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Informationen zum Autor MICHAEL SHELDRICK is a policy entrepreneur and a driving force behind the advocacy efforts of Global Citizen to end extreme poverty. As a Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact, and Government Affairs Officer, he leads the organization's campaigns to mobilize support from governments, businesses, and foundations. These initiatives have reached millions of people in over 150 countries and secured over $40 billion in support for local and regional organizations working to provide access to essential resources such as healthcare, education, and climate resilience. A sought-after speaker and author on policy advocacy, sustainable development, and corporate responsibility, Michael has shared his insights at conferences and summits worldwide. His insights have been featured in leading outlets including Forbes, The Guardian, The Hill, Nikkei and Fairfax Media, and his voice heard on major news networks such as ABC, BBC, CNN, France 34, and Sky News. Klappentext Praise for FROM IDEAS TO IMPACT " From Ideas to Impact gives us reason for hope. It proves change can happen when we begin dialogues with those whose actions we may not like! It demonstrates how others have made a difference and how you can make a difference too." - Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace "At a time when the world feels like it is spinning out of control, Mick Sheldrick's message combines optimism, inspiration, and practical ideas for how people everywhere can change things for the better. Read this book if you want to feel more empowered to take action and more aware of the common humanity and destiny that we all share. Nothing less than the future of the planet is at stake." - Ben Rhodes, author of After the Fall and former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama "Good ideas do not belong only to the powerful and privileged; anyone can have an idea that could change the world for the better. Mick Sheldrick has shown in his own life, and in this book, how ideas can be unlocked and unleashed for good." - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization "It's never been more important for us to contribute to the collective public good. This book helps set the agenda for those who want to advocate and change the world for the better." - The Honorable Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, 26th Prime Minister of Australia Zusammenfassung Accelerate your real-world, social impact by driving systemic policy changesAs Co-Founder of Global Citizen--an international education and advocacy organization with the mission to end extreme poverty worldwide--Michael Sheldrick has worked with governments, businesses, foundations, the artist community, and everyday citizens to distribute over $40 billion around the world over the past decade. Now, in From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World, he delivers an inspiring and insightful discussion on how to implement social impact by driving policy change.This book reveals key characteristics of successful policy entrepreneurs - visionaries bridging the gap between promises and real-world outcomes. They are practical implementers who put impact first, resisting the urge to pursue the instant dopamine boost that comes from simply winning arguments at all costs. They are connectors and networkers who build diverse coalitions and broker win-win solutions to address our current implementation crisis.An indispensable guide for individual changemakers, philanthropists, corporate social responsibility (CSR) practitioners, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) professionals, policymakers, corporate foundations, and higher education students, From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World,...
