Session 5: The Pursuit of Excellence

Topics: Culture and Character
Audience: Community Leaders

On January 14, 2025 Fleceia Comeaux led a compelling session on The Pursuit of Excellence, focusing on Culture and Character. She shared practical insights for building high-performing teams and fostering healthy relationships within the team setting. The discussion highlighted the importance of coaching for both moral (goodness) and performance (greatness) character to build a thriving organizational culture of excellence.

Click here to listen to this audio on Spotify.

In the second half, Wes Simmons delivered a “state of the union” and invited feedback to shape the future of The Joseph Company. We encourage you to share your voice too.

The form below reflects the worksheet that the event attendees worked together on at their tables. Please feel free to fill this form out as you watch the presentation. Your feedback is very important as we shape the vision and make a plan to keep moving forward.

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Life-Giving vs. Life-Draining Culture

After exploring the differences between a life-giving and life-draining culture, let’s reflect on the community of St. Joseph. Identifying areas for growth will help us move toward a thriving, life-giving community.

What aspects of our community’s culture feel life-draining?

What impact do these challenges have on individuals and the community as a whole?

Whether perception or reality, how do these aspects influence how others perceive St. Joseph from the outside?

Character and Excellence in Our Community

Excellence requires the development of both moral character (goodness) and performance character (greatness).

How can we, as leaders, intentionally cultivate both moral and performance character to strengthen our community?

Which character traits are most needed in our community to achieve excellence? Why?

Leadership Development in Our Community

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP development plays a critical role in shaping culture and character. Reflecting on the vision for our community’s future:

Do you believe the 3D leadership training aligns with the needs of our community? Why or why not?

What specific ways do you think leadership development can help achieve the ideal culture you described?

If this vision is worth pursuing, what role can you play in fostering this transformation?

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Date

Jan 14 2025

Expired!

Time

7:15 am - 9:00 am

Location

Event Center | Word of Life Church

3902 NE Riverside Road, St. Joseph, MO 64505