TrailBLAZER: Rabbi Joanna Samuels on Taking Winning Off the Table

Rabbi Joanna Samuels, CEO of the JCC of Manhattan, explores what it means to lead with compassion, clarity, and courage. This conversation dives into the power of deep listening in a polarized world, the emotional complexity faced by Jewish women after October 7th, and the need for meaningful dialogue in politically fraught spaces. Rabbi Samuels also shares insights from her work with the Better Arguments Project, offering real strategies for bridging divides and fostering inclusive communities. From navigating crisis with grace to balancing kindness and authority, this episode offers a compelling look at leadership rooted in purpose and empathy. Sound Bites "Take winning off the table." "We give them the gift of listening." "Kind and bossy."