Managing Perceptions at Work, Leveraging Networking Events, Building a School, Defining Leadership

Born and raised in Chicago, Joe is known for deploying organization-wide systems and maximizing efficiencies, while demonstrating the utmost professionalism and accountability. He joined the Jewish Leadership Academy when it was just an idea, helping build the school from the ground up. Joe played a critical role in the construction of the JLA campus and in creating JLA’s unique Indexed Tuition Program. Join us as we talk to Joe about:

  • Why it’s important to actively manage your perception at work – What the real difference is between extroverts and introverts
  • How to truly leverage networking events and conferences (hint: spend less time in the hotel room)
  • What it’s like to build a school from the ground up
  • Why there’s controversy around tax credit scholarship programs for indy schools
  • What makes a truly effective leader!

ABOUT JOE:

💡 Guest: Joe Sharp
💡 What he does: CFO and COO at the Jewish Leadership Academy in Miami FL

Meet The Speakers

Dakota Hebert

Dakota Hebert
Chief Marketing Officer, Checkwriters
Dakota joined Checkwriters in 2013, where he worked in the Sales and Marketing departments and currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer. He is responsible for the company’s national brand and marketing, corporate communications, and hosts the Checkwriters Podcast. Previously, he worked in communications in the U.S. Senate in Washington, D.C. He lives with his wife and children in Massachusetts.

Felicia Corbeil

Felicia Corbeil
Human Resources Manager, Checkwriters
Felicia joined Checkwriters in 2020, where she serves as the Human Resources Manager. Her particular areas of focus include hiring, benefits administration, and the development and implementation of company policies in conjunction with the Checkwriters Compliance Team. She is a member of both our ACA Team and ERC Team where she assists clients on the intricacies of those programs, requirements, and filings. Felicia holds a Masters in Business Administration and is based in Massachusetts, where she lives with her husband and children.

Joe Sharp

Joe Sharp
CFO / COO Jewish Leadership Academy
Born and raised in Chicago, Joe is known for deploying organization-wide systems and maximizing efficiencies, while demonstrating the utmost professionalism and accountability. He played a critical role in the construction of our campus and in creating JLA’s unique Indexed Tuition Program. Prior to JLA, Joe served as the Executive Director of Katz Hillel Day School in Boca Raton for 9 years where he oversaw all aspects of the school’s financial and physical plant operations. Joe also spent 15 years in the for-profit sector, serving as both a Controller and as a Chief Operating Officer. He has a BS in Accounting, an MBA with a concentration in Nonprofit Management, and serves on several local and national professional boards and councils.

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