On today's episode of the Getting Smart podcast, Rebecca Midles sits down with Tom Vander Ark to discuss the new book co-authored by him and Dr. Emily Liebtag: Difference Making at the Heart of Learning.

This book stemmed out of our multi-year Future of Work campaign when our team realized that one of the hallmarks of the future of work is purposeful work contributing to communities. Through hundreds of school visits and powerful conversations with inspirational organizations across the globe, we observed changemakers in action and learners who were more ready than ever to make a difference in the world.

Difference Making at the Heart of Learning, is an inspirational, yet practical guide to help educators, counselors, and youth-development leaders build on students' talents and interests to develop their desire for a better world, entrepreneurial mindset and personal leadership skills — so they can make a difference to their families, their communities, and society. In this episode, they discuss what difference making means, why it is the superpower of the new economy and how more schools can get involved with organizations who are dedicated to difference making.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Difference Making at the Heart of Learning

• Difference Making Campaign

• Ask About AI

• LEAD Innovation Studio

• Global Dignity Day

• Tara C. Chklovski

• High Resolves, Videos for Change

• Big Thought, Byron Sanders

• Olin College,

• KEEN Network

• Joanne McEachen Podcast

• Global Goals

• 5 Reasons High Schools Should Help Young People Find and Make Their Unique Contribution.