What are the great issues that confront the generation growing up in the foothills of the 21st century Some of today’s generation will determine to change things. They will scale the Himalayan heights to create an alternative future. What does it mean to have a calling – to give one’s life for a great cause The stories in this book, taken largely from the entrepreneurial field, serve as illustrations of such a determination to make a difference, to change the world. Michael Smith presents the stories in this book in the hope that they will be a source of inspiration to others, especially those setting out in the early stages of their careers. In 15 case studies and short stories, he and other contributors write about business people, social entrepreneurs, public sector service providers, farmers, educators, charity workers and social activists who have changed the conditions of the communities and countries where they serve. What motivations and leadership skills do they show And what are their core moral, ethical and spiritual values In telling their stories, the author sets out to answer these questions. His concluding chapter outlines ‘eight steps towards a values-centred leadership’.