By Gali Cooks In business school, I learned about the concept of “crucibles of leadership.” These are experiences in a leader’s journey that are “a trial and a test, a point of deep self-reflection that forced them to question who they were and what mattered to them.” A few months ago, I experienced my own crucible of leadership. It wasn’t overly dramatic, as portrayed in the movies (with crescendo-ing music in the background), but it left … [Read more...] about Reflections on Leadership and Unconscious Bias
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Reflections on Succession:
A Personal Perspective
By Dr. Hal M. Lewis
Within the next several weeks I will officially step down from the CEO post I have held for the past ten years at a major educational institution. In a nonprofit environment that is often as cutthroat and “dog-eat-dog” as the corporate arena, I am proud to report that my departure is 100% scandal-free. No drama, no mystery, no backstory. Stepping down from the Presidency of my institution was entirely my decision and one I … [Read more...] about Reflections on Succession:
A Personal Perspective
Prizmah’s Leadership Academy Addresses the Needs of the Day School Field
By Jane Taubenfeld Cohen and Ilisa Cappell Prizmah seeks to strengthen the ecosystem of day school leadership. We believe that schools with strong lay and professional leadership are in a better position to focus on critical strategic issues facing their communities. We believe that when trust is a governing force between lay and professional teams, schools are well equipped to deal with the challenges and opportunities that come their way. We … [Read more...] about Prizmah’s Leadership Academy Addresses the Needs of the Day School Field
Cultivate Your Range
By Maya Bernstein and Sarah Mali What if the reason Moses could not lead the people into the Land of Israel was because he lacked the range necessary to lead them? Faced with the stress of the children of Israel’s water crisis and the uncertainty of its resolution, Moses resorted to his usual pattern. This paragon of Jewish leadership hit the rock rather than addressing it. Moses had become predictable. This example can teach us a lot about … [Read more...] about Cultivate Your Range
How Authentic Can We Be as Leaders
By Neil Taylor ‘Authentic leadership is an approach to leadership that emphasises building the leader’s legitimacy through honest relationships with followers which value their input and are built on ethical foundations. Generally authentic leaders are positive people with truthful self-concepts who promote openness’ (Wikipedia). The concept of authenticity can be traced back to ancient Greece with philosophers explaining authenticity as a … [Read more...] about How Authentic Can We Be as Leaders
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