Book Excerpts

Excerpts of top books on social innovation

Human-Centric Business

By Deborah Westphal

An excerpt from Convergence argues that today’s leaders must recognize the many signals of accelerating disruption and the increasing convergence where people, technology, and business intersect.

Thinking Small

By Allison Schnable

An excerpt from Amateurs without Borders explores a new wave of grassroots development aid putting NGO work back in the hands of amateurs.

Leading With Humanity

By Lisa Zola Greer 1

An excerpt from Philanthropy Revolution examines what it means if fundraisers privilege a different set of values in courting a new generation of donors.