Jul 27, 2019 | Essential Learning Center, Purposeful Engagement, Self-discovery
Are you ready to embark on a philanthropic journey? Are you feeling like you want to live your life on purpose, but you don’t quite know how to get started? Dipping your toe in the philanthropic waters is like starting a journey without a compass. Surely, it’s...
Jun 29, 2019 | Essential Learning Center, Purposeful Engagement
Do you want to be an effective philanthropist? Do you follow your head or your heart? In order to be an effective philanthropist, you must implement a strategy that integrates the head and the heart. The best philanthropy happens when your values and beliefs are...
Jun 1, 2019 | Essential Learning Center, Life Musings, Purpose and Passion, Purposeful Engagement, Self-discovery
A “why statement” clearly expresses your unique contribution and impact. The impact reflects the difference you want to make in the world, and the contribution is the primary action that you take to be a difference maker. I have been on a journey to create my own why...
May 5, 2019 | Essential Learning Center, Purposeful Engagement, Strengths and Values
There are many fundamental needs and issues that need to be addressed in our communities, our cities, our nation and our world. Just a few of the many issues that have grabbed my attention include urban poverty, the opiod crisis, and climate change. Systemic...
Dec 31, 2018 | Essential Learning Center, Purposeful Engagement, Strengths and Values
I had the pleasure of interacting with diverse and committed philanthropists and engaged citizens this week. On Tuesday, Stuart and Jane Weitzman shared a piece of their philanthropic journey. They expressed gratitude for their Jewish heritage and culture, and to...
Sep 21, 2018 | Essential Learning Center, Purposeful Engagement
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain These words were quoted by Rabbi Eli Freedman from the bimah of Congregation Rodeph Shalom during Yom Kippor, the holiest day of the Jewish year. The essence...
