Dr McCalister is a practicing professional with firsthand experience and expertise in the subjects presented to include the complexities and competitiveness of the global economy. This book, and the serious real world solutions it provides to the critical issues facing Floridians today, has been acclaimed and endorsed by over 50 highly credentialed subject matter experts in the fields presented to include: jobs and the economy; job training and placement; taxes and insurance; strategically align education; environment; healthcare; young professionals, single parent households; security and immigration; community and families; cultural diversity; veterans; and seniors. This book is a bold new serious vision for long term progress and prosperity to place Florida in it's rightful leadership role.