by Denver Frederick | Sep 14, 2021 | Guest Interview
The massive amounts of complexity and change that leaders face these days are unprecedented. And our system, both organizational and bodily systems, are not automatically good at coping with this. In fact, our instinct to simplify a complex world can be dangerous.
This tendency and how to address it is captured in a wonderful book by my next guest. She is Jennifer Garvey Berger, the CEO of Cultivating Leadership and author of Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps: How to Thrive in Complexity.
by Denver Frederick | Sep 14, 2021 | Guest Interview
All over the world, girls are treated as second to boys. Far too often, girls are denied an education, told who and when to marry, and blocked from leadership positions. Educated and respected girls are the exception, not the norm.
That is why the organization my next guest helps lead puts girls first. She is Christen Brandt, co-founder and COO of She’s the First and co-author of Impact: A Step-by-Step Plan to Create the World You Want to Live In.
by Denver Frederick | Sep 14, 2021 | Guest Interview
AID:Tech’s platform brings transparency and traceability to the distributions of resources by governments, NGOs, corporations, and charities. And by using blockchain applications, they are able to bring access and inclusion to the underserved.
Here to tell us about how this all works in practice, it’s a pleasure to have Niall Dennehy, the co-founder and COO of AID:Tech.
by Denver Frederick | Aug 30, 2021 | Guest Interview
As philanthropists and impact investors pour money into social and environmentally-focused businesses and projects, a nagging question often hovers over their efforts: Is the capital actually ending up where it’s intended? And is it delivering impact in a measurable, tangible manner? The ixo Foundation based in South Africa believes blockchain technology could help us assure that the answer to that is: Yes.
And here to tell us how, it’s a pleasure to have Dr. Shaun Conway, the founder and president of the ixo Foundation.
by Denver Frederick | Aug 30, 2021 | Guest Interview
In 2010, ImpactAssets was spun out of Calvert Impact Capital in recognition of the growing need to increase flows of capital to the world’s greatest challenges. And since its inception, it has become the leading facilitator of direct impact investing within donor-advised funds.
Here to tell us more about what they do and the changes that are occurring in the field of impact investing is Margret Trilli, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of ImpactAssets.
by Denver Frederick | Aug 25, 2021 | Guest Interview
NEXT for AUTISM transforms the national landscape of services for people with autism by strategically designing, launching, and supporting innovative programs. They believe that individuals with autism have the potential to live fulfilling, productive lives when supported by excellent services and connected to their communities.
And here to tell us about their work and what’s next for people on the autism spectrum is Gillian Leek, the CEO of NEXT for AUTISM.
