Articles

The Millennial Rabbis Behind @Modern_Ritual

@Modern_Ritual is a Jewish educational Instagram page run by rabbis Rena Singer and Samantha Frank. The rabbinical school friends are challenging stereotypes and calming anxieties around coronavirus along the way with stunning photographs and traditions of Judaism. Read More 

Many Nonprofits Advance in Time of Adversity

The generosity taking place at the community level by everyday people and sometimes really heroic acts where people are stepping up to help their neighbors has been inspiring. Donors want to help and are doing so when they are engaged, convinced, and asked. Read More

Emerging Leadership Lessons from the Crisis

Yehuda Kurtzer, said in his article on courageous leadership: “The Covid-19 crisis is functioning everywhere as a referendum on the quality of our leadership.”  We are still too close to see all of the implications, but there are leadership lessons emerging. Read More

Why Return to Normal? How to Capitalize on Lessons Learned

Changes inspired by holding on for dear life in a world turned upside may be worth keeping, according to recent reports. But how do leaders evaluate what practices to keep and what’s just working in the moment? What new practices are worth keeping, and why? Read More

 

Our Opportunity

Being a leader in this time of change means focusing on three essential elements: believing in the future, remaining calm, and practicing trust. During this time, boards and CEOs should be partners in leadership — we need both arms to be practicing these three elements. Read More