Wilford H. Welch, author of In Our Hands and The Tactics of Hope, has devoted more than five decades to understanding and addressing global challenges through diplomacy, leadership, and innovation. As a U.S. diplomat in Asia and a consultant on four continents, he has worked closely with governments, corporations, and educational organizations to promote cross-cultural understanding and sustainable progress. He created future-planning scenarios for Citibank, Toyota, the U.S. Navy, and the Korean Government, and directed the Wealth of Nations Index, measuring development across 63 key variables. A passionate advocate for environmental education, Wilford chaired NatureBridge Golden Gate and NOLS, leading a 1994 Mount Everest expedition that removed 5,000 pounds of waste and established the “Leave No Trace” ethic. His autobiography shares lessons from a lifetime of exploration, service, and global awareness, inspiring readers to act with purpose, creativity, and compassion toward a more sustainable and interconnected world.