Autonomy, Culture, and the Voice of Silence
Why silence, obligation, and dissent mean different things across cultures, and what leaders get wrong when they assume voice is universal.
Sectors - Articles
Excerpt
The Story of a Transformative Idea
An adapted excerpt from The Diversity Principle on the long history that America is forgetting
SSIR Online, Spring 2026 Issue
What SSIR readers are saying about articles on innovation in trying times, data and social justice, and impact investing.
Review
Freedom for Profit?
Stephanie Limoncelli's Advocacy, Inc. argues that the anti-slavery movement's business-friendly orientation impairs its ability to advocate on behalf of workers and exploited victims of trafficking.
How Inclusion Builds Democracy
Brazil's commitment to social inclusion and equity has boosted its young democracy.
Grant Writing Is Infrastructure
Grant writing is the bridge between vision and resources. Until funders invest in it, grassroots organizations will remain underfunded.
An Introduction and Invitation to SSIR Readers
A welcome note from our new academic editor.
Paying for Public Failure Isn’t Always Charity
A response to Kevin Starr on the "philanthropy" of impact investing
When Nonprofit Leaders Should Think Like Creatives
A new management paradigm for maximizing impact.
Excerpt
Grief Is a Gift
An excerpt from Tom Chi’s Climate Capital on building forward for the future we need.