A Loving Organization to Explore Inner Leadership and Community Impact at North Attleboro Workshop

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. — How does personal growth influence the way people lead, work and serve their communities? That question will be at the center of an upcoming workshop in North Attleboro hosted by A Loving Organization, a Rhode Island-based nonprofit founded by physician and public health professional Dr. Apurv Gupta, MD, MPH.

The organization will host its “Inner Mastery, Outer Impact” workshop on Saturday, September 12, at the Malco Art Center, 585 East Washington Street in North Attleboro. The free program will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by lunch from 1 to 2 p.m. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to make a suggested donation to support the nonprofit.

Confirmed speakers are: Sudhakar Dass, Claudia Cardozo, Dr. Manju Sheth, Dr. Apurv Gupta, Jay Gotra and Himanshu Bharadwaj. Dr. Sheth is a special guest at the event.

The workshop is designed for physicians, nurses, educators and leaders, as well as anyone interested in exploring how an individual’s inner journey can influence the world around them.

At the heart of A Loving Organization’s work is the belief that organizations can pursue strong performance while creating environments where people feel cared for, trusted, connected and able to thrive.

The organization grew out of a question that has become increasingly relevant across healthcare and other industries: How can organizations continue to deliver excellence without burning out the people responsible for delivering it?

Gupta and his colleagues say they have seen organizations that address that challenge by building cultures in which leaders listen and serve, employees have meaningful voice and agency, and systems are designed around trust rather than fear.

A Loving Organization refers to these workplaces as “Loving Organizations” and seeks to explore the practices that allow them to succeed.

The organization’s work brings together leaders, clinicians, educators, researchers, patients and families, consultants, students and community members interested in translating those principles into everyday organizational life. Its activities include research, storytelling, education, leadership development, organizational assessments, practical tools and organizational transformation initiatives.

The upcoming workshop focuses particularly on the relationship between an individual’s internal development and their ability to lead and create change.

“Inner mastery and outer impact are two deeply connected paths to transformation,” Gupta said. “As we grow in awareness, presence, and love, we become more capable of creating change in the world around us. And as we engage in meaningful work in the world, we discover new opportunities for our own growth. When we cultivate both together, each amplifies the other.”

According to A Loving Organization, that philosophy extends beyond individual behavior. The organization believes leaders must translate their values into the structures, policies, processes and everyday practices of their organizations.

It describes four interconnected practices at the center of its approach: Being, Listening, Serving and Learning.

The concept of “Loving Leadership,” another central element of the organization’s work, does not mean avoiding difficult conversations or simply being agreeable, Gupta said. Instead, it emphasizes being grounded while having the ability to listen, serve, learn, create clarity, hold people accountable and make difficult decisions while preserving human dignity.

The workshop will explore how greater awareness, steadiness, compassion and understanding can influence the way people lead their families, teams, organizations and communities.

For A Loving Organization, the goal is ultimately to connect personal transformation with organizational transformation. The organization describes the progression as moving from individual intention to a “Loving System,” and ultimately to a “Loving Organization.”

The broader movement comes at a time when workplace burnout, loneliness, disconnection and mistrust are affecting organizations and communities across industries. A Loving Organization argues that love can be viewed not only as an emotion, but also as a practical principle for designing and leading human systems.

The September 12 workshop will offer participants an opportunity to examine those ideas in a setting that brings together professionals from healthcare, education and other fields.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, September 12, at the Malco Art Center, 585 East Washington Street, North Attleboro, Massachusetts, with lunch following from 1 to 2 p.m.

The workshop is free and open to physicians, nurses, educators, leaders and others interested in exploring the relationship between personal development and broader social impact. A suggested donation will support A Loving Organization, a Rhode Island-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Gupta said the organization’s larger aspiration is to demonstrate that there are different ways of organizing and leading human systems — approaches that can allow people and organizations to succeed while maintaining a strong focus on human well-being.