Contributors
Acknowledgements with Gratitude
We are very grateful for the many inspired people who have supported and contributed to the development of this book during the past three years. Our intention was to be inclusive and listen to the Rising Voices of change globally.
Our 40+ contributors from six continents and across five generations shared their insights and love of the book’s purpose; their content is included throughout the text.
Abdo Magdy | Principle Coach | Abdo Magdy International LLC |
Aissa Azzouzi | CEO | Global Transformation Accelerator |
Cassandra Kelly | Co-Founder, | Pottinger Group, Advisor G20/B20 |
Craig Phillips | Head of Product Experience | Axonista |
Din Catic | Associate | The Carbon Trust |
Ella Feathers | Student | UNC Chapel Hill |
Emad Davis | Full Stack Software Engineer | FOSTM Agency |
Emir Dzanic PhD | Director | Cambridge Innovative System Solutions |
Elsie Maio | CEO | Humanity Inc |
Erik Qualman | Futurist | #1 Bestselling Author (Socialnomics) |
Flávia P. Malucelli | Coordinator | Brazilian Permanent Mission to World Trade Organization |
Frederic Lehman | Director | Nomad University |
Gordana Kovačević | CEO | Ericsson Nikola Tesla |
Hanane Anoua | Principal | Learn and Dare |
Irfan Verjee | VP Digital Business Solutions | Sprinklr |
JE Rash DHom | President | Legacy International |
Joe Turek PhD | Dean | School of Business, Christian Brothers University |
Joseph O. Okpaku, Ph.D. | CEO | Telecom Africa International Corp. |
Josipa Majic | CEO | Tacit Tech |
Klaus-Michael Christensen | Principal | SevenBridge |
Lindsay Harper | Team Coordinator | US Climate Action Network |
Malak Dridi | writer Daily Tar Heel, UNC | Chapel Hill |
Mark Storm | Custom Program Director | THNK School |
Michelle James | CEO | The Center for Creative Emergence |
Miha Žerko | CEO | SRC.SI |
Mohamed Catic | Executive Advisor to Board | IFFCO |
Navroop Sahdev | CEO, The Digital Economist | MIT Media Lab |
Noômen Lahimer PhD | Founder | Evey Technologies |
Osama Alsaleh | Fellow | Forbes |
Robert Mahavir Homsy PhD | Board of Directors | Legacy International |
Roberto Croci | Managing Director, Microsoft for Startups | MEA |
Saleema Vellani | Innovation Strategist | World Bank Group |
Sam Rasoul | Delegate | Commonwealth of Virginia |
Shagorika Herayani | Regional Head of Strategy AMEA | Grey Group |
Sharon McDonald PhD | President | Metanoia Institute |
Slavko Vidovic | CEO | Infodom |
Shayn McCallum PhD | Instructor | Bogazici University |
Stephen L. Gomes PhD | President-Corporate Operations | MICROSTRADA RESEARCH, LLC |
Susan Davis | Founder | KINS Innovation Network |
Tariq Querishy | CEO | MAD and Xponential Group |
"Truly Amazing! it focuses on how transformative ideas of my generation need to be combined with the wisdom of older generations to create sustainable change."
Ella FeathersStudent, UNC Chapel Hill
"EmPower Us! replaces greed and self-interest with the power of universal values to drive transformation and generate a safe and secure future."
J.E. Rash President of Legacy International
"EmPower Us! is a step over the threshold that we are all teetering on into creating a generative future together. It is as much personal, cultural and emotional transformation as it is organizational."
Elsie MaioCEO, Humanity, Inc.
"A must read for executives and managers. It provides a comprehensive map of Strategic Transformation, offering excellent insights and practical cases."
Dr. Sam WangManaging Partner, Kotler Marketing Group China
"EmPower Us! guides each individual regardless of background to play a significant role in achieving sustainability. It is a practical, easy to follow roadmap revealing the mindset required to design impactful solutions through digital technologies and sustainable business models."
Din CaticCarbon Trust, Corporate Sustainability Strategist
"EmPower Us! proposes both a new paradigm and a manifesto. Time has come to empower us through a non predatory approach to limited resources. Love, harmony and care must be integrated into decision-making. Only a redefinition of impact measurement incorporating trust, empathy and transparency can ensure such a transformation."
Aissa AzzouziCEO, Global Transformation Accelerator, North Africa
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“EmPower Us! focuses on one of the foundational elements to create a trust economy – the ability to reach, engage and listen to global citizens. Hear the rising voices across geographies, generations, gender and global economies.”
—Irfan Verjee, VP Business Value Group, Sprinklr – Europe & Asia