Social Impact Architects, Social Movements
A few years ago, I was invited to attend and participate in the Aspen Ideas Festival. The festival, which is being held online this year, brings together thought leaders from around the globe to engage in deep and inquisitive discussion of the issues that shape our...
Impact Measurement, Organizational Assessments, Organizational Culture
Last night, David Letterman’s last show aired with its typical humor, surprise and special guests. In his honor, we wanted to share our own Top 10 List – of our favorite social sector quotes. When we started Social TrendSpotter in 2013, we wanted to co-create a blog...
Book Reviews, Social Impact Architects
Friday, November 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of the John F. Kennedy assassination. It is a sad day in U.S. history, but many (including our friends in Dallas) are choosing to commemorate what was meaningful about his life. JFK was a giant among men, but many...
About Suzanne, Conference Reviews, Grow, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects
There is something about the Olympics that inspires people to strive for more and go beyond their preconceived limits. In early October, the Social Enterprise World Forum in Calgary, Canada (home of the 1988 Olympics) descended on the downtown conference center and...
About Suzanne, Conference Reviews, Grow, Social Enterprise, Social Impact Architects
“Purpose will supplant information as the core of our economy.” – Aaron Hurst When we reflect on the 2013 Social Enterprise Alliance (SEA) Summit in Minneapolis, two concepts will endure. First, the Summit coined the term “purpose economy” as the defining...