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Taking Charge of Change
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Taking Charge of Change

How Rebuilders Solve Hard Problems

Paul Shoemaker
HarperCollins Leadership, 2021

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Who are rebuilders? According to author and social change expert Paul Shoemaker, they are leaders who effectively address the socioeconomic problems and system shortfalls that beleaguer an increasingly divided United States. He identifies five abilities these leaders need to navigate these challenges: bring people together, embrace change and ambiguity, interpret and apply data, manage crises, and forge new paths for progress. Shoemaker shows how, in a time of upheaval and uncertainty, rebuilders can bring about positive change in a variety of industries and for a range of causes.

Take-Aways

  • Leaders must deal with five mega-challenges facing American society.
  • Many Americans’ social and economic progress has declined in the 21st century.
  • The nation needs the leadership of dedicated “Rebuilders” who have the five qualities necessary to address complex issues.

About the Author

Paul Shoemaker is the founding president of Social Venture Partners International. The author of Can’t Not Do, he is a social change consultant to major corporations.

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