Advanced Praise for Work Disrupted

      “Jeff's fresh work codifies the possibilities—and uncertainties—ahead as organizations everywhere struggle to reshape employment models fueled by the blistering pace of technology advances. Just as importantly, WORK DISRUPTED offers pragmatic, agile solutions for the ever-evolving next normal workforce and workplace.”

      —Cathy Benko, Member, Board of Directors, NIKE, Inc.; former Vice Chairman, Deloitte LLP; and best-selling author of Mass Career Customization and The Corporate Lattice

      “As the Future of Work becomes the ‘new normal' - finding navigation tools will be crucial. This is exactly what WORK DISRUPTED offers. With a range of case studies and industry insights it brings much needed clarity in these unprecedented times.”

      —Professor Lynda Gratton, founder of HSM and author, The New Long Life

      “In what seemed like the blink of an eye, the Coronavirus pandemic seemed to challenge everything we know about work. In WORK DISRUPTED, Jeff Schwartz delivers decades of expertise and sheds new light on the topics we’re all grappling with — the intersection of humanity and AI, where and what work looks like today and tomorrow, the rising importance of teams and many fresh nuances on the shifts we can make as leaders. This is a timely must read for managers and associates alike.”

      —Jeffrey J. Jones II, President and CEO of H&R Block

      “The far reaching impact of the novel coronavirus, the acceleration of digital transformation in our personal and professional lives, and seminal events concerning racial equality and social justice make the case that we need new mental models to confront with challenges to the future of work, careers, business, sports, and education in the years ahead. WORK DISRUPTED provides a compelling, enjoyable, and thought providing journey through the opportunities we are all facing as individuals, organizational leaders, and citizens. Whether you are relating Jeff’s research to a new business model, culture change, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion, or are simply bringing it to a boardroom discussion, this is a timely and important read which will help shift thinking to what’s next, what’s possible, and what choices we want to, and can, make.”

      —Cathy Engelbert, retired CEO of Deloitte and Commissioner of the WNBA

      “The future of work does not fit in the containers, or structures or mindsets of the past. This book not only explains why but then shows how work will change and then lays out a map to follow to ensure your company and your career will thrive. It's a book both provocative and practical.”

      —Rishad Tobaccowala. Author of "Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data" and former Chief Strategist and Growth Officer of Publicis Groupe

      “Essential reading for anyone who wants to harness their own power to reinvent themselves for the future world of work. I wish I'd had WORK DISRUPTED when I was navigating my own professional reinvention, from journalism to politics to entrepreneurship. Jeff explores the importance of continuing to learn and grow through careers that will include many chapters.”

      —Dorie Clark, Executive Education Faculty, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business; author, Reinventing You: Define Your Brand, Imagine Your Future

      “WORK DISRUPTED is a bracing, engaging tour through what the future has in store for work and what that means for all of us. Jeff Schwartz paints a picture of what challenges, opportunities, and surprises are ahead, and how to adaptively embrace them. This is an important book for anyone wondering how work and organizations will evolve in the coming years.”

      —Amy Wrzesniewski, Professor, Michael H. Jordan Professor of Management, Yale University

      “WORK DISRUPTED is a must-read playbook for the Future of Work. It gives us a clear path forward in reimagining how we work — so we can achieve better results and find a greater sense of purpose in the face of rapid change.”

      —Matthew Breitfelder, Senior Partner and Global Head of Human Capital, Apollo Global Management

      ”In this time of significant disruption in the wake of COVID-19, digital disruption and the future of work are top of the agenda for business leaders and students. WORK DISRUPTED lays out a comprehensive, highly readable, and inspiring view of how people, technology, and teams will prepare us for the future of work, business, and life.”

      —Gerald C. (Jerry) Kane, Professor of Information Systems, Boston College, Carroll School of Management, author, The Technology Fallacy

      “WORK DISRUPTED resonates with the reader by seamlessly balancing facts with empathy and broad research insights with personal experiences in a single book that is of the moment, draws insights from the past, and is relevant to the future.”

      —Dr. Mukti Khaire, Girish and Jaidev Reddy, Professor of Practice Cornell Tech and Cornell SC Johnson College of Business

      “If you want an up-to-the-second overview of how work is changing, this is it. WORK DISRUPTED draws upon a remarkably broad range of ideas and weaves them into an engaging, compelling, and very practical view of the future of work. From insights about the role of computers and freelance work to detailed playbooks for individuals, business leaders, and communities, this book brings deep theory and riveting personal stories together into detailed guidance for how to navigate these turbulent times. It’s not just enlightening; it’s also inspiring.”

      —Thomas W. Malone, Patrick J. McGovern Professor of Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management, author, Superminds

      “The world of business today is increasingly collaborative, complex, and hybridized. Jeff Schwartz’s WORK DISRUPTED is a deep dive into how to future-proof our career readiness, and a perceptive analysis of next-gen work that recognizes the importance of cross-functional thinking – and doing – to thriving in new economies.”

      —Erica Muhl, Dean and Professor of Arts, Technology, and the Business of Innovation, USC Iovine and Young Academy

      “I absolutely loved WORK DISRUPTED. This insightful book is jammed with thoughtful ideas and useful action regarding how we will re-construct the future world of work. We have choice! This is a must-read book for all future business, education and government leaders.”

      “Edgy