Core Models & Tools

Joy-at-Work Model (JAW)

The ultimate goal is to have Joy-at-Work where a job becomes a joy and team members look forward to returning to another day of work. We will achieve this through …

  • Understanding who leaders are from the roots
  • Life Mapping (JAW-LM)
  • Understanding the overall health of the organization
  • Organizational Leadership Assessment (OLA)
  • Understanding the level of access and engagement
  • Access and Engagement Culture Matrix (AECM)
  • Building a foundation of Love & Relationships
  • Leading with Love (LWL)

Leaders of the Models & Tools

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Life Mapping (JAW-LM)

Dr. Dale A. Dan

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Organizational Leadership Assessment (OLA)

Dr. Jim Laub

Dr. Frank Douglas

Access & Engagement Culture Matrix (AECM)

Dr. Frank L. Douglas

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Leading with Love
(LWL)

Dr. Robert Roncska

How the services work together!

A 5-Step Approach:

  • 1. Administer the JAW-LM, OLA and AECM tools simultaneously to return leaders and organizations to their roots.
  • 2. Gather and analyze information, then report findings and facilitate discussions.
  • 3. Roll out the LWL Workshop to reinforce that love and relationships build the foundation for sustainable empowerment.
  • 4. Provide Joy-at-Work Certification to bring all the pieces together.
  • 5. Select and apply consulting solutions that empower the organization for sustainable success.

In order to empower organizations to own the process, there will be Train-the-Trainer sessions with 1-2 selected members of the client’s team so that they can enjoy sustainability of knowledge in-house.

There will also be ongoing review of implementation success: 3-6-9-12 months

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Special Programs with a focus on UNITY! 2026

The Institute will provide a series of special programs that further empowerment in Michigan
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1. Empowerment for Emerging Young Leaders:

Recognizes, empowers and utilizes aspiring young leaders throughout Michigan for Michigan. Youths trained to teach youths how to thrive as quality leaders. This generation understands each other better than anyone else.

Sonia Noel
2. Empowering through Fashion:

A powerful tool for healing, offering comfort and support. It can boost self-esteem through empowerment. With creativity and self-expression in fashion, many can nurture their overall wellbeing in a manner that is meaningful to them and in a lasting way from the inside out. All toward higher self esteem, confidence at work and long-term careers.

Ms. Carmen Bell
3. Empowerment of students:

Improves grades based on a holistic approach that helps students to better understand themselves, their talents and their purposes. We will utilize music as a catalyst for success.

Susan Murphy
4. Empowerment through Writing:

Uses the power of writing to empower leaders with storytelling, critical thinking, creative opportunities, and self-care that can inspire fellow leaders and emerging leaders.

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5. Empowerment through Financial Stewardship:

At the foundation of many of our issues is usually financial hardship, financial mismanagement, financial imbalance and lack of financial safety. Through this program we hope to help you find that holistic balance that includes financial wellness.

Bethany Berdes
6. Empowerment of the Poorest of the Poor:

Removes barriers and equips those in the poorest cities of Michigan to showcase their untapped value to society as they become self-sustainable.

Leaders of our Special Programs

Ms. Dawn Hardin
One only has to ask the many emerging leaders in Michigan who have experienced Dawn’s mentorship as teacher and pastor only to hear that they did not think they could have made it through college or life without her tireless guidance. We look forward to seeing Dawn continue her work through the Institute
Ms. Sonia Noel
Guyanese designer Sonia Noel has been passionate about fashion since childhood. Inspired by nature, people, and prayer, she transforms everyday beauty into art that empowers others. “It’s about inner and outer beauty,” she says, grateful that her journey allows her to inspire fulfilling lives. Recently, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO Clubs at the United Nations 79th General Assembly.
Ms. Carmen Bell
It is truly a joy to see how Michigan’s own Opera Singer and Music Teacher will use her special gifts and talents to help students improve academically. The correlation between music and student success has been supported by those who have seen the success that resulted from students who engaged in music.
Ms. Susan Murphy
Susan’s daily life is about empowering students and others through writing. She is a tutor, mentor and remarkable influencer when it comes to her helping others put their thoughts into writing … and she does it with such warmth and fun! We are excited to see how she will complement our empowerment efforts through writing!
Mr. Kevin Badge
Our goal is to help individuals achieve financial stability by learning to grow even small resources. We plan to partner with CASE Credit Union (CASECU) in Michigan to provide solutions that promote financial well-being. Kevin’s insights into CASE’s mission—“people helping people”—highlight their commitment to community development, education, and financial empowerment, especially for low- and moderate-income individuals.
Ms. Bethany Berdes
Having personally experienced both wealth and poverty, Bethany knows both sides of life. She goes above and beyond in reaching out to those in need. I watched as each student knew they could quench their hunger once they found her office that had something for them to eat. The poor on the streets know her presence because it brings them relief. She will provide job tips, education, transportation, or whatever is needed for relief. She enjoyed the Food Bank and also contributes to it so that others can enjoy. She knows what it is to have a happy life and what it is like being hit by life’s many storms all at one time. But through it all, she desires to keep serving as best as she can.
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