By Dr. Chaim Y. Botwinick, Ed.D. How often do we attribute the failure of an institution, poor organizational performance or institutional mediocrity, to a “lack of quality or ineffective leadership”? And, how often do we automatically associate institutional failure or crises … [Read more...] about It’s All About Leadership
Archives for November 2015
Misha’s Musings: 40 Years Since Exodus
Lech Lecha: Go forth from your land. Dear Friends, For most of you, Chanukah is next-up when it comes to Jewish holidays. But my head is already at Pesach! There is actually good reason for that. I am writing this as I contemplate the 40th Anniversary of my family’s own E … [Read more...] about Misha’s Musings: 40 Years Since Exodus
Long Before the C-Suite
By Dr. Hal M. Lewis American Jewish organizational leaders are no doubt spending much of their time at this week’s General Assembly discussing their seemingly never-ending quest for meaningful responses to the Pew Study. There is, however, another study, recently released, t … [Read more...] about Long Before the C-Suite
Failing to ‘Make the Case,’ JFNA’s Big Gamble is Closed Down
Earlier this summer, JFNA's leadership quietly killed the Global Planning Table (GPT). You remember the Global Planning Table? Passed in the closing hours of the 2011 Denver GA, with zero public discussion, this federation attempt to build another hierarchical monstrosity was … [Read more...] about Failing to ‘Make the Case,’ JFNA’s Big Gamble is Closed Down
Best Practices for Working with Artists
By Josh Feldman “Art, whether we are creating it, interpreting it or simply enjoying it, brings us closer to our authentic selves. It is a way of expressing, exploring, releasing, remembering, dreaming and understanding.” Lee Anne White Partnering with artists is invaluable to … [Read more...] about Best Practices for Working with Artists
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