{"product_id":"from-ideas-to-impact-a-playbook-for-influencing-and-implementing-change-in-a-divided-world-hardcover","title":"From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Sheldrick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIdris Elba\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eSabrina Elba\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerate your real-world, social impact by driving systemic policy changes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs 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 \u003ci\u003eFrom Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World\u003c\/i\u003e, he delivers an inspiring and insightful discussion on how to implement social impact by driving policy change.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn indispensable guide for individual changemakers, philanthropists, corporate social responsibility (CSR) practitioners, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) professionals, policymakers, corporate foundations, and higher education students, \u003ci\u003eFrom Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World\u003c\/i\u003e, features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn overview of pressing challenges to avoid, including an obsession with winning arguments at the expense of results, demands for unwavering tribal loyalty, and a counterproductive aversion to negotiation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn eight-step playbook offering tools to master policy entrepreneurship, foster cooperation, build bridges, and drive policy implementation beyond stagnation, conflict, and polarization.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiverse policy entrepreneurs and examples spanning historical movements like the Transatlantic Slave Trade and FDR's New Deal to contemporary battles for climate justice, coal community transitions, and grassroots gender equality efforts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt its core, this uplifting book instills hope that change is achievable despite our divisions. It showcases how individuals at all levels pursue systemic policy change through united voices, cooperation, and solidarity. Sheldrick equips readers with the tools to craft impactful narratives that can inspire countless more success stories, reinforcing the idea that we are not prisoners of fate and that actual change begins with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAccelerate your real-world, social impact by driving systemic policy changes \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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 \u003ci\u003eFrom Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World, \u003c\/i\u003ehe delivers an inspiring and insightful discussion on how to implement social impact by driving policy change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn indispensable guide for individual changemakers, philanthropists, CSR and ESG professionals, policymakers, corporate foundations, and higher education students, this book features an overview of pressing challenges to avoid, an eight-step playbook for mastering policy entrepreneurship, and diverse examples spanning historical movements like the Transatlantic Slave Trade and FDR's New Deal to contemporary battles for climate justice, energy transition and gender equality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its core, this uplifting book equips readers with the tools to craft their own impactful narratives that can inspire countless more success stories, reinforcing the idea that we are not prisoners of fate and that actual change begins with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003cbr\u003e FROM IDEAS TO IMPACT \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eFrom Ideas to Impact \u003c\/i\u003egives 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.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-- Jane Goodall, \u003c\/b\u003e PhD, DBE, Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute \u0026amp; UN Messenger of Peace \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-- Ben Rhodes, \u003c\/b\u003e author of \u003ci\u003eAfter the Fall \u003c\/i\u003eand former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-- Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, \u003c\/b\u003e Director-General of the World Health Organization \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-- The Honorable Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, \u003c\/b\u003e 26th Prime Minister of Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eMICHAEL SHELDRICK \u003c\/b\u003eis 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 \u003ci\u003eForbes, The Guardian, The Hill, Nikkei \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eFairfax Media, \u003c\/i\u003eand his voice heard on major news networks such as ABC, BBC, CNN, France 34, and Sky News.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.32 x 6.18 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 16, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763897303328,"sku":"9781394202348","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0bdccdfcc164df05fdf405ec1cf119c1.webp?v=1780241658","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/from-ideas-to-impact-a-playbook-for-influencing-and-implementing-change-in-a-divided-world-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}