Building Values-Based, Results-Driven Leaders

By Stephan Bauer 3

Developing leaders who understand shared values and focus on results leads to successful, sustainable social change.

The Leadership Model of Philanthropy

By Jamie Merisotis 1

Focus, flexibility, and fortitude—the three pillars of philanthropic organizations looking to create systemic change.

The New Prize: Long-term Training and Engagement

By Jesse Goldhammer

Prize and challenge designers are focusing on training future social innovators and creating communities of engaged problem solvers.

Strategic Networking and Effective Leadership

By Trish Tchume 5

Why strategic networking matters, and three ways to encourage new managers and other emerging leaders to do it.

Community Development Needs a Quarterback

By Nancy O. Andrews & Brandee McHale

We need to take a new, more holistic approach to creating economic opportunity.

Boosting Nonprofit Board Performance Where It Counts

By Lisa Walsh, Libbie Landles-Cobb, & Leah Karlins 9

Five recommendations for onboarding a new executive director.

Leading Against the Odds

By Aspen Baker 3

The best social change leaders take risks when they need to, but they know better than to sacrifice themselves for the cause.

The Uncomfortable Truth About Talent Development

By Jerry Hauser 1

The toughest part of building a talent-rich organization is letting go of low performers—but it’s critical.

Looking to Nature for Social Innovation

By Roshan Paul & Dharshan Wignarajah

Tapping into latent knowledge within and around us can spark ideas and inspiration for solving social issues.

Four Reasons to Champion Leadership Development

By Timothy J. McClimon 2

A behind-the-scenes look at the American Express Leadership Academy.