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Michael Bresler

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

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How You Treat People Is the Strategy

Boards spend significant time developing strategy and refining process. But for staff, donors, and community members, what often matters most is how...

19.04.2026 30

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler

This Is Responsible AI Experimentation

Many leaders feel caught between moving too quickly and not moving at all when it comes to AI. Responsible experimentation offers a third path, one...

12.04.2026 40

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler

The Risk of Doing Nothing

We are trained to manage risk carefully. But in moments of rapid change, the greatest risk may not be acting too quickly, it may be failing to act at...

05.04.2026 50

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler

Dayenu in the Age of AI

Every year at the Seder, we sing Dayenu. It would have been enough. A strange idea, if you really think about it. Enough? After each step? Before the...

29.03.2026 60

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler

Just Because We Can Doesn’t Mean We Should

AI is rapidly expanding what organizations can do. But leadership has never been defined by capability alone. In moments of rapid change, the most...

29.03.2026 40

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler

As AI Advances, the Seder Matters More Than Ever

We are living through a moment that feels, at times, like science fiction. Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical. It is writing, coding,...

25.03.2026 60

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler

The Decisions Only Humans Can Make

As AI becomes more capable, leaders are asking what it will replace. The better question may be what it never should. In the end, leadership is...

22.03.2026 40

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler

What Remains After the Title

Seeing my portrait placed on the wall of past presidents and chairpersons made me pause. Leadership roles eventually pass, titles move on, and the...

15.03.2026 50

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler

Boards Don’t Create Trust: They Inherit It

Boards often believe their role is to build trust with the communities they serve. In reality, most organizations begin with trust already in place....

08.03.2026 70

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler

Esther Didn’t Wait for Perfect Clarity

Purim tells a story of hiddenness and uncertainty. Esther did not act with guarantees. She acted with courage. Leadership and governance in uncertain...

02.03.2026 60

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler

Gratitude Is a Governance Issue

Gratitude in Jewish nonprofits is often treated as a courtesy. It is more than that. In an era of efficiency and AI, stewardship includes protecting...

01.03.2026 40

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler

Perfection Is a Leadership Trap

In moments of change, leaders often wait for perfect clarity before acting. But in the age of AI and rapid transformation, perfection can quietly...

22.02.2026 40

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler

Every System Teaches

26.01.2026 100

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Michael Bresler