Reviving Ourselves

In a moment where we feel battered down, squeezed, and exhausted, how can we still believe in the long-tail of impact and lead towards a better future?

People always remember that Fred Rogers said “Look for the helpers.” But he was quoting his mother, who said it to comfort him as a child. Today, as leaders, I believe our call is to “Be the helpers,” visibly and proudly, so there will always be helpers for children to find.

About the Speaker: Nicholas Ma

Nicholas Ma is an award-winning director, writer, and producer based in Brooklyn, whose film work spans an eclectic array of topics: from botany to basketball to WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?, on the life of Fred Rogers.

Most recently he wrote and directed MABEL (SFIFF, 2024) and directed LEAP OF FAITH (Picturehouse, 2024). His films have premiered at Sundance, New York Film Festival, and Tribeca.

He is also the founder and principal of Ernest Lyford, a boutique consulting firm that unites the creative and the strategic to transform the way we see the world.