Testimonials

“Leora Isaacs has been a real blessing to those of us who are fortunate enough to know and work with her over the years. I know few people who bring, as she does to every discussion, such calm but penetrating insightfulness as well as a healthy dollop of humor to offset the ever-present threat of ‘group think’ and pretentiousness. I really enjoy working with her!”

Robert Sherman, Chief Executive Officer
The Jewish Education Project

“About a year ago, our advisory committee undertook the task of creating a strategic plan for our department in an effort to understand the needs of the community, measure the impact of our growth and programs over the last five years, and plot a course of action moving into the future… Leora’s guidance through every step of this process has been stellar, and her ability to envision and create a forum by which we gathered information, engaged our stakeholders, and brought forth solid and clear recommendations has been accurate and timely…”

Meyer Denn, Executive Director
Center for Jewish Education
Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas

“Leora is the consummate professional. My husband Harold Grinspoon and I have used her expertise to guide our decision making in many situations, not least of all for our education resource center. As a lay leader, philanthropist, and former chair of JESNA, I have become much more astute as a strategic thinker, learning to evaluate the project at hand and assess its needs as a result of working with Leora. Whether on the local, national or international scene, when it comes to Jewish education, Leora has been my ‘go-to’ person.”

Diane Troderman, Philanthropist
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Past Chair, JESNA

“Leora is a delight to work with. She is a partner in the deepest sense of the word. Within a few hours of collaborating, I had complete and total trust in her understanding of our project’s vision and tasks, her ability to be organized and proactive, and her capacity to take the ball and run with it. Leora is an experienced professional with the highest standards for herself and her work, and one who takes true delight in her ability to have a positive impact on her fields of interest.”

Lisa Colton
President, Darim Online and
Chief Learning Officer, See3 Communications

“Leora Isaacs worked with the Columbus community as we undertook piloting a major community change initiative for Jewish supplementary education. Leora’s breadth of knowledge and experience in a variety of facets Jewish education, change management and team work made her an invaluable asset to our community. Leora came with an extensive background in Jewish educational programs and change initiatives from around the country. She was able to help us sort through a variety of best practices to help our community determine what was most suited to us. She was also quick to help us network around the country with others with experience and those who could serve as thought partners for our work. Leora’s utilization of Appreciative Inquiry was well suited to her strength of a positive mission focus. Leora was able to manage both the day to day detailed work and keep our focus on the larger mission to bring projects to fruition. She facilitated focus groups for us that helped us gather needed information, garner trust, and build relationships with community leaders and professionals. She also assimilated new information quickly and was continually bringing new ideas and approaches into repertoire. She is relentless at solving problems while at the same time objective at evaluating situations. Leora was also a tremendous resource as a coach to sort through difficulties as they arose, regroup under changing circumstances, keep our work goal focused and help assess and evaluate our work. She is exceptionally competent advising in areas of organizational issues, managing change, and innovation in Jewish education. She is an excellent listener and is very constructive with her feedback. Without hesitation, I would recommend Leora to any person or organization that is looking for support with innovation and change; strategy development and implementation; or program or organizational evaluation in Jewish Education.”

Idit Jacques Solomon
Vice President, Jewish Education and Identity
Jewish Federation of Columbus

“Leora Isaacs has been invaluable in moving our community forward with the WOW Initiative. She understands the intricate workings of the Jewish community, and has a unique ability to hear a variety of different voices and synthesize them into a coherent plan that allows for a group to effectively examine and act on key issues. She is savvy and quite capable of working with both high powered lay leaders and professionals in a variety of communal settings. Her ability to engage with community personalities has been a tremendous asset to our ability to build consensus and understanding. We couldn’t have gotten the WOW Initiative off the ground and running without her!”

Anna Elfenbaum
Associate Vice President
Jewish Education and Leadership
Commission on Jewish Education & Leadership
Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford

“Dr. Isaacs brings her personal brand of smarts, her practical knowledge based on a career of achievement, and her accumulated wisdom gained from professional practice throughout North America to help us identify and focus on our goals, how to succeed and what to learn along the way.”

Robert Lichtman
The Partnership for Jewish Learning and Life

“I just completed 6 sessios with Leora and she was wonderful to work with. She helped me navigate a tricky work/life balance, how to structure my work time more effectively, and approaches to discussing difficult topics with others. I recommend her services. Thank you, Leora.”

Simon Lichter, MBA
Founder, Left Lane Marketing/Consultant