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CONTENTS

A DISRUPTIVE APPROACH 5

FRONTLIST Being Dead Is Bad for Business 7 The Resistance Handbook 9 Where Have You Gone, Harry Truman? 11 Back to Balance 13 The Green Amendment 15

BACKLIST Rescuing Retirement 17 Moneyball for Government 19 Greenthink 21 Decision Making In The Leadership Chair 23

A DISRUPTIVE APPROACH

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Being Dead Is Bad for Business A memoir Stanley A. Weiss

Publicity: Michael Pauker | [email protected]

SUMMARY

Most of us spend our lives talking ourselves out of things. But what could you accomplish if you never held yourself back? You might live a life as extraordinary as the one Stanley Weiss has lived for nearly a century.

A skinny Jewish kid from Philadelphia training to fight and likely die in the U.S. invasion of Japan in 1945, Stanley Weiss came home to the death of his loving but weak father, who left his mother penniless. Vowing on the spot not to let his insecurities limit him as they had his father, Weiss pledged that his mother would never have to worry. Inspired by a Humphrey Bogart movie, Weiss moved to a foreign country to hunt for treasure—where Rule Number One was ‘’Don’t Die.’’ Along the way, his zest for living has taken him from the company of legendary artists and poets in Mexico, to writers and beatniks in 1960s San Francisco and Hollywood; from drunken nights with a notorious spy, to friendships with three of the men who played James Bond; from glamorous parties in Gstaad and Phuket, to power politics in London and Washington, DC. Being Dead Is Bad for Business is a story of growth, tenacious focus, and good humor. Stanley Weiss’s story will inspire and surprise while reminding us all that being dead is bad for business—and being boring is bad for life.

AUTHOR BIO

Stanley A. Weiss is Founding Chairman of Business Executives for National Security (BENS), a nonpartisan organization of senior executives who use the best practices of business to strengthen the nation’s security. He has written widely on public policy matters, with articles in numerous publications including the The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Washington Times. He divides his time between his residence in London and his office in Washington D.C.

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“Rumbustious, warm and disarmingly candid … This is an astonishing life, recounted with humor and wit.” —THE WALL STREET JOURNAL 7

An Amazon National Bestseller Foreword INDIE Book of The Year Finalist

The Resistance Handbook 45 Ways to Fight Trump Markos Moulitsas & Michael Huttner

Publicity: Michael Huttner | [email protected]

SUMMARY

A much-needed guide to combating the current president and building a better, more just, and more equitable America.

A majority of Americans have been shocked, dismayed, and disgusted by Trump’s actions since he took office. But we aren’t taking it lying down. Across the United States, the Resistance is growing, as many thousands of patriotic Americans lead the charge against the corrupt and traitorous Trump regime—and the Republican Party that is enabling him.

This book is for all Americans who consider themselves part of the Resistance— people who wake up every day and think, “What more can I do to stop Trump?” The book offers forty-five ways to stop the 45th president of the United States.

AUTHOR BIOS

Markos Moulitsas is founder and publisher of Daily Kos, the largest progressive community blog in the United States. He was named one of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in the world by People en Español, is third in Forbes’s Web Celeb 25 rankings, and was listed twenty-sixth in PC World’s list of the “Most Important People on the Web.”

Michael Huttner is a corporate and political strategist, attorney, and entrepreneur. Since 2016 he has been the CEO of Fenton. Michael has helped launch over forty different political organizations and has led communications ‘war-rooms’ for political and private clients. He is the Founder of ProgressNow, a network of state-based communications organizations that moves people to action through communications and digital media.

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Where Have You Gone, Harry Truman? The selected works of Stanley A. Weiss Stanley A. Weiss

Publicity: Michael Pauker | [email protected]

SUMMARY

For those who believe U.S. leadership still matters, Where Have You Gone, Harry Truman? will inspire, inform, provoke—and enthrall.

For three decades, Stanley Weiss has brought rare behind-the-scenes looks at countries most Westerners have only begun to understand, explaining the importance of key issues, players, and regions long before they were considered important. Well before the attention of the world was shifting to the places he knew best—from India to Indonesia, Myanmar to Mexico, Thailand to the Middle East— he was explaining how much they mattered and urging the United States to pay attention. When the history of Asia and the West’s pivot eastward in the twenty-first century is written, Stanley Weiss will provide the first draft.

This volume of selected articles and essays represents a life at the center of business and international politics.

