A Mayor’s Fight for the Survival of His Town
Rural flight is a global problem which Germany is also not immune to. In the town of Weißwasser, engaged citizens, led by mayor Torsten Pötzsch, are fighting back against the trend.
Using Citizen Empowerment to Promote More Inclusive and Sustainable Cities
If there is one thing Leonardo Maldonado knows best, it is how to build communities.
“It Was a Toxic Political Environment”
Attorney Matthew Clayson discusses his involvement with The Detroit Declaration movement, pushing for community involvement and stronger transatlantic relations.
A Seat at the Table: Gender Discrimination in Foreign Policy
The Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy is a research and advocacy organization that is forging a new discourse on power and systematic oppression.
Standing up for All Those Facing Injustice
Attorney and civil rights activist, Sufyan Sohel, on his fight for human rights in response to the US travel ban.
A High-Tech Solution to Extreme Poverty
How BanQu envisions helping the world’s poor.
What Happened When I Chose Bravery
How I learned that sustainable business benefits from a lot of trust, a good dose of transparency and plenty of courage.
Successful Leadership in Changing Times
How do you cultivate curiosity, compassion and courage in the face of prejudice, anger and fear? Otto Scharmer has some interesting answers.
Connecting Communities while Combating Food Waste
Tessa Cook, co-founder of OLIO, shares her inspiration and challenges as a social entrepreneur and discusses the future of food sharing.
An Unorthodox Way to Govern
Peter Wittig, German Ambassador to the United States, talks about leadership and diplomacy in the digital age, and dealing with an unorthodox government. And about using a Twitter account to set the global agenda.