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Stories Solutions to America’s biggest problems are emerging all around us. See the inspiring leaders behind them, and how their bottom-up approaches are transforming people’s lives.
All Stories Person holding a smart phone. Can AI defend free thought? The answer might surprise you

What happens when AI starts shaping our thoughts — and someone decides to fight back with code?

 Men in uniform. What service members need most can’t always be prescribed

How do you scale mental health support in a community that’s trained to tough it out?

 Woman speaking at an event. The Atlanta Hawks made their talent future-ready. Here’s how.

The Hawks’ talent strategy prioritizes the individuality of the NBA team’s people.

 Person helping another climb up a mountain. From one to 1 million: How The Phoenix grew into a movement

The Phoenix has impacted more than 1 million people since 2006, with no signs of slowing down.

 Two men speaking to each other. Why Richard Branson seeks creativity and drive over degrees

The business icon says character, passion, and unique skills should factor into employers’ hiring.

 Girl playing Hopscotch. What happens when kids learn on their own terms?

At this summer camp, kids don’t just have fun — they’re challenged.

 Group of graduates in their cap and gown. What Gen Z could tell us about the future of learning

How Gen Z is thinking about education differently and how employers can respond.

 People attending the Human Potential Summit. How focusing on people’s potential prepares employers for change

This mindset helps companies shift with technology while unlocking employee engagement and retention.

 Two people harvesting greens in a community garden. 3 unique approaches to end the homelessness crisis

Breaking down barriers to community and employment can help turn lives around.

 People conversing at an event. Meet the leaders building a movement that flips the script on hiring

The Human Potential Network aims to help employers transform their talent practices. Here’s how.

 Actor William Franklyn-Miller portrays George Washington in “Young Washington,” an upcoming movie about our nation’s first president and his youth. (Credit: Pat Redmond) George Washington overcame adversity. So can we.

The upcoming film on the first U.S. president reminds us of our shared national identity.

 Mother playing with her children. How entrepreneurship is rewriting these communities’ futures

Breaking the cycle of generational poverty — one mom-and-pop shop at a time.
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