This paper discusses the benefits and drawbacks of shared governance models and the ramifications of shared governance on the environment and morale of faculty, staff, and students. Effective leadership teams can be developed in all settings. With clarity of purpose and mission, communication, and sincere motivations to transition, all sites have potential to govern themselves effectively and efficiently. Included in this paper is the presentation of the 3C model of leadership which stresses communication, compassion, and character, and the benefits of implementation not only to faculty and staff, but most importantly, students.