{"product_id":"cant-not-do-the-compelling-social-drive-that-changes-our-world-9781119131595","title":"Can't Not Do: The Compelling Social Drive That Changes Our World","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Paul Shoemaker\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Wiley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Wiley\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Leadership\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Inside Flap\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith so many social challenges facing our world, trying to effect change feels daunting. The problems are complex, the politics murky, and the players innumerable. Yet, every day there are regular heroes making a significant impact on our most intractable social issues. They are not famous like Bono or Bill Gates. But a common urge drives them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCan't Not Do\u003c\/i\u003e is a catchphrase for the urge that captures the heart of effective social change agents--explaining, in their own words, their passion and drive: \"\u003ci\u003eI can't not do this.\" \"It's not that I can do this, it's that I can't not.\" \"I could not imagine not doing something about this issue.\u003c\/i\u003e\" And, it reveals our current situation's urgency. The surprising truth from the trenches is: we already have numerous proven solutions for our many social challenges; what our world needs \u003ci\u003emost\u003c\/i\u003e, and what most changes our children's future, are more people prepared and committed to act on their social impulses for the long haul. Innovation helps. Money helps, too. But greater numbers of committed people help the most. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you feel an internal, persistent call to do more for the world, \u003ci\u003eCan't Not Do\u003c\/i\u003e will help you to bridge the gap between \"wanting to do\" and \"doing\"--to access the drive of an effective change agent, to break through self-imposed barriers, to learn key principles for success, and to start seeing yourself acting as a change agent. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is no \"secret sauce\" someone is born with and no special club needed to be successful at social change. Rather, successful change agents share some fundamental orientations to the world and to their committed cause and, over time, learn certain lessons that help them become more effective. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese lessons are reflected in \u003ci\u003eCan't Not Do\u003c\/i\u003e in seven seemingly simple questions that provide guideposts and unlock the reader's potential to make a difference for a social cause they care about. The seven questions also help the reader to discern how he or she can make the greatest impact--whether that's a large commitment such as starting or working for a social venture or a small but consistent one such as volunteering skills and know-how a few hours per month to a cause. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a self-help book. It's an inspiring narrative intertwined with a \"street-readiness\" dialogue, between the author and you, between you and your inner aspirations. These are authentic success stories, vital questions, and unconventional answers that can guide and inspire you to realize your greatest potential.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45113590055063,"sku":"9781119131595","price":1589.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781119131595.webp?v=1769206246","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/cant-not-do-the-compelling-social-drive-that-changes-our-world-9781119131595","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}