4 New Books To Add To Your Reading List

Discover the insights of four thought leaders who are shaping the future of business and leadership with their latest books. In our interactive video, Navi Radjou, Stephen Shapiro, Robin Speculand, and Terence Mauri share exclusive perspectives on innovation, strategy, and thriving in a world of constant change. From frugal economy and creating stability in uncertainty to mastering strategy implementation and harnessing disruption, each speaker offers powerful frameworks and actionable advice for organizations looking to navigate today’s challenges and seize tomorrow’s opportunities. Explore their groundbreaking ideas and learn how to lead with purpose and impact.

Navi’s work focuses on helping organizations reconcile profitability with sustainability, turning global challenges such as the climate crisis into significant opportunities for growth and positive impact. In his latest book, Radjou introduces the concept of the “Frugal Economy,” a new economic system that enables businesses to grow in a way that benefits society and the planet.

In The Frugal Economy: A Guide To Building A Better World With Less, Navi Radjou addresses the urgent need for businesses to rethink their approach to growth in the face of climate change and resource scarcity. He challenges the conventional mindset by offering a “wise middle path” between degrowth and exponential growth, proposing that businesses can achieve qualitative growth while contributing to the well-being of society and the environment. Radjou emphasizes that the best innovations arise not from fear, but from hope, and reframes the climate crisis as a trillion-dollar opportunity for creating a better, more sustainable economy.

Key Themes:

• The Frugal Economy: A sustainable economic model that focuses on sharing resources, localizing production, and regenerating ecosystems.
• Frugal Innovation: How businesses can innovate within constraints to create more value with fewer resources.
• Climate Opportunity: Viewing the climate crisis as an opportunity for business innovation and sustainable growth.

In his interview, Navi Radjou explores the principles of Frugal Economy and shares inspiring real-world examples, such as the Blue Lake Rancheria tribe’s implementation of a solar-powered microgrid. This project not only achieved energy independence for the tribe but also created clean energy jobs and contributed to the community’s resilience. Radjou also discusses the future of work within the frugal economy, illustrating how decentralizing work can revitalize left-behind regions and create new opportunities.

• Watch Navi Radjou’s Full Interview: Dive into his transformative ideas on Frugal Economy and discover how businesses can turn constraints into opportunities for sustainable growth.
• Learn More About The Frugal Economy: A Guide To Building A Better World With Less: Unlock key insights into Navi’s approach to qualitative growth that benefits both businesses and the planet.
• Visit Navi Radjou’s Speaker Profile: Discover more about Navi, his work and his experience in the Frugal Economy.

Navi Radjou is available for speaking engagements where he shares his expertise on the Frugal Economy, sustainable business practices, and the future of work. His insights are invaluable for organizations looking to navigate the complexities of the modern world while making a positive impact. To inquire about booking Navi Radjou for your next event, please visit his Speaker Profile.

In Pivotal: Creating Stability in an Uncertain World, Stephen Shapiro challenges the traditional notions of innovation by emphasizing the need for stability before agility. Drawing on decades of experience in business strategy and innovation, Stephen offers a fresh perspective on how organizations can thrive in a constantly changing environment by focusing on what makes them unique. The book is packed with real-world examples, such as Radio Flyer and Otis Elevators, demonstrating how companies can find their “better box” and innovate where they truly differentiate. Stephen’s actionable frameworks, including the Innovation Targeting Matrix and the 5Ds of Differentiation, provide readers with the tools to build a sustainable competitive advantage.

In his interview, Stephen Shapiro talks about the core concepts of Pivotal, offering powerful insights and actionable advice for businesses seeking to thrive in uncertain times. Here are some of the key highlights:

• Innovate Where You Differentiate: Stephen explains why businesses should focus their innovation efforts on areas where they can truly stand out and add unique value, rather than spreading resources thin across less impactful areas.
• The Planted Foot – Stability Before Agility: Emphasizing the importance of stability, Stephen introduces the concept of the “Planted Foot,” highlighting how a strong foundation allows organizations to pivot effectively without losing balance.
• The Innovation Targeting Matrix: Learn about this strategic tool that helps prioritize innovation efforts, ensuring resources are focused on what makes your business unique and competitive.
• The 5Ds of Differentiation: Stephen outlines the five key dimensions of differentiation—Distinctive, Desirable, Durable, Dynamic, and Disseminated—that are essential for creating and sustaining a competitive advantage.
• Perils of Perpetual Pivoting: Stephen warns against the dangers of constant change without a stable foundation, explaining how it can lead to dissipated energy and lack of focus.
• Depth Over Change – The Otis Elevators Example: Discover how Otis Elevators shifted their focus from manufacturing to service, demonstrating the power of going deeper into core strengths rather than constantly chasing change.
• The FAST Innovation Process: Stephen introduces his FAST Innovation Process—Focus, Ask, Shift, Test—a practical framework for driving effective innovation in your business.
• The Importance of Experimentation in Uncertainty: In times of uncertainty, Stephen advocates for small, scalable experiments as a way to navigate unpredictability without taking on excessive risk.

