What does it take to lead with heart, humor, and hope? In this joyful and deeply meaningful episode, Nicole Greer, the Vibrant Coach, sits down with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz of Temple Shir Shalom in Detroit—her former coaching client and longtime friend—to explore how spiritual leadership, organizational systems, and a values-driven vision can create thriving, connected communities.
From Traction and 10-year plans to bar mitzvahs, Portugal pilgrimages, and “dancing in the aisles,” Rabbi Mike shows that leadership is about service, joy, and showing up for others. Together, he and Nicole unpack what every leader—whether in a temple, business, or nonprofit—can learn from building a vibrant culture of belonging, hope, and gratitude.
Vibrant Highlights:
[00:04:30] Building a Faith-Based Culture Using Traction: Rabbi Mike explains how his temple adopted Traction to operate like a well-run business—balancing growth with intimacy and purpose.
[00:18:35] “Save You a Seat”: Radical Inclusion in Action: A touching story about welcoming a child with special needs and the ripple effect of compassion in community culture.
[00:30:29] Leading Through Crisis and Conflict: Rabbi Mike reflects on responding to the Israel conflict with empathy, presence, and unity—what it means to lead without all the answers.
[00:44:29] Servant Leadership and the Joy of Watching Others Shine: Rabbi Mike shares his philosophy of leadership as service—and the fulfillment of watching others exceed their own expectations.
[00:47:30] The Power of Lifelong Learning: Rabbi Mike’s final message: never stop learning for learning’s sake—because growth fuels every vibrant culture.
Connect with Rabbi Mike:Website:
https://www.shirshalom.org/
Email: mikem@shirshalom.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/michael.moskowitz.79
X: https://x.com/rabbimlm
IG: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmoskowitz/
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-moskowitz-4242a248/
Also mentioned on this episode:
Traction by Gino Wickman: https://a.co/d/8OjLo0R
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