New PowerRecommendations
About the book
“The best window I’ve seen into this new world.” —David Brooks, The New York Times In this indispensable guide to navigating the twenty-first century, two visionary thinkers reveal how “new power” is reshaping politics, business, and life to be more open, participatory, and peer-driven. Here, Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms reveal a new and compelling lens on the biggest stories of our age—from the out-of-nowhere victory of Donald Trump to the rise of mega-platforms like Facebook. They show the strength of new power—movements like #MeToo; platforms like Airbnb and Lyft; organizations like TED and Lego—as well as its dark side. They contrast it to “old power,” the foundations of which are coming under assault in an age of ubiquitous participation. The battle between old and new power is determining who governs us, how we work, and even how we think and feel. This groundbreaking book provides a new way to understand the world—and the tools we all need to thrive in it.
People recommending New Power
What readers say about ‘New Power’
Richard Branson on New Power
"If you want to understand how the world is changing, what’s really happening and how we can all find our way, this book could not becoming at a better time."
Reid Hoffman on New Power
"An essential and extremely insightful guide for anyone who wants to maximize the opportunities for progress and impact in today’s new tightly connected world."
Craig Newmark on New Power
"The nature and use of power is changing rapidly, distributing broadly in unexpected channels. [This book] provides the practical tools to help us all understand this shift."
Adam Grant on New Power
"Will transform your understanding of how to gain power—and how to use it for good."
Russell Brand on New Power
"Can light a flame bright enough to outshine the glinting fangs and tiki torches."