Leadership

This invaluable "mentor in your pocket" by three dynamic and successful black female executives will help all black women, at any level of their careers, play the power game--and win. Rich with wisdom, this practical gem focuses on the building blocks of...

To be a great leader, you must be able to unite people from all backgrounds with seemingly competing agendas to come together under a common cause. Marc Morial, former mayor of New Orleans and current president and CEO of the National Urban League, has...

This book looks at several successful African American women and chronicles their success, obstacles, challenges, and lessons learned. The authors have first person access to each of these women and break down their stories to help other aspiring...

A collection of lessons and personal anecdotes that have shaped the four-star general and former Secretary of State's legendary career in public service. At its heart are "13 Rules"--notes he accumulated in his career that are now the basis for his...

Review Quotes: This smoothly written book provides excellent advice. "Publishers Weekly " His message ... is written with sincerity and simplicity, and even the most career-driven individual should feel passionate about family after reading this book...

The author of Expect To Win and Strategize To Win steps out with dynamic strategies for leaders of today and tomorrow. Work has undergone a sea change, introducing a new matrix of concerns and questions for leaders and potential leaders. What does it...

The first Black female CEO of a Fortune 500 company looks back at her life and her career at Xerox, sharing unique insights on American business and corporate life, the workers she has always valued, racial and economic justice, how greed is threatening...

One of the most successful Black businessmen in the country, who has led Nike's Jordan Brand from a $200M sneaker company to a $4B global apparel juggernaut, tells the remarkable story of his rise from gangland violence to the pinnacles of international...

For the people who know Stedman Graham as one of the nation's most quietly active community business leaders, it may be hard to envision the time when he was held back by considerable self-doubt. He was. He grappled, also, with his share of daunting...

For the Love Of… is a collection of essays containing personal advice from Marcus Johnson, an accomplished musician and entrepreneur. Marcus has managed to stay afloat in cutthroat industries, ultimately achieving success, despite...

BEST BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK, KIRKUS CRITIC'S PICKS"Using stories and examples, David Moinina Sengeh presents seven principles for radical inclusion that are AS ACTIONABLE AS THEY ARE POWERFUL." ―Brené Brown "This book is a master class in innovation...

The bestselling author and star of ABC's Shark Tank reveals how to master the three prongs of influence: reputation, negotiation, and relationships. Have you ever wanted to make a big change in your life but weren't sure where to start? In Powershift,...

Practical and candid, this book offers actionable steps to help Black women leaders create meaningful success. The reflections and recommendations of the contributors forge a critical and transformative analysis of race, gender, and higher education...

Ignore radical social changes by clinging to hopes of restoring a past that can never be revisited or embrace change and find ways to use our new realities to create increased opportunities for all.

An inspiring young leader's moving call to action for anyone who seeks to make the world a better place--and the first title from Melinda French Gates's Moment of Lift Books. As the newly appointed minister of education in Sierra Leone, David Moinina...

A timely resource for Black professionals on how to rise to the top of their organizations or industries and, just as importantly, to stay there. Black Faces in High Places is the essential guide for Black professionals who are moving up through their...