A human resources activist, Morgana Bailey wants to see the diversity of society reflected in the workplace, and employees of all walks of life feel comfortable being open about who they are.

Paul Catchlove believes strongly in the power of reflection. Through every career he's held -- from priest to opera singer to senior management consultant -- he's benefitted from a habit of considering and analyzing his goals, needs and performance. Learn more about how a regular practice of reflection can improve your decision-making, career an...

Dan Barasch’s grandmother grew up in New York’s Lower East Side. Now, he’s building an underground park in her old neighborhood, where greenspace is limited.

Augie Picado is the country manager for UPS Mexico.

Alejandro Aravena works inside paradoxes, seeing space and flexibility in public housing, clarity in economic scarcity, and the keys to rebuilding in the causes of natural disasters. He

Certain elements of childhood -- school, play, homework -- are often considered universal by those who live in industrial societies. Evolutionary anthropologist Dorsa Amir draws from her time living in foraging societies to explain how the post-industrial experience of childhood is a relatively new development for humanity with wide-ranging impl...

Harvey Fineberg studies medical decisionmaking -- from how we roll out new medical technology, to how we cope with new illnesses and threatened epidemics.

Geraldine Hamilton builds organs and body parts on a chip -- to test new, custom cures.

As the artistic director of New York's legendary Public Theater, Oskar Eustis nurtures new, groundbreaking works that shift the cultural conversation.

Kluane Adamek has served as the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Yukon Regional Chief since January 2018.

Majora Carter wants to build better communities for people, right where they are.

Cornelia Geppert creates innovative, visually original video games that explore the depths of human emotion.

Rachel Kyte works to mobilize finance and spur action along a critical path towards a resilient, inclusive and decarbonized world.

Kathleen "Katie" McGinty is vice president and chief sustainability and external relations officer for Johnson Controls, a global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings technology. Johnson Controls signed The Climate Pledge in 2021, joining hundreds of leading global companies with a commitment to be net zero carbon by 2040.

Strategist, technologist and policy expert Katherine Maher is an advocate for free and open societies.

As New York’s chief city planner under the Bloomberg administration, Amanda Burden led revitalization of some of the city's most familiar features -- from the High Line to the Brooklyn waterfront.

Mary Bassett is fighting what may be the greatest stumbling block to equitable health care in the US: institutional racism.

A writer and veteran consultant to entrepreneurs and executives alike, Joseph Pine's books and workshops help businesses create what modern consumers really want: authentic experiences.

As cofounder of 1Day Sooner, Sophie Rose advocates for COVID-19 challenge trial volunteers.

Sara-Jane Dunn is a scientist working at the interface between biology and computation, using mathematics and computational analysis to make sense of how living systems process information.

Jesper Brodin believes in values-based leadership and togetherness.

Caleb Chung dreams up toys that interact with children. He's the inventor of Furby, a talking (and listening) robotic furball that sold some 50 million units in the late '90s. His newest plaything: Pleo the adorable robot dinosaur.

Titus Kaphar's artworks interact with the history of art by appropriating its styles and mediums.

Mayor Eduardo Paes is on a mission to ensure that Rio's renaissance creates a positive legacy for all its citizens.

Kwame Owusu-Kesse ensures the programming, financial and administrative functions of the Harlem Children's Zone and acts as a mentor and counsel to students and staff.

Danielle Wood leads the Space Enabled research group at the MIT Media Lab, where she works to tear down the barriers that limit the benefits of space exploration to only the few, the rich or the elite. She identifies six technologies developed for space exploration that can contribute to sustainable development across the world -- from observati...

Sara Jones creates global diversity and inclusion strategies to elevate inclusive work cultures.

Marco Alverà is an Italian/American businessman and CEO of Snam, Europe’s largest natural gas utility.

Surgeon and author Sherwin Nuland discusses the development of electroshock therapy as a cure for severe, life-threatening depression -- including his own. It's a moving and heartfelt talk about relief, redemption and second chances.

Debbie Lovich is a managing director and senior partner at BCG, where she is the global leader of BCG's people strategy topic.