

Influence – Take 2

How to Judge Others
Have you ever found yourself being torn away from a spiritual moment by an insensitive person?
Rabbi Aryeh Weinstein presents this scenario to illustrate how G-d responds to our prayers and our requests.
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Judge Duty: Why We Can’t Jump to Conclusions
We shouldn’t be quick to judge people. But what’s in it for me? Why should I fight the impulse to assume things? And how can I fight that powerful urge? In real and practical terms, this talk lays out why judging others favorably is well worth it.
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A History of Love
Man, by nature, is a selfish creature. Even in his relationships with others he tends to focus primarily on himself or, at most, on his self-colored perception of his fellow. “Love” is the endeavor to transcend this intrinsic selfishness and truly relate to one’s fellow, to be sensitive to and devoted to his or her needs as an individual distinct from oneself and one’s own stake in the relationship.
And yet, when the Torah speaks of the mitzvah (divine commandment) to “love your fellow as yourself,” it does so in the context of man’s duty to influence, and even change, the behavior and nature of his fellow man. In Leviticus 19 (verses 18–19), the Torah commands:
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Leader vs. Manager
True leaders will leave a mark that will last you a lifetime. What is it about these people that influence you so deeply?
Dr. Simcha Leibovich discusses he initiative, vision and charisma that uniquely characterize inborn leaders. He describes four key components that are necessary to become a transformational leader who will have a long lasting impact on your followers. True leaders will leave a mark that will last you a lifetime.
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Lessons in Leadership
Every period in Jewish history can be defined by the leaders who served as conduits conveying the will of G-d and providing direction and inspiration to the nation. Throughout the millennia, Israel has been led by prophets, kings and sages, and composites of all of these. This study about the way our tradition viewed some of our greatest leaders will provide insight into the concept of Jewish leadership and how we can incorporate its lessons into our lives.
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