NYC Department of Probation partners with Carnegie Hall to reimagine community justice through NeON Arts program
By Kaniqua Welch and Nichole Christian, The Kresge Foundation Grounded in the belief that there is a better way, the New York City Department of Probation (DOP) established the Neighborhood Opportunity Network (NeON) in 2011. The network is comprised of community organizations, government agencies, local businesses, and community residents focused on connecting probation clients to opportunities, resources, […]
How to Get Your Team on Board with a Major Change
by Nicole Brauckmann, Deborah Rowland, and Michael Thorley, Harvard Business Review George, head of the Asia Pacific region for a global industry leader, was running the annual meeting of his group’s 300 executives and managers. After reviewing the year to date and addressing the changing context for the coming year, he was heading for the […]
This Ancient Philosophy Is the Key to Leading Through Turbulent Times
By Laura A. Cooper, Entrepreneur One of the character-defining moments of my career came when I knew I had to make a very difficult decision that was likely going to cost me my job. Although this decision was in opposition to the nepotistic dynamics in which I found myself, it was fundamentally the right thing […]
Women in science: New children’s books featuring botanist Janaki Ammal & physicist Bibha Chowdhuri to inspire future generations
By PTI, The Economic Times A new set of four books bring to life inspirational stories of four pioneering women in the field of science, including eminent botanist Janaki Ammal and Dr Anandibai Joshee, widely known as the first Indian woman to study medicine in the United States. The illustrated box set, authored by Pune-based […]
10 Principles of Effective Organizations
By Michael O’Malley, Harvard Business Review As organization development evolves alongside institutional practices and insights into human behavior, a big piece of the field is still missing: a set of principles that convey what organizations must do well to thrive. Organizations are adept at identifying specific problems and have at their disposal a host of […]
Mother and Daughter Become Co-pilots on Southwest Flight: ‘It’s been a dream come true’
By Good News Network, Good News Network Southwest Airlines announced its first-ever mother/daughter pilot duo, after Captain Holly Petitt joined First Officer Keely Petitt in the cockpit. Mother Holly Petitt started her aviation career fresh out of college as a flight attendant working for another carrier. After riding the jumpseat in the flight deck, she […]
16-Year Old Anwisha Reddy Wins Princess Diana Award for Social Crusade to Empower Local Artisans
By Team YS, Your Story Anwisha Reddy, age 16, from Hyderabad, India has been recognized with the Diana Award, the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts. Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, the award is given out by the charity of the same name and is […]
5 Ways to Open Up Your Thinking to All Kinds of Possibilities
By Moshe Engelberg, Inc. When Yoshi and his accountant looked at their financial projections for next year’s Hanuman Festival, they felt no excitement and saw no real ambition. So they upped the numbers substantially, and then said YES. Yes, we can imagine making this happen! The whole team enthusiastically agreed, and in fact, the festival […]
7 Practices For Better Team Connections and Improved Engagement
By Martin Zwilling, Inc. It takes an engaged team, or a group of well-connected teams, to build and run a business today. The days of a single autocratic leader are gone. In my consulting work with small businesses and startups, I find that real teamwork is still a rare commodity. Fortunately, it’s a skill you can start […]
Miracles for Kids brings critically ill children, families to Newport Pier for day in the surf
By Lilly Nguyen, Daily Pilot Deborah Lewis called Friday morning a miracle. Exchanging tears for a smile, Lewis watched as her oldest — 8-year-old Annabelle — splashed about in the waves at Newport Beach and, at one point, rode them. Friday’s venture to the shore was one of few outings the Lewis family has been able […]