"Rarely in the history of American democracy has there been such uncertainty about its viability. The same applies to American capitalism. It too is under scrutiny as it has not been since at least the Great Depression, almost a hundred years ago. There is of course a connection between the two. Failures of capitalism create uncertainties in democracies. And deficiencies in democracies raise concerns over capitalism. In the United States democracy...

"This book looks at the needs of feminist movements and the champions and organizations that are behind them. We know that everyday women start and sustain modern social movements like Black Lives Matter, Me Too, Mi Unas Menos, etc. But we only hear about these women and their work in very limited ways. This book will look back at popular and not so popular social movements and the women behind them. It analyzes the periods in which these movements...

"A long career with a single organization is increasingly a thing of the past. Today's leaders experience many transitions, making transitioning well a more necessary skill than ever. Big Shoes to Fill by Gavin Adams guides leaders as they learn, lead, and leverage new situations, teams, and cultures"-- "Starting something is challenging. Think of it like building a plane over time and eventually testing it out when it's ready and you're ready. On...

"Discover how integrating rational thought and "gut feelings" together will make you a calmer, more powerful leader"--

"Drawing from seven years of hands-on research, The Friction Project by bestselling authors Robert I. Sutton and Huggy Rao teaches readers how to become "friction fixers," so that teams and organizations don't squander the zeal, damage the health, and throttle the creativity and productivity of good people-or burn through cash and other precious resources. Sutton and Rao kick off the book by unpacking how skilled friction fixers think and act like...

"Renowned cybersecurity practitioner and executive Dr. Chase Cunningham revolutionizes the traditional approach to leadership books by showing exactly what you need to avoid doing so you can guide others effectively and build your leadership skills faster and smarter. Dr. Cunningham discusses specific and actionable behaviors and habits that dramatically reduce your performance as a leader, demonstrating how to avoid these common pitfalls and mistakes."--Page...

"Drawing on his own experience launching and scaling multiple companies, Dave Kerpen shares the secrets of how you can shift your mindset (and your workload) to focus on the things that are most important for your business, your employees, and you"--

"Getting an MBA takes time and money, making it inaccessible to many people who want to take charge in the business world. Now "The 12-Week MBA" offers an alternative way to learn business essentials, focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as a manager and business leader. "The 12-Week MBA"'s unique premise is that there is a core set of business skills that entrepreneurs and future leaders of organizations can learn and will need...

A reflection on leadership and saving lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. Richard A. Stone MD is the former Deputy Surgeon General of the United States Army. He returned to government service to lead the Veterans Health Administration at the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2018 - brought on as a proven changemaker and experienced leader in an inflection point for the agency. He had no idea his tenure would be defined by the public health challenge...