Learn to turn your outrage into meaningful change with this powerful book on encouraging trends in social activism. "Steve Davis's commitment to solving problems has contributed to the improvement of life for millions of people around the world. He understands firsthand the complex, often unglamorous work involved in driving real change, and the forces that shape it. Undercurrents is a great read for anyone interested in helping address the world's toughest challenges." --Bill Gates, Co-chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation "In Undercurrents , Steve Davis owns his optimism--and gives readers bountiful reasons why we too should be optimistic. Steve roots his optimism both in how much progress we have made against poverty, inequities and injustices over recent years and also how clear the path forward is to further ameliorate these age-old scourges. This book is for anyone who wants to live in a better world--and to help build it, fiercely and persistently, while enjoying the work, with laughter alongside the anxiety. If that's you, if any of that's you, I hope you'll read it and share it widely.
" --Chelsea Clinton, author, activist, and Board member of The Clinton Foundation "Companies need to do more than listen, they need to lead! Undercurrents demonstrates what I saw firsthand in business, that human-centered activism drives progress and companies need to find ways to support people in this movement for equality. It's time to lead, not lag, and thankfully Steve shows us how in his book." --Paul Polman, former CEO, Unilever, CEO, Imagine.com "Outrage is a powerful force. But without the right leadership and focus to channel that outrage, it often goes nowhere. It is my hope that this important book by Steve Davis, Undercurrents , educates and inspires today's activists to make lasting positive change tomorrow." --Michelle Nunn, CEO, CARE "Steve Davis's vast experiences and keen insights help us appreciate the power of community- based activism and other important trends, to enable citizens to demand social accountability and make lasting change. Everyone should read Undercurrents to better understand what's really going on in the world today and how to find a better way forward together.
" --Githinji Gitahi, CEO, Amref Health Africa "An insightful and inspiring analysis in which Steve Davis deftly lands on the silver linings of our current crises--and leaves us hopeful that the world can be built back better." --Mark Suzman, CEO, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.