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From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership
Length: 1 Hour
In the complex and dynamic world of insurance, ethical leadership is crucial for fostering trust and ensuring long-term success. From the Playground to the Boardroom: Foundations of Empowering Trust and Ethical Leadership is designed to equip insurance professionals with the tools and insights needed to navigate ethical dilemmas and lead with integrity.
This course delves into the core of ethical behavior, distinguishing between legal compliance and moral actions. Participants will explore real-life scenarios specific to the insurance industry, identifying common challenges and learning practical strategies for making ethical decisions.
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Engage participants by connecting personal ethical foundations to professional responsibilities, setting a relatable tone for the course
Major Subjects
- Understanding the importance of ethical foundations in professional behavior
- Balancing legal compliance with ethical integrity in decision-making
- Personalized leadership approaches to empower and trust team members
- Building and maintaining a culture of trust and ethics within an organization
Sara Bradshaw Ray, CIC, CKC, Sr. Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Big I Oklahoma
A third-generation insurance professional, Sara Bradshaw Ray, brings over 35 years of experience spanning agency ownership, company commercial underwriting, and cluster development. She is widely recognized for her deep understanding of agency operations and strategic leadership in a rapidly evolving industry.
As the founder of the consulting practice at Big I Oklahoma, Sara leads BIGiOK Consulting, one of only a handful of state association-based consulting groups in the country. Her areas of specialty include Executive Coaching, Strategic Planning, Operational Improvement, and leveraging instinctive strengths through her certification as a KolbeTM Consultant. Through this work, she equips independent agencies with the tools and insight to unlock performance, lead with purpose, and position for growth.
Sara is also the visionary behind MyNetwork, an international learning network for women in insurance leadership. Now in its 11th season, MyNetwork offers facilitated mastermind groups designed to equip, empower, and enhance the lives of female leaders through virtual programming, peer exchange, and executive
development.
A sought-after speaker and writer on leadership and organizational effectiveness, Sara brings insight with authenticity. When she's not coaching or facilitating growth conversations with agency leaders, she's soaking up time as a devoted wife, proud mom of adult twins and their spouses, and adoring "Grammy"; to two grandchildren. A citizen of the Cherokee Nation, she's also deeply rooted in her faith and community in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
