{"product_id":"from-founder-to-future-9781523006816","title":"From Founder to Future","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to transition leadership, implement shared ownership, and preserve your organization''s core values?setting the stage for your business to thrive for generations to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis visionary but practical handbook offers mission-driven business owners a roadmap for ensuring their company''s lasting impact, building leadership internally, and fostering participatory management.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough inspiring real-world stories of B-Corps, worker co-ops, ESOPs, and employee ownership trusts, this book demonstrates how to create resilient organizations that benefit workers and communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing on his 50-year journey with South Mountain Company and extensive research, Abrams outlines five critical transitions for mission-driven businesses to become what he calls a CommonWealth company:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom founder to next-generation leadership\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom sole ownership to widely shared\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom hierarchical control to democratic management\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom unprotected mission to preserved purpose\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom business-as-usual to B Corp force for good\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Founder to Future\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential guide for mission-driven leaders seeking to reshape their businesses for inclusivity, longevity, and positive impact. Whether you''re a retiring owner planning your exit, a young entrepreneur building for the future, or an employee working in a purpose-driven business, this book offers a blueprint for creating enduring, values-driven enterprises in the emerging regenerative economy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 3,000,000 U.S. small business founders over 55 prepare to retire, $10 trillion in assets will change hands over the next two decades. This timely guide shows how to preserve your company''s mission and legacy while empowering the next generation.","brand":"Berrett-Koehler Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040962412887,"sku":"9781523006816","price":19.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781523006816.jpg?v=1750948416","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/from-founder-to-future-9781523006816","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}