Storytelling, the main approach in this book, is recognized as a powerful way to create social impact. A Georgetown University course called Social Impact Storytelling states that:
History has shown that stories are inextricably linked to what it means to be human. Before there was formal communication, there were stories. It should come as no surprise, then, that social movements and organizations like nonprofits, foundations, and socially responsible businesses are now working to leverage stories as a strategic tool to advance important missions. Effective stories are powerful because they drive action: spurring donations, mobilizing supporters, and more. By building emotional connections, stories bring to life the work of the issues we care so much about in ways that other forms of communication cannot.
Here are short descriptions of the sheroes/heroes from the book:
Directora, FESAC Fundacion del Empresariado Sonorense AC Capitulo Nogales, Mexico
Commitment: To provide needed services to Nogales’ marginalized population
Computer scientist and co-founder of the Institute for Women and Technology and the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (deceased)
Commitment: To have women influence the use of technology and the whole technology industry
CEO and Co-Founder 3Strands Global, El Dorado Hills, CA
Commitment: To end human trafficking and other forms of human slavery
Founder, and Executive Director of SHE-CAN
Commitment: To have women step into their rightful leadership roles worldwide
Authoress, consultant, coach, and teacher
Commitment: To shine her light so others know that life is shaped by cares
PhD, Professor of Leadership, ex-Dean of the Leavey School of Business at Santa Clara University, author of The Leadership Challenge, and consultant
Founder and Executive Director, LifeBloom Services, transformative leadership coach/mentor, and author
Commitment: To bring human dignity and livelihoods to Naivasha’s marginalized women
Founder/CEO at Global Tech Women
Commitment: To stimulate women in technology supporting each other
CEO, Association for Social and Environmental Development, Kolkata, India
Commitment: To teach youth to protect and cherish nature
Vice President of Human Resources Ability Path
Commitment: To live the true meaning of inclusion
Country Director, AMREF Tanzania
Commitment: To inspire ambition in the youth of Tanzania
Hospital and Healthcare Consultant and philanthropist,
Commitment: To transform the healthcare industry
leadership author and consultant, former F 200 executive, retired Executive Professor and past president, AAUW Tucson
Commitment: To promote a world alive with peace, justice, and love
Founder/Director of 3 Sisters Adventure Trekking & Empowering Women of Nepal (EWN), Nepal
Commitment: To give Nepalese women a chance to succeed
Chief Steward @MILT Strategy & Relationship Architect Leadership Impact Coach and Mentor
Commitment: To live whole woman, whole leader, whole world
President at the Kasimu Education Foundation, (deceased)
Commitment: To create a sustainability for Kasimu village
Founder and Executive Director, Malkia Foundation
Commitment: To provide STEM education for girls in Kenya
Managing Executive: Digital Channels at Vodacom
Commitment: To provide financial freedom for everyone
Technology Divisional Executive - Corporate Functions at Liberty Group South Africa
Commitment: To provide financial freedom for everyone
Maasai Warrior and Elder
Commitment: To support health and equity for women and men in his region
President, Vijay Foundation Trust
Commitment: To allow more baby girls to have joyful lives