AUTHOR BIO

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11 US $25.95 Praise for Back to Balance “Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright has both the diagnosis and prescription for what ails American health care.” Why aren’t we talking about “A highly personal account, conveyed through storytelling that is —Daniel H. Pink, author of DRIVE and TO SELL IS HUMAN the things in health care both effective and accessible...Back to Balance is an insightful and delightful read describing the critical need for enhancing the art of that really matter?

medicine in providing health care to the nation.” BALANCE TO BACK medical journal recently suggested that —James L. Madara, MD, CEO, American Medical Association A updating the hospital gown just might “ Back to Balance shows us what’s behind the curtain of health care be the key to making patients happier. BACK TO But like the original hospital gown, that and changes what you think you know about medicine. Fischer-Wright idea hardly covers everything important, Halee Fischer-Wright is a nationally asks the questions that will compassionately transform health care according to Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright. As recognized health-care executive, physician to its full potential—for everyone.” # delighted as she is to see change come to leader, and former business consultant —Jack Canﬁ eld, America’s 1 success coach the old hospital gown, she says it’s time to whose work focuses on innovation and and coauthor of THE SUCCESS PRINCIPLES™ get real about the things in health care that creating cultures of excellence. Dr. Fischer- “Similar to Zappos, Back to Balance lays out a plan for businesses to BALANCE are truly making patients, physicians, and Wright is president and CEO of Medical involve the whole human; great insights into bringing the humanity practice leaders miserable today. Group Management Association (MGMA) back to business.” The problem isn’t that hospital gowns and is the coauthor of Tribal Leadership, —Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos.com, and New York Times are drafty—nor is it that health insurance a New York Times bestseller. bestselling author of DELIVERING HAPPINESS companies are evil or physicians are greedy Prior to assuming her current role, she or robots are creepy. The problem is that we was a practicing physician, management “ While our national discourse champions top-down policy and ‘silver have let atrophy the one thing that has always consultant in multiple industries, president bullet’ technology solutions, Back to Balance challenges each of us driven effective health care: strong rela- of Rose Medical Group, and chief medical to rediscover the front lines of medical care—the humanity of our tionships between patients and physicians, of cer within Centura Health. She is the patients, the challenges facing caregivers, and the profound rela- informed by smart science and enabled by recipient of multiple national awards for tionship between the two to bring ful llment, joy, and exceptionalism good business, which create the trust nec- leadership in innovation, health care, busi- back to the practice of medicine.” essary to achieve the outcomes we all want. ness, and women’s leadership. —Amar A. Desai, MD, MPH, President, Healthcare Drawing on personal stories, medical

Dr. Fischer-Wright holds a master’s degree FISCHER-WRIGHT Partners California, a DaVita Medical Group studies, and pop culture anecdotes, Back to in medical management from the University Balance shows how the business and sci- of Southern California and received her MD “With refreshing honesty, Fischer-Wright never points ngers or as- ence of medicine are combining to strangle from the University of Colorado. She cur- signs blame, but rather transcends and includes the best of the art, the creative, compassionate, human side of rently lives in Denver, Colorado, with her science, and business of medicine to create a spot-on guide for real medicine—known as the art of medicine— physician husband and her two amazingly and meaningful change. It’s irreverent, optimistic, smart, and fun- with disastrous results. spoiled dogs. ny—a rare combination in medical books.” The Art, Science, Fischer-Wright explores three questions —Zubin Damania, MD, creator of ZDoggMD necessary to guide us toward true solutions Jacket design by Lauren Harms and founder of Turntable Health and ve paradigm shifts crucial to bring Cover artwork by Gail Armstrong and Business of Medicine the art, science, and business of medicine Twitter: @drhalee | @mgma back to balance. drhalee.com mgma.com Irreverent and funny, steeped in story- DR. HALEE FISCHER-WRIGHT telling but allergic to policy-speak, this is the rare book that will change how you President & CEO of Medical Group Management Association think about health care—while creating a disruptionbooks.com commonsense path forward for everyone. USA Today Bestseller | Los Angeles Times Bestseller Foreword INDIE Book of The Year Finalist

Back to Balance The art, science, and business of medicine Dr. Halee Fischer-Wright

Publicity: Kris Pauls | [email protected]

SUMMARY

When asked about the part of health care that matters most, patients, physicians, and practice administrators have one thing in common: the part of medicine that’s most important to them is the human side of medicine.

