Board members work hard, for 5-10 hours a month, for 2-3 year stints, for free. It's a no-brainer that they deserve thanks. The “how” to thank them is sometimes a bit trickier. Just like donors, the question is always “how do they like to be acknowledged and appreciated?” Read More…
In order to engage on a different level you may need to ask different – better – questions. Instead of focusing on whether or not the budget is balanced – the board should think deeper, asking about whether the budget reflects organizational priorities and advances the mission. Read More
We’ve all heard the phrase “Hope is not a strategy” — and it isn’t, especially when based on illusion, delusion, fiction or false assumptions. But hope is a critical part of achieving a strategy when based on what is possible; perhaps not highly probable, but possible. Read More
Israeli leaders fiercely condemned the Pittsburgh massacre and yet, they still refuse to recognize the Conservative movement to which all 11 victims belonged. The nation-state of the Jews must recognize Conservative and Reform Judaism. Read More
The horrific tragedy at Tree of Life synagogue and response from leaders of all faiths resonated with us, as the convener and resource for addressing issues of leadership in our community; what sort of individual makes the best leader in times of true crisis? Read More
