Make A Difference

‘Knowledge is the only resource that becomes more abundant when you give it away.’ These were the wise words of C.K. Prahalad’s father. The late, great CK was one of the giants of management thinkers. ‘The more you give,’ CK explained, ‘the more you get back.’ CK lived his life by that principle, giving his time generously to us at Thinkers50 and to many others.

 If you would like to follow CK’s example, then please join our new initiative, Thinkers50: Make A Difference. The idea is very simple. We are inviting members of the Thinkers50 Community to give something back by donating their time and knowledge to a good cause. We like to call it knowledge philanthropy.

Leadership Development Institute for Young Women (LDIYW)

The Leadership Development Institute for Young Women is on a mission to equip the leaders of the future by researching and bringing evidence-based, applied-neuroscience leadership coaching and development best-practices – normally reserved for executives in the C-suite – to reach girls and young women, where it can have the most profound impact: in high school classrooms. In collaboration with Thinkers50, top leadership and management thought leaders and coaches, the LDIYW is bringing the best of the best in leader development to impact the next generation of leaders, helping them understand that they are not just the leaders of the future, they are leaders now.

  1. Contribute an interactive leadership activity, assessment or research-based practice that can be taught to students during the LDIYW Leadership Course program.
  2. Faculty or school development support for LDIYW – could be a webinar, video, or mentoring.
  3. Record a video for LDIYW Leadership Course students highlighting a valuable leadership practice, interpersonal skill, or relevant research finding. 
  4. Nominate/suggest a leading-edge high school/secondary school for consideration for the LDIYW Leadership Program (a world-class school that supports/demonstrates intentional leader development of young people as a core value or practice).

Oprah Winfrey Leaders Scholarship (OWLS)

In 2022, the Herrendorf Family Foundation launched the We Got You Mentorship Program, which offers exclusive opportunities to engage directly with the Herrendorf Family Foundation/Oprah Winfrey Leadership Scholars (OWLS) on a scheduled basis over the course of the year. The We Got You program includes fellowships, mentorship, resources, and scholarships for their collegiate scholars. The program’s support system remains available year round and is the foundation’s promise to the scholars that they will always be supported throughout their academic journeys and beyond. All engagements will be facilitated by HFF staff, and hand picked to ensure effective and intentional mentorship opportunities. There are several engagement options available based on your experience, interest, capacity and availability:

  1. LIVE Summit: presentation style general industry experience to a wide audience, group size 20-40. Annual time commitment: 1 hour virtual per year.
  2. Fireside Chat: specific industry information to students studying/passionate about the sector, group size 5-10. Annual time commitment: 1 hour virtual per year.
  3. 1 on 1 Mentorship: paired 1:1 mentorship with youth with similar study/experience. Ongoing relationship. Annual time commitment: Minimum 1 hour virtual per year.
  4. Group Mentorships: small group with youth of similar study/experience. Ongoing relationship. Annual time commitment: 2 hours virtual per year.

To get involved with any of the above opportunities, please contact  stating your preference from the eight opportunities listed above. We will connect you to the appropriate people. 

Thank you!

Thinkers50: Make A Difference

‘Knowledge is the only resource that becomes more abundant when you give it away.’ These were the wise words of C.K. Prahalad’s father. The late, great CK was one of the giants of management thinkers. ‘The more you give,’ CK explained, ‘the more you get back.’ CK lived his life by that principle, giving his time generously to us at Thinkers50 and to many others.

 If you would like to follow CK’s example, then please join our new initiative, Thinkers50: Make A Difference. The idea is very simple. We are inviting members of the Thinkers50 Community to give something back by donating their time and knowledge to a good cause. We like to call it knowledge philanthropy.

 To get involved, sign up to our Make A Difference newsletter, which will keep you informed of charitable opportunities. Help us to scatter the seeds of ideas that can make the world a better place.

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