But today, the human side of medicine is dying. It is being rendered increasingly irrelevant by the other two sides that make up the modern practice of medicine: business and science. As doctors and practices feel ever-increasing pressure to lower costs and deliver better results, business and science—while equally important to delivering outstanding care—have overstepped their bounds.

The solution, says Dr. Fischer-Wright, is to bring the art, science, and business of medicine into balance—with each side playing its part and no more to drive healthy outcomes. To fix things, we must rotate the system back to a place that enables again what the best doctors and practices have always brought to their patients: compassion.

AUTHOR BIO

Halee Fischer-Wright is a nationally recognized health-care executive, business consultant, and physician leader whose work focuses on innovation and creating cultures of excellence. Dr. Fischer-Wright is president and CEO of Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and is the co-author of Tribal Leadership, a New York Times bestseller.

Prior to assuming her current role, she was a practicing physician, management consultant in multiple industries, president of Rose Medical Group, and chief medical officer within Centura Health. She is the recipient of multiple national awards for leadership in innovation, health care, business, and women’s leadership.

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THE the Delaware Riverkeeper Delaware the

Securing Our Right to a Healthy Environment a Healthy to FOREWORD BY MARK RUFFALO

MAYA K. VAN ROSSUM K. VAN MAYA GREEN AMENDMENT

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MayavanRossum.green and Network and author ofNetwork and author WE NEED TO PROTECT OUR WE NEED but for pediatricians, teachers, psychologists, architects, city architects, psychologists, teachers, but for pediatricians, —Richard Louv, Chairman emeritus of the Children & Nature Louv, —Richard planners—everyone of all who is concerned about the welfare But there is a solution, argues veteran environmentalist Maya K. van Rossum: van Rossum In and 2013, her team won a watershed legal victory that not only We all have the right to pure clean water, and air, a healthy environment. It’s THE CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGE CHANGE THE CONSTITUTIONAL “A rallying cry not only“A for conservationists and wildlife biologists, species, including human beings. Please including human beings. this importantspecies, read book.” For decades, activists have relied on federal and state legislation to fight for a a cleaner for fight to legislation state and federal on relied have activists decades, For sad The truth is, they’ve been fighting a losing battle. for And decades, environment. - no It’s won our laws designed are to pollution accommodate rather than prevent it. der people feel powerless when it comes to preserving the air, quality of their water, and special natural spaces. public parks, and turn the laws bypass to the ultimate authority—our state and federal constitutions. protected communities from Pennsylvania ruthless frackers but affirmed the- consti tutional right of people in the state to a clean and healthy Following environment. van Rossum this inaugurated victory, the Green dedicatedAmendment movement, everyto empowering American community to mobilize change. for constitutional time to claim generations. that right—forand that of future sake our own PRICELESS NATURAL RESOURCES NATURAL PRICELESS 100% of proceeds from the sale of this book 100% of proceeds from the sale of this book benefit Delaware Riverkeeper Network. An Amazon National Bestseller Foreword INDIE Book of The Year Finalist

The Green Amendment Securing our constitutional right to a healthy environment Maya K. van Rossum

Publicity: Kristin Clifford | [email protected]

SUMMARY

The Constitutional Change We Need to Protect Our Priceless Natural Resources

For decades, activists have relied on federal and state legislation to fight for a cleaner environment. And for decades, they’ve been fighting a losing battle. The sad truth is, our laws are designed to accommodate pollution rather than prevent it.

But there is a solution, argues veteran environmentalist Maya K. van Rossum: bypass the laws and turn to the ultimate authority—our state and federal constitutions.

Now, with The Green Amendment, van Rossum lays out an inspiring new agenda for environmental advocacy, one that will finally empower people, level the playing field, and provide real hope for communities everywhere.

AUTHOR BIO

Maya K. van Rossum is a veteran environmentalist who since 1996 has served as the Delaware Riverkeeper, championing the rights of over 17 million people to a free-flowing, clean, and healthy Delaware River and its tributary streams.

In 2013, van Rossum was one of the original petitioners in the landmark Robinson Township v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania case. Since 2002, she has served as an adjunct professor and director of the Environmental Law Clinic at Temple’s Beasley School of Law, which she founded.

