August Readers Corner 2

August Reader’s Corner

Welcome to our August Reader’s Corner, where we have your next read covered:

  • Is financial success really about hard work and education, or is it all about your parents’ wealth? Inheritocracy by Eliza Filby uncovers the shocking truth that in the 21st century, economic success is less about what you learn or earn and more about the financial support you receive from your parents.
  • Grounded in extensive research, this pivotal work by a leading intellectual seeks to reshape our understanding of life on Planet Aqua. Planet Aqua by Jeremy Rifkin is a wake-up call to the devastating impact of climate change on our planet, making survival in the 21st century a race against time.
  • Force for Good by John Blakey equips leaders with practical, no-nonsense tools to lead with purpose and navigate the complex challenges of today’s ever-changing business landscape.

 

Dr Eliza Filby

Dr Eliza Filby

Inheritocracy

Inheritocracy delivers a provocative and eye-opening analysis, revealing a hidden truth: in the twenty-first century, economic success is less about what you learn or earn and more about the financial support you receive from your parents.

While this may seem like a recent shift, it has roots reaching back to the nineteenth century. For those under forty-five, life’s opportunities are now largely shaped by whether you have access to the parental ATM.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the real economic forces shaping our world today.

“Eliza Filby’s nuanced, witty and evidence-driven book explains how we arrived where we are as a country today when it comes to the pivotal role families play in the foundations of economic success. Bringing together contributions from economists to authors to politicians, this book offers a compelling analysis from start to finish.”
- Sadiq Khan
Jeremy Rifkin

Jeremy Rifkin

Planet Aqua

Backed by extensive research, this groundbreaking work by one of the world’s foremost public intellectuals, Jeremy Rifkin, seeks to redefine our very existence on what is now becoming Planet Aqua.

Our planet’s hydrosphere, the lifeblood of all living things, is rebelling against the relentless march of global warming. The result? Catastrophic spring floods, scorching summer droughts, ferocious heatwaves, and devastating wildfires, followed by relentless autumn hurricanes and typhoons.

These extreme events are tearing apart ecosystems and upending societies.

John Blakey

John Blakey

Force for Good

Leaders possess the power to do great good or cause harm.

Force for Good delves into the practical issues that purpose-led leaders face in today’s shifting leadership environment.

John Blakey bypasses the usual jargon and hype, offering straightforward techniques and easy-to-implement tools designed for leaders who want to build a more meaningful and effective organization.

"A rare and precious insight into our evolving leadership."
- Svenja Geissmar, General Counsel, Arsenal FC
"'THE book that needed to be written to help purpose-driven leaders."
- Carri Nicholson, Founder & Principal, Growth Circles
"What a book! So relevant for leaders in today's shifting word."
- Kristy Rowlett, Head of People Development & Culture, Wesleyan

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