Organizations talk about agility but remain trapped in bureaucracy, outdated systems, and rigid, top-down transformations. The Octopus Organization offers a better path: a living, adaptive model inspired by one of nature’s most intelligent creatures. In this book, Phil Le-Brun and Jana Werner—drawing on experience at Amazon, McDonald’s, and hundreds of global companies—reveal 36 “antipatterns” that hold teams back and the practical levers that unlock rapid, continuous improvement. Learn to build an organization that thinks, learns, and evolves—every day.

Even if you’re told you’re the frontrunner for a CEO role, don’t assume the job is yours. CEO selection is rarely objective—it’s emotional, personal, and unpredictable. In CEO Ready, Mark Thompson and Byron Loflin reveal what truly drives these decisions and what candidates must do to improve their odds. Drawing on thousands of coaching and boardroom experiences, they show how to navigate key stakeholders and the hidden dynamics that determine who ultimately gets the top job.

Why do smart, capable leaders get stuck? In Leadership Unblocked, executive coach Muriel M. Wilkins reveals the hidden beliefs that quietly sabotage success—like “I know I’m right” or “I need to be involved.” Drawing on decades of coaching top executives, Wilkins helps readers uncover and overcome these internal blockers, offering practical tools to see situations clearly, solve problems effectively, and unlock their full leadership potential.

Tariffs are reshaping supply chains, contracts, and business strategy. Tariffs and Trade 2025 brings together six essential Harvard Business Review articles that examine the complexities and real impacts of tariff policy—from macroeconomic effects to the hidden costs of tariff avoidance. Together, they offer leaders a clear, current view of the risks and opportunities created by shifting trade dynamics.

This collection also includes a set of strategic questions designed to help companies prepare for uncertainty. Use them to evaluate your current approach, spot vulnerabilities, and build stronger plans to navigate the evolving tariff environment with confidence.