Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision is an upward spiral of Leadership Excellence Achieved through Development (LEAD *) resulting in greater prosperity, connection, health and vitality in our community.

Our Mission is to establish a Servant Leadership culture in Rochester. We host the annual Global Leadership Summit (GLS) as the primary means through which to accomplish our goal because it is the most effective transformational leadership development opportunity available on the planet, with an excellent price point.

There are essentially 3 points to our mission:

1. Build an upward spiral LEAD - Leadership excellence Acheived through Development

2. Establish a Servant Leadership Culture in Rochester

3. Develop leaders who develop leaders

*Given to us by our friend and fellow Team Member, Dan Hedberg, former Rochester Rotarian, now in heaven.

Our Story

About The Global Leadership Summit in Rochester:
Introducing Lisa Hill DiFusco, a remarkable woman who, nine years ago, embarked on a journey to foster leadership within her local community. With boundless passion and unwavering dedication, she initiated hosting The Global Leadership Summit in Rochester that has since become a beacon of inspiration and empowerment. Lisa's nurturing spirit and warm embrace have created a space where aspiring leaders can find their voice, cultivate their strengths, and soar to new heights. Through her selfless efforts, she has ignited a flame of possibility in the hearts of countless individuals, leaving an enduring legacy of hope and transformation.
About The LightHeart Institute:
The LightHeart Institute is dedicated to awakening passion and igniting client's natural ability to succeed and thrive. By posing the question, "What if...you could achieve your dreams...?" the Institute invites clients on a courageous journey of hope, opportunity, creativity and achievement.
Lisa Hill DiFusco is a Senior Executive Coach, Holistic Psychotherapist and Functional Medicine Consultant. In 1987 at the encouragement and inspiration of (former) surgeon and NY Times best-selling author, Bernie Siegel MD, she founded The LightHeart Institute, a holistic coaching, counseling and consulting organization whose mission is to create an upward spiral of intentional leadership, health, healing and vitality, impacting Rochester, and beyond for generations to come.

Thanks to our 2024 Volunteers:

Godfred Antwi, Registration Support

Glenn Balch, Promotion

Dave Bassett, Signage

Kevin Clifford, Roberts Wesleyan University Liaison

Frank Crombe, Finance

Mark Dulaney, Promotion

David Finger, Technical Director

Jim Johnson, Promotion - High School Youth

Rehnuma Karim, Promotion - High School Youth, Local Events Leader

Adita Kulkarni, Chief Registrar

David Mammano

Fr. Michael Mayer, Magnificent Diocese Promotion

Kyle Palmer, Sponsorships

David Powe, Magnificent Diocese Promotion

Tammy Richards, Sponsorships, Flower Coordinator 

Emily Scalzo, Graphic Design

Claire Spears, Promotion - Youth, Website Design

Karin Spears, Website Design Support, Registration

Jim Stone, Promotion, Lead Leadership Coach

Nermine Zakhary, Sponsorships