The ‘PSAK DIN’ -- A symptom or a case? It is
The ‘PSAK DIN’ -- A symptom or a case? It is time to find out what is really going on in our MOATZA and ask if what is taking place represent us well and how does it serve our community? I read the entire ‘PSAK DIN’ and given this document is authentic, what struck me most was that the behavior portrayed in its pages did not demonstrate the kind of spirit, social intelligence, maturity and integrity, let alone effective leadership skills, needed to lead a progressive residential community into a better future. It illuminated a dysfunctional mentality and a murky atmosphere within the ‘MOATZA’ and a wasteful use of its resources, which leaves a lot to be desired by Har Adar residents. In my view, what transpired from the ‘PSAK DIN’ does not serve nor represent Har Adar’s residents and what stands to reason is their ‘collective consciousness’: a peaceful and dynamic community consisting of families of professionals, academia and business men and women, many at the top of their game and who consistently expect more of themselves and aspire for more for their families and community. Being an optimist I asked myself ‘What is good about this problem?’ I came up with the following answer: this is an opportunity for Har Adar’s residents to examine what has happened to date, what is happening now and, most importantly, to reexamine how we can advance Har Adar and its community into a brighter future. Beyond the smoke screen this ‘PSAK DIN’ can represent, if we allow it to, lies an obligation and a privilege we must exercise. To take the time to learn more about the function, the people, the philosophy, the facts, figures, actions and the outcomes of the current leadership and, on the other hand and quite independently of it, come up with ideas for a clear vision of what serves and benefits the community and what are the best plans, strategies and people to get the job done. The good news is that Har Adar residents not only deserve but are also capable and resourceful enough to come up with a vision for Har Adar’s compelling future. A higher standard can and must be demanded by the community from their present leadership. If that does not happen, produce and elect a leadership that has its finger on the pulse of the community and its best interests in mind. Leadership that puts people first and demonstrates the kind of communication skills and social intelligence, trust, respect and integrity necessary for a productive and, yes, open and pleasant collaboration within the MOATZA, and between the MOATZA and Har Adar’s residents—all focusing on worthy goals for the community’s progress and prosperity. While this is happening in our MOATZA and deserves our immediate attention for the reasons I outlined above, it must not become our drama. Our responsibility is to ask hard questions, get involved and informed, but most importantly, to continue this vital dialog and commit to brain-storming, to listening to one another and to redefining a worthy vision of a compelling future for our community: what would we like to get done and most importantly, in what spirit?
The ‘PSAK DIN’ -- A symptom or a case? It is time to find out what is really going on in our MOATZA and ask if what is taking place represent us well and how does it serve our community? I read the entire ‘PSAK DIN’ and given this document is authentic, what struck me most was that the behavior portrayed in its pages did not demonstrate the kind of spirit, social intelligence, maturity and integrity, let alone effective leadership skills, needed to lead a progressive residential community into a better future. It illuminated a dysfunctional mentality and a murky atmosphere within the ‘MOATZA’ and a wasteful use of its resources, which leaves a lot to be desired by Har Adar residents. In my view, what transpired from the ‘PSAK DIN’ does not serve nor represent Har Adar’s residents and what stands to reason is their ‘collective consciousness’: a peaceful and dynamic community consisting of families of professionals, academia and business men and women, many at the top of their game and who consistently expect more of themselves and aspire for more for their families and community. Being an optimist I asked myself ‘What is good about this problem?’ I came up with the following answer: this is an opportunity for Har Adar’s residents to examine what has happened to date, what is happening now and, most importantly, to reexamine how we can advance Har Adar and its community into a brighter future. Beyond the smoke screen this ‘PSAK DIN’ can represent, if we allow it to, lies an obligation and a privilege we must exercise. To take the time to learn more about the function, the people, the philosophy, the facts, figures, actions and the outcomes of the current leadership and, on the other hand and quite independently of it, come up with ideas for a clear vision of what serves and benefits the community and what are the best plans, strategies and people to get the job done. The good news is that Har Adar residents not only deserve but are also capable and resourceful enough to come up with a vision for Har Adar’s compelling future. A higher standard can and must be demanded by the community from their present leadership. If that does not happen, produce and elect a leadership that has its finger on the pulse of the community and its best interests in mind. Leadership that puts people first and demonstrates the kind of communication skills and social intelligence, trust, respect and integrity necessary for a productive and, yes, open and pleasant collaboration within the MOATZA, and between the MOATZA and Har Adar’s residents—all focusing on worthy goals for the community’s progress and prosperity. While this is happening in our MOATZA and deserves our immediate attention for the reasons I outlined above, it must not become our drama. Our responsibility is to ask hard questions, get involved and informed, but most importantly, to continue this vital dialog and commit to brain-storming, to listening to one another and to redefining a worthy vision of a compelling future for our community: what would we like to get done and most importantly, in what spirit?