Talent. Financial Capital. Organizational Strategy. Policy.

These areas represent the most stubborn barriers to scaling social innovation. At the same time, they represent some of the most promising opportunities that social entrepreneurs and their organizations have to shape the future.

This section includes selected video, audio files, printed materials, graphic recordings, and other content from past Gatherings. Search by year, content type, and other filters to browse the ideas and insights.

Building the Next Action Agenda

by Gathering of Leaders | 2010 | Strategy

This 2010 Action Agenda captures the next generation of ideas and opportunities for social entrepreneurship and social innovation surfaced during a live brainstorm at the Gathering. In the coming years, the Gathering community and a broader network of colleagues and partners will work to drive this agenda forward.

Profiles in Leadership: Clarence Otis Jr.

by Clarence Otis Jr. | 2009 | Human Capital

Clarence Otis Jr., CEO of Darden Restaurants, will inspire you to become the kind of difference-maker that defines a true leader as he explains curiosity, vision, expertise, and service through the lens of his own journey from southern Los Angeles to the head of one of America's major restaurant companies.

Mobilizing Citizens for Change: Lessons from Team Obama

by Marshall Ganz | 2009 | Strategy

Reflecting on his work developing Team Obama's community organizing strategy, Harvard Professor Marshall Ganz speaks about "the mother of all forms of knowledge in a democracy." You don't want to miss this inspiring talk from the 2009 Gathering on the past, present, and future of citizen mobilization in America.

How Growing Organizations Develop Leaders

by Jean Martin | 2009 | Human Capital

Are you struggling to identify employees with high potential? Are your high performers looking for more development opportunities? Watch this presentation from the 2009 Gathering and learn key insights about leadership development from Jean Martin of the Corporate Executive Board.

Tony Hopson on the Fierce Urgency of Now

by Tony Hopson | 2008 | Voices

In this memorable reflection from the 2008 Gathering, Tony Hopson asks if it's enough to only change the trajectory of the nation's youth, families, and communities. As he explores why social entrepreneurs should be motivated by the "fierce urgency of now," his answer may surprise you.

Reflections on the Future of Social Entrepreneurship

by Lynn Carruthers | 2005 | Strategy

This graphic recording captures highlights from Peter Schwartz's session at the 2005 Gathering. Download this file for an illustrative look at how Peter attempts to make some sense out of the chaos in the world around us, creating a story about the future and where social entrepreneurship may go.

Ram Charan on The Leadership Multiplier

by Gathering of Leaders | 2008 | Human Capital

The Gathering's focus on human capital and leadership development continued in 2008 with a working session led by Ram Charan, one of the world’s most influential business advisors. Download this chapter from the 2008 Gathering report and learn how to increase your leadership multiplier.

National Service or Bust

by Michael Brown | 2006 | Policy

Early on, Gathering participants began developing the idea of an action tank-an entity that combines theory and practice to demonstrate the potential for social change. Michael Brown, President and Co-Founder of City Year, explores City Year as an action tank example in this pre-reading from the 2006 Gathering.