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Culture 101: How Does Culture Change Really Work?

Culture change is easier than you think. Culture is the collection of words, actions, thoughts, and stuff that clarifies and reinforces what is truly valued in an organization. That means culture change is ultimately about changing what is really valued. Read More

Don’t Rebuild, Upbuild! — Reimagining Nonprofit Infrastructure

We’ve been through it all—a terrorist attack, a flood, a hurricane, multiple global financial crises, political crises, an uprising against racism and police brutality, and a global pandemic. Time and again, we’ve come together to rebuild our cities, our missions, and our goals for soc…

Lessons from the second city: Rethinking rebuilding

This is our chance to do a grand re-envisioning and to imagine a new way to organize and explore Jewish life. Read More.

5 Things High-Performing Teams Do Differently

When it comes to building extraordinary workplaces and high-performing teams, researchers have long appreciated that three psychological needs are essential: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Decades of research demonstrate that when people feel psychologically fulfilled, they tend t…

How Self-Aware Leaders Deal with Criticism and Negative Comments

One of the prices of leadership is receiving criticism. Leadership means going first, standing out, and taking risks. Others notice you, and not everyone will agree with how you lead. Read More