Season 11 of Mission Forward explores the power of transitions—hellos, goodbyes, and the space between. Carrie Fox elevates stories of people who’ve leapt before they were ready, stayed when the world told them to move, and discovered the courage that comes from navigating change with clarity and care.

In this rebroadcast, Carrie Fox sits down with Lisa Gibby, Deputy Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Nestlé. As the first person to hold this role, Lisa is responsible for building and maintaining trust in Nestlé's global brand across 186 markets.

Two extraordinary builders join us on this Mission Forward rebroadcast: Eboo Patel, architecting bridges between faiths, and Iara Peng, revolutionizing how philanthropy reaches underserved communities. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and discover how we can all contribute to building a more just and equitable world.

It's a rebroadcast from election season. The air crackles – a strange cocktail of anticipation and apprehension. We’re drowning in pronouncements, predictions, and the ever-present din of commentary. But what if the key to navigating this volatile landscape isn’t about shouting louder but listening deeper?

Is local news dying, or are we just not listening? Michael Bolden of the American Press Institute sits down with Carrie Fox in this rebroadcast episode to reveal the secret weapon for revitalizing journalism and strengthening democracy: it's not about headlines, it’s about human connection.

In this rebroadcast, we ask a difficult question: Is civil war inevitable, or can we talk our way back from the brink? Peacebuilder Dr. John Paul Lederach offers a powerful framework for navigating toxic polarization and building bridges across divides, one conversation at a time.

In this rebroadcast, we address the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action which sent shockwaves through institutions across America, leaving many wondering about the future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Is DEI dead? Or is it simply evolving?

In this rebroadcast from season 9, Carrie Fox sits down with Dana Snyder, a digital strategist for nonprofits and the CEO and founder of Positive Equation. Snyder, who has supported organizations like Movember, Dress for Success, and American Idol, shares her insights on how nonprofits can effectively reach new audiences in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Season 10 of Mission Forward closes with a reflection on the quiet, powerful lessons that shape how we lead, connect, and communicate. From courageous truths to candlelit hope, this episode offers a mosaic of wisdom to carry forward.

When truth feels slippery and leadership feels heavy, Dr. Erica Brown offers a compass rooted in conviction, compassion, and quiet daily practice. IThis week, she and Carrie explore how we build stamina—not just to survive uncertainty, but to lead through it with heart.

Earlier this week, I asked my colleagues at Mission Partners, “What song do you put on repeat when you need some calm, comfort, or renewed energy?”

What happens when the money dries up and your mission is still calling? Carrie Fox sits down with Nadine Gabai-Botero to break down what nonprofits must do now to build resilience, reframe their case, and lead through uncertainty—with honesty and heart.

These days are hard, for all of us, in many different ways. The best we can do is hold the light we have up for others.

Tim Dixon, co-founder of More in Common, joins Chronicle CEO Stacy Palmer to offer research-based strategies leaders can use to bridge divides in the workplace and in their communities. More in Common helps political leaders and social-change movements strengthen their coalitions by including unlikely allies.

What does it mean to lead without shrinking, even when the winds of progress seem to howl in reverse? In this episode, Leonard Burton shares the personal stories, global lessons, and unshakable values that shape his fight for justice — and the North Star guiding his way forward.

No matter the industry or the discipline, problem-solving is best done when it involves those closest to the problem. And yes, sometimes, the best action is to simply get out of the “dam” way.

What if the key to solving our most polarized problems isn’t louder arguments, but deeper listening? In this episode, Mariah Levison and Rob Fersh reveal how curiosity, trust, and a shift in mindset can transform conflict into powerful, lasting collaboration.

As my wise teacher Don Foley reminded me this week, learning to be brave isn’t just in what we say; it’s also in how we listen. It's in what we take to heart.

What if truth could speak? Not metaphorically, not through human interpretation, but as its own entity—indignant, unyielding, and, above all, betrayed?

Regardless of what you believe, where you live, and what you do, you will likely agree that these are tumultuous times in America. Now, more than ever, is the time for Truth.