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The Danger of Screens Taking Over Our Lives Original
America faces a mental health emergency hiding in plain sight—in our pockets, purses, and hands throughout nearly every waking hour. Last week, I caught myself mindlessly checking email when I should have been fully focused on the person I was with. As I caught myself, I embarrassingly put my phone away and kept it there for the remainder of the lunch. Not long after, I found myself responding to a text in the middle of a phone call with a dear friend.
The Danger of Screens Taking Over Our Lives
2 hours ago Cognition is valued at over $10 billion after its most recent funding round Artificial-intelligence coding startup Cognition is expanding across Asia, looking to plug a “software deficit” with an automation tool it bets can lead to more hiring, not less. Peter Thiel-backed company, valued at over $10 …
New Year's goal: Care to step outside? You won't regret it. | Opinion
As we begin a new year, millions of Americans will make resolutions they won't keep. We'll vow to lose weight, save money or finally learn new languages. According to research, by February, most of these promises will be forgotten. What if 2026 could be different? What if we chose a resolution so simple, so achievable and so transformative that it could reshape not just our lives, but also our communities and even our country?
A natureza é um remédio poderoso contra o estresse digital | Fast Company Brasil
Ao longo de décadas, meu trabalho passou por diferentes setores, países e culturas. Sempre girou em torno de explorar, descobrir e criar coisas novas. Meu marido e eu costumamos resumir nossa atuação nos negócios, no terceiro setor e na filantropia em uma frase simples: investimos em pessoas e ideias capazes de mudar o mundo. Passei boa parte da minha vida conhecendo e compartilhando iniciativas promissoras.
New Year's goal: Care to step outside? You won't regret it. | Opinion Original
Jan. 1, 2026, 4:31 a.m. ET As we begin a new year, millions of Americans will make resolutions they won't keep. We'll vow to lose weight, save money or finally learn new languages. According to research, by February, most of these promises will be forgotten. What if 2026 could be different? What if we chose a resolution so simple, so achievable and so transformative that it could reshape not just our lives, but also our communities and even our country?
sal a la naturaleza
Mis años de participación en la investigación del cáncer cerebral pusieron de relieve la incógnita que representa el cerebro. El trabajo también puede ser complejo, como implementar iniciativas en diversas geografías y comunidades, pero sigue motivando mi trabajo. En casi todo momento, la tecnología ha sido fundamental en la búsqueda de una mejor manera de hacer las cosas y ha desempeñado un papel importante en cada una de las historias de éxito.
I helped build the internet. Now I am making the case for logging off
My work across decades has spanned sectors, geographies, and cultures, focusing on exploration, discovery, and innovation. My husband and I have defined our work across business, nonprofit, and philanthropy simply: “We invest in people and ideas that can change the world.” I spend much of my time exploring and sharing exciting developments that hold great promise.
Could Adding A Letter To ESG Shine A Brighter Light On Diversity?
Man reading newspaper. (Licensed under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license) Olu Eletu With nearly a quarter of all new capital invested into US stock and bond funds in the last year flowing into sustainable funds, the focus on the definition and metrics behind these environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investments is under more scrutiny than ever.
4 Questions Every Investor Should Ask Amid Dramatic Climate Warnings
TOPSHOT - Activist hold a banner while blocking a major intersection during climate protests in ... [+] Washington, DC on September 23, 2019. - Some 60 world leaders convene on Monday for a UN summit on "climate emergency" aimed at reinvigorating the faltering Paris agreement, at a time when mankind is releasing more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than at any time in history.
Opinion: These 3 smart ESG investing tips can have a powerful impact on your portfolio and the planet
There is a maxim in investing that many have come to embrace: “All investing has an impact. The question is whether it is positive or negative.” I’ve been investing for impact for many years and take that maxim to heart, seeking to align my investments with my values. To be honest, this was an aspirational goal for a long time.
ESG funds are surging. Without standards, they remain ‘buyer beware.’
Before the onset of the pandemic, financial markets were experiencing the early stages of another not-yet-recognized form of "viral" activity: an uptick in investments in environmental, social, and governance funds. The increase in investment in the two years preceding 2020 set calendar-year records for inflows to sustainable funds, setting the stage for the explosive growth that was to follow.
ESG Funds Are Surging. Without Standards, They Remain 'Buyer Beware.'
