Connected Leadership That Heals and Transforms: Mental Health, Mission, and the Power of Service

Mental‑health challenges are reshaping what effective leadership requires, making connection, empathy, and psychological safety essential competencies for today’s leaders.  Through stories from Fountain House and examples of mission‑driven service, this session highlights how leaders can build communities that foster belonging, resilience, and shared purpose.  Mr. Ken Zimmerman (CEO, Fountain House) and Mr. Gregory Baecher (Chair, Fountain House & Partner, Arctos Partners) will illustrate how service‑centered leadership and collaborative nonprofit practice can transform individuals, strengthen organizations, and inspire meaningful social change.