Sometimes the most influential voices don’t come from where you expect. They don’t start in major cities or arise from elite institutions. Sometimes they come from a quiet corner of life, from someone with conviction, a willingness to work, and the courage to take a leap of faith. Erick Erickson never set out to become a household name in American media. He wasn’t chasing headlines or planning a high-powered career. But what he did have was clarity: he knew what he believed,

Some people fight for what they believe. Morton Blackwell built an army. In an age of shortcuts and overnight fame, Morton took a different path—one that would take decades to reveal its full impact. He believed that if you want to change a country, you start by training people who know how to win. Not just fight. Not just argue. But actually win. That conviction led him to found the Leadership Institute in 1979, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping conservative activists wit

Sometimes, the boldest movements begin with the smallest steps—a single decision, a painful turning point, or one person willing to believe there’s more on the other side of the mountain. That’s the story behind The Phoenix, a national sober active community that has helped over 800,000 people rise out of addiction, reclaim their identity, and rewrite the trajectory of their lives. But The Phoenix didn’t start with buildings or boards or budgets—it started with one person, o

In a culture that constantly looks forward, few people carry the past with such clarity and conviction as Dr. Douglas Bradburn. As President and CEO of George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Bradburn doesn’t just preserve history—he brings it to life. He leads with the belief that the values that built America are not relics of a distant era, but a living blueprint for how to lead, serve, and Go Big! in today’s world. It starts with understanding the man at the center of it all.

Some people make a career. Others build a legacy. Tim Kersten has done both. For over four decades, Tim has helped organizations raise hundreds of millions of dollars for some of the most meaningful causes on earth. But it’s not just the numbers that make his story remarkable—it’s how he did it. With a pen in hand, a deep understanding of human nature, and a clear vision for leadership, Tim chose to Go Big in the world of nonprofit fundraising—and in the lives of the people

When Emily Seidel was first offered the opportunity to lead Americans for Prosperity, she hesitated. Despite a strong background on Capitol Hill and years of experience in public policy, she hadn’t come from the world of grassroots organizing. She hadn’t knocked doors, led rallies, or built field operations across fifty states. She knew the mission. She believed in the work. But the role felt big—maybe too big. And for a moment, she considered walking away from it. But someo