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​September 13th   |   1-2:30 PM ET
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Balancing Self Care & Self Management
In today's demanding world, finding and maintaining a balance between different priorities - including self-care - can be a real challenge. Great leaders learn to master the balancing act and understand how to approach the art of prioritizing what's most important.

Join us as we dig into these critically important "soft skills" with Natalie Thompson, SHRM-SCP, PPC of 5-Fold Consulting, and Learn how to develop “The Priority Matrix” for your work-life integration!​
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• Zoom Event Registration

November 2  |   9 AM-1 PM
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BOL x IALD presentsFrom Project Management to Project Leadership:
​Unlocking High Performance

An Interactive Half Day Workshop
with acclaimed consulting firm Zweig Group
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​Click here for more info!

Mission

Empower individuals through education and mentorship to grow
and sustain lighting businesses.

Vision

Thriving lighting businesses create a more durable Lighting
Industry and ensure quality lighting for all.

Values

EDUCATE, SUPPORT, MENTOR:
Share knowledge and advice for the business of light

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Empower

​Provide individuals access through
shared knowledge and community

Grow and Lead

"A rising tide
​lifts all boats"

Elevate

The robustness of the Lighting Industry is dependent on the sound business foundation of the companies comprising it.

Global Mindset

Championing diverse perspectives and models leads
​to an inclusive community

Services​

​Workshops
In-person group training with Professional Consultants.

Webinars
90-minute
​Professional Consultants
Build your business acumen with the Pros.

Insights
Our resource library is in progress. See monthly events, videos and other resources.

BOL'Discussions
60-Minute ​Industry Forum
​Join the conversation! Engage, educate, and elevate your business acumen.

Learn More

"The lighting design profession is stronger and has more leverage when designers are equipped with a business mindset."

Stephen Lees to Designing Lighting

"Elevating business knowledge by introducing a wide range of professional consultants skilled in the many aspects of business is an essential part of the tool kit necessary to inspire future leaders to achieve successful and satisfying careers."

Barbara Horton to LEDs Magazine

The Team

A New Organization that Caters to the Lighting Design Industry

BOL has been launched in honor of long-time lighting design icons Barbara Horton and Stephen Lees. 
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As well as designing award-winning lighting projects Barbara and Stephen spent much of their time throughout their lighting careers focusing on the business of design and mentoring next-generation leaders. ​

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