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January 16, 2021
How a pandemic honed my leadership skills
Embracing well-being practices as an intrinsic part of life and work is beneficial for leaders, their employees, and their families.
by Skoll Foundation | 2 min read
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December 23, 2020
Ten team games for working remotely
It’s been a long year. Here’s how to help make the next few months a little more fun for your team.
by India Development Review | 4 min read
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December 15, 2020
COVID-19, unresolved grief, and the workplace
The pandemic has fuelled feelings of loss and grief. Here’s how workplaces can respond.
by Kuber Bathla | 5 min read
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December 11, 2020
Unrealistic expectations and self-doubt
Early failures in a social entrepreneur’s journey lead him to question everything, including his self-worth.
by Zubin Sharma | 6 min read
Agents from Haqdarshak, an Acumen investment in Delhi, work in the community to connect eligible citizens to welfare schemes
December 10, 2020
“Discomfort is a proxy for progress”
Jacqueline Novogratz on how social entrepreneurs can navigate the tensions and complexities of working in social impact.
by Tanaya Jagtiani, Rachita Vora | 8 min read
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November 27, 2020
Let’s talk about burnout
Why cultivating well-being is one of the most essential skills a social entrepreneur can have.
by Mary Ellen Matsui | 5 min read
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November 25, 2020
Surviving a leadership transition
Succession planning in the social sector can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be.
by Prabhir Correa | 7 min read
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November 21, 2020
Connecting inner and outer well-being
Why social innovation education programs need to develop students’ inner well-being alongside their knowledge of the field, and five principles to help lead the way.
by Stanford Social Innovation Review | 2 min read
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November 13, 2020
Failure can look like success
What happens when work becomes the only measure of self-worth?
by Shruthi Iyer | 6 min read
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November 6, 2020
Don’t let your job loss define you
Dealing with the loss of a job can be stressful and draining. Here are some tips to deal with the associated anxiety.
by Rajen Makhijani | 5 min read
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