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May 25, 2012
Arianna Huffington

Arianna Huffington: The Inspirationals: Jeff Skoll, Doubling Down on the Things That Work

The Edmonton Journal recently called Jeff Skoll "the greatest Canadian you've never heard of." But, in fact, Skoll, beyond being the first president of eBay, has been a pioneer in the world of cutting edge philanthropy. Today, he is being presented with Canada's highest civilian honor, the Order of Canada, for his wide-ranging philanthropic work. The Order, which will be presented by Governor-General David Johnston, carries the motto Desiderantes Meliorem Patriam ("They desire a better country"). This fits Skoll, but only to a degree. He has gone far beyond merely desiring a better country, and indeed a better world, to empowering people to achieve solutions everywhere in the world. Here is my interview with him -- a man who fits perfectly in our Inspirationals series, combining, as he does, an audacious vision, an innovative mind, and a deeply empathetic heart.

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