63: Bill Drayton – Why everyone can be a change maker: lessons from the 'Godfather of social entrepreneurship'

Joining Michael on today’s Change Makers is Bill Drayton, the founder and CEO of Ashoka. For more than 40 years, Ashoka has built and nurtured the largest network of leading social entrepreneurs in the world. Described as one of America’s best leaders and the "godfather of social entrepreneurship”, Bill’s mission is to create an ‘everyone a changemaker’ world. In this interview, Bill tells us that anyone can drive change if they just give themselves permission. This is the story of someone for whom making a difference is ingrained into his family history and lives up to that legacy by fostering a pipeline of Changemakers for the future.

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This is Change Makers – the podcast bringing you ideas, life lessons and amazing stories from those making a difference in extraordinary times. Powered by campaigns firm Seven Hills and hosted by Michael Hayman, this interview series delves into what makes leaders tick and looks at the contribution this empowers them to bring to the world. This is the podcast for those who want to hear the optimism that comes from challenging the status quo. Find your mission.