Text size RAYMOND ROIG/AFP via Getty Images Before the onset of the pandemic, financial markets were experiencing the early stages of another not-yet-recognized form of “viral” activity: an uptick in investments in environmental, social, and governance funds. The increase in investment in the two years preceding 2020 set calendar-year records for inflows to sustainable funds, setting the stage for the explosive growth that was to follow.
How to Keep Women from Leaving the Workforce During Covid
If you read the headlines today, you'll find women are front and center in many conversations. After hundreds of years of being left behind, we finally have women among the ranks of the highest echelons of power. Today we can look to extraordinary women -- from incoming Vice Presidents to Supreme Court Justices, Fortune 500 CEOs and Nobel-winning scientists -- who have ascended to pinnacle roles in a wide range of sectors.
How We Got to Now: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Jean Case Before COVID, many of us looked forward to this week on our calendars with great anticipation. We imagined and planned grand, official and celebratory gatherings — drinks poured, toasts offered, speeches given and moving moments of collective reflection as the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment would come upon us. But, of course, none of that is to be now — or at least in the physical sense.
Summer Reading List
At the Pool, Lake or Beach, Summer is a Sweet Time to Catch Up on Your Reading Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. By Brené Brown If you are ready to step into brave leadership, this book is ready for you.
We All Have a Role to Play
As another week comes to a close since the tragic killing of George Floyd, our communities and our nation are still in a world of hurt, anger and maddening frustration over the scourge of hate and systemic racism that continues to threaten the safety, well-being and rights of African-Americans and people of color in our nation. As many leaders and individuals speak out, march and call for action and change, we are hopeful that this may be the start of an awakening in America.
11 Articles Every Social Entrepreneur Should Read
11 Articles Every Social Entrepreneur Should Read The great Albert Einstein once said, “Learning is not a product of schooling but the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” This quote reinforces a maxim we should all live by: always be learning. Irrespective of how many years of social enterprise experience you may have, no matter how many social enterprise programs you’ve completed or how many social ventures you’ve founded, there will forever be something new to learn.
Nature. It’s Amazing Out There.
Reflections on Earth Day Worm's eye view of green trees, by Felix Mittermeier. Felix Mittermeier The quarantine is impacting everyone in different ways and while our primary focus needs to be on the medical and economic impact that this is having across all sectors of our society, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day also provides a unique opportunity to focus on the natural environment that sustains us each and every day.
We Can Do It! Capitalism And The Future Of Work
"We Can Do It!" is an American World War II wartime poster produced by J. Howard Miller in 1943 for ... [+] Westinghouse Electric as an inspirational image to boost female worker morale. J. Howard Miller It’s hard to look at the iconic 1942 image by artist J. Howard Miller, along with its motto “We Can Do It,” and not feel inspired.
Don’t Plan The Funeral Yet: An Rx To Save Capitalism?
(Photo by Lev Radin/Pacific Press/LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images New Capitalism. Sustainable and inclusive Capitalism. Multi-stakeholder Capitalism. Capitalism 2.0. Capitalism for all. Socialism. If you are paying attention to the news these days, chances are you’ve heard of this panoply of terms that speak to the growing movement to address ways in which capitalism can adapt to benefit a broader array of stakeholders.
Chairman of the National Geographic Society and CEO Jean Case on what it means to be 'fearless' and change the world, Business Insider
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Chairman of the National Geographic Society and CEO Jean Case on what it means to be 'fearless' and change the world, Business Insider
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Chairman of the National Geographic Society and CEO Jean Case on what it means to be 'fearless' and change the world
Jean Case is the chairman of the National Geographic Society and CEO of Case Foundation and Case Impact Network, and the author of "Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose." The following is an excerpt from the new paperback version of her book, "Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose." In it, she describes the experience of traveling with the book and learning how its principles have impacted people around the world.
Chairman of the National Geographic Society and CEO Jean Case on what it means to be 'fearless' and change the world
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Chairman of the National Geographic Society and CEO Jean Case on what it means to be 'fearless' and change the world
Jean Case is the chairman of the National Geographic Society and CEO of Case Foundation and Case Impact Network, and the author of "Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose." The following is an excerpt from the new paperback version of her book, "Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose." In it, she describes the experience of traveling with the book and learning how its principles have impacted people around the world.
