Principled Innovations are rooted in a sense of purpose—rooted in our sense of justice, in our values, and in the empathy that comes from perspective taking and understanding. As University of the South psychology professor Sherry Hamby writes in this article, many studies have found that this sense of purpose is one of our greatest resources in strengthening our resilience.
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Sense of purpose—the most important strength?
Making connections:
Principled Innovation asks us to work with others and recognize the limits of our own knowledge so that we can better understand and tackle the complex issues our communities face.
How resilient communities can create a healthier country
Video
15 minutes
By: Jerome Adams, TEDx
What is resilience?
Article
18 minutes
By: American Psychological Association (APA)
The humility of learning
Article
10 minutes
By: American Psychological Association (APA), Karla Lassonde
Empathy short film (Thai, with subtitles)
Video
15 minutes
By: Principled Innovation® (PI)
Emotional intelligence
Article
10 minutes
By: Character Lab