Civic Warriors Episode 78: Lessons in Leadership With Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey

About this episode

Jason Shames discusses his leadership journey and the impact of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey.

Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with Jason Shames, President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey. Jason will discuss his professional background and journey to the Federation, as well as his personal connection to its mission. He will highlight key programs and their impact on the community, share what a typical day looks like as CEO, and emphasize the importance of strong board and staff support. Jason will also explore how he builds and cultiva...

People in this episode

Guest: Jason Shames

Topics covered

• leadership
• community impact
• non-profit management
• professional journey
• board support

Keywords

• leadership
• non-profit
• community programs
• CEO
• board support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey

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