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“A rallying cry not only for conservationists and wildlife biologists, but for everyone who is concerned about the welfare of all species, including human beings. Please read this important book.” —Richard Louv, author of LAST CHILD IN THE WOODS and THE NATURE PRINCIPLE 15 A SOLUTION TO ONE OF AMERICA’S BIGGEST

CHALLENGES AND A PATH TO FINANCIAL RESCUING TONY JAMES & TERESA GHILARDUCCI SECURITY FOR MILLIONS OF RETIREES

Over the next two decades, almost 10,000 Americans will reach retirement age every single day. They deserve to live their older years in dignity. Instead, they will experience a dramatic drop in their standard of living. Our country is on a path that will lead to rates of impoverishment for senior citizens not seen since the Great Depression. RETIREMENT RESCUING The reality is America’s retirement system is broken. Rescuing Retirement charts a visionary, bipartisan, and surprisingly simple way to solve this problem: RETIREMENT • Every full-time worker can save enough for retirement.

• Retirement savings grow by earning higher rates of return.

• Everyone retires with guaranteed lifelong income for themselves and their spouse.

• The plan doesn’t add a dime to the deﬁ cit, increase taxes, or create any new government infrastructure.

A better, smarter retirement future is possible. This book shows Amer- JAMES & GHILARDUCCI ican workers, employers, and political leaders how to get there.

“Clear, thoughtful, and engaging. This book is a must-read for future A Plan to Guarantee retirees, policymakers, and anyone concerned with our nation’s future.” CHRISTIAN WELLER, SENIOR FELLOW, CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS Retirement Security for All Americans rescuingretirement.org

@fixretirement

Facebook.com/rescuingretirement Rescuing Retirement A plan to guarantee retirement security for all Americans Tony James & Teresa Ghilarducci

Publicity: Will Pollock | [email protected]

SUMMARY

A solution to one of America’s biggest challenges and a path to financial security for millions of retirees.

Over the next two decades, almost 10,000 Americans will reach retirement age every single day. They deserve to live their older years in dignity. Instead, they will experience a dramatic drop in their standard of living. Our country is on a path that will lead to rates of impoverishment for senior citizens not seen since the Great Depression.

Rescuing Retirement charts a visionary, bipartisan, and surprisingly simple way to solve this problem. A better, smarter retirement future is possible. This book shows American workers, employers, and political leaders how to get there.

AUTHOR BIO

Tony E. James is president and chief operating officer of Blackstone. He is a director of Costco Wholesale Corporation and has served on a number of other corporate boards. James is a commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as well as serving as a trustee of The Metropolitan Museum of Art and as a member of the boards of trustees of the Mount Sinai Health System and the Center for American Progress. He is also a former member of the President’s Export Council, Subcommittee on Technology and Competitiveness.

Teresa Ghilarducci is a labor economist and nationally recognized expert in retirement security. She is the Bernard L. and Irene Schwartz professor of economics at The New School for Social Research and the director of The Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis (SCEPA) and The New School’s Retirement Equity Lab (ReLab).

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“Clear, thoughtful, and engaging. A must-read for future retirees, policymakers, and anyone concerned with our nation’s future.” —Christian Weller, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress 17 MONEYBALL

NATIONAL BESTSELLER MONEYBALL FOR FOR GOVERNMENT GOVERNMENT Data and evidence don’t lie—but for too SECOND EDITION Featuring a New Chapter on long, our policy makers haven’t paid them Foreign Assistance nearly enough attention.

In 2014, an all-star team of leaders and thinkers from across the political spectrum came together to propose an exciting new vision for the country—one where policy makers base decisions not on politics or expedience, but on the hard evidence of what really works. The first edition of Moneyball for Government did more than just spark conversations; it spurred meaningful action. Now, Michael Gerson and Raj Shah join the second edition of the book, as they explain a SECOND EDITION variety of ways to apply this revolution of rigor to foreign assistance. For anyone who believes that government must do better for America’s children and their families, Moneyball for Government is a home run.

EDITED BY JIM NUSSLE & PETER ORSZAG An Amazon National Bestseller

Moneyball for Government, Second Edition Jim Nussle & Peter Orzsag

Publicity: Steve Posner | [email protected]

SUMMARY

Data and evidence don’t lie—but for too long, our policy makers haven’t paid them nearly enough attention.

In 2014, an all-star team of leaders and thinkers from across the political spectrum came together to propose an exciting new vision for the country—one where policy makers base decisions not on politics or expedience, but on the hard evidence of what really works. The first edition of Moneyball for Government did more than just spark conversations; it spurred meaningful action. Now, Michael Gerson and Raj Shah join the second edition of the book, as they explain a variety of ways to apply this revolution of rigor to foreign assistance. For anyone who believes that government must do better for America’s children and their families, Moneyball for Government is a home run.

