About Yonason Goldson

Yonason Goldson

Yonason Goldson

Yonason Goldson draws on 40 years of scholarship, applying ancient wisdom to the ethical challenges of the modern world. As Director of Ethical Imperatives, LLC, he works with leaders to create a culture of trust that earns loyalty, sparks initiative and limits liability. He is a TEDx speaker, award-winning podcast host and author of seven books, including “Grappling with the Gray: An Ethical Handbook for Personal Success and Business Prosperity.”

An executive trainer for Vistage Worldwide, Inc., Rabbi Goldson has been cited in publications including Forbes, Newsweek, Business.com, and The Washington Post. He is also a retired high school teacher, repentant hitchhiker and Executive Vice President of the Coalition for Jewish Values, Missouri Chapter. Visit him at ethicsninja.com.

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The Next Piece of the Puzzle Might Fill the Hole in Your Heart Oct 03, 2025

"I'm either really lucky or really unlucky," observed Dylan McWilliams. This 20-year-old Coloradan had just escaped a shark attack with a single bite requiring only seven stitches. But there's more to the story. The previous July, a black bear invade... Read More

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Yom Kippur: The Guide to Restoring a Heathy Society Sep 26, 2025

I must have been about 10 years old the day I kicked the best field goal of my life. The ball sailed over the backstop, over the chain link fence at the top of the hill, and right through our next-door neighbor's window. I dutifully set off down the ... Read More

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The Lesson We're Missing From the Death of Charlie Kirk Sep 19, 2025

In wistful moments, I imagine going back in time to stop myself from some of the poorer decisions I've made in life. So many ways I could have better spent the two hours wasted watching Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt in "12 Monkeys." Of course, that's ex... Read More

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Invest in Your Own Success by Building Up Others Sep 12, 2025

At the outset of my senior year of high school, in a moment of questionable judgment, I signed up for an elective course in engineering. I still recall the name of the teacher — John Clark — although I couldn't tell you anything we learne... Read More