Stories of generous leadership that inspire and challenge
“Kennedy is pushing for legislation that will allow children to seek psychiatric help at a younger age. There were lots of community leaders at the table, and she belonged.” Zak Ferry, quoted above, met Big Idea Project Horizon High School participant Kennedy at the state gala last May. The event showcases the top five teams as they present to Big …
Written by Audrey, 2018 Horizon HS student On the very first day of Big Idea Project, we brainstormed. It only took a day or two for us to realize that Big Idea Project was going to be so much more than any class assignment we’d ever experienced. As we bounced ideas off one another, I imagined everything from widening opportunities …
Scientists have proven that empathy is the key ingredient to improving human society. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. It’s not just sympathizing by saying, “that’s too bad.” Empathy is stepping into another person’s shoes, it’s feeling what they feel. Without empathy, society decays. People put self-interest above all else. Apathy and violence …
Guest Blog by Anson Thompson “Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.” ― Margaret Mead I attended a gathering last night in Denver. It was held by a group called Colorado Thought Leaders Forum. I’ve attended a few events with this organization. Their tag is “We Value Productive Relationships, Not Transactions.” They network differently in Denver, CO. In …
This morning, while sitting in a meeting with a Generous Leadership® company here in Denver who is interested in sponsoring Big Idea Project’s work, my friend told this story: “While visiting the Bay Area of California, a colleague of mine was fortunate enough see the legendary Bono in concert. We all know how socially active Bono is with critical issues …
If you walk into a typical high school and listen to what students are saying, you’ll hear complaints about ‘jumping through hoops’ and doing work that seems irrelevant. At their core, students are worried their education is not preparing them for their future. According to Gallup’s 2015 Student Poll on the level of hope in students today, more than 1 …
This post was generously written for us by Big Idea Project alumni and part of state winning team, Rachel Van Arsdale. I have never felt more overwhelmed in my 17 years on this planet. The Big Idea Project was assigned to me through the honors program at my school. Everyone tells us as we grow up that we’ll be able …
“My greatest take away is the new mindset I have,” BIP Alumnus Megan Lacy said. “This project helped me realize how blessed I am and that every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of others and inspire others to do the same.” Megan Lacy is a senior of Columbine High School and was a participant of the …
“I was fortunate to find volunteering, by accident, as a tremendous outlet for improving my own mental wellness,” Founder and CEO Justin Kruger said. “My experience volunteering and the improvement in my own mental wellness inspired me to start Project Helping.” Five years ago, Justin Kruger made a discovery. He learned it was possible to “improve mental wellness by designing and …
Business working with the classroom is a key component to the model of Big Idea Project. Business leaders primarily work with the classroom through mentorship, where they have the opportunity to guide the students and help them develop useful skills for the future. Part of what many students are missing when they graduate high school is the soft skills …
