We are neither purely economic creatures nor social beings. By extension, all of our organizations have elements of financial, social, and environmental performance embedded within them, regardless of whether they are for profit or nonprofit. The sooner we recognize that … Continue reading
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Don’t Drink the Kool-Aid
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In my last post on UnSectored, I wrote about my struggles with what I see as a “cult of entrepreneurship” that focuses on and celebrates an individual’s creations and actions. I think this focus can overlook the need to recognize the … Continue reading
The Next Big Thing Isn’t the Next Big Thing
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I often decry the people who are on the lookout for “the next big thing.” This may be fitting for fashionistas and techies, but it can cause serious problems for social changemakers. The human attention span is short–every single election … Continue reading
Bifurcated No More: An Interview with Jed Emerson
Editor’s note: What follows is a Q&A between Jed Emerson, a leading thinker on the blending of financial and social returns, and UnSectored editor Jeff Raderstrong. Jed coined the term “blended value” around 10 years ago to describe the phenomenon … Continue reading
