{"product_id":"the-next-economy-mba-redesigning-business-for-the-benefit-of-all-life","title":"The Next Economy MBA: Redesigning Business for the Benefit of All Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"a-fixed-left-grid\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-fixed-left-grid-inner\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ppdFixedGridRightColumn\" class=\"a-fixed-left-grid-col a-col-right\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-id=\"nfw2zl-6ccvkj-5gdra7-j567wk\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"140\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-fixed-left-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-fixed-left-grid-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-fixed-left-grid-col a-col-right\" id=\"ppdFixedGridRightColumn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"4vgtxq-78pdsn-kxp11d-u92c92\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-asin=\"1628251840\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"140\" data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescriptionBox\" itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA radical but rigorous rethinking of the traditional MBA program that combines solid business principles with a commitment to environmental and social justice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs are looking for an education that provides an understanding of the fundamentals of business but also deeply aligns with their progressive values.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eNext Economy MBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fills that gap. Based on a course field-tested with over 250 students, it covers traditional MBA topics like business strategy and structure, finance, marketing, recruiting, branding, etc. from a socially just and environmentally regenerative perspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditional MBA programs are based on outdated principles that were developed during the industrial revolution. And they can be hugely expensive. Sustainable MBA programs, while laudable, are too timid and incremental to make a lasting impact. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Next Economy MBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is for entrepreneurs seeking to make business an active force for good. It touches on topics like cooperatives, self-managing organizations, comprehensive strategies to reverse climate change, non-violent communication, locally self-reliant economies, racial justice, and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book answers the question \"what would an essential business education look like if we wanted to completely redesign the economy for the benefit of all life?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"reviewBody\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“If you are thinking about getting a traditional MBA—don’t. Read this book first. You’ll be 10 times better prepared for the world to come at a fraction of the cost.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Frederick Laloux, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eReinventing Organizations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“If business is to help create an economy that meets the needs of all people within the means of the living planet, then the redesign of business itself becomes an essential and exhilarating task. Any MBA student or entrepreneur wanting to be part of this transformation should read this radical, practical, and inspiring book.”          \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Kate Raworth, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eDoughnut Economics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, co-founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab, and Senior Associate at Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“It is a time of transformation, ecologically, economically, and socially. This book provides a set of strategies and thinking to create the just economy of the future. We call that the 8th fire.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Winona LaDuke, Anishinaabe author and activist, founder of Winona's Hemp \u0026amp; Heritage Farm, and Executive Director, Honor the Earth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Now more than ever, business leaders and entrepreneurs are challenged to lead companies that not only mitigate the adverse effects of capitalism but contribute to building a new economic paradigm grounded in racial, social, and environmental justice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Next Economy MBA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis essential reading for anyone who imagines a future economy that truly serves the long-term interests of people and planet.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Rodney Foxworth, CEO of Common Future\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Every entrepreneur and\/or aspiring entrepreneur interested in creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive economy should read this book.”           \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Rose Marcario, Venture Partner at ReGen Ventures and former CEO of Patagonia, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“We are living through a period of massive change. The old paradigm is dying, and a new way of being with people and planet is being born. How do we not just survive, but thrive through this challenging time? How do we meet the moment with creativity and abundance? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Next Economy MBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lights the way, with a much-needed guide for creating thriving, democratic companies, where everyone's needs are met, and values are at the center of every choice.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Autumn Brown, Worker-Owner at the Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“As more people turn toward solidarity models for new businesses they are often at a loss for where to get started and how to get in-depth frameworks for this growing field. Now entrepreneurs and organizers seeking practical building blocks for their co-ops, social enterprises, and community projects need look no further than \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Next Economy MBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Esteban Kelly, Executive Director of the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“It is no longer business as usual. A new economy requires a new business model, tools, resources and entrepreneurism. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Next Economy MBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps show the way.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Rebecca Adamson, founder of the First Nations Development Institute and First Peoples Worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“I love the central question of this book: ‘What would a business education look like if the goal was to redesign the economy for the benefit of all life?’ It’s the most urgent question every MBA faces, and these authors offer the right answers, most importantly: sharing ownership and democratizing governance. Bravo!”  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Marjorie Kelly, Distinguished Senior Fellow with The Democracy Collaborative. Co-author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Making of a Democratic Economy\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWealth Supremacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“In my writings, I describe the transformation from a degenerative Death Economy to a regenerative Life Economy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Next Economy MBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides the information needed to be a leader in this transition that is essential if we are to survive on a planet we will recognize.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—John Perkins, New York Times Bestselling Author\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eof Confessions of an Economic Hitman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Next Economy MBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is essential for those who want to deploy humanity’s hard-earned, long-honed business skills to meet our daily needs—while restoring the commons to health and giving the planet a chance to breathe.”          \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“This far reaching primer—brimming with inspiration from across the globe—provides practical guidance for business leaders committed to building a more just and regenerative economy for all.”      \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Aaron Tanaka, Executive Director, Center for Economic Democracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“The Next Economy is multi-faceted and emergent. This book helps you better understand what is happening now and for what is coming in the future.”           \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Nwamaka Agbo, CEO of the Kataly Foundation and Managing Director of the Restorative Economies Fund\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“This book is THE antidote to our toxic economy. As one of many ‘midwives’ actively working to disintermediate the ‘Business As Usual economy,’ the LIFT team does a masterful job of making sense of our progress and the many opportunities ahead.”           \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Lisa Kleissner, Impact Investor and co-founder of KL Felicitas Foundation, Toniic, and Hawaii Investment Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“If you’re one of the millions of American local business people who cannot afford business school, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Next Economy MBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the perfect alternative. The LIFT Economy team distills the critical lessons needed to design, operate, and grow a business that aligns with your values and contributes to community well-being.”         \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Michael Shuman, Adjunct Professor for Bard’s Green MBA Program and author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ePut Your Money Where Your Life Is\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Never in the history of humanity has the role of the regenerative entrepreneur been more vital. Wise business innovation can and must play a leading role in redefining the purpose of business: contributing to the creative and positive evolution of life on this sacred planet. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Next Economy MBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is for those seeking practical skills and tools to facilitate this exciting journey.       \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—John Fullerton, founder of Capital Institute\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLIFT Economy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an impact consulting firm whose mission is to create, model, and share a racially just, regenerative, and locally self-reliant economy that works for the benefit of all life. This book is written by the partners and worker-owners at LIFT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eErin Axelrod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e specializes in accelerating the spread of climate-benefiting and land-based businesses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKevin Bayuk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e merges his experience in business with his experience in permaculture to help businesses care for people while enhancing the earth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eShawn Berry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines his hands-on experience as an entrepreneur with community organizing and systems theory. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eRyan Honeyman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e helps companies achieve B Corp certification and is the coauthor of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe B Corp Handbook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePhoenix Soleil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a teacher of nonviolent communication and mindfulness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"similarities_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"similarities\" data-csa-c-id=\"f05fdc-26r1jl-v5nlvi-fcpmd9\" data-cel-widget=\"similarities_feature_div\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"yaxzt2-nyo184-ky4ij0-uknyle\" data-cel-widget=\"sims-consolidated-1_csm_instrumentation_wrapper\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" cel_widget_id=\"sims-consolidated-1_csm_instrumentation_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"celwidget pd_rd_w-OyxkH pf_rd_p-6b3eefea-7b16-43e9-bc45-2e332cbf99da pf_rd_r-NC22MC8ZYH4WHD6YDHV9 pd_rd_r-aef32571-4181-4c7a-abac-7617fe13765d pd_rd_wg-wgxb0 c-f\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"amzn1.sym.6b3eefea-7b16-43e9-bc45-2e332cbf99da\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"product-bundle-1\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-painter=\"p13n-desktop-sims-fbt-cards\" data-csa-c-id=\"kkioka-5htnqn-hucmr9-c20ka\" data-cel-widget=\"p13n-desktop-sims-fbt_DPSims_0\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" cel_widget_id=\"p13n-desktop-sims-fbt_DPSims_0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-base\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bookread","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":56754625970507,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1031\/1204\/8971\/files\/71JVQ1QEXJL._SL1500.jpg?v=1773063213","url":"https:\/\/bookread.io\/products\/the-next-economy-mba-redesigning-business-for-the-benefit-of-all-life","provider":"bookread","version":"1.0","type":"link"}