Do You Feel The Ground Shifting? Five Indicators That The Era Of Capitalism 2.0 May Be Closer Than You Think
In my work in movement building through the years, one thing has become clear: generally, you don’t recognize the early signs of a coming tipping point or a dramatic shift that is taking place. That is because smaller, incremental changes or actions often don’t get attention or aren’t as well understood in terms of the potential long-term impact that they collectively represent.
#RVAcrossAmerica - On Our Way
It’s amazing out there and Steve and I have gone to explore it all. We are now underway on a trip we have been planning for the better part of a year, or maybe a lifetime. With nothing but an open road and our beautiful country in front of us, we plan to travel to the West Coast from Washington, DC area in our 25-foot RV that we will call home for the next several weeks. And, if all goes well, we’ll turn around and explore a different path back home on this coast-to-coast-to-coast adventure.
Key Takeaways from a Decade of Millennial Research
The release of the Millennial Impact Report: 10 Years Looking Back celebrates over a decade of research the Case Foundation led focused on increasing our understanding of how millennials connect, give and involve themselves with social and political causes.
Note To The Class of 2019: Get Diploma. Throw Cap. Be Fearless
backside graduation hats during commencement success graduates of the university, Concept education congratulation. Graduation Ceremony ,Congratulated the graduates in University during commencement. Getty As the Class of 2019 steps off the graduation stage this Spring, there is a much larger stage that awaits them and a world of challenges and opportunities that beckon.
Celebrating Because of Her Story: Smithsonian’s Groundbreaking American Women’s History Initiative
I remember the day my daughters discovered I had a profile on Wikipedia. It was as though I had somehow risen to a whole new level of relevance in their eyes. Even at their young age then, they had been true champions of my work and, as their mom, I knew they were proud of my accomplishments.
Impact investing is the quiet revolution taking shape across our economy — and it’s just getting started
Jean Case, Contributor May 13, 2019, 12:09 PM Jean Case is the author of "Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose," the chairman of the National Geographic Society, and CEO of the Case Foundation. Courtesy of Jean Case Jean Case is the CEO of the Case Foundation and chairman of the National Geographic Society.
5 Ways to Turn Your Idea Into a World-Changing Breakthrough
It is clear that we are in unique times. No matter where you are on the political spectrum or where you live, opening the newspaper or checking your news feed these days can be downright discouraging. Today's global challenges--poverty, civil unrest, political stalemates, economic divisions, climate change--play out daily against the backdrop of our living rooms and seep into many aspects of our daily lives.
Adam Grant 2019 Leadership Books
"Over the past few months, I’ve combed through hundreds of leadership books that debut in the new year. It wasn’t always fun: there was no shortage of unproven claims and clichés about how leaders differ from managers. But some stood out on the three criteria that matter most to me: they introduced original ideas, backed them up with evidence and experience, and brought them to life in an engaging way.
Madam CJ Walker, Inspiring All to Be Fearless
In America, we often think of an innovator as that lone genius tinkering in a garage who has an “Aha!” moment. And while that might make for good storytelling, the truth is that it’s very seldom how breakthroughs come to be. Time and time again, they come from people and organizations living with real frustrations, who get to a point where they realize, “There has to be a better way.” So they set out to create one.
The 5 rules to achieving greatness, according to a CEO who spent years studying successful leaders
There is a common myth that those who achieve success or accomplish something extraordinary in this world are born with rare qualities that set them apart from the rest of us. But the idea that success requires that "special something" is what prevents us from trying to pursue our own ideas. Through my work at the Case Foundation, I found that regardless of economics or demographics, countless people actuallydobreak out in their pursuit to build a better life for themselves and others.
Why Most Successful People Fail Miserably First
Success is often preceded by major failure. That's according to Jean Case, CEO of the Case Foundation and chairman of the National Geographic Society. Failure can teach you valuable lessons that shape your future work; failure can also let you know if you're following the wrong career path. Failure can seem like an ugly word and is often cast as the opposite of success. But the experience of failure can be transformative in ways that success is not.
Coming clean on a painful failure allowed me to move on from it
By Jean Case6 minute Read My heart still skips a beat or two when I talk about my failures. I’m not being glib. Falling into self-doubt, recrimination, and even despair is easy. Everyone has felt these emotions at some point. It’s what happens next that defines what we make of the experience. While not all failures have a happy ending, most happy endings have a failure story.
