Notable New Books By Chartwell's Top Speakers
A ‘vintage’ year is underway, with a number of excellent new books just published or due for release in the next few months. Below is a selection that we think you will find of interest.
Mariana is a global thought leader on innovation-led, inclusive, and sustainable growth and Director of UCL’s Institute for Innovation & Public Purpose (IIPP). Her latest book The Common Good Economy – A New Compass, outlines how organisations can develop purposeful economic relationships, creating value and building spaces where human flourishing can happen and how to make capitalism work for us all. She outlines the powers of purpose, “directionality” co-creation, collective learning, reward sharing and accountability.
The NY Times said, “Mazzucato wants liberals to talk less about the redistribution of wealth and more about its creation. Politicians around the world are listening“
Carissa is a renowned expert in AI, technology and ethics at the University of Oxford. Her new book Prophecy: Prediction, Power and the Fight for the Future, from Ancient Oracles to AI takes an original perspective on how humans think about the future, it also serves to remind us that more data is not necessarily good and likewise how we need to be consciously aware that AI may manipulate our sense of what might be and will instead feed into our own self-fulfilling prophecies.
Karen Hao (Author of ‘Empire of AI’) said, “Véliz so cleverly deflates the hype that spouts from the prophets of Silicon Valley―and in the process, offers a sharp new way to examine how people exercise power in our world.”
Mark is the Director and Co-Founder of the European Council on Foreign Relations and is an acknowledged expert on geopolitics and geoeconomics. His new book Surviving Chaos: Geopolitics When the Rules Fail reveals how geopolitics is being rewritten in an age of ‘Un-Order’, where no one agrees on the rules, and even the concept of order itself is up for debate. Mark offers a bold new framework for understanding power today – and a call for leaders to stop defending yesterday’s world and start learning how to thrive in tomorrow’s.
Ian Bremmer (Eurasia) said, “Mark Leonard’s Surviving Chaos offers compelling ideas on where we are, where we’re headed and what we can do to protect our common future.”
Tina is an independent Geostrategist who advise C-Suite leaders on the business implications of global developments. She was the first Chief Global Political Analyst on Wall St and she established Eurasia Group’s financial markets research business. Her new book Mad World: A Geostrategy Survival Guide for Leaders draws upon her experience advising senior business, government, and military leaders on navigating global change, sharing evidence-based frameworks and practical tools.
A recent client said, “Tina strikes the perfect balance between relaying the reality of today’s world and optimism for the future. The critical analysis and insight she shared around the topic of geopolitical risk was both accessible and digestible.”
Gideon is the acclaimed Chief Foreign Affairs Commentator of the Financial Times and is Visiting Fellow at the LSE IDEAS, foreign policy think tank. His new book War Is Interested In You: The Breakdown of International Order and the Threat of World War Three is written in this era of growing geopolitical tensions and wars in the Middle East and Russia/Ukraine. Gideon applies his sharp analysis to what is happening now and how this may escalate given the state of global affairs and the volatile nature of some nations and their leaders.
Leon Trotsky once said, “You may not be interested in war, but war is interested in you.”
Sandy is an acclaimed investor, entrepreneur and financial historian, and author of Engines That Move Markets, widely regarded as an investment classic and cited by leading figures including Elon Musk and Sequoia Capital. His new book, How AI Will Move Markets: Reconsidering the Investment Landscape as AI Evolves, is written for this era of rapid technological change as artificial intelligence begins to reshape the global economy, financial markets and society. Sandy applies his four decades of investment experience and historical insight to what is happening now, how AI may transform the investment landscape, and what investors and business leaders need to understand next.
A recent client said: “Sandy brought his lengthy and successful career as a thought-leading investor to help our team understand the new and complex issues in today’s investment landscape.”
Ed is a writer and broadcaster. He is the Economics and Data Editor of Sky News and a regular columnist for The Times and Sunday Times. He is also a Governor of the National Institute for Economic and Social Research. His new book Trade World: The Ties That Bound Our Past and Could Unravel Our Future tells our centuries long relationship as traders from ancient times to the current day. He explores how fractures in the global order emerge has an impact on the flows of goods and money.
Of his prior book Material World, City AM said, “Conway is one of the most adroit commentators on economics and business of our time.”
Jeremy is the former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Foreign Secretary and the UK’s longest-serving Health Secretary. His new book Can We Be Rich Again?: The Surprising Potential of Britain’s Economy challenges the growing belief that Britain is stuck in economic decline. Drawing on his experience at the heart of government, Hunt argues that the UK still possesses extraordinary strengths and sets out a roadmap for restoring growth and prosperity.
Andy Haldane, former Chief Economist at the Bank of England, said, “An optimistic, can-do, compelling account of how Britain’s vast potential can be uncorked from someone who knows better than anyone how power is most effectively deployed.”
Sarah is a columnist, reporter and associate editor at the Financial Times, where she writes about the changing world of work, economics and social policy. Her new book We Are Not Machines: The Fight for the Future of Work explores how AI is transforming working life in ways that are often overlooked, revealing both the risks and opportunities created by rapid technological change. Through deeply reported stories from across the economy, she examines what happens when work becomes less human, and how people can ensure technology works for them, rather than the other way around.
Emma Duncan of The Times said, “Original and enlightening… Not many books about the labour market make you laugh and bring tears to your eyes.”
