Catching Charisma
Charismatic people spread happiness and well-being.
Leadership - Articles
Innovative ways to develop strong leadership capabilities (more)
Podcast
Gavin Newsom - Say What You Think, Then Take Action
San Francisco's young and charismatic mayor, Gavin Newsom, has suffered his share of punches for taking bold positions on controversial issues. In this Stanford Center for Social Innovation sponsored audio lecture, Newsom tells of the courage and persistence it takes to make real social change as a leader. He outlines progressive reforms in areas such as education, health care, and business, and reflects on the personal and professional price paid for supporting one particularly contentious issue: gay marriage.
Compromise Might Greatly Diversify Leadership of California Foundations and Nonprofits
An effort to broaden and deepen diversity in foundations and nonprofits.
Achieving Breakthrough Performance
From the Girl Scouts, to Partners In Health, to the city of Providence, R.I., great organizations have one thing in common: great managers. These managers, in turn, share four simple management principles that they use to guide organizations from mere mediocrity to stand-out stardom.
The Toughest Job You’ll Never Get
Would-be EDs cite inadequate mentoring, low pay, and poor lifestyle as career obstacles.
C-Level Diversity
How to get more racial minorities into corner offices.
The Poster Child for Failure in Philanthropy
Confessing difficulties encourages organizations to take risks.
Vision, Leadership, and Partnership
Are we making a difference?
Bloggers Cover the Council on Foundations Annual Conference
Accessing news on the foundations' leadership summit.
The Davos of Philanthropy: First Impressions
A bloggers' impressions of the Council on Foundations conference.