Blaming banksters and capitalism for the awful mess that is 21st Century America has become a popular pastime among academics, activists and economists, whose bestsellers propose their signature solut
The Western free-market model has been an environmental and social disaster for the developing world, says businessman and think-tank founder Chandran Nair. He makes the controversial case that only a
For some of us, projecting confidence and credibility is second nature. For the rest of us, it seems like a foreign language we'll never learn - until now. Robert Jolles, bestselling author and expert
Cheryl Bachelder joined an ailing restaurant chain and turned it into the darling of the industry—by daring to serve the people in her organization well. When Bachelder was named CEO of Popeyes
Since its original publication in 2000, Leadership and Self-Deception has become a word-of-mouth phenomenon. Its sales continue to increase year after year, and the book’s popularity has gone gl
The expanded and revised edition of Community tackles the hysteric rise of isolation and fear in a digitally interconnected world.In the second edition of Community, author Peter Block offers practica
Entrepreneurs in developing countries who assume they will have the same legal, governmental, and institutional protections as their counterparts in the West will fail. To succeed, they need to build
From beloved and bestselling author Parker J. Palmer (Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, Healing the Heart of Democracy), comes a beautiful book of reflections on what we can learn as we move
A vivid depiction and real-world example of the personal and institutional impact of the Arbinger Insititute's transformative ideas (Leadership and Self-Deception; 1.4 million copies sold) within a he
As a leader, you have work that is complex, full of ups and downs. Your ability to be resilient--to pick yourself up after setbacks and keep on going no matter the challenges--is critical not only to
Having trouble implementing those time management skills you learned from Eat That Frog!? This delightful and froggy DVD will help you put the skills from the classic, Eat That Frog!, into practice on
For a lucky few, light conversation at parties and social events is a breeze. For the rest of us, there is Carol Fleming (bestselling author of It's the Way You Say It), who breaks even the shortest b
A useful pocket guide for practitioners that distills all of the research and materials found in Otto Scharmer's seminal texts Theory U and Leading from the Emerging Future.Theory U has evolved into a
"Finally, a book that recognizes the immense value that introverts bring to the workplace."--Daniel Pink, author of Drive and WhenA prevailing myth is that a big, vibrant personality is needed to succ
There is a long-standing truth in the world of organizations: talent wins! But how do you attract the best people? What do they really want? Based on his rigorous and extensive research, Mark Miller l
Against a global backdrop of war, social upheaval, and personal despair, there is a growing sense of urgency to challenge the systems of oppression that dehumanize bodies and strip us of our shared hu
Based on the work of best-selling author Parker Palmer and his Center for Courage & Renewal, this exploration of the inner life of leadership shows how to become a better leader by orienting yours
Just as Thomas Piketty offered a sweeping critique and progressive reassessment of capitalism, former World Bank Group chief financial officer Bertrand Badré looks at the destructive role finan
Stand Up to StigmaHow We Reject Fear and Shame“Stigma” is a simple two-syllable word, yet carries the weight of negative and often unfair beliefs that we hold about each other. Perhaps mos
Get to the Point!Sharpen Your Message and Make Your Words Matter Every time you communicate, you're doing it for a reason. You want someone to understand something, do something, or change something.
The Power of Having FunHow Meaningful Breaks Help You Get More Done (and Feel Fantastic!)Most of us put work first and leave fun for last. Fun is considered a diversion, a distraction, and, at best, a
At long last, Bryant lays out five simple rules to provide a path to economic liberation for anyone in any situation. The Memo provides a simple path from financial literacy and mindset shifts to owne
The New Leadership LiteraciesThriving in a Future of Extreme Disruption and Distributed EverythingOver the next decade, today's connected world will be explosively more connected. Anything that can be
The Competing Values Card Game is a great, immersive experience for organizations. The card game helps teams sort themselves into the quadrants of the Innovation Code model and then uses the included
As our societies have become more complex and globalized, and our organizations flatter and less hierarchical, more of us need to collaborate more, across more organizations and geographies and cultur
The tough problems in the world are made harder when we can't even talk about them. We try to address issues that matter, but conversations break down because they become emotionally charged and we lo
Peter Georgescu is scared, as are some of his more far-sighted fellow millionaires and billionaires. Not “of Al Qaeda, or the vicious Islamic State or some other evolving radical group…We are afraid o
There just isn't enough time for everything on our "to do" list--and there never will be. Successful people don't try to do everything. They learn to focus on the most important tasks and make sure th
Personal Productivity books are great—until you go to implement the advice inside. Taking the two dimensional advice from a page and turning it into real life habits is the downfall of many a self hel
For too long, companies and their leadership teams focused primarily on their products or services. Leaders are deeply dialed into the minutiae of their companies' operations. But veteran Silicon Vall
We are living in an epidemic of disengagement and despair that calls us to action.Awakening Compassion at Work answers the call, showing us new ways to enliven the humanity of work and in so
“It's a marathon, not a sprint.” We hear this truism all the time, but in business there's constant pressure to go all out and never let up. Leaders are driven to set stretch targets, relentlessly red
From bestselling author John Izzo comes this practical and inspirational guide to happiness—not finding happiness, but protecting the innate sense of well-being that resides within each of us at every
Corporations are the most powerful entities on the planet. Unfortunately, many have had a long record of unprecedented and unbridled environmental degradation, social transgressions, and governance se
Under Joe Solmonese's leadership, the Human Rights Campaign, the nation's largest LGBT rights organization, became the model other organizations look toward to create effective social and political ch
Becoming a manager is one of the most stressful and challenging transitions in any career. Why do half or more new managers quickly flame out? They're working from an old script for success. The Cente
We all want to be fabulous. But too often we let self-doubt derail us from pursuing our passions and accomplishing our biggest goals. This was the situation Jackie Huba found herself in. At the lowest
We all have times in our lives when the results of our behavior don't seem to be meeting our needs. These shortfalls may result in depression, anger, frustration, and relationship struggles, among a h
NEW EDITION, EXPANDED & UPDATEDNobody likes cold calls. And nobody really needs to make them. The Referral of a Lifetime teaches a step-by-step system that will allow anyone to generate a steady s
As a pilot, commander, and demonstration leader for the Thunderbirds, JV Venable gained key insights into team performance. Organizations need leaders who will minimize emotional friction and the gaps
