Building an All-Star Staff: The Anatomy of a JLIC Director

In this episode of the Torah JLIC Podcast, hosts Don and Alex sit down with Tal Attia, JLIC's Chief Operating Officer, to explore what goes into building JLIC's exceptional staff of campus directors across North America and Israel.

The Journey to JLIC Leadership

Tal's unexpected path from college student to campus director to COO

The transition from being "needed constantly" on campus to behind-the-desk leadership

How a Shabbat conversation with Rabbi Josh Joseph changed everything

What Makes a Great JLIC Director

The critical importance of "avdut" (servant leadership) over ego

Why sophisticated, individualized approaches to Judaism matter more than cookie-cutter programs

The necessity of deep self-awareness for campus work

How JLIC uniquely empowers women in Orthodox Jewish leadership

The Recruitment Philosophy

Why Tal meets with potential candidates years before they're ready