Civil Society
The Tricky Business of Cultural Change
If real, radical cultural change is a goal of the Clinton Global Initiative, then real rich people are part of the problem and fundamental to the solution.
Tag: Psychology
Measuring Social Impact
Broader Evidence for Bigger Impact
Defining credible evidence has polarized into two camps that must be brought together to tackle social problems effectively.
Philanthropy & Funding
The Problem with Problem Statements
Forgoing the articulation of a problem statement and focusing on paradox leads to more effective communication with your organization’s supporters.
Government
Citizen as Designer
By shifting the responsibility of the citizen from deciding to designing, we can redirect resources away from conflict and toward creating better ideas.
Global Issues
A Theory of “Poor Economics”
The construct of ego demographics offers a useful lens on the subjective aspects of poverty.
Review
Social Innovations
Climate Science as Culture War
The public debate around climate change is no longer about science—it’s about values, culture, and ideology.
Civil Society
Losing the Courage of Your Convictions
We must be willing to continually examine and test our core convictions and assumptions, and confirm that they are worth holding.
Podcast
Global Issues
Promoting Civic Engagement and Voting
Organizations are finding that subtle changes in language make a difference in how people vote.
Podcast
Global Issues
Promoting Health Through Weight Loss
Harvard business professor Leslie John reports on studies providing financial and social incentives to get people to lose weight.