Yanis is an economist, bestselling author and former Minister of Finance of Greece. His new book Raise Your Soul: A Personal History of Resistance is an intimate portrait of his political awakening, told through the extraordinary story of his family across three generations. Spanning a century of occupation, civil war, political upheaval and economic crisis, the book explores the women who shaped his life and the enduring importance of resisting authoritarianism.
Ken Loach said, “A new book by Yanis Varoufakis, one of the most important political figures of our times, is always momentous.”
Sebastian is a bestselling author, award-winning journalist and Senior Fellow for International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations. His new book The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind, and the Quest for Superintelligence offers a revelatory portrait of the Nobel Prize-winning founder of Google DeepMind and the global race to shape the future of artificial intelligence. Drawing on unprecedented access to Hassabis and his inner circle, Mallaby explores the ambitions, opportunities and risks surrounding one of the most transformative technologies of our age.
The Financial Times said, “Mallaby has done full justice to his kaleidoscopically interesting subject … expertly structured and vividly reported, the book presents the most insightful portrait of Hassabis to date.”
Jung is the internationally bestselling author of Wild Swans and one of the world’s most respected writers on modern China. Her new book Fly, Wild Swans: My Mother, Myself and China is the hotly anticipated sequel to her multi-million copy international bestseller, continuing the story of her family and her homeland. Blending memoir, history and political insight, Chang traces China’s transformation from the end of the Mao era to its emergence as a global superpower.
Rory Stewart said, “Profoundly revealing as a portrait both of a family and of the deeper traumas that lie at the heart of modern China.”
Frank is an award-winning historian, bestselling author and one of the world’s leading experts on modern China. His new book Red Dawn Over China: How Communism Conquered a Quarter of Humanity challenges conventional accounts of the Chinese Communist Party’s rise to power, drawing on extensive archival research to reveal the decisive role played by Soviet support. Offering a fresh perspective on one of the most consequential political transformations of the twentieth century, the book sheds new light on events that continue to shape the world today.
Peter Frankopan said, “The most important reappraisal of modern China to appear in years.”
Scott is one of the world’s most experienced kidnap-for-ransom and crisis negotiators, having helped resolve more than 300 high-stakes cases globally. His latest book Eye of the Storm: How to Make Good Decisions in Bad Situations draws on decades of experience managing crises, conflict and uncertainty to reveal how people can think clearly, stay calm and make better decisions under pressure. Packed with practical tools and real-world insights, the book shows how the lessons of life-critical negotiations can be applied to everyday challenges in business and life.
Of his prior book Order Out of Chaos, Kasia Delgado of i News said, “If you’re ever feeling stressed, call Scott Walker. The hostage negotiator has, for over a decade, been the calm, reassuring, rational voice in terrifying, often life-or-death situations.“
Paul is an award-winning economic journalist and bestselling author who has spent more than four decades covering global finance, trade and economic policy. His latest book, King Dollar: The Past and Future of the World’s Dominant Currency, examines why the US dollar remains at the centre of the global financial system despite repeated predictions of its decline. Drawing on his deep expertise in international economics, Blustein explores the power, influence and responsibilities that come with controlling the world’s dominant currency.
Martin Wolf said, “[An] excellent book, by one of the world’s leading economic journalists and authors.”
Damian is a bestselling author, visiting professor at Manchester Metropolitan University and co-host of The High Performance Podcast. His new book Micro-Habits: Tiny Changes That Supercharge High Performance, co-authored with Jake Humphrey, draws on insights from hundreds of conversations with elite performers to reveal the small behavioural changes that drive exceptional results. Packed with practical tools and real-world examples, the book shows how tiny habits can help anyone achieve sustained success.
Gareth Southgate said, “Greatness isn’t about talent alone. In part it’s about the small, repeatable actions that most people miss. Micro-Habits is accessible, effective and packed with wisdom from the world’s highest achievers.”
Gordon is a bestselling author, former BBC Security Correspondent and one of the UK’s leading experts on intelligence and espionage. His new book The Spy in the Archive: How One Man Tried to Kill the KGB tells the extraordinary true story of Vasili Mitrokhin, the KGB archivist who secretly copied some of the Soviet Union’s most closely guarded secrets and smuggled them to the West. Combining meticulous research with thriller-like storytelling, Corera reveals one of the most remarkable intelligence operations of the Cold War.
The Sunday Times said, “The overdue and often striking memorial to Vasili Mitrokhin.”
Giuliano is an award-winning novelist, political advisor and one of Europe’s leading commentators on power, populism and geopolitics. His latest book The Hour of the Predator: Encounters with the Autocrats and Tech Billionaires Taking Over the World explores the growing alliance between autocrats and technology elites, offering a chilling account of how political and economic power is being reshaped in the twenty-first century. Drawing on his experience at the highest levels of government, da Empoli examines the forces driving a new global order and what it means for democracies around the world.
Anne Applebaum said, “The one book you absolutely need to read in order to understand current politics.”
Cathy is a technology leader, author and adviser. She is the Founder of Digital Crossroads, a Visiting Academic at Imperial College London and a former Chief Technology Officer at Fujitsu. She has advised the United Nations, governments and multinational organisations on digital transformation and sustainability. Her new book, Digital Sustainability: Designing resilient digital systems, explores how organisations can use emerging technologies to build resilient, secure and sustainable digital systems.
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