Government as Social Enterprise: 5 lessons to keep in mind
Definitions of social enterprise vary. If we include in this definition "market/fee based services for social goods", I would list some ‘government functions' under the umbrella. Government isn't normally thought of as good at business or efficient. But, these are...
Why Change is Difficult (especially if you’re a changemaker)
My new year’s tradition involves reflecting on what transpired during the previous year and making plans for the new one. I enjoy the satisfaction that comes from listing my accomplishments over the past 12 months and setting new BHAGs (big, hairy audacious goals)....
Tackling Unemployment in Egypt: One social entrepreneur tells his story
Egypt today has an unemployment rate of 13.4%. It’s a challenge that many are trying to solve, with (social) entrepreneurship playing a significant role. Entrepreneurship wasn’t exactly a new concept in the MENA region but we started to hear more about it after the...
Setting a Secure Food Table
The State of Food Security: Dispatches from the Field A Speakers Panel & Event hosted by SEE Change Magazine Sponsored by: Whole Foods Market What challenges stand in the way of food security today? What is being done to tackle them Join us for an...
Innovative Tea Company Aims to Disrupt Tea Industry
Tea of the People is set to disrupt North America $10 billion tea industry with its inaugural lineup of innovative teas. Josh Caplan, a 26-year-old entrepreneur and recent project management graduate at Stanford University, has a simple vision; blend together the...
Common Ground Cooperative: Empowering people with developmental disabilities
Over the past century, society’s approach to individuals with developmental disabilities has been a problematic one. It was not uncommon for those labelled in this way to be ostracized by their community. Viewing them as threatening and often misunderstood, society...
5 New Year’s Resolutions That Can Change Your Life
As 2014 comes to a close, people across the world are getting ready to make the most of their fresh new year. If you'd like to wipe your slate clean and start making the most of your life in 2015, no one but you can stand in your way. Instead of making a...
Three Tips for Gifting with Impact
It's that special time of year - the holiday season. For many retailers, its "special" because it's when they reap most of their annual sales. The U.S. National Retail Federation projects 2014 holiday sales will make up 19% of the retail industry's annual sales of...
4 Steps to Enforcing Performance Standards that Your Team Will Follow
Leaders can't accomplish their goals without enlisting the help of others. Although they're likely to have expertise in various areas, it’s important for leaders to remember that their accomplishments are an extension of others’ contributions. Leaders must,...
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