The Mantra of Meritocracy
Our ongoing obsession with the myth of meritocracy is now spreading to education systems in developing economies with pernicious effects.
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Redefining Leadership
Lessons from a lifetime of leadership on the importance of finding common ground and fostering a culture of collaboration.
Podcast
Reigniting Leaders’ Passion to Advance Equity
PolicyLink President Michael McAfee shares how he “lives” the work of equity by promoting just and fair inclusion to help form a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential.
Feeding the Future of Agriculture with Vertical Farming
The technology-driven model of agriculture may offer a means to address farm output and food security in the years to come.
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Leading from Within: Conscious Social Change and Mindfulness for Social Innovation
How mindfulness can help us become more effective social change leaders.
Catastrophic Times: Leadership, When Everyone Is Down
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, a nonprofit leader shares lessons on preparedness, collaboration, and resilience.
From Principle to Practice: Humanitarian Innovation and Experimentation
Without methods to gauge success and failure, and without appropriate ethical frameworks, humanitarian tech may do more harm than good.
The Problem with Donor-Advised Funds—and a Solution
Commercial national charities in the United States are warehousing billions of dollars that should be going to mission-driven nonprofits.
How to Help a Social Startup Thrive
Five rules of the road from a seed-stage investor in financial technology for the underserved.