A critique of the American obsession with diversity argues that we are ignoring the ever-widening economic divide in American society, that diversity has created a false notion of social justice, and that we need to emphasize equality over diversity.

A former hedge fund worker takes an ethnographic approach to Wall Street to expose who wins, who loses, and why inequality endures. Who do you think of when you imagine a hedge fund manager? A greedy fraudster, a visionary entrepreneur, a wolf of Wall Street? These tropes capture the public imagination of a successful hedge fund manager. But behind the designer suits, helicopter commutes, and illicit pursuits are the everyday stories of people who work in the hedge fund industry—many of whom don’t realize they fall within the 1 percent that drives the divide between the richest and the rest. With Hedged Out, sociologist and former hedge fund analyst Megan Tobias Neely gives readers an outsider’s insider perspective on Wall Street and its enduring culture of inequality. Hedged Out dives into the upper echelons of Wall Street, where elite white masculinity is the standard measure for the capacity to manage risk and insecurity. Facing an unpredictable and risky stock market, hedge fund workers protect their interests by working long hours and building tight-knit networks with people who look and behave like them. Using ethnographic vignettes and her own industry experience, Neely showcases the voices of managers and other workers to illustrate how this industry of politically mobilized elites excludes people on the basis of race, class, and gender. Neely shows how this system of elite power and privilege not only sustains itself but builds over time as the beneficiaries concentrate their resources. Hedged Out explains why the hedge fund industry generates extreme wealth, why mostly white men benefit, and why reforming Wall Street will create a more equal society.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! In America, the amount of money people earn for doing the same job isn't always equal. The United States only recently made it illegal to pay men more than women for the same job, and the country's history of racism has created big wealth gaps between white and Black people that persist in the twenty-first century. Learn how income inequality originated, why it is a problem, and the ways people are fighting for an equal playing field. Read WokeTM Books are created in partnership with Cicely Lewis, the Read Woke librarian. Inspired by a belief that knowledge is power, Read Woke Books seek to amplify the voices of people of the global majority (people who are of African, Arab, Asian, and Latin American descent and identify as not white), provide information about groups that have been disenfranchised, share perspectives of people who have been underrepresented or oppressed, challenge social norms and disrupt the status quo, and encourage readers to take action in their community.

How would like to spot future trends before the competition? We all know the rules for success in our business or professions, yet we also know that these rules--paradigms--can change at any time. What Joel Barker does in Paradigms: The Business of Discovering the Future is explain how to spot paradigm shifts, how they unfold, and how to profit from them. Through the power of this method--paradigm spotting--you can: find the people in your organization most likely to spot a new trend help your key people adept when a massive change is occurring learn to effectively grapple with your "intractable problems" and improve your results incalculably. In addition, Paradigms is full of concrete examples of paradigm shifts and predictions for the future, and contains a new introduction detailing recent developments and pointing out areas to watch tor paradigm shifts.

Wealth, Innovation and Diversity takes you on a journey to understand a fundamental truth: without Diversity, there can be no innovation; without innovation, there can be no growth. In other words, Diversity is not only the right thing to do; it's your source of greatest potential. Hosted by best-selling author, Joel Barker, Wealth, Innovation and Diversity contends that your organization will experience long-lasting success only when you hire, promote, and encourage people different from yourself. Immediately applicable to a wide range of organizational challenges, Wealth, Innovation and Diversity is a broad-based foundational program for many of your training needs.

"Wealth from Within: The Power of Mental Creation" explores the profound concept that wealth and success are not merely about external factors but are deeply rooted in our mental and emotional states. The book begins by addressing common misconceptions about wealth, challenging the reader to redefine what true wealth means—beyond mere financial gain. It then delves into the power of the mind, asserting that our thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes are the real catalysts for attracting wealth. The author guides the reader through various techniques and practices to cultivate a mindset of abundance, including visualization, positive affirmations, and mindfulness. The book shares inspiring stories of individuals who transformed their lives by changing their mental approach, illustrating that overcoming limiting beliefs and past failures is key to unlocking potential. Furthermore, "Wealth from Within" provides practical advice on aligning one's actions with their mental vision. It teaches how to set clear, achievable goals, develop resilience in the face of setbacks, and harness the power of positive thinking to overcome obstacles. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to the broader implications of personal wealth, arguing that true wealth includes the ability to positively influence others and contribute to humanity. The author encourages the reader to envision wealth not just as a personal achievement but as a tool for global betterment. The book concludes with a call to action, urging readers to apply the principles of mental creation to not only achieve personal wealth but also to become agents of change in the world. "Wealth from Within" is a transformative read, offering a unique perspective on wealth creation that intertwines personal growth with societal impact.

A collection of paintings representing the risk and rewards of investment diversification as a means of creating individual wealth.

In today's increasingly diverse, global, interconnected business world, diversity and inclusion (D&I) is no longer just "the right thing to do," it is a core leadership competency and central to the success of business. Working effectively to combat unconscious bias across differences such as gender, culture, generational, race, and sexual orientation not only leads to a more productive, innovative corporate culture but also to a better engagement with customers and clients. The Inclusion Dividend provides a framework to tap the bottom-line impact that results from an inclusive culture. Most leaders have the intent to be inclusive, however translating that intent into a truly inclusive outcome with employees, customers, and other stakeholders requires a focused change effort. The authors explain that challenge and provide straightforward advice on how to achieve the kind of meritocracy that will result in a tangible dividend and move companies ahead of their competition.