Dr. Peter Steidl is a business consultant, author, speaker, and educator. His main interest lies in understanding why we behave the way we do and finding ways to positively shape behaviour on an individual, organizational, and societal level.

Prof. Paul M.W. Hackett has wide experience in social science and humanities research and is the originator of the Declarative Mapping approach to qualitative research. He holds a PhD in psychology and a PhD in fine art. He has held appointments at several universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Tufts, Harvard, Cardiff, and Durham.

Ava Gordley-Smith is a PhD research student at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Her research aims to develop a multidimensional psychological framework for understanding the relationship and intersection of attitudes toward ecological and social justice issues.

About the Authors

Preface

1. The Commitment Gap

2. We can succeed!

3. Human Nature: Ignore it at your peril

4. Addressing Global Challenges

4.1. Refugee Crisis

4.2. Homelessness

4.3. Hunger & Food Insecurity

4.4. Technologies destroying jobs

5. Progress is a Puzzle: We need to get all the pieces right

6. Getting Ready to Act

7. Action! What Can You Do? What Can Others Do?

Final Words