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July 29, 2025 36 mins

How can leadership in the boardroom teach us the true power of gratitude and family care?

Host Yogesh Patel engages with Nancy May, CEO of BoardBench Companies, LLC, on the intersection of corporate governance and family dynamics. Nancy, a seasoned governance expert, delves into the emotional and financial challenges of caregiving for aging parents while exploring leadership, integrity, and the importance of gratitude in both the corporate world and personal life. 

She shares how family structures mirror corporate boardrooms, with trust, power, and communication playing crucial roles. Through the lens of caregiving and personal care, Nancy reflects on the subtle manifestations of bullying, the nourishing power of food and family connections, and how storytelling is an invaluable tool for leadership.

Tune in for a unique perspective on leadership, caregiving, and the life lessons that shape our spirit of gratitude, inner strength, and self-awareness.

✅ What You Will Learn:

  • How corporate governance principles apply to family dynamics, especially when caring for aging parents
  • The critical role of integrity in leadership, both in the boardroom and at home
  • How caregiving for family members mirrors the responsibilities of a CEO
  • The subtle forms of bullying that can appear in corporate environments and how to navigate them
  • The profound impact of storytelling and shared meals in fostering trust and family connections


💡Key Takeaways:

  • Leadership in Caregiving: Managing aging parents is like being the CEO of a family, requiring the same level of responsibility, decision-making, and integrity.
  • The Role of Integrity: Integrity in leadership is non-negotiable; it's the foundation of trust in both personal and corporate spheres.
  • The Power of Gratitude: Family experiences, particularly in caregiving, inspire a deep sense of gratitude, which fuels both personal and professional growth.


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