Feedback evaluates performance, but gratitude opens the door to deeper connection. While it’s more personal and vulnerable, genuine appreciation has...

This piece highlights the importance of fostering a sense of belonging in diverse teams by creating an environment where people...

While policies and protocol are critical, on their own, they don’t lead to real inclusivity.

When prospective families tell me they want to come to our school, I tell them that they should apply, while...

As the head of a school, I’m not a salesperson. I’m not trying to sell students’ families anything.

From presence to compassion, this year reaffirmed that strong leadership is grounded in connection, communication, and care.

Great marketing isn’t about imitation, it’s about showing what makes your organization unmistakably you.

Communicating your values is just the start. Real inclusion means making sure your team understands, applies, and lives them.

Financial strategy in nonprofits isn’t just about dollars. It’s about the impact those dollars create for people and purpose.

In nonprofits, every dollar should answer one question: Does this move our mission forward?

In nonprofit leadership, some of the most impactful spending is rooted in strategy, emotion, and long-term vision.

The key to lasting change is clearly communicating the reasons behind it—through every lens, for every stakeholder.

Even positive change brings disruption. Acknowledge the grief, create space for dialogue, and guide with care.

Every decision uses up your team’s capacity for change. Make sure it’s invested in what truly matters.

Change is rarely smooth, but with clarity, vision, and the right questions, leaders can guide their teams through uncertainty.

Don’t abandon a new approach too early. Commit to a clear timeline, evaluate honestly, and stay open to adjusting if...

Whether inspired by resolutions or reflection, your team’s motivation deserves real support, not cynicism.

Holidays reveal what brings people joy, calm, and meaning, insights leaders can use to foster well-being year-round.

Academic scores are clear, but tracking Jewish identity, wellbeing, and character calls for deeper, values-driven assessment.

Asking the hard questions to grow, connect, and lead with purpose.

A traditional business mentality champions goals that are concrete and measurable.

It starts at the top.

This was a recent challenge of mine, and doing both has been a significant win for me as a leader.

Even when I bring up a problem that I think I know the answer to, I always leave the session...

An ability to ask really good questions.

I actually think of myself as an omnivert – sometimes extroverted, sometimes introverted, depending on the situation.

I’m a leader, but I consider myself just as introverted as I am extroverted – depending on the circumstances.

There’s someone on my team who needs extra processing time.As she says, she needs time to “chew on it.”

If you want to make big changes within your organization, everyone needs to accept and believe that the status quo...

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I’m very comfortable with making mistakes, creating change, and even failing – as long as they’re in service to the...

Be laser focused on communications that connect to your mission and meet your constituents’ needs.

With the state of the world these days, people often tell me: “you need to make a statement as a...