Three Keys to Unlocking Systems-Level Change
Developing a systems mindset, identifying the right tool for the job, and paying attention to human dynamics can help leaders move from theory to action when facing complex social problems.
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Planting the Seeds of Inclusion in Environmental Philanthropy
We need more and deeper commitments from funders to foster the next generation of environmental changemakers.
Time to Align
We get 24 extra hours this year, presenting a great opportunity for social change leaders to look at the connection between who they are and what they do.
Tackling Heropreneurship
Why we need to move from “the social entrepreneur” to social impact.
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.
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.