These highlights provide a snapshot of the invaluable wisdom Stephen Shapiro shares in his interview. For a deeper understanding and more comprehensive insights, be sure to watch the full interview in the interactive video above.

• Watch Stephen Shapiro’s Full Interview: Uncover his expert strategies for thriving in uncertain times and learn how to build stability before driving innovation.
• Learn More About Pivotal: Creating Stability in an Uncertain World: Discover practical frameworks and real-world examples that will help your organization navigate change with confidence.
• Visit Stephen Shapiro’s Speaker Profile: Explore more of Stephen’s thoughts and experience on innovation and strategy.

Stephen is available for speaking engagements where he shares his expertise on innovation, business strategy, and creating stability in an uncertain world. His thought-provoking insights are essential for organizations looking to drive impactful change, differentiate themselves in the market, and sustain long-term success. To inquire about booking Stephen Shapiro for your next event, please visit his Speaker Profile.

Robin is known for helping organizations bridge the critical gap between strategy creation and execution, ensuring that plans not only inspire but are effectively put into action.

Implement: Doing It Right in a Digital World is Robin Speculand’s essential guide to mastering the art of strategy implementation. The book is divided into two parts—developing the mindset for successful implementation and utilizing practical tools and frameworks to guide teams towards their goals. Robin draws from decades of experience to provide leaders with actionable insights on executing strategies effectively, especially in the evolving digital landscape.

• Balancing Strategy and Implementation: Robin emphasizes that organizations need to equally focus on creating strategies and implementing them effectively. The discipline to follow through on a strategy is just as critical as its planning.
• Overcoming Digital Transformation Challenges: Robin explains that outdated leadership—not technology—often holds organizations back. The book discusses shifting from vertical to horizontal management to achieve greater agility and success in digital transformation.
• The Power of Engagement and Tools: Implementation tools like the “Implementation Compass” and strategies such as digital nudges are key to ensuring alignment, driving behavior change, and empowering employees to contribute to success.

In his exclusive interview, Robin dives into the most significant challenges of implementing strategy today. He discusses the importance of clear communication to guide teams on actionable steps and the role of leadership in maintaining direction. Robin also shares compelling stories like the “Camel Story,” highlighting the importance of creativity in problem-solving, and gives insights into the “Ticking Clock Model” to help traditional companies become digitally-driven and future-ready.

• Watch Robin Speculand’s Full Interview: Gain exclusive insights into how to successfully implement strategies in the digital age.
• Learn More About Implement: Doing It Right in a Digital World: Discover the tools, techniques, and frameworks that set successful organizations apart.
• Visit Robin Speculand’s Speaker Profile: Explore more of Robin’s thought leadership and enquire about booking him for your next event.

Robin Speculand is available for speaking engagements where he shares his expertise on strategy implementation, digital transformation, and effective leadership in the modern business environment. His insights are essential for organizations seeking to successfully bridge the gap between strategy creation and execution, empowering teams to deliver impactful results. To inquire about booking Robin Speculand for your next event, please visit his Speaker Profile.

Terence is the founder of Hack Future Lab, a think tank that helps organizations tackle disruption and unlock growth through innovation, agility, and strategic foresight. Terence is committed to helping leaders think differently and act boldly in the face of rapid change and uncertainty.

The Upside of Disruption by Terence Mauri challenges traditional leadership mindsets and encourages readers to embrace change, curiosity, and innovation. Inspired by a life-altering event, Terence reimagines disruption not as a threat, but as an opportunity to achieve growth, resilience, and transformative leadership. The book presents actionable strategies for leaders to harness uncertainty and turn it into a driving force for strategic courage and value creation.

• The Courage to Change: How embracing risk and change can lead to significant growth.
• Breaking the Curse of Sameness: Moving beyond outdated strategies by asking bold, catalytic questions.
• The Importance of Unlearning: Letting go of ineffective habits and simplifying complexity to drive innovation.

In Terence’s interview, he shares personal experiences and insights from The Upside of Disruption. He discusses how leaders can navigate industry convergence, harness emerging technologies like AI, and develop the agility needed to thrive in times of transformation. Terence emphasizes the need for unlearning outdated practices and replacing them with adaptive, future-focused mindsets. He also introduces the DARE leadership model—Data, Agility, Risk, and Evolution—as an essential framework for leading through disruption.

• Watch Terence Mauri’s Full Interview: Explore the full interactive conversation with Terence to gain insights into leveraging disruption as an opportunity.
• Learn More About The Upside of Disruption: Dive deeper into the book’s powerful strategies for future-ready leadership.
• Visit Terence Mauri’s Speaker Profile: Discover more about Terence, his keynote topics, and previous contributions to thought leadership.

Terence Mauri is available for speaking engagements where he shares his expertise on leadership in times of disruption, future readiness, and unlocking human potential. His dynamic insights help organizations move beyond outdated ways of thinking and embrace new possibilities for growth. To inquire about booking Terence Mauri for your next event, please visit his Speaker Profile.