Kevin Phillips Books

The bestselling author reveals how the U.S. financial sector has hijacked our economy and put America's global future at riskIn American Theocracy, Kevin Phillips warned us of the perilous interaction of debt, financial recklessness, and the increasing cost of scarce oil. The current housing and mortgage debacle is proof once more of Phillips's prescience, and only the first harbinger of a national crisis. In Bad Money, Phillips describes the consequences of our misguided economic policies, our mounting debt, our collapsing housing market, our threatened oil, and the end of American domination of world markets. America's current challenges (and failures) run striking parallels to the decline of previous leading world economic powers; especially the Dutch and British. Global overreach, worn-out politics, excessive debt, and exhausted energy regimes are all chilling signals that the United States is crumbling as the world superpower. "Bad Money" refers to a new phenomenon in wayward megafinance – the emergence of a U.S. economy that is globally dependent and dominated by hubris-driven financial services. Also "bad" are the risk miscalculations and strategic abuses of new multitrillion-dollar products such as asset-backed securities and the lure of buccaneering vehicles like hedge funds. Finally, the U.S. dollar has been turned into bad money as it has weakened and become vulnerable to the world's other currencies. In all these ways, "bad" finance has failed the American people and pointed U.S. capitalism toward a global crisis. Bad Money is the perfect follow- up to Phillips's last book, whose dire warnings are now proving frighteningly accurate.

The business environment is changing at a faster rate than ever, with transformational shifts taking place in every industry and market in the world. These changes create increased risks for companies that remain complacent. However, they also generate opportunity for businesses willing to adapt and evolve. The key is transforming your organization to meet the demands of tomorrow. Change and How to Transform and Design Your Business for Sustained Success has been written to help you do just that. This book provides strategic insights, solutions, and direction that will empower you to improve your organization by providing definitive actions that will transform potential into productivity to generate sustained success. You are encouraged to use this book to transform your organization and take it to the next level!

Introduction -- Millennials in the workplace -- The millennial challenge -- Generational diversity -- The 12 types of millennials in the workplace -- Everything has changed -- It's not about the money!!! -- Transforming operations to meet the needs of today -- Uber, Lyft, Airbnb, and millennials -- Beyond the horizon -- Sssshhhhhh : little known secrets -- Adapt or die -- We are managers not magicians -- Making changes, taking action -- Motivating millennials -- Combining generations and producing results -- The good, the bad, and the ugly -- Conclusion -- Index -- About the author

The heart of this exploration is the transformation of Anglo-America from a small Tudor kingdom into a global power over three centuries, a feat unmatched by other European nations. The author argues that this evolution is rooted in three significant English-speaking civil wars: the English Civil War, the American Revolution, and the American Civil War. These conflicts, characterized as wars between cousins, forged critical religious, ethnic, and political alliances among English-speaking nations, setting them on distinct paths toward global leadership—one aristocratic and imperial in the nineteenth century, and the other more egalitarian and democratic in the twentieth. These wars also had devastating effects on African Americans, Native Americans, and the Irish. The analysis reveals the interconnectedness of these conflicts and their mutual influence, offering surprising interpretations across the political spectrum. For instance, the U.S. Constitution, while innovative, is critiqued as a flawed compromise that contributed to the outbreak of the American Civil War, the bloodiest of the cousins' wars. As the new millennium prompts a reevaluation of the nation's historical role, this narrative provides a sweeping and thought-provoking perspective on the triumph of Anglo-America.

This account of the American Revolution offers a fresh perspective on the events that shaped the nation, delving into the political, social, and military aspects of the era. The author, known for their bestselling work, provides insightful analysis and engaging narratives that challenge traditional interpretations, highlighting the complexities and nuances of the revolution. Readers can expect a thorough exploration of key figures and pivotal moments that defined this crucial period in American history.

Focusing on the political evolution of the Bush family, Kevin Phillips reveals their ascent to power over four generations, highlighting their connections within elite institutions like Yale and Wall Street. Through strategic networking and involvement in national security, the Bushes have established a dynastic presence in American politics, raising concerns about the implications for democracy. Phillips argues that their transformation from affluent New Englanders to evangelical Texans reflects a calculated ambition that has shaped modern political landscapes, especially leading up to the 2004 election.

Exploring the detrimental impact of America's financial sector, this book delves into the roots of rising debt, soaring mortgage rates, and escalating oil prices. It offers a sobering analysis of how these factors threaten the nation's economy and its status as a global power, presenting a cautionary perspective on the future trajectory of America.