Ep 17 I The Head of School Who Coaches Heads of Orgs I ft. Rabbi Barry Kislowicz

Barry Kislowicz knew he wanted to be a rabbi when he was two-years-old. What he didn't know at the time was that he would go on to do so much more. A couple decades later, Rabbi Dr. Kislowicz is a coach who helps nonprofit leaders find their way through chaos. In this episode, Bini and Raimy hear how Barry went from managing a school to coaching the folks who run them.Barry shares some gems about leadership. He talks about the importance of self-awareness (even though it’s one of the hardest things to master) and how emotional intelligence is crucial for any leader. We also dive into the unique challenges nonprofit leaders face, like managing a board of experts who might be terrible at nonprofit stuff (but amazing at making money).If you’re into leadership, managing tricky situations, or just want to hear Barry dodge the embarrassing stories Bini keeps trying to get him to tell, this episode’s for you.---------------------------------Good of the Week:JONI for WhatsApp: https://joni.pyrogss.com/Michael Mitchell: LI Profile----------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest10:12 Barry Kislowicz's Journey into Coaching13:05 The Shift from Education to Coaching16:10 Transitioning from Teacher to Head of School18:57 Coaching Style and Methodology22:12 The Role of a Coach vs. a Boss25:01 Setting Goals and Measuring Success28:15 Recommended Resources for Leaders31:02 Identifying When to Seek Coaching34:02 The Importance of Community in Leadership37:11 Conclusion and Final Thoughts37:42 Navigating Financial Leadership41:42 Understanding Stakeholder Dynamics47:53 Building Relationships with Constituents48:51 Leadership in Nonprofit vs. Corporate Worlds01:01:10 Essential Qualities for Effective Leadership----------------------------------------------------Find Barry here:Business Website linkSubstack Leadership Lenses linkLeadership Lenses Podcast link