Refugees Test Germany’s New Tolerance
Dr. Hajo Funke about the refugee crisis and how Germany has worked to build a more tolerant society. “I never thought I would see a day when German society would become so empathetic,” he says.
Theater Brings Shadows to Light
Theater has the power to tell stories of people in the shadows, Red Ladder Theatre Company’s Karen Piemme tells us. The creative impulse allows us to endure all sorts of hardships.
What Kind of Leader Are You?
What kind of leader are you? Are you benevolent, beloved, or controversial? Take this quiz and find out.
How to Recognize Good Leadership
How do you recognize good leadership? We identify 5 characteristics of a good leader. Some of them might surprise you.
Test Your Knowledge of Democratic Groups
How much do you know about the characteristics of democratic organizations? Take this quiz and find out.
Social Justice and the Arts
Social justice is a cornerstone of Santa Clara University. All of the students volunteer several hours per week, whether they are studying business, engineering, or theater. This article presents an overview of some of the programs and their effects on the community and the students.
5 Reasons to Keep Teams Small
Building creative teams is no real mystery. All it takes is a supportive environment, a small group, and lots of communication.
Farah Karimi on Leadership, Change, and Compromise
Farah Karimi tells us: “As a leader you have to be the first who stands there and articulates the direction you have to go in. You need followers, without followers you are not a leader. You have to convince them in such a way that they themselves believe in the change that you need to take. It’s not possible to get 100% agreement. It’s not going to be the same for everybody, but you need critical mass.”
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How-To Recognize and Deal with Conflict
The secret to effective teamwork is learning how to deal with conflict. Conflict can be unpleasant and uncomfortable, but it’s a necessary part of collaboration.
Creating Powerful Messages
What Frank Sharry of America’s Voice has to say about creating powerful messages will change the way you communicate.
Best Practices for Interviewing Witnesses
Human Rights investigator Gissou Nia shares interview tips for taking witnesses testimony that she learned on the job.
5 Failures to Learn From
Failure can be our greatest teacher, but we hate to talk about it. In this post we get a peek at some failures shared by experienced activists.