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Interviews

Conversations with fascinating people within the church and in secular settings

Joe Richman: Everything is about stories

There is no more important thing you can do than to get other people to tell you their stories, says the founder of Radio Diaries.

Bob Alper and Mo Amer: Don't be afraid to be funny

Humor is a universal language that helps bring understanding to each other’s humanity, say a Jewish and a Muslim comedian who have teamed up for the “Laugh in Peace” tour.

Sally Osberg: Results at scale

Scaling an institution is not just a function of the organization’s size, says the president and CEO of the Skoll Foundation. Networks and partnerships allow ventures to have a greater impact than they could alone.

Bill Drayton: How to be a change agent

Leadership is about helping people give themselves permission to change the world, says the social entrepreneur pioneer and Ashoka founder.

Ben Wildavsky: The globalization of higher education

In the age of knowledge mobility and talent mobility, the universities -- and other organizations -- that adopt the merit principle are going to be the most successful, says the former education editor of U.S. News & World Report.

Christopher Gergen: Take ownership of your life

Successful leaders are “life entrepreneurs,” says Christopher Gergen, a founding partner of an entrepreneurial leadership development company. And life entrepreneurs? They don’t simply live a life; they lead a life.

Cynthia Wilson: Building community through song

Throughout African-American history, music has functioned as a medium for tearing down walls and building a sense of belonging, says Cynthia Wilson, a musician and music scholar.

Laura Palmer Noone: We treat adult students like customers

The former president of the University of Phoenix describes the for-profit model of higher education, discusses the reaction she gets when promoting it and offers a few lessons she thinks traditional institutions might learn from it.

Nannerl O. Keohane: It makes a difference to have power

The former president of Duke University, a noted political scientist, discusses the impact of power, gender and institutionalism on leadership. It’s the subject of her new book, “Thinking about Leadership.”

Edouard Duval-Carrié: Raising awareness of Haiti with art

Artist Edouard Duval-Carrié engages the rich, fascinating and often tragic history of his homeland in his art. He also is trying to help Haitian artists recover from the 2010 earthquake by promoting their work.