A Defense of Story
Stories can be overly simple, even deceptive. But more often than not, they help surface and illuminate truth, and embracing their complexity offers deep reward.
Leadership - Articles
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New MOOCs for Rising Leaders
Two recent initiatives deploy online learning technology to provide training for social sector professionals on a global scale.
Big Change on Campus
Six years ago, the City Colleges of Chicago launched its own turnaround effort—a bid for “reinvention”—and now it’s earning high marks for improved performance.
The Risky Rhetoric of Female Risk Aversion
Women are seen as less likely to engage in risky behavior and more likely to use money prudently. But this stereotype can lead to discrimination against women.
Jugaad Leadership
How to turn frugal thinking into a crowd-rewarding, sustainable business model and culture.
How To Create a Culture Manifesto for Your Organization (And Why It’s a Good Idea)
Guiding stories from three B corporations: Method Products, Etsy, and Warby Parker.
Seduced by “The Reductive Seduction of Other People’s Problems”
Even in the world of poverty and development, seduction sometimes works out OK.
The Wild West of Measuring Corporate Sustainability
It’s a confusing time for measuring corporate social and environmental impact, but the pioneers who take it seriously, set ambitious goals, and report accurately will come out ahead.
Optimizing International Corporate Volunteer Programs
Four steps to making a positive difference in the field—and developing valuable leadership skills along the way.
Looking for Leaders Amid the Grimness
In the face of heightened fear and violence, leaders must examine how a troubling global context is affecting them, their leadership, and those they lead.