Agents for Change Feb 06 Watch 7:52 How this Thai educational movement empowers rural students More and more in Thailand, rural students learn in traditional classrooms, but with an emphasis on hands-on activities. The idea is to empower young villagers to bring economic development to their communities, as well as learn leadership, empathy and compassion. By Fred de Sam Lazaro
Making Sen$e Jan 04 Watch 9:00 What orchestras can teach executives about conducting business Corporate executives are getting a lesson in leadership and communication from the conductor’s podium thanks to the Music Paradigm, a program that trains business leaders in the fine art of teamwork. Paul Solman goes behind the scenes of a recent… By Paul Solman
Economy May 19 Watch 7:28 Helping baby boomers find a meaningful second act Millions of Baby Boomer bosses across the nation are nearing retirement age, but an innovative fellowship program at Harvard University aims to give them a second act. The Advanced Leadership Initiative helps former executives bring their professional acumen to bear… By PBS NewsHour
Nation Aug 15 Why women still aren’t making it into the boardroom There's been little improvement in the percentage of women serving on corporate boards or in chief executive roles at Fortune 500 companies. But with more women earning degrees, why are we simply "treading water"? Paul Solman speaks with Brande Stellings,… By Brande Stellings
Dec 13 Watch Does North Korea’s purge signal rising instability? Will the execution of Kim Jong Un's uncle, the high-level North Korean official Jang Song Thaek, lead to intensified internal repression? Judy Woodruff gets analysis from Sung-Yoon Lee of Tufts University and Robert Carlin, co-author of "The Two Koreas: A… Continue watching
Aug 29 Watch How to Train and Retain Great Principals in Struggling Urban Schools How to Train and Retain Great Principals in Struggling Urban Schools… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch As Iran Ushers in New Leadership, Talk of Compromise and Transparency New Iran President Vows to Protect Rights, Be More Open on Nuclear Ambitions… Continue watching
Jul 04 Watch What the Leadership Change Means for Egypt’s Future and the Region What the Leadership Change Means for Egypt's Future and the Region… Continue watching
Nov 21 Watch To End Violence, Israel and Gaza Leave Negotiation Sticking Points for Later The cease-fire agreement struck between Israel and Hamas after eight days of airstrikes and rocket fire was the first hurdle in opening up talks about larger issues like easing restrictions on the Gaza Strip. Jeffrey Brown talks to NPR's Leila… Continue watching