The Future Economy and Inclusive Competitiveness: How Demographic Trends and Innovation Can Create Economic Prosperity for All Americans - Softcover

Holifield J.D., Johnathan M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0692877703 ISBN 13: 9780692877708

Publisher: ScaleUp Partners LLC, 2017

Synopsis

CAN AMERICA WIN ITS ECONOMIC FUTURE?

"YES,” says the Architect of Inclusive Competitiveness ®, Johnathan M. Holifield. In this groundbreaking book – an Innovation Economy leader, civil rights advocate and former NFL athlete – Johnathan shines a bright light on shifting demographic trends in the United States and the dramatic impact this will have on our economic future. Inside these pages you’ll learn the potential pitfalls ahead, as well as the extraordinary opportunities for shared socio-economic prosperity.

Although the economic narrative of the 20th century served America well, it will not – indeed, it cannot – meet the needs of the 21st century. Calling for “All Hands On Deck,” this book lays out an exciting way forward for America to win the future.

Johnathan presents a compelling model for a new economic narrative and action framework for leaders in business, government, technology, education, philanthropy and the community, and also shows how important it is and will be to include disconnected Americans – women, Blacks, Hispanics and rural populations – if our country is to maintain its position of global economic leadership.

This book is essential reading for anyone concerned about the socio-economic future of the U.S.

What the experts are saying:

“Brilliant! Unlike any other book written on economic development, this one encapsulates the challenges and opportunities of the nation through the lens of economic inclusion and competitiveness ideals. Johnathan has provided America a Rosetta Stone that will unleash America’s untapped economic prowess…”

JAY W ILLIAMS, FORMER U.S. ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

“With a fresh voice, Holifield clearly identifies the economic imperative of our time. Prescribing a realignment of underserved community priorities to incorporate economic competitiveness, his restructuring framework is perceptive, coherent, and transcends political affiliations…”

MICHAEL SCHREIBER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, ROBERT F. KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS

"In his new book, "The Future Economy and Inclusive Competitiveness," Johnathan Holifield presents a powerful vision for how the United States can sustain economic growth and wealth creation well in to the future. His vision is based on a compelling modern view of the wealth of nations. In Holifield's view, the wealth of nations is bound up in the interconnectedness of the knowhow, implementable ideas, and information networks of the various ethnic and racial groups and individuals in the economy. He argues that the opportunity for increased economic growth and wealth generation for the United States is presented by the "demographic shift", the so-called browning of America." The key to opening the door to this opportunity is for the private and public sectors to embrace and engage strategies of economic inclusion. Simply put, Holifield argues that the size and robustness of the future US economy is a matter of best practices in a market place of inclusion that stimulates economic competitiveness. Holifield's powerful insight for how economic inclusion can define the future for the US economy is truly a must read."

RONALD A. JOHNSON, PhD PRESIDENT, CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY

About this title

About the Author

Johnathan Holifield is the architect of Inclusive Competitiveness®, a groundbreaking approach for achieving shared prosperity that blends traditional community development with leading national economic competitiveness forces. Johnathan is also co-founder of ScaleUp Partners, the nation’s leading consultancy creating competitive communities and is a highly sought after speaker and consultant. Prior to ScaleUp Partners, he was founding Vice President of Inclusive Competitiveness at NorTech and authored the Ohio Department of Higher Education statewide report, “Empowering Underrepresented Ohioans to Compete in the Innovation Economy.” Johnathan was also founding Vice President of New Economy Enterprise at the Cincinnati USA Chamber of Commerce, founding Executive Director of CincyTech, and a former NFL player with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Review

Praise for The Future Economy and Inclusive Competitiveness
 
"Brilliant! Unlike any other book written on economic development this one encapsulates the challenges and opportunities of the nation through the lens of economic inclusion and competitiveness ideals. Johnathan has provided America a treasured asset that will continue to grow dividends over time and offer a wealth of knowledge to benefit generations to come."
 
Jay Williams
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development and
Administrator, Economic Development Administration
 
 
"As the former Lt. Governor of Ohio whose responsibility it was to direct Ohio's economic development strategy, I believe that Holifield's ideas on howto improve U.S. global economic performance while tapping into our country's talented and diverse innovators, entrepreneurs and workforce are on point. It's a timely and important contribution to the emerging national discourse."
 
LeeFisher
Interim Dean and Visiting Professor of Law, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law,Cleveland State University
Senior Advisor, CEOs for Cities
 
 
"Holifield has provided important and vital lessons about what really drives and sustains national economic success. This well-documented treatise filled with pride and passion points America to a future where intentionality towards inclusivity--realizing the potential of all our people--ensures our economic longevity."
 
CliftonL. Taulbert
Entrepreneur,Pulitzer-Nominated Author & International Lecturer
Author of Once Upon A Time When We Were Colored
 
 
"Holifield has delivered a critical work for policymakers, decision-makers, and community leaders who care about the health of our nation's economy. As Holifield suggests, by investing in economic inclusion and competitiveness, we can unleash a new wave of economic development and strengthen our long-term global advantage. Ignoring the important lessons and practical tools laid out in this book would be at our peril."
 
Christopher Gergen,
CEO,Forward Impact


"The Future Economy & Inclusive Competitiveness explains what an inclusive prosperity built on one economy for all Americans will mean--and warns what we risk losing if we don't.Read it to cut through the noise--the political posturing, the economic smoke and mirrors, and the media haze. It is a balanced, pointed, and timely call to action.  Holifield makes clear what we need to do."
 
Mark Pinsky
Author of Opportunity for All
Former CEO, Opportunity Finance Network 
 
 
"With a fresh voice, Holifield clearly identifies the economic imperative of our time. Prescribing a realignment of underserved community priorities to incorporate economic competitiveness, his restructuring framework is perceptive, coherent and transcends political affiliations. It will appeal to Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike.This book is an enlightening and empowering read for civil and human rights activists and leaders."
 
Michael Schreiber
Chief Operating Officer, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights
"Since meeting Johnathan in 2013 during my Travelling Fellowship to the U.S., I have followed his innovative work with a strong interest in how his ideas can be transferred to the United Kingdom. With his new book, we now have a blueprint to not only build a vibrant and diverse economy but to also work towards eliminating social and economic inequalities both here in the UK as well as the U.S."
 
Roger Warnock
Clore Social Fellow (2016)
Fellow, Winston Churchill Memorial Trust
 
 
"Johnathan Holifield rightfully points out that if our country is to maintain its position of economic leadership in the world, we must unearth the hidden gifts of all Americans. Moreover, he lays forward a clearly defined and exciting path for accomplishing this. Every mayor and government leader in the United States should read this book."
 
Mayor Byron W. Brown
City of Buffalo

Edition details

• Publisher: ScaleUp Partners LLC
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0692877703
• ISBN 13: 9780692877708
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 280