Most every successful person has a story of excruciating failure in their past — and for good reason
Jan. 25, 2019, 9:45 AM Steve Jobs, pictured, said getting fired from Apple was the best thing that could have happened to him. Justin Sullivan / Getty Success is often preceded by major failure. That's according to Jean Case, CEO of the Case Foundation and chairman of the National Geographic Society. Failure can teach you valuable lessons that shape your future work; failure can also let you know if you're following the wrong career path.
Big Ideas Are Blossoming in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is Fearlessly Building a More Resilient, and Independent, Society in the Aftermath of Hurricane Maria While all eyes were on Puerto Rico this week as Lin-Manuel Miranda took his Hamilton production to San Juan, there was another dramatic story playing out in streets and communities across Puerto Rico—the story of a remarkable recovery effort helped along by a celebrated American chef following the devastation of Hurricane Maria.
Is Your Business Ready to Be Better for People and the Planet?
B the Change Weekly: January 11, 2019 Delivered on Fridays, B the Change Weekly delivers the most important and most relevant stories about people using business as a force for good. The newsletter features a weekly note from the B the Change team alongside insight and context on the stories we share here on Medium. Below is our latest roundup. To receive these insights directly in your inbox, sign up for B the Change Weekly today.
Excerpt: The five principles of fearlessness
Philanthropist and National Geographic Society's chairman Jean Case outlines the qualities of change makers in her book Be Fearless. If you think that only a rare genius, an exceptionally privileged individual, or a massively funded organization can launch a breakthrough product or bring a world-changing movement to life, I’ll introduce you in these pages to the fearless people from all walks of life who have made the unimaginable possible.
How the Most Successful People Overcome Failure
This book is a call to action for those who seek to live extraordinary lives. Maybe that’s you. If you think that only a rare genius, an exceptionally privileged individual, or a massively funded organization can launch a breakthrough product or bring a world-changing movement to life, I’ll introduce you in these pages to the fearless people from all walks of life who have made the unimaginable possible.
Investing for impact: Putting your money to work to do good
Despite low unemployment, strong economic growth and a booming stock market in recent years, countless communities across the country are still struggling. Many continue to face underperforming and often underfunded schools, inadequate housing, limited public services, and constrained economic opportunity. These disparities are often driven by inadequate access to the capital that communities across the country need to grow and thrive.
Five Be Fearless Principles for Entrepreneurs
Six years ago, when we started studying the “secret sauce” of those who have created transformational, breakthrough advances in society, we found five surprising common traits. They weren’t wealth, privilege or even genius. It was that they–no matter their time in history, their gender or where they were born–chose to make a “big bet,” take bold risks, learn from their failures, reach beyond their bubbles and let urgency conquer fear.
The Economic Imperative Of Investing In Diverse Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship and the American dream go hand-in-hand. Not only do successful business stories remind us that with grit, tenacity and fearlessness, founders can accomplish big breakthroughs, but entrepreneurship also brings job growth and an economy boost. But to be true to this American dream and to fully reap the benefits it brings, we need to ensure that people from all walks of life can participate and have equal access to venture capital.
Video: It’s Time to Get to Work to Support Diverse Entrepreneurs
Today, we at the Case Foundation are excited to release a new video showing how founders everywhere are ready to get to work.
The Next Phase of Be Fearless: The Book
It’s an exciting day at the Case Foundation! Today Simon & Schuster announced the upcoming publication of Be Fearless: Five Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose, a book I’ve written to inform and inspire everyone who wants to a make a difference in their work, their community and in their lives.
A Clarion Call to #BeFearless
As summer is in full swing, it’s easy to put graduation season behind us. But as students across the nation now prepare for the next step in their life journeys—many of them with a passion to turn their idealism into action to create a better world—they have a timeless treasure trove of advice heard across campuses and across the country from esteemed leaders whose wisdom could be summed up in two worlds: Be Fearless.
The Franklin Project: It’s time to put everyone in the game!
In the early days of the Case Foundation, I had the fortunate experience of getting to know Alan Khazei and Michael Brown, the bright, young founders of City Year. Their passionate vision and drive to strengthen the culture of service to others in the United States was evident to anyone who crossed their paths.
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