Q&A: Jeff Raikes
Jeff Raikes takes over the Gates Foundation at a turbulent time when philanthropic resources are down and social needs are up.
Leadership - Articles
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Generation Y and the Perils of Milli Vanilli Leadership
Generation Y leaders benefit from acting their age.
From Entry-Level to Leadership: How to Join a Nonprofit Board of Directors
Board experience proves invaluable to leadership development.
Podcast
Panel Discussion - Women in Charge
Four high-profile female political professionals discuss Hillary Clinton's candidacy for president in this panel discussion. They cover how her run for office affected the future of women in politics and the benefits and weaknesses of women in political leadership.
Podcast
James A. Joseph - Leadership in the Second Half of Life
Former U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, James Joseph believes we must support those over 50 launching new careers later in life so they may continue to make significant contributions to society. In this audio lecture recorded at the Encore Career Summit, sponsored by the Center for Social Innovation at Stanford, Joseph reflects on what it takes to be a great leader in the second half of life. Using Nelson Mandela as a prototype, he reflects on how skills such as the ability to work with one's enemies are critical elements of the mature leader.
Podcast
The Encore Careers Summit - Lessons for a New Social Movement
How can the United States and the world benefit from the work of people who have been dedicated to social change over the last 30 years? What can those with the most diverse array of backgrounds and careers do to impact social, economic, and political policy, particularly in this unprecedented era of new political leadership? In this panel discussion from the 2008 Encore Careers Summit, activist leaders from the women's, civil rights, and environmental movements discuss how we can reinvent this country by drawing on lessons from the past.
10 Ways to Become a Better Nonprofit Leader in 2009
A top ten list of ways to enhance your leadership in the nonprofit field.
Why All Leaders Should Have Gone to Design School
Great leadership is all about the ability to design social systems.
Climate Change
Social entrepreneurism should focus less on charismatic personalities and more on ideas that work.