Howard Zinn (1922-2010) was an American historian, playwright, and socialist thinker.

He chaired the history and social sciences department at Spelman College and taught political science

Howard Zinn (1922-2010) was an American historian, playwright, and socialist thinker.

He chaired the history and social sciences department at Spelman College and taught political science at Boston University. Zinn authored over 20 books, including his best-selling and influential *A People's History of the United States*.

Jason Saul, a leading expert in social impact measurement, delivered a TEDxChicago talk titled "How to restore trust in Government."

As Founder and CEO of Mission Measurement, he advises

Jason Saul, a leading expert in social impact measurement, delivered a TEDxChicago talk titled "How to restore trust in Government."

As Founder and CEO of Mission Measurement, he advises governments, corporations, foundations, and nonprofits. His work focuses on maximizing the return on their social initiatives.

Saul is also the author of numerous books and articles on social strategy and measurement.

Nobel laureate Richard Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein's "Nudge: The Final Edition" explores how to guide people toward better decisions without restricting their freedom of choice. The book

Nobel laureate Richard Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein's "Nudge: The Final Edition" explores how to guide people toward better decisions without restricting their freedom of choice. The book highlights that individuals often make unwise choices due to inherent biases, and that choices are never presented neutrally. It advocates for helping people make optimal decisions for themselves, their families, and society.

Thaler, awarded the 2017 Nobel Memorial Prize for his contributions to behavioral economics, co-authored this work. Get the book here.

Lynn Margulis was a prominent evolutionary theorist, biologist, and science author. She is best known for developing the theory of symbiogenesis and co-developing the Gaia Theory with James

Lynn Margulis was a prominent evolutionary theorist, biologist, and science author. She is best known for developing the theory of symbiogenesis and co-developing the Gaia Theory with James Lovelock.

Margulis authored several books, including *Mind, Life, and Universe*, *Dazzle Gradually*, and *Luminous Fish*, some in collaboration with her son, Dorion Sagan. Her work often explored her deep love of nature and fascination with science.

Dr. Bullard, an award-winning author of eighteen books, is a leading expert in environmental and climate justice, sustainable development, and related fields. His seminal work, *Dumping in Dixie*,

Dr. Bullard, an award-winning author of eighteen books, is a leading expert in environmental and climate justice, sustainable development, and related fields. His seminal work, *Dumping in Dixie*, is a standard text. He co-founded the HBCU Climate Change Consortium and directs the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice, having previously served as Dean at Texas Southern University.

In 2022, Dr. Bullard received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree *in absentia* from the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, where his commencement address was read to great acclaim. He was welcomed to campus on April 26, 2023, by the Graduate School and Earth Commons.

Many believe profitable businesses cannot also be environmentally and socially responsible. However, Gil Friend asserts that green business practices benefit both companies and the world,

Many believe profitable businesses cannot also be environmentally and socially responsible. However, Gil Friend asserts that green business practices benefit both companies and the world, extending beyond mere shareholder value and profit.

Friend, Founder/CEO of Natural Logic, Inc., is the author of The Truth About Green Business.

This work offers a radical rethinking of our faulty assumptions about money and its proper use.

It is authored by David Korten, a prolific writer whose upcoming book, "Change the Story:

This work offers a radical rethinking of our faulty assumptions about money and its proper use.

It is authored by David Korten, a prolific writer whose upcoming book, "Change the Story: Change the Future," is slated for publication in 2015.

Randy Woodley and Graham Hill discuss embracing ethnic diversity and learning from indigenous communities on The GlobalChurch Project. Woodley, a descendent of the United Keetoowah Band of

Randy Woodley and Graham Hill discuss embracing ethnic diversity and learning from indigenous communities on The GlobalChurch Project. Woodley, a descendent of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians, is a founding member of the North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies. Hill is the Founder and Director of The GlobalChurch Project.

Woodley and his wife Edith previously led a Native American gathering and developed a holistic service model, including a sustainable farm and Christian community. This initiative, which taught sustainability and eco-justice, was unfortunately disbanded due to violence. The GlobalChurch Project films Christian leaders and churches from diverse non-Western cultures, providing resources like curriculum, books, and training videos. A full 35-minute interview is available here.

Economist and writer Christian Felber presents his "Economy for the Common Good" initiative. He explores whether businesses can achieve both endless growth and be fair and sustainable, and if an

Economist and writer Christian Felber presents his "Economy for the Common Good" initiative. He explores whether businesses can achieve both endless growth and be fair and sustainable, and if an economic model untainted by our current financial system is possible. Learn more about Felber's work and his book Felber Book on Common Good.

Launched in 2010, the 'Economy for the Common Good' is now supported by over 2000 businesses across 40 countries. It aims to create systemic change by awarding legal benefit points to socially responsible companies, encouraging their pursuit of the common good. Felber demonstrates how this shift can be achieved, and his book "Change Everything" is available for purchase.

Published on August 29, 2016, by Google Talks, this features Otto Scharmer. He is a Senior Lecturer

Published on August 29, 2016, by Google Talks, this features Otto Scharmer. He is a Senior Lecturer at MIT, co-founder of the Presencing Institute and the Global Wellbeing Lab, and chairs the MIT IDEAS program.

Scharmer introduced the concept of "presencing"—learning from the emerging future—in his bestselling books *Theory U* and *Presence*.

To order his book, *Theory U*, visit Amazon or your local bookstore.