Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Berrett-Koehler Publishers An independent book publisher and community dedicated to connecting people and ideas to create a world that works for all.

Berrett-Koehler is an independent publisher dedicated to an ambitious mission: Connecting People and Ideas to Create a World That Works for All. We believe that to truly create a better world, action is needed at all levels--individual, organizational, and societal. At the individual level, our books help people align their lives with their values and with their aspirations for a better world. At

the organizational level, our books promote progressive leadership and management practices, socially responsible approaches to business, and humane and effective organizations. At the societal level, our books advance social and economic justice, shared prosperity, sustainability, and new solutions to national and global issues. A major theme of our books is "Opening Up New Space." They challenge conventional thinking, introduce new ideas, and foster positive change. Their common quest is changing the underlying beliefs, mindsets, institutions, and structures that keep generating the same cycles of problems, no matter who our leaders are or what improvement programs we adopt. We strive to practice what we preach--to operate our publishing company in line with the ideas in our books. At the core of our approach is stewardship, which we define as a deep sense of responsibility to administer the company for the benefit of all of our "stakeholder" groups: authors, customers, employees, investors, service providers, and the communities and environment around us.

The clock is ticking on holiday delivery! 🎄 Order by TODAY for standard shipping to ensure your books arrive by December...
12/11/2025

The clock is ticking on holiday delivery! 🎄 Order by TODAY for standard shipping to ensure your books arrive by December 19th.

PLUS: Take 40% off your entire order now through Christmas Day with code HOLIDAY40. Stack it with code FREESHIP for free shipping on orders over $65.

Whether you're shopping for the leader, changemaker, or lifelong learner in your life, now's the time to stock up on meaningful reads that inspire and transform.

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12/10/2025

We're unboxing something special for readers of YOUth by Olivia Zhang! Order the book and claim a FREE sticker pack as our gift to you—perfect for your laptop, water bottle, or wherever you want to show your support for young changemakers.

In YOUth, Zhang delivers the comprehensive nonprofit playbook she wishes she'd had when starting Cancer Kids First at age fourteen. Now a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, she shares step-by-step instructions on legal filing, branding, team building, and fundraising—everything you need to turn big ideas into real-world impact. Whether you're in high school or college, this is the ultimate resource to launch and scale your own nonprofit.

Order your copy and get your free sticker pack here: https://hubs.li/Q03XxK3t0

Mastering trust in remote teams takes more than good intentions—it requires intentional strategies. Peggy Kendall, co-au...
12/09/2025

Mastering trust in remote teams takes more than good intentions—it requires intentional strategies. Peggy Kendall, co-author of Trust at a Distance, joins Rob Jolles on The Presentation Whisperer to break down the practical framework leaders need to build and maintain trust when face-to-face isn't an option.

In this conversation, Peggy shares insights from her work with David Horsager on creating psychological safety, establishing clear communication norms, and leading distributed teams with confidence. Whether you're managing a hybrid workforce or navigating fully remote collaboration, this episode delivers actionable takeaways you can implement immediately.

Watch the full episode: https://hubs.li/Q03XxnDB0

Erik Lie takes listeners inside the world of financial fraud detection on NPR's The Academic Minute—tune in today to hea...
12/09/2025

Erik Lie takes listeners inside the world of financial fraud detection on NPR's The Academic Minute—tune in today to hear how data analytics catches corporate cheaters in the act.

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Erik Lie, author of Catching Cheats, shares insights from his groundbreaking research that's changed how we understand corporate misconduct.

Astronomy to Zoology

Exciting news! The Courage Gap by Margie Warrell has been recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of the best management...
12/08/2025

Exciting news! The Courage Gap by Margie Warrell has been recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of the best management books of 2025.

In this essential guide, Warrell explores why courage is the defining leadership skill of our time—and how to develop it. When leaders close the gap between playing it safe and taking bold action, they unlock unprecedented potential in themselves and their teams.
Honored to see this important work getting the recognition it deserves.

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The best management books illuminate something we need to grapple with and provide a foundation for improvement

Since 1992, we've been amplifying voices that drive positive change. Your membership helps us continue discovering autho...
12/08/2025

Since 1992, we've been amplifying voices that drive positive change. Your membership helps us continue discovering authors who write books the world needs—and gives you insider access to their work before anyone else sees it.

Join the movement: https://hubs.li/Q03Rttf30

Book mail is the best mail! Healing Leaders by Raj Sisodia and Nilima Bhat just arrived, and I'm looking forward to digg...
12/05/2025

Book mail is the best mail! Healing Leaders by Raj Sisodia and Nilima Bhat just arrived, and I'm looking forward to digging into their insights on the inner work of leadership. This book explores how leaders can heal themselves—addressing their own wounds, trauma, and unresolved pain—to show up more authentically and effectively. True leadership transformation starts from within.

