Future Business

Few people know more about developing leaders than John C. Maxwell, the bestselling leadership author in history. In the last twenty-five years, he has grown from equipping a handful of leaders in one organization to developing millions of business, government, and non-profit leaders in every country around the world. In The Ultimate Guide to Developing Leaders, Maxwell teaches everything leaders need to know about how to develop leaders in their team or organization.

We all know a visionary leader when we see one. They're bold and prophetic and at the same time pragmatic. They don't just promote change - they drive it, while inspiring and mobilizing others to do the same. Visionaries like Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos possess a host of innate qualities that make them extraordinary, but what truly sets them apart is their ability to turn vision into action. Here, Innosight's Mark W. Johnson and Josh Suskewicz introduce a new way of thinking and managing, called "future-back", that enables any manager to become a practical visionary.

The working world has changed dramatically in the last twenty years and it's going to continue to transform at an even faster pace. How can the average professional stay afloat in an ocean of constant change and technological revolution? In Future Skills Bernard Marr delivers an engaging and insightful discussion of how you can prepare yourself for the digital future of work. You'll learn which skills will be in the highest demand, why they'll command a premium price, and how to develop them.

We all know someone who is dissatisfied with their career but feels trapped in their current trajectory. What's not always clear is how they got there, or, more importantly, how we can avoid the same fate as we develop our own careers. In a competitive job market, we need concrete, field-tested advice to help us ace the interview, land the job, and launch a career we love. Enter Dee Ann Turner. After more than three decades leading teams and coaching staff members at Chick-fil-A, she knows what it takes to build a fulfilling career.

A manifesto on the state of the non-profit arts sector and the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity leaders have to redefine the business as an investment in our shared humanity.

Welcome to the most pivotal moment of our generation—a turning point that is reshaping your job, your career, and your future. In AI Shock, bestselling author Elijah Low boldly unpacks the seismic transformation taking place in today's economy, driven by the unstoppable force of artificial intelligence. For decades, your economic value was defined by your job title, your education, and your skillset. But that world is vanishing fast. AI is making traditional labor and knowledge obsolete, leaving millions scrambling to understand where they fit into a rapidly changing workforce. From ...

We have entered an age of disruption. Financial collapse, climate change, resource depletion, and a growing gap between rich and poor are but a few of the signs. Otto Scharmer and Katrin Kaufer ask, why do we collectively create results nobody wants? Meeting the challenges of this century requires updating our economic logic and operating system from an obsolete “ego-system” focused entirely on the well-being of oneself to an eco-system awareness that emphasizes the well-being of the whole.

In Marketing 6.0, the celebrated promoter of the "Four P's of Marketing," Philip Kotler, explains how marketers can use technology to address customers' needs and make a difference in the world. In a new age of metamarketing, this book provides marketers with a way to integrate technological and business model evolution with the dramatic shifts in consumer behavior that have happened in the last decade.

The use of cognitive analytics/artificial intelligence (AI) systems is set to accelerate. Advanced Analytics and AI prepares business users for the era of cognitive analytics/artificial intelligence. Building on established texts and commentary, it specifically prepares you in terms of expectation, impact on personal roles, and responsibilities. It focuses on the specific impact on key industries (retail, financial services, utilities and media) and also on key professions (such as accounting, operational management, supply chain and risk management).

Even leading capitalists admit that capitalism is broken. Green Swans is a manifesto for system change designed to serve people, planet, and prosperity. In his 20th book, John Elkington - dubbed the "Godfather of Sustainability" - explores new forms of capitalism fit for the 21st century.

Today's firms need a social effort that is serous and impactful to be relevant. It's not enough to make a commitment to reduce energy or have an ad hoc unbranded budget for grants and volunteering the world needs their resources and agility to address existential threats in society, and their customers (and employees) demand it.

In the transformative landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI), "The Augmented COO" is both a thought experiment and a useful primer and handbook for modern executives. In this book, the author, an experienced COO and business writer, seeks to answer the questions about how AI will change the COO role - by asking AI a curated set of questions. From the boardroom to the operations floor, AI is reshaping roles, expectations, and strategies. Co-written with extensive use of ChatGPT, this guide examines the implications of AI across sixteen crucial business areas, including Culture, Strategy, ...

What if business could be a force for lasting good that uplifts people, protects the planet, and still thrives in profit? In Beyond Profit: The Sacred Changemaker’s Guide to Reimagining Business and Leading Regenerative Change, Jayne Warrilow presents a revolutionary approach to leadership designed for those who care deeply about the future of our world. Whether you’re a coach, changemaker, or seasoned leader, this guide offers a path to aligning your work with a higher purpose—transforming not only your business but the communities and ecosystems you serve. With over 30 years of ...

'As AI continues to evolve, one of the most talked-about and impactful advancements across industries is Agentic AI. But what exactly is Agentic AI, and why does it matter so much to businesses and individuals right now?' Agentic AI goes beyond simply automating tasks. It can plan, make decisions, take action, and adapt to new information. AI agents are capable of collaborating with other agents, systems, and people—reshaping how work gets done and how value is created. The rise of these digital workers will have a profound effect on industries, roles, and organizations of all sizes.

Lawyers. Accountants. Software Engineers. That what Mom and Dad encouraged us to become. They were wrong. Gone is the age of "left-brain" dominance. The future belongs to a different kind of person with a different kind of mind: designers, inventors, teachers, storytellers - creative and emphatic "right-brain" thinkers whose abilities mark the fault line between who gets ahead and who doesn't.

World renowned business sage Gary Hamel argues that organizations need bold management innovation now more than ever. With incisive analysis and vivid illustrations, he explains how to turn your company into a serial management innovator.

For a dozen years as one of the world’s most admired CEOs, Indra Nooyi redefined what it means to be an exceptional leader. The first woman of color and immigrant to run a Fortune 50 company - and one of the foremost strategic thinkers of our time - she transformed PepsiCo with a unique vision, a vigorous pursuit of excellence, and a deep sense of purpose. Now, in a rich memoir brimming with grace, grit, and good humor, My Life in Full offers a firsthand view of Nooyi’s legendary career and the sacrifices it so often demanded.

The world is changing faster and faster because of the internet and technology. The rigid models of leadership and long-standing rules of engagement and power we’ve come to count upon for generations are no longer reliable in this new hyper-connected and digitally-charged world we find ourselves in. This world is being fueled by openness, connection, transparency and shared power. The future of leadership mandates new levels of personal courage, self-awareness, and authenticity. To be blunt, navigating this new world can be incredibly confusing and frustrating.

In late 2014, internationally acclaimed blogger and podcaster Chris Ducker coined the term “Youpreneur” to describe the rise of the personal brand entrepreneur, a new business model that very few people saw coming. Since then, the Youpreneur has risen to the top across sectors. A Youpreneur transcends the old rules of business and builds a sustainable business from the foundation of their experience, interests, and personality - their personal brand. Youpreneurs draw an engaged, loyal audience even as they pursue varying, changing interests.

For years, consumers have been promised a simple, carefree digital future. We could live, work, learn, and play from the comforts of our homes, and have whatever we desire brought to our door with the flick of a finger. Instant communication would bring us together. Technological convenience would give us more time to focus on what really mattered. When the pandemic hit, that future transformed into the present, almost overnight. And the reviews aren't great.