Discusses man's responsibility for the earth and for mankind and the need to foster responses and skills based on understanding the interconnectedness of all things. Outlines characteristics of "survivor personality" and relates these to experiential education values. (LFL)

The 1994 Kurt Hahn Award recipient and president of the American Youth Foundation discusses essential elements for personal and systemic change, including creativity (which provides energy and direction), character (which defines who we are), and commitment (which requires accountability), all of which enable individuals and organizations to…