The journey from professional success to social significance requires conviction. Fellows Samir Valia and Govindraj Ethiraj discuss their leap into social entrepreneurship, addressing root causes like child marriage and misinformation through unconventional pathways.
Most adults in the corporate world process emotion like children. Dr. Becky Kennedy explains how parenting strategies—like validation and "sturdy" leadership—can help you manage difficult colleagues, navigate office politics, and build resilience.
Uncle Nearest founder Fawn Weaver joins CNN’s Van Jones to dismantle myths about fear of failure. Discover how the first Black woman to build a billion-dollar spirit business rewrote history by scaling with radical authenticity and love.
Tommy Mello defied Silicon Valley wisdom by building a $1.7 billion empire in garage door repairs. Starting with debt, he transformed A1 Garage Door Service using systems, marketing, and sales psychology. Learn how he scaled from a hustler to a leader in this blueprint for growth.
True leadership is rarely a solo endeavor. CALI fellows discuss how deep, trust-based partnerships drive systemic change. From navigating imposter syndrome to leading a national COVID-19 response, learn why effective leaders often build scaffolding for others to rise.
Lauron, a Staff Eng (ex-Stripe, Airbnb), breaks down the "untold rules" of performance calibrations. Learn the concrete differences between Senior and Staff levels and how to navigate the shift from coding tasks to strategic influence to unblock your promotion.
Former DHS Assistant Secretary Elizabeth Neumann and Sojourners President Rev. Adam Russell Taylor convene to discuss faith, leadership, and democracy. They explore how moral courage can bridge divides in an era of deep political polarization and rising domestic tension.
AI strategy is shifting from IT labs to the C-suite. New data reveals 72% of CEOs now lead AI decision-making. With $124M in planned spending, leaders view adoption as existential, maintaining robust investments even in a recession to drive faster ROI.
Facing a $20M annual loss, The Atlantic needed a savior. CEO Nick Thompson delivered, driving subs to 1.5M and achieving profitability. Here’s how he used data science, AI, and a creator economy mindset to save a 167-year-old legacy publication.
New data from the Angus Reid Institute indicates Justin Trudeau holds the highest average approval rating (46%) among Canadian Prime Ministers since 2004. He slightly outpaces Paul Martin (44%) and leads Stephen Harper (38%) when averaging popularity over their full tenures.
From co-founding Def Jam to revitalizing Johnny Cash, Rick Rubin is a music industry enigma. He operates not as a technical engineer, but as a creative spiritual guide. We analyze his "production by reduction" philosophy to uncover a framework for creativity that transcends the studio.
Most spend decades pumping the well but rarely pause to drink. This year, we explore balancing ambition with enjoyment. From the strategic oratory of Churchill to the business logic of Akon, these are our top lessons on optimizing for outcome, not just output.
Reaching Principal Engineer (IC8) at Meta takes more than technical skill. Adrian shares his non-linear journey from PhD to driving product at Meta. Learn why agency beats permission and how to manufacture your own luck to accelerate your engineering career growth.
Jewish Israeli Jacob Ner-David and Palestinian Forsan Hussein bridge the divide through a friendship forged at the Aspen Institute. Their dialogue highlights the resilience needed to prioritize shared humanity and build a better future together.
UAE Minister of AI, HE Omar Sultan Al Olama, joins Nikhil Kamath to discuss the intersection of youth leadership and governance. Learn how the UAE is leveraging technology to compete globally and why modern politics requires the agility of a startup founder.
Nikesh Arora admitted he didn't know "cybersecurity" was one word. Yet, he transformed Palo Alto Networks into a market leader. Discover how his outsider perspective, combined with lessons from Google and SoftBank, offers a masterclass in leadership that transcends industry expertise.
