Why do our traditional economic systems ignore the things we care about most – and is there a better way?

As we navigate the complexities and conflict around us, we owe it to ourselves and to each other to keep our eyes, ears, hearts and minds open.

To drive systems change, our investment logic needs to also have a theory of change that is aligned with the reality of how change actually happens in the real, complex and messy world.

Interconnected leadership is not just a good idea — it might be our only way forward when the stakes against a reasonable future are (boiling) high. 

Berry Liberman, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Small Giants, shared her transformative journey at the 2023 Business and Philanthropy Forum in Singapore on 9th Nov, 2023.

“Hope feels like such a weak thing right now,” he says, “but what is the alternative? It is our obligation to keep trying even when hope seems very small and unlikely.

For us to truly want to heal the world with love, we have to be values driven in all that we do, including our work, our investing and even our general lives.

Courage and kindness feel so radical right now. I’m here for it. There is much to celebrate and enjoy in this life – take note, be alive to it all, hug your beloveds – it is that joy and love that must feed the work. We must fall in love with life every day. That is what is worth protecting.

It is a beautiful time of year at Mossy Willow- the apple trees are in blossom, there are families of wood ducks on the ponds and summer crops are starting to flower getting ready to fruit very soon.

Berry Liberman in conversation with mystic Orland Bishop. This interview first ran in Dumbo Feather #72, Leadership for a Hopeful Future.

Danny’s recent letter to our Fellows community advocates a heart-centred approach to living. What message could be more important today, given the weight of the crises we face.

During a week that delivers heart-breaking news from the other side of the world, we are thrilled to learn of the discovery of a 46-metre-tall tree that’s more than 100 years old.

Berry Liberman reflects on her experience at Impact Safari Scandinavia. She is still processing much of what was unpacked during the 11-day trip.

Watch Daniel Schmachtenberger explain the challenge of the metacrisis in this presentation recorded at Impact Week in Sweden, September 2023.

Tamsin sat down to talk to Gayle about emotional regulation and its vital role in leading a team. Below are Tamsin's words about Gayle's insights, along with a video of the wisdom shared.

The benefits of introducing more kindness into everyday life impact everyone around you, explains Melanie Owens. Download these kindness cards for a bit of daily kindness inspo.

For Khalid Malik, changing his name would mean erasing a part of who he is. “I've been Khalid through school, university, and my professional journey in Australia. Why should I change now?”

When we think about national security, thoughts likely turn to surveillance technology and military capability. But there are alternative measures of security when it comes to supporting a flourishing society. Mastery of Business and Empathy Fellow Jo Brick shares her expertise about the fundamentals of a good society.

CEO of Documentary Australia Foundation, Mitzi Goldman shares her experience of launching Documentary Australia, the power of effective storytelling and what makes an unforgettable social impact film. Mitzi completed The Interconnected Leader at SGA in 2022.