The James Irvine New Leadership Network

07/23/2014

Learn about the 's approach to its work in San Joaquin Valley & Inland Empire, plus a note on - http://www.irvine.org/news-insights/entry/exploring-our-work-in-two-california-regions

This past spring I’ve had the opportunity to explore – with my colleagues at Irvine and a consultant – how we might deepen our grantmaking in two...

06/11/2014

Local food systems can have a measurable effect on economic growth, depending on where you live - http://wallstcheatsheet.com/life/food/study-impact-of-buying-locally-depends-on-where-you-live.html/?a=viewall

U.S. consumers have been throwing their purchasing power behind local organizations for the past several years, but the economic impact depends on...

05/13/2014

Trust-based relationships aren't a nice-to-have, they're a NEED-to-have in systems-level social change! For example.. http://www.buildingmovement.org/blog/entry/relationships_are_work

Lately, I’ve been thinking about relationships. Maybe it’s that my partner just proposed to me. Or maybe it was the time with our Project Team earlier this month working, laughing, and struggling together. Either way, it’s becoming clear how important relationships are in the social change sector.

05/07/2014

Investment in early childhood education is absolutely critical, especially for disadvantaged children. Early education from 0-5 helps to reduce the achievement gap, the need for special ed, the crime rate, & overall social costs while producing a 7-10% ROI per annum. So how can we get it right? 1. Support the vulnerable 2. Align strategies 3. Emphasize quality. See more at SSIR - http://www.ssireview.org/blog/entry/seizing_the_moment_on_early_childhood_care_and_education

Three ways to improve early childhood systems and improve equity.

05/01/2014

Good leadership tips! -- Talk less, listen more; Engage veteran employees; Don't ignore the staff; Practice self-care http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304893404579530204036842732?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702304893404579530204036842732.html

In The Wall Street Journal, Barry Glassner and Morton Schapiro write that a leader should think first, talk later. Listen to veteran employees....

04/23/2014

To learn, iterate & innovate, seek developmental evaluation - this free tool helps orgs assess their social impact http://ow.ly/uwJUv

The OCAT helps non-profit organizations assess their operational capacity to indentify strengths and areas for improvement.

04/21/2014

What makes a leader? Listening actively with an open mind, truthfulness, & being approachable - from The Will to Lead http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/leading_in_the_21st_century/developing_leaders_in_a_business?cid=other-eml-cls-mip-mck-oth-1403

04/19/2014

Americans waste 40% of food - so this Stanford Ph.D. started to close the cycle & feed the hungry http://www.dailygood.org/more.php?n=5805

04/18/2014

The Disruptive Power of Collaboration - how sharing changes everything. As we like to say, "Collaborate Generously!" http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/high_tech_telecoms_internet/The_disruptive_power_of_collaboration_An_interview_with_Clay_Shirky?cid=other-eml-alt-mip-mck-oth-1403

How we collaborate has profound implications for how we live and work. The author and New York University professor explains how social media has...

04/15/2014

How can we scale social impact? Train others, engage the community, reform public systems, change mindsets & more via http://www.ssireview.org/articles/entry/emerging_pathways_to_transformative_scale

The cofounder of and a consultant at The Bridgespan Group elaborate on important strategies for scaling up social impact.

04/13/2014

What can you learn from the 150 best TED Talks? Use emotion, be novel, and emphasize the visual - http://blogs.hbr.org/2014/04/what-i-learned-watching-150-hours-of-ted-talks/

The most popular talks shared three common attributes.

04/11/2014

"The community development process begins w/ the dev of people" - 8 essential guiding principles of The Tupelo Model http://www.berea.edu/brushy-fork-institute/the-tupelo-model-of-community-development

Before a community can build or attract economic development, it is critical to work on developing its people. The guiding principles of the Tupelo...