It’s Time to Overturn the Corporate Regime and Return America to Its People

American democracy, argues Charles Derber, is being subverted in the name of democracy itself. Derber shows how the current regime has maintained power by intensifying the red/blue culture wars-supporting religious extremists, exploiting terrorism fears, and manipulating the electoral process. And he reveals our best hope for positive change: an alliance between the Democratic Party and another source of hidden power-the grass roots progressive movements that have always been catalysts for change. Thoughtful, eloquent, and compelling, Hidden Power offers real hope for restoring genuine democracy to America.

“If you're feeling assaulted on all fronts—by militarism, outsourcing, the Patriot Act or the culture wars—here's a book that puts it all together brilliantly. Derber's analyses of the turn toward fascism, the post-2004 morals debate, and what the Democratic Party needs to do are eye opening and powerful."
—Juliet Schor, author of Born to Buy and The Overworked American

New Second Edition
Timeless Wisdom for Effective Leadership

In this new edition of the bestselling classic, Charles Manz doesn't look to Jesus’ teachings to support preconceived theories of how a manager should lead, but approaches the New Testament with an open mind to see what insights it reveals for today's business world. What he finds are powerful lessons that will inspire you—no matter what your religious background—to maintain integrity, live on a higher plane, and ultimately achieve your personal and professional goals.

Remarkably contemporary, this book will challenge you to evaluate your own leadership style and to consider time-tested spiritual wisdom that can make you more effective. With new examples and new insights, this expanded edition reveals a new path to effective leadership.

“Manz is a practical translator of essential wisdom that is too easily overlooked in our cluttered lives. With a gentle hand and without proselytizing, he makes the teachings of Jesus available, inviting, and empowering.”

–Dr. Bill Grace, Founder and Executive Director, Center for Ethical Leadership

New in Paperback
The hidden Story of How Corporations Gained their Unprecedented Power—and What it Means for You

Through a series of fascinating stories populated by colorful personalities, Gangs of America explores the central question of how corporations got more rights than people. Beginning in medieval Great Britain, Ted Nace delves deep into the origins of this institution that has become a hallmark of the modern age. He examines the events that shaped the evolution of the corporation and the captivating characters that played major roles, weaving the latest research with a compelling historical narrative to reveal the true story behind the rise of corporate power in America.

“Gangs of America documents the evolution of the corporate beast, step by step.”
—Jim Hightower, author of Thieves in High Places

“A powerful addition to the growing literature on the history of the business corporation—well written and compelling.”
—Business Ethics

Special Author Event
The Inner Work of Work
with Michael Baroff
September 16, 2005, Esalen Institute (Big Sur, CA)

We spend much of our life in the pursuit of and the doing of "work". In this workshop, participants will explore the beliefs, assumptions, and expectations that affect how we "show up," and tap into the multilayered aspects of our life experiences that interweave together into creating our true work in the world.

Through reflection, group exercises, and focused conversation, you'll learn how to "coach yourself" to expand who you are through the work you do. All in all, you will initiate change and set in motion a plan of action to create greater meaning, value, and reward in the contributions you make with an increased sense of personal integrity, leadership, and self-empowerment.

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