Shep has been CEO of the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee since 2021. He previously worked for Federations in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati; in Ohio he was CEO of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati for 16 years. Prior to Federations, Shep, an attorney, worked for a Washington, D.C. law firm that worked for nonprofit clients. On this episode Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon and Shep talked about building community consensus even when it seems super-difficult, hiring good people and not micromanaging and leading with a clear vision.

3 Takeaways:

1. (07:45) Create a compelling vision and give people the experience they are looking for
2. (11:45) If you have made up your mind, move forward
3. (15:45) Attach your ego to the whole organization

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing Shep Englender, CEO, Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

(06:10) Growth and turnaround in Cincinnati

(08:10) How do you get people on the same page?

(09:20) Who are your mentors?

(11:30) The importance of clarity

(13:40) Leadership advice

(14:55) What do you look for in leaders?

(16:45) Overcoming setbacks

(18:00) What is coming up in 2025?

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