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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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The Honorable Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, 26th Prime Minister of Australia
List of contents
Foreword xvii
Prologue xxi
Introduction: Harbingers of Hope 1
Part 1 An Eight-Step Playbook to Master Policy Entrepreneurship 7 Chapter 1 The Visionary: Setting the Foundation for Change 11
Chapter 2 The Diplomat: Catalyzing Impact through Pragmatism 45
Chapter 3 The Implementer: Enforcing Accountability and Follow- Through 65
Part 2 Success Stories of Policy Entrepreneurs 75 Chapter 4 Advancing Access: Equal Education for All 77
Chapter 5 Empowering a Community: Just Transition beyond Coal 101
Chapter 6 Building Bridges: Small and Mighty in a Warming World 127
Chapter 7 Finding One World: Lessons in Collective Action 153
Conclusion: Being Part of the Solution in a World on Fire 179
Epilogue 197
Acknowledgments 199
Annex: Summary Eight Steps for Policy Entrepreneurship 205
Endnotes 211
References 257
Index 265
About the author
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.
