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Jewish nonprofits are the heartbeat of Jewish life. How they invest in their people today will impact communities for generations to come.
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ArticleLeadershipIs Your Leadership Style Too Nice?
Many leaders mistake being “nice” for being effective, avoiding hard conversations and decisions in ways that ultimately undermine organizational performance. The authors argue that being “good” instead requires clear accountability, candid feedback, disciplined decisions about roles and retention, and sustained strategic focus. Organizations that engage in these activities see stronger engagement, growth, and lasting impact.
ArticleTalent ManagementA Talent Investment Mindset: The Next Frontier for Jewish Communal Innovation
Do we treat talent like a cost (negative), or an investment (positive)? Writing in eJewish Philanthropy, Prof. Joshua D. Margolis (Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School) and Gali Cooks (President & CEO, Leading Edge) call for a transformational change to how we approach talent, a new commitment to investing more than ever in the sector's people, ultimately strengthening the entire Jewish communal ecosystem for generations to come.
GuideBoardsBoard Service Essentials: A Guide For Board Members
Created for board members starting a new term, this guide covers everything you need to know to be an effective nonprofit board member, including knowledge of governance responsibilities, a commitment to ethical conduct, the ability to think strategically about organizational trajectory, and dedication to fostering an inclusive culture of open dialogue and accountability.
Driving excellence in Jewish nonprofit talent.
Raising the standard.
Leading Edge leads the field with practical tools and resources, original research, and development programs that improve talent, leadership, and culture practices.
It takes all of us.
Behind every strong organization are professionals, executives, and board members dedicating themselves to missions greater than their own. Leading Edge works across the full arc of professional and board life, from the first job to the boardroom.
A community’s future.
We envision a Jewish nonprofit field defined by excellence: where organizations and their people meet the highest standards. That excellence strengthens Jewish life and every community these organizations reach.
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