As founder of Lapin International, David Lapin advises executives worldwide on how to align business strategy with character and corporate culture with purpose. He is the author of Lead by Greatness and a practicing Rabbi. Raised in apartheid-era South Africa, David helped draft one of the world’s first formal corporate ethics codes. He now lives in Israel and travels frequently to the U.S. for client engagements.

Mentioned on the Show

• David Lapin’s company, Lapin International: https://www.lapininternational.com
• Learn more about the Lapin Leadership Fingerprint: https://lapininternational.com/lapin-leadership-fingerprint-lp/
• David’s book: Lead by Greatness – https://amzn.to/4kxb7gU 
• Connect with Rabbi Lapin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlapin
• Lapin International on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lapin-international/ 

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• Connect with O’Brien McMahon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/obrienmcmahon/
• Learn more about O’Brien: https://obrienmcmahon.com/

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Timestamps

(00:00) – Welcome to People Business

(02:14) – What’s it like being a Rabbi and working in the business world?

(06:00) – What kind of role does a Rabbi have outside of a temple? 

(10:36) – How does your expanded cultural perspective shape your work as a Rabbi?

(24:16) – What does Judaism say about business?

(28:07) – How does business build a healthy community?

(37:29) – How can we best be of service to others?

(41:38) – Purpose: Is finding our purpose a worthy pursuit or a distraction?

(51:32) – Do “better people” enjoy more success? What does it mean to be a better person?

(56:28) – What qualitative improvements can be expected when people are working ethically and aligned with purpose?

(58:08) – Final thoughts and how to contact David Lapin and Lapin International.