"""This sensible, powerful, and supremely practical book is a welcome prescription to help us navigate out of the maze of political discord and bitterness in which America finds itself today.""
—Admiral James Stavridis, US Navy (Ret), Former Dean, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy; Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe

""Paul Laudicina has written a manifesto for America in the coming decade. His energy, vision, and faith in our future shine through the pages and his scenarios for where the country could and should go make for compelling reading.""
—Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO, New America; former Dean, School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University

""Paul Laudicina is an outstanding thought leader. If you are seeking clarity in a time of uncertainty, and hope in a time of despair, Paul is the author to read.""
—Mukesh Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Industries

""Roadmap to a Brighter Future captures the intensity of hard choices society must make and vividly paints credible scenarios ahead about the fragility of America's purpose at home and abroad. Paul Laudicina tells us how to get it right. But will we listen?""
—Steve Clemons, Editor at Large, The Hill

""Paul Laudicina brings his deep curiosity, contextual thinking and strategic perceptiveness together to deliver a timely analysis of the critical societal challenges facing the US and the world today, and to lay out concrete propositions for a better future. Paul brings much-needed optimism, while reminding us that nothing is predestined and that we must take responsibility for the future we want to see.""
—Paul Bulcke, Chairman of the Board, Nestlé

""Few people can match the encyclopedic knowledge that Paul Laudicina has accumulated in his fascinating career. His wisdom and broad experience shine through in this book. There is no better thoughtful guide for managing through these challenging times than this volume.""
—Kishore Mahbubani, founding Dean, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore; author of Has China Won?

""Few authors have the insightfulness, incisiveness and intelligence to bridge the pragmatic and the profound like Paul Laudicina. He not only discerns the divisions we face today, he manages to challenge us as leaders, and as a country, to see our more integrative and enduring potential. Beyond a brilliant read, this book is a mindset and heartset shifting experience for us all.""
—Kevin Cashman, Global Co-Leader of CEO and Enterprise Leader Development, Korn Ferry; author of Leadership from the Inside Out and The Pause Principle

""Roadmap to a Brighter Future provides bold and practical prescriptions for how the country can draw on its history of momentous transformation and once again renew itself as a stronger and better and more inclusive society.""
—Richard Florida, Author of The Rise of the Creative Class

""This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of the world. Every CEO should read it!""
—Sebastian Edwards, Henry Ford II Professor, UCLA Anderson School of Management; author of American Default

""From a longtime friend and former staffer of Joe Biden's, Paul Laudicina's book could not land at a more opportune time. Laudicina gives America a clear and much needed way ahead for a country whose best days could still lie ahead—if it would only pay heed to the wise counsel of those such as Laudicina. The time is fully ripe for Laudicina's excellently argued roadmap.""
—Edward Luce, US National Editor, Financial Times

""Amid all its current problems, America is disheartened, confused, and lacking in confidence. Paul Laudicina shows a pathway back to full vigor and economic hope. This book is refreshing, enjoyable, and above all a beautiful mixture of practicality and inspiration. Wonderful, and badly needed at this time!""
—W. Brian Arthur, Economist, Santa Fe Institute; Visiting Researcher, Intelligent Systems Lab, PARC

""The future belongs to realistic optimists, and Paul Laudicina articulates this beautifully and why this is so true for the US today. It should be read by all business, political, and civil society leaders, maybe twice!""
—Muhtar Kent, former Chairman & CEO, The Coca-Cola Company; Board Member, Special Olympics

""In this penetrating and lively book, Paul Laudicina notes there are many possible futures. But, above all, it provides a vision of the better future we ought to choose. We must put our trust, not in unreasoning fear, but in rational hope. This book provides just that.""
—Martin Wolf CBE, Chief Economics Commentator, Financial Times

""Don't bet against progress, Paul Laudicina advises in this insightful, heartfelt, and sizzlingly written book.""
—Edward Lucas, Columnist, The Times; former Senior Editor, The Economist

""Paul Laudicina's book is the strong dose of optimism and rationality we desperately need. A must-read for policy makers, business executives… and everyone who cares about uplifting humanity.""
—Vivek Wadhwa, Distinguished Fellow, Labor and Worklife Program, Harvard Law School

""History, sociology, and economics are woven together in a breezy readable style to structure this volume on the challenges facing America but also the outlines for a brighter future.""
—Catherine Mann, Former Global Chief Economist, Citibank; Former Chief Economist and G20 Finance Deputy, OECD

""Read this compelling think piece to peer into America's promising future and how to 'get our mojo back.'""
—Josef Joffe, Professor of Practice, Johns Hopkins University; Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Stanford University.

""Paul's brutally honest and equally insightful views on the past, present and future are a must-read!""
—Mpumi Madisa, CEO, Bidvest Group

""Paul Laudicina has always brought an exceptionally perceptive eye and superb judgement to his analysis of the world's problems. Read what he has to say. It matters, and he has valuable insights for all of us.""
—Sir Rod Eddington AO, Former CEO, British Airways and Cathay Pacific Airways

""Paul Laudicina offers an encouraging multi-faceted view on how to get on a much better track to the future. Although focused on America, it is a must read for the entire world as we are all facing the described transformational changes!""
—Jürgen Hambrecht, Supervisory Board Member, Daimler AG; Former Chairman, BASF"