Congratulations to Sara Taylor on winning the Pencraft Awards in Literary Excellence for best book Fall 2025! Thinking a...
12/05/2025

Congratulations to Sara Taylor on winning the Pencraft Awards in Literary Excellence for best book Fall 2025!

Thinking at the Speed of Bias has been recognized for its powerful insights into understanding and overcoming our unconscious biases. This well-deserved honor celebrates Taylor's groundbreaking work in helping readers recognize how bias shapes our decisions and relationships—and what we can do about it.

Pick up your copy of this award winner >>> https://hubs.li/Q03WZtNL0

Want a signed bookplate from Lily Zheng? Preorder Fixing Fairness and it's yours! Lily challenges the DEI status quo and...
12/05/2025

Want a signed bookplate from Lily Zheng? Preorder Fixing Fairness and it's yours!

Lily challenges the DEI status quo and offers a bold new framework for creating workplaces that actually work for everyone.

Submit your proof of purchase from any retailer at https://hubs.li/Q03WYWhk0 to claim your bookplate. US only, while supplies last.

Ken Blanchard's leadership philosophy gets the spotlight in The Globe and Mail. The new biography Catch People Doing Thi...
12/04/2025

Ken Blanchard's leadership philosophy gets the spotlight in The Globe and Mail. The new biography Catch People Doing Things Right by Martha C. Lawrence explores how Blanchard built a career on one radical idea: focus on what people do well, not what they do wrong.

From his father's wisdom—"Leaders are great not because they have power but because people trust and respect them"—to creating The One Minute Manager, Blanchard proved that recognizing good work builds confident, empowered teams.

As he writes, "People who feel good about themselves produce good results."

Read the full feature: https://hubs.li/Q03WKkR40

‘People never tire of being told they’re doing good work. It’s good for morale and engagement, and it leads to confident, empowered employees,’ Ken Blanchard writes

Exciting news! Trust at a Distance by David Horsager and Peggy Kendall is featured in this week's Book Mail Roundup at T...
12/04/2025

Exciting news! Trust at a Distance by David Horsager and Peggy Kendall is featured in this week's Book Mail Roundup at The Hasty Book List.

Discover how leaders can build and maintain trust in our increasingly remote world—a critical skill for today's distributed teams.

Check out the feature and see what other books made this week's roundup: https://hubs.li/Q03WJ-dB0

A peek inside this week’s book mail! From dark romantasy and cozy witchlit to heartwarming small-town stories and twisty thrillers, here’s a roundup of the newest book arrivals I can’t wait to read—and why each one deserves a spot on your TBR.

At just 20 years old, Olivia Zhang has become the youngest person ever named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Social Impact!Foun...
12/03/2025

At just 20 years old, Olivia Zhang has become the youngest person ever named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Social Impact!

Founded when she was only 14, Olivia's organization Cancer Kids First has grown into one of the world's largest youth-led cancer nonprofits—donating more than $600,000 in supplies to 74 hospitals and supporting over 10,000 patients across 22 countries.

Now, she's sharing everything she's learned in her debut book, YOUth: The Young Person's Guide to Starting a Nonprofit (Berrett-Koehler, February 2026). This essential guidebook delivers the step-by-step roadmap young changemakers need to build successful nonprofits from scratch—from legal filing and branding to team-building and fundraising.

Drawing from her viral Google Doc guide that garnered 400,000+ views, Olivia transforms hard-won lessons into an actionable blueprint for the next generation of social impact leaders.

Congratulations, Olivia, on this well-deserved recognition!

Pre-order YOUth: https://hubs.li/Q03WJP9m0

Learn more about Cancer Kids First: https://hubs.li/Q03WJSXX0
Forbes 30 under 30 list: https://hubs.li/Q03WJFqj0

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Berrett-Koehler is an independent publisher dedicated to an ambitious mission: Connecting People and Ideas to Create a World That Works for All. We believe that to truly create a better world, action is needed at all levels--individual, organizational, and societal. At the individual level, our books help people align their lives with their values and with their aspirations for a better world. At the organizational level, our books promote progressive leadership and management practices, socially responsible approaches to business, and humane and effective organizations. At the societal level, our books advance social and economic justice, shared prosperity, sustainability, and new solutions to national and global issues. At BK, we strive to practice what we preach--to operate our publishing company in line with the ideas in our books. At the core of our approach is stewardship, which we define as a deep sense of responsibility to administer the company for the benefit of all of our "stakeholder" groups: authors, customers, employees, investors, service providers, and the communities and environment around us.