Practical and inspiring guidance for leading with more conviction, commitment and passion—and results.
‘Bringing people together through their organizational affiliations and then asking them to think beyond those institutions to serve the community in the best possible way is one of the most important challenges we face today in a world of too many Jewish nonprofits. That takes strong leadership. Are you prepared for it?’
—from the Introduction
In today’s increasingly demanding world, you need a practical way to improve current lay and professional leadership in Jewish community organizations. Dr. Misha Galperin draws on over thirty years of professional experience, as well as insights from the world of business, psychology and research in Jewish demographics and sociology, to help you see what is working and what is not. In a style that is informative, accessible and direct, he provides inspiring, action-oriented advice and examples that illustrate how these “lessons from the field” can help you cultivate strong, effective and transformative leadership that will help your organization achieve its goals.
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Foreword vii
Acknowledgments: Why I Wrote This Book xi
Introduction: Should You Lead? xv
Lesson #1: Find the Right People, Even If It Takes Time 1
Lesson #2: Nurture People Who Matter 17
Lesson #3: Invest in Partnerships 27
Lesson #4: Don’t Be Afraid to Push the Bus 45
Lesson #5: Vision Is Everything 51
Lesson #6: Work Quickly 62
Lesson #7: Take Risks and Make Mistakes 80
Lesson #8: Find a Mentor 102
Lesson #9: Zero In on What’s Important 118
Lesson #10: Be Inspired, Stay Inspired 128
Epilogue: Writing Your Own Leadership Lessons 144
My Ten Leadership Lessons 148
Your Ten Leadership Lessons (That You Learned the Hard Way) 149Notes 150
Suggestions for Further Reading 152
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Larry S. Moses is senior philanthropic advisor and president emeritus of The Wexner Foundation.