AUTHOR BIO

Jim Nussle is founder and president of the Nussle Group. From 2007 to 2009, he served as director of the Office of Management and Budget in the White House. For the sixteen years prior, he represented southeastern Iowa in the United States Congress, where he served as chairman of the Budget Committee.

Peter Orszag is a vice chairman of corporate investment banking and chairman of the Financial Strategy and Solutions Group at Citigroup. From 2009 to 2010, he served as director of the Office of Management and Budget in the White House, and from 2007 to 2008 he was the director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

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19 SUSTAINABILITY IS PROFITABLE. PROFITABILITY IS SUSTAINABLE.

A FORMER FORTUNE 50 MANUFACTURING EXECUTIVE, RICK FEDRIZZI played an instrumental role in creating the most important and far-reaching sustainability movement of our time: the green building movement. Today, Fedrizzi’s work and ideas are transforming the real estate industry, one of the largest sectors of the global economy, and one of the largest contributors to climate change. As a cofounder of the U.S. Green Building Council, Fedrizzi oversaw the creation of LEED—Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design—which has certified four billion square feet of sustainable real estate worldwide. According to Paul Hawken, a legendary environmentalist, “USGBC may have had a greater impact than any other single organization in the world on materials saved, toxins eliminated, greenhouse gases avoided, and human health enhanced.” The green building industry has also sparked billions of dollars of economic impact and created millions of jobs. In Greenthink, Fedrizzi turns conventional wisdom on its head by showing how profit can save the planet, and how sustainability is the biggest business opportunity of the twenty-first century.Greenthink is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of our environment, or the future of our economy. Because, in Fedrizzi’s words, “they will share the same fate.”

“Greenthink is a gift to all of us and offers a solid platform for moving forward with pos- itive, sustainable results. The idea that environmentalists and business should—and must—work together to assure optimum solutions is key to future success for all parties. A ‘win-win,’ Rick points out clearly, as we all share common enemies: waste, inefficiency, pollution, climate change, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation. To address these issues, embrace Greenthink.” —ART GENSLER, FOUNDER, GENSLER “ One of the most significant arguments for sustainability I have ever come across. Rick’s approach to this topic is different from any work to date, demonstrating the power of profitability and the simple case for why adopting ‘green’ principles is no longer just a choice, but a necessary edge to survive competitively in business.” —PAUL SCIALLA, FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN, DELOS LIVING “ With Greenthink, Rick Fedrizzi brings much needed clarity, coherence, and urgency to this generation’s singular opportunity to align behind a common set of shared values that underscores the universality of human health and environmental quality, with transparency and reporting driving massive innovation as cornerstones of a prosperous future for all.” —GAIL VITTORI, CODIRECTOR, CENTER FOR MAXIMUM POTENTIAL BUILDING SYSTEMS

disruptionbooks.com Greenthink How profit can save the planet Rick Fedrizzi

Publicity: Judith Webb | [email protected]

SUMMARY

Sustainability is profitable. Profitability is sustainable.

For decades, environmentalists and the private sector have been at odds. Activists have decried the impact of industry on the environment. Business leaders, meanwhile, resent environmentalists for “job-killing regulations.” But Fedrizzi turns conventional wisdom on its head by showing how profit can save the planet, and how sustainability is the biggest business opportunity of the twenty-first century.

With the urgency of Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth, the illuminating stories of Tom Friedman’s The Lexus and The Olive Tree, and the insight of Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point, Fedrizzi calls the reader’s attention to hidden yet fundamental truths about our environment, our society, and our economy. His message is as controversial as it is clear: leverage the profit motive to save the world—and its humans—from environmental catastrophe.

AUTHOR BIO

Since co-founding the U.S. Green Building Council in 1993, and serving as its CEO since 2004, Rick Fedrizzi helped create the global movement for sustainable buildings and communities. He oversaw the creation of LEED—Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design—the premier green building program. Rick is also the CEO of Green Business Certification Inc., and the chair of the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark. Additionally, Rick serves on numerous boards and advisory committees for diverse organizations, including Harvard University’s School of Public Health, the Clinton Global Initiative, Bank of America, and the World Green Building Council, which he chaired from 2011 to 2013.

