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Transforming Passion Into Impact

As part of the overall OU Talent Development Strategy and generously sponsored in part by the Leon Legacy Fund and the Mayberg Foundation, LEAD is NCSY's premiere Leadership and Development program for supporting staff in professional growth and career development.

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What is my leadership style?

Can I increase my

Emotional Intelligence?

Does self-care make a difference?

How do I plan my professional growth?

WHAT IS LEAD?

LEAD is the entry program for leadership growth in NCSY. Ideal for those with at least one year of full time experience in NCSY, are currently leading or desire to lead teams and want to learn the skills required for professional growth and promotion.

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LEARNING GOALS

Equip yourself with essential leadership skills for your role and future roles. Grasp the heartbeat of our values, culture, and processes. Lay the cornerstone for your future growth.

Facilitated by Dr. Eliezer Jones,

Director of Innovation and Associate Leadership Development for NCSY

WHO IS LEAD FOR?

LEAD is for individuals who want to grow professionally and want to learn the additional leadership skills and be supported in the process.

To apply for LEAD you must:

be a Teen facing staff, manager, director, fundraiser or operations staff.
be Full-time since at least October 2023
have spoken with your supervisor and gotten approval
attend the LEAD specific sessions at StaffCon
be available for the live sessions at 3:30pm est monthly on the following dates: 10/29, 11/26, 12/24, 1/28, 2/25, 3/35, 4/29, 5/29

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LEAD PODCAST

Conversations with leaders who inspire

Hosted by Dr. Eliezer Jones, each episode is with a leader in or connected to NCSY/JSU who share their experiences, insights and what it takes to lead. There is not an episode that won't leave you inspired. Enjoy!

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News & Updates

Leading with “No”: A Culture-Crashing First Response

Most people begin a new role filled with excitement and ideas, eager to make an impact. They arrive at their first meeting, bursting to share insights on improving returns, only to collide with the notorious “Great Wall of No” that others have lamented for years. This is the start of a journey toward apathy, minimal […]

MASKED LEADERSHIP IS NO LEADERSHIP

As I witnessed UCLA student Eli Tsives speak out after being barred from classes by anti-Israel protesters, a stark contrast emerged between him and the protesters confronting him. Eli stood unmasked, visibly asserting his identity and convictions. In contrast, nearly all the protesters wore masks, concealing their faces. Charles Spurgeon, a renowned English Baptist preacher […]

FROM SLAVE TO GREATFUL SERVANT

Pesach symbolizes the birth of the Jewish nation, our liberation, and the profound gifts bestowed upon us, including the Torah and the land of Israel. Yet, surprisingly, the narrative of Pesach in the Haggadah begins with our ancestors' enslavement, a seemingly somber starting point. One might argue for a celebration that focuses solely on our […]