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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I've spent over 28 years in technology sales, working with companies like Dell and Apple. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area tech scene, I had the incredible experience of meeting visionaries like Steve Jobs and Michael Dell—moments I'll never forget.
A few years ago, I moved to Arizona to improve my allergies after undergoing eye surgery at the Mayo Clinic. I've been married for 27 years and have two amazing daughters, now 24 and 20.
Outside of work, I love playing tennis, practicing martial arts (I was just six months shy of earning my black belt!), and surrounding myself with good people. I'm also deeply proud of my Indian heritage. Back in California, I served as President of our local Indian Association, where I worked to pass down our culture, values, and traditions for others to experience.
Loyalty is everything to me—I stand by my friends no matter what. Whether in business or life, I believe in the power of strong relationships and always showing up for those who matter
