Fred Haberman has hung out in a spaceship with billionaire Richard Branson, traded jokes with “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart and sipped coffee backstage at every network TV morning show.

Just another PR guy, right? Wrong-o. Unless what you mean by “PR” is “passionate rebel.” Or “pioneering rapscallion.” Fred is a man on a mission: inspire others to follow their passions and in doing so make the world a better place.

The guy thinks – a lot. He assembles, aggregates. He sees tie-dyed splendor where others remain fixed on a white cotton T.

Exhibit 1A: The U.S. Pond Hockey Championships. It started the usual way, “Hey, wouldn’t it be cool if ….” Yes, it was a crazy idea. Yes, some people said it wouldn’t work. But behold: In the dead of winter, more than 20,000 participants and spectators now join Fred for three days of pure puck-chasing joy.

So when Fred tells George Siemon, president of Organic Valley, “You know, I think you should run for President of the United States,” it rocks your world. In a good way. Your brain switches to hyperdrive, and new neural pathways are formed. (George chose not to run in 2008 but hasn’t completely ruled out future campaigning. Stay tuned.)

What’s in the hopper right now? For starters, social entrepreneurship – the idea that we don’t need government to solve our problems. We can do it ourselves – from the ground up. With good ideas, grassroots energy, solid business sense and dynamic social action.

Truth is, everything is on the table with Fred. Bring him a new idea, and he’ll listen. You’ll know exactly what he thinks and where he stands. He’ll tell you to follow your passion, and if he can help you succeed by sharing your story with the world, he’ll commit. Whole hog. Full tilt. No holds barred. Cue the soaring guitar solo (preferably Jerry, live with the band at Barton Hall, Cornell University, 1977).

Be forewarned, though, that Fred doesn’t ask rhetorical questions. If he asks you, “Am I more like Jack Black or Chris Farley,” he really wants to know. His wife Sarah isn’t sure. His two kids aren’t certain. Opinion runs 50-50 among Haberman storytellers.

What do you think? What’s your story? Add your voice, and let the narrative unfold:

Every time that wheel turn around, bound to cover just a little more ground.