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 [...] 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.

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