In reality, the vitality of our leadership in different spheres is a function of viewing ourselves as whole people, committed to holistic renewal.

Beyond inspiring leaders, McKenna and Hallak will share processes and systems that enable people to make substantive progress. Their simple, scalable process for developing whole leaders is grounded in research and has been proven to empower leaders to be more effective, adaptable, and directed in the marketplace and faith spheres.

Following the main session, attendees will choose from one of two breakout sessions. (Lunch is provided during the main session.*)

*We enjoy extending thoughtful hospitality to our community. To help offset meal-related costs, we invite our guests to consider a $10 contribution for lunch on the day of the event. We are grateful for your support of Upper House programming and hospitality.

Breakout Sessions (Choose One)

Increasing Your Readiness for Change

Change is constant for ministry leaders. This session will focus on what it means to be developmentally ready for whatever challenge you are facing—or will face—and will provide practical tips for increasing organizational and personal agility. You will have an opportunity to assess your current level of “readiness” and also begin to create a pathway for growth.

Developing a Strategic Network of Support

Leading is a high-stakes endeavor. Unfortunately, leaders often lack the relational support they need to stand strong, thrive, serve, and sacrifice when needed. Leadership can be lonely, but leaders shouldn’t be. In this practical session, we will focus on how you can develop your strategic network of support and become more intentional with the people you are capassionate about developing leaders and transforming the way we see the people in our organizations. He is the founder and CEO of WiLD Leaders, Inc. and creator of the WiLD Toolkit, a whole and intentional leader development process. His research and coaching across corporate, not-for-profit, and university settings has given him insight into the real and gritty experience of leaders. Clients have included the Boeing Company, Microsoft, Heineken, Foster Farms, the United Way, Alaska Airlines and Children’s Hospital. He is the author of numerous articles and chapters on leadership character, calling, effectiveness, and leadership under pressure. His latest book, “Composed: The Heart and Science of Leading Under Pressure,” focuses the specific strategies leaders can use to stay true to themselves and connected to others when it matters most.

Rob McKenna, Ph.D., was named one of the top 30 Industrial-Organizational Psychologists alive today. He is passionate about developing leaders and transforming the way we see the people in our organizations. He is the founder and CEO of WiLD Leaders, Inc. and creator of the WiLD Toolkit, a whole and intentional leader development process. His research and coaching across corporate, not-for-profit, and university settings has given him insight into the real and gritty experience of leaders. Clients have included the Boeing Company, Microsoft, Heineken, Foster Farms, the United Way, Alaska Airlines and Children’s Hospital. He is the author of numerous articles and chapters on leadership character, calling, effectiveness, and leading under pressure. His latest book, “Composed: The Heart and Science of Leading Under Pressure,” focuses on the specific strategies leaders can use to stay true to themselves and connected to others when it matters most.

Hallak, Ph.D., is excited about opportunities to build authentic relationships and intentionally develop leaders. As the Chief Commercial Officer at WiLD Leaders, Daniel drives strategic commercial initiatives, and other operations, product development, and marketing efforts that support the development of whole leaders. Before WiLD, he spent 13 years developing whole leaders in business, academic, and not-for-profit settings. He has run his own coaching practice and had experiences Microsoft, Right Management Consultants, and Slalom, an award-winning consulting firm. He’s also served as a coach, professor, and advisor at three higher education institutions including Seattle Pacific University, where he helped build a new graduate business program. His research and writing focus on how to develop people and build authentic relationships founded on generosity.