Rippling : how social entrepreneurs spread innovation throughout the world

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Author:

Schwartz, Beverly, 1949-

ISBN:

9781118138595

Personal Author:

Schwartz, Beverly, 1949-

Edition:

1st ed.

Publication Information:

San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2012.

Physical Description:

xviii, 269 p. ; 24 cm.

Contents:

Introduction : Rippling solutions into system change -- pt. 1. REstructuring institutional norms ; reflections by Esther Dyson -- pt. 2. Changing market dynamics ; reflections by Peter M. Senge -- pt. 3. Using market forces to create social value ; reflections by William Jefferson Clinton -- pt. 4. Advancing full citizenship ; reflections by Geeta Rao Gupta -- pt. 5. Cultivating empathy ; reflections by Arianna Huffington.

Abstract:

"Drawing on the knowledge and experience of working with hundreds [of] the world's top social change leaders in all fields, Beverly Schwartz presents a model for change based on five proven principles that any individual leader or organization can apply to bring about deep, lasting and systematic change. Rippling shows how to activate the type of change that is needed to address the critical challenges that threaten to destroy the foundations of our society and planet in these increasingly turbulent times"--Publisher's description.

Subject Term:

Social entrepreneurship.

Social change.

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Principles for driving significant change throughout an entire system

Drawing on the knowledge and experience of working with hundreds the world's top social change leaders in all fields, Beverly Schwartz presents a model for change based on five proven principles that any individual leader or organization can apply to bring about deep, lasting and systematic change. Rippling shows how to activate the type of change that is needed to address the critical challenges that threaten to destroy the foundations of our society and planet in these increasingly turbulent times.

These actionable principles are brought to life by compelling real-life stories. Schwartz provides a road map that allows anyone to become a changemaker.

Presents some of today's most innovative and effective approaches to solving social and environmental challenges Offers a vision of social entrepreneurs as role models, catalysts, enablers and recruiters who spread waves system changing solutions throughout society The author offers a model of change that begins with the end result in mind First book from an insider at Ashoka, the foremost global organization on social change through social entrepreneurship

Rippling clearly demonstrates how and when empathy, creativity, passion, and persistence are combined; significant, life-altering progress is indeed possible.