Leading with Genuine Care

“You can make a difference...It’s always better to light the candle than curse the darkness.” —Nancy Jacobson, Founder and CEO of No Labels

Not left. Not right. Forward! Nancy Jacobson is the found…

“There is so much more to every person’s life besides their homeless experience. Their homeless experience doesn’t define them.” — Daniel Roby, CEO of the Austin Street Center

Uncover the reality o…

“There is amazing stuff happening everywhere. How do we amplify it and accelerate it?” — Jennifer Erickson

With a career that spans from the Scottish parliament to the White House and beyond, Jenni…

“Things still aren’t perfect but we’re moving in the right direction.” — Casey Fiesler

The idea of technology and social media influencing a presidential election once would’ve sounded ridiculous. …

“Stop. Breathe. Smile.” — Shantum Seth, Zen Leader

Mindfulness is about much more than meditation. It’s about living a purpose-filled life focused on the present moment—and few people understand this…

“Compassion is not a luxury, but a necessity, not only for our species to survive, but for all species to survive.” — Roshi Joan Halifax

Don’t miss this powerful conversation about gratitude, compa…

Listen to a short bonus “nugget of wisdom” from Rob’s interview with Kelly Rutherford. In this clip, Kelly offers insights about showing up every day with joy, energy, and gratitude even if it’s not …

“Gratitude and appreciation are everything. If all else fails, go into that space. I feel like everything else is a distraction.” — Kelly Rutherford

You might know Kelly Rutherford as Lily Van der Wo…

Blair Kirchner believes that business leaders have the ability—and the responsibility—to create positive change in the world. Blair is the Managing Director and Co-Head of Impact Activities at the Ki…

“I’m really interested in figuring out what it’s going to take to level the playing field.”— Ruthe Farmer

Ruthe Farmer strives for the greater inclusion of women, minority, and low-income students in…

“We are all speaking, but no one is listening. It starts with being able to stop and listen to other perspectives.” — Anant Kumar

When social entrepreneur Anant Kumar witnessed the dire conditions …

“Antarctica will change you for the rest of your life. It’s almost impossible to visit Antarctica and not return as an ambassador to Antarctica.” — Dr. James McClintock

For nearly 40 years, Dr. Jam…

Award-winning architect Steven Lewis believes that urban planning and design can promote positive change and progress within our often divided societies. As a principal at ZGF Architects, past presid…

“We need to start bringing geeky enthusiasm back into politics.”— Rajesh Kasturirangan

As an increasingly global society, imagine what humanity could do if we all came together to use our collective …

As a self-described “renegade economist,” Della Duncan’s hope is that all societies will begin to focus on their citizen’s happiness as much as their GDP (Gross Domestic Product). By rethinking what …

With boundless energy and enthusiasm for positivity, Dr. Dilhani Uswatte has become a nationally recognized educator for good reason. She’s more than an inspiration to her students and her team in Ho…

“If we improve the way we pay attention, we improve our capacity for experience. A pleasant experience becomes more fulfilling. Unpleasant experiences become more manageable. Mindfulness is just a pr…

“If there was ever a time to make changes in America, this is that moment.”— Mayor Randall Woodfin, Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama

When Mayor Randall Woodfin was elected to his hometown’s highest pol…

“If you want to be happy in this lifetime, make sure your motivation is to benefit all sentient beings.” — His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Cindy Vuu, CEO of Biti’s

Few people embody positive, people-f…

“Be kind because kindness matters—and love the people you love as much as you can.”

In today’s divided world, what can individuals and their communities do to heal together? That’s a question Cathy …