Ann Higdon on Building Movements with Families

by Ann Higdon | 2010 | Voices

Ann Hidgon challenges social entrepreneurs to build movements that families and communities most impacted by short-sighted systems can get behind. View this short reflection from the 2010 Gathering to learn more about Ann’s experience working to change Dayton, Ohio’s education system.

Charlie Rose on The Next Generation

by Charlie Rose | 2008 | Voices

Are you ready to lead the "transformation of the next generation?" Prepare to be inspired with this poem by Charlie Rose from the 2008 Gathering.

David Gergen on Social Entrepreneurs

by David Gergen | 2008 | Voices

Reflecting on his experiences at the past three Gathering of Leaders, David Gergen addresses some of the challenges facing social entrepreneurs. But he sees hope in the nation's desire for civic engagement and believes that social entrepreneurs can incorporate such energy into larger efforts for social change.

Iris Chen on Inspiration

by Iris Chen | 2008 | Voices

Even after 18 years of work in the education sector, Iris Chen says she still jumps out of bed in the morning excited about her job. The reason? The passion and vision of social entrepreneurs has created tangible impact in this country, and she gets to be part of it.

Jill Vialet on Building a Movement with Everybody

by Jill C. Vialet | 2009 | Voices

Jill Vialet, President and Founder of Playworks, has a just few things she wants: 1) the press to stop called her "sweet"; 2) a way to involve more people in the process of planning and designing change; and 3) to build a movement with everybody. Watch this reflection from the 2009 Gathering to find out why.

Marco Davis on the Art of Social Entrepreneurship

by Marco Davis | 2009 | Voices

Marco Davis sees a similarity between being an effective social entrepreneur and being an effective DJ: one must be able to read the crowd and engage them. In this reflection from the 2009 Gathering, he explains why it's so important for social entrepreneurs to help people figure out what moves them.

Rafael Alvarez on a Social Entrepreneur’s Greatest Vision

by Rafael Alvarez | 2010 | Voices

Rafael Alvarez, Founder and CEO of Genesys Works, reflects on the vision for scaling his organization's model to impact every low-income high school student in America. Rafael believes that a social entrepreneur's greatest vision for his or her organization should be to cease to exist because its mission is accomplished.

Rebecca Onie on a Leap of Faith

by Rebecca Onie | 2008 | Voices

For Rebecca Onie the work of social entrepreneurs is about taking a leap of faith, and in this reflection from the 2008 Gathering, she explains how that leap ultimately cycles into social change.

Suzanne McKechnie Klahr on Taking Risks

by Suzanne McKechnie Klahr | 2009 | Voices

Does Robert Frost's poem The Road Less Travelled offer a metaphor for the social entrepreneurship movement? Suzanne McKechnie Klahr, Founder of BUILD, thinks so. Find out why.

The Next Generation

by Gathering of Leaders | 2008 | Voices

Download the text to Charlie Roses' memorable poem from the 2008 Gathering and learn why reaching the next generation is so crucial.

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.