Leading for Tomorrow: Unlocking Human Potential in the Era of Continuous Change and Endless Possibility - Hardcover

Kaufman, Scott; Shipley, Chris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1394366272 ISBN 13: 9781394366279

Publisher: Wiley, 2026

Synopsis

An eye-opening collection of hands-on strategies for contemporary business leadership

In Leading for Tomorrow, a group of accomplished executives, academics, and experts deliver a collection of persuasive, insightful solutions to common and difficult workplace problems. This compilation of essays charts a pathway to an understanding of what it takes to lead people effectively in the modern era.

You’ll explore the latest leadership styles and strategies, learning how to lead yourself, lead others, and lead organizations. You’ll also discover how to harness the principles of self-actualization, manage mental health challenges in yourself and others, and identify the qualities that help you get and stay motivated at work.

Inside the book:

• Strategies for dealing with fear and anxiety and overcoming the limitations they impose
• Explorations of the impact and importance of stability, as well as how to create it in your organization
• Tactics for dealing with significant disagreement in the workplace and how to de-escalate and resolve conflict

Perfect for managers, executives, and other business leaders, Leading for Tomorrow is a can’t-miss guide for anyone seeking to improve their ability to lead, inspire, and motivate others.

About this title

About the Author

Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the depths of human potential. He has taught at Columbia University, NYU, and the University of Pennsylvania, and is considered among the top 1% most cited scientists in the world. He hosts The Psychology Podcast, which has accumulated over 30 million downloads.

Chris Shipley is an accomplished author and seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience at the intersection of technology, journalism, and innovation. She creates executive knowledge-sharing communities that explore opportunities amid technological, economic, and social shifts, and co-authored The Adaptation Advantage and The Empathy Advantage.

From the Back Cover

Praise for LEADING FOR TOMORROW

“It seems crazy that despite so much progress in our world, we must remind ourselves that we are fundamentally human: we crave creativity, connection, and compassion as guiding principles in the organizations we belong to. Fortunately, Leading for Tomorrow offers inspiration and practical advice on how to lead and grow as humans in the 21st century.”
―Beth Comstock, Former Vice Chair, GE, and author of Imagine It Forward

“Leading for Tomorrow gathers a remarkable group of business thinkers to answer a pressing question: What is leadership for? Their essays reveal why trust, dignity, and agency are the real drivers of performance. The result is a vision of business that is both pragmatic and profoundly human.”
―Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret and Drive

“This book is packed with wise and thought-provoking ideas, written by authors I know and trust, and who hold humanity and ethics at the very heart of what leadership should be.”
―Ed Catmull, Co-founder, Pixar, and author of Creativity, Inc.

“Some of our most influential leadership thinkers explore how purpose, perseverance, and connection are not sentimental ideals, but engines of growth and endurance, and ultimately, of what makes life worth living.”
―Susan Cain, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Quiet and Bittersweet

“Leading for Tomorrow presents timely and insightful guidance from leading management thinkers on how to navigate this age of accelerating technological and social change.”
―Katy Milkman, James G. Dinan Professor at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, and bestselling author of How to Change

“In a world where change never slows, Leading for Tomorrow offers a compelling guide to leading―and growing―without losing what matters most.”
―Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of The Long Game

“The age of AI and constant disruption demands a purposeful, people-centered approach to leadership. This powerful collection shows leaders how to create the conditions for their people to thrive, connect, and find meaning in their work, unlocking the unique human magic of their teams. That’s how you build organizations that will not only survive but define the next generation.”
―Hubert Joly, Harvard Business School, Former CEO, Best Buy, and bestselling author of The Heart of Business

From the Inside Flap

It’s Time for a New Approach to Leadership, One that Puts Humans First

The new certainty of uncertainty demands a different approach to leadership, one that centers on the idea that to be effective in this volatile and chaotic world of work, leaders must be the axis of stability, and the workplace must be human first.

This collection of accessible essays from world-class leaders addresses what it means to lead for human potential in uncertain times, bringing out the best in everyone to raise the tide for all of society. When humans are led to self-actualize in their most cherished direction, they do exceptional things. That’s not just good for business, it’s good for humanity.

Immerse yourself in the wisdom of:

Jennifer Aaker
Morra Aarons-Mele
Scott Anthony
Safi Bahcall
Chip Conley
Nancy Duarte
Amy Edmondson
Hal Gregersen
John Hagel III
Jonathan Haidt
Sophie Hamilton
Frans Johansson
Whitney Johnson
Scott Barry Kaufman
Tom Kelley
Rita McGrath
Jacqueline Novogratz
Jean Oelwang
April Rinne
Chris Shipley
Sanyin Siang
Brian Solis
Lisa Kay Solomon
Zeynep Ton
Caroline Webb
Chris Yeh

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1394366272
• ISBN 13: 9781394366279
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352