The Secrets of Great Leadership

In 'The Warmth of Other Suns', Isabel Wilkerson provides a detailed historical account of the Great Migration, a movement of approximately six million African Americans from the Southern United States to the Midwest, Northeast, and West between 1915 and 1970. The book follows the lives of three primary subjects: Ida Mae Gladney, George Starling, and Robert Foster, illustrating the broader historical context of the migration. Wilkerson examines the social, economic, and political factors that drove this migration, including economic opportunities in Northern industrial cities, escape from Jim Crow laws and racial violence in the South, and the impact of World War I and II on labor demands. The book is notable for its blend of historical analysis and narrative storytelling, making complex historical events accessible through the personal and societal perspectives of those who lived through the Great Migration.

In *My Life in Full*, Indra Nooyi shares her journey from her childhood in India to becoming one of the world's most admired CEOs. The book provides a firsthand account of her career at PepsiCo, where she steered the company toward healthier products and environmental sustainability. Nooyi also discusses the challenges of balancing work and family life, advocating for better support systems for working families.

In 'The Age of Grievance,' Frank Bruni explores the pervasive culture of grievance in American politics and society. He argues that while grievance has historically driven morally urgent change, its current manifestation is detrimental, fostering divisiveness, victimhood, and a lack of civility. Bruni examines how both the left and the right contribute to this culture, citing examples such as the storming of the US Capitol, the spread of conspiracy theories, and the erosion of common ground in higher education. He offers a call for humility, kindness, and openness as potential antidotes to this grievance overload, providing a hopeful and insightful perspective on how to redeem and heal American society.