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“A compelling history, a clear instruction manual, and most important, a convincing argument. . . . A viable vision for saving the planet from humanity—and for saving humanity from itself.” —Leonardo DiCaprio 21 DECISION MAKING IN THE

William P. Lauder Executive Chairman, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. DECISION William P. Lauder is Executive Chairman of The Estée Lauder Companies, a global leader in prestige beauty. Since joining the Company in 1986, Mr. Lauder has been instrumental in expanding the Company’s brand portfolio, distribution channels, and international presence. Under his leadership, the Company pioneered its online business and developed several successful new brands, such as Origins, and MAKING acquisitions, such as Aveda, Bobbi Brown, M∙A∙C, and Smashbox. Mr. Lauder was Chief Executive Officer of the Company from March 2008 through June 2009, and President and Chief Executive Officer from July 2004 through February 2008. From January 2003 through June 2004,

he was Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Lauder is a member of the boards of trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and LEADERSHIP CHAIR The Trinity School in New York City, his alma maters. He also serves as Chairman of the Board for the Fresh Air Fund. IN THE Mr. Lauder’s additional board memberships include the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Jarden Corporation, The 92nd Street Y, The Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation, and Zelnick Media. In 2012, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania appointed Mr. Lauder to its faculty as guest lecturer. He is the son of Mr. Leonard A. Lauder and Mrs. Evelyn H. Lauder, and the grandson of the Company’s founder, Mrs. Estée Lauder. LEADERSHIP

“It’s been an honor to join William in the Wharton classroom for the past few years, and I am thrilled that our Estée Lauder Companies employees will also be able to share in this fantastic learning experience. William’s commitment to thoughtful and principled decision making remains a true inspiration and driving force behind our

Company’s success.”

CHAIR

– Fabrizio Freda, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies

“As a learning organization, we are always seeking new sources of insight and inspiration. This book contains an abundance of both, in the form of unforgettable stories and foundational lessons. As William and his guest Vital Lessons from contributors illustrate, the core principles that comprise The Estée Lauder Companies High-Touch Leadership

Competencies are universal. I encourage each of our colleagues to read and reflect on the sage wisdom found in

WILLIAM P. Visionary Executives this volume and to apply the enclosed leadership checklist to their unique role in our Company.”

– Michael O’Hare, Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources, The Estée Lauder Companies WILLIAM P. LAUDER “Every great leader begins as a student of great leadership. This book offers an incredible window into the minds Executive Chairman, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. of and decisions made by successful leaders from nearly every industry—including our own William P. Lauder, a Lecturer, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

leader whose wisdom, insight, and extraordinary passion for learning has inspired generations at The Estée Lauder LAUDER Recipient of the 2014 Teaching Commitment and Curricular Innovation Award Companies to not only lead but learn from every chair. I continue to learn from William’s extraordinary example and to benefit from the many valuable lessons contained within these pages.” WITH – Sara Moss, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, The Estée Lauder Companies Laura Alber | Michael Berland | Edward D. Breen | Michael Eisner | William Clay Ford, Jr. Fabrizio Freda | Alex Gorsky | Mellody Hobson | Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr. Jon M. Huntsman, Sr. | Nancy Koehn, Ph.D. | Indra K. Nooyi | Sarah Robb O’Hagan Richard D. Parsons | James D. Robinson, IV | Dr. Judith Rodin | Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr. Michael Useem, Ph.D. | Lauren Zalaznick | Strauss Zelnick ISBN 978-1-63331-002-5 90000>

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Featuring the voices of leading CEOs from today’s most recognized companies, William Lauder draws a roadmap for leading from every chair in the enterprise.

AUTHOR BIO William P. Lauder is Executive Chairman of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., a global leader in prestige beauty. Since joining the Company in 1986, Mr. Lauder has been instrumental in expanding the Company’s brand portfolio, distribution channels, and international presence. Mr. Lauder is a member of the boards of trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and an emeritus trustee on The Trinity School Board in New York City, his alma maters. He also serves as chairman of the board for the Fresh Air Fund and as co-chairman of the board of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Mr. Lauder’s additional board memberships include The 92nd Street Y, The Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation, and Zelnick Media. In 2012, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania appointed Mr. Lauder to its faculty as guest lecturer. He is the son of Mr. Leonard A. Lauder and Mrs. Evelyn H. Lauder, and the grandson of the Company’s founder, Mrs. Estée Lauder.

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