{"title":"Books by John Mackey","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780593083628","title":"Conscious Leadership","description":"\u003cb\u003eA \u003ci\u003eWALL STREET JOURNAL\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Whole Foods CEO John Mackey and his coauthors, a follow-up to groundbreaking bestseller \u003ci\u003eConscious Capitalism\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003erevealing what it takes to lead a purpose-driven, sustainable business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJohn Mackey started a movement when he founded Whole Foods, bringing natural, organic food to the masses and not only changing the market, but breaking the mold. Now, for the first time, \u003ci\u003eConscious Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e closely explores the vision, virtues, and mindset that have informed Mackey’s own leadership journey, providing a roadmap for innovative, value-based leadership—in business and in society. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eConscious Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e demystifies strategies that have helped Mackey shepherd Whole Foods through four decades of incredible growth and innovation, including its recent sale to Amazon. Each chapter will challenge you to rethink conventional business wisdom through anecdotes, case studies, profiles of conscious leaders, and innovative techniques for self-development, culminating in an empowering call to action for entrepreneurs and trailblazers—to step up as leaders who see beyond the bottom line.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56292302356853,"sku":"9780593083628","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780593083628_5d23ab09-0a41-469f-b706-1ee244be0413.jpg?v=1786015217"},{"product_id":"9781637745120","title":"The Whole Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eFeatured in \u003ci\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/i\u003e’s Best Books of 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn Adam Grant Summer Reading Pick 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhole Foods Market’s Cofounder and CEO for 44 years, John Mackey offers an intimate and provocative account of the rise of this iconic company and the personal and spiritual journey that inspired its remarkable impact.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe growth of Whole Foods isn’t just a business success story—it’s the story of a retail, cultural, and dietary revolution that has forever changed the industry and the way we eat. After more than four decades at the helm, John Mackey is ready to share never-before-told tales of the people and passions behind the beloved brand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Whole Story\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers on the adventure of building Whole Foods Market: the colorful cast of idealists and foodies who formed the company’s DNA, the many breakthroughs and missteps; the camaraderie and the conflict, and the narrowly avoided disasters. Mackey takes us inside some of the most consequential decisions he had to make and honestly shares his regrets looking back. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeyond the Whole Foods story, Mackey also dives into his:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpiritual journey\u003c\/b\u003e: from Christianity to New Age mysticism, Eastern wisdom, and life-changing awakenings through psychedelics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePolitical and intellectual development\u003c\/b\u003e: from countercultural co-op dweller to libertarian and Conscious Capitalist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhilosophical and ethical awakenings\u003c\/b\u003e: especially with regard to animal welfare and the tension between his personal values and industry practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePersonal passions\u003c\/b\u003e: most notably, his love of long-distance, ultra-light backpacking on the great trails of our country and planet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the millions of people who know and love Whole Foods, Mackey’s story is a candid look at the fellowship and meaning born of a shared mission and how an inimitable entrepreneur shepherded a startup hippy food store into the market-leading international brand it is today.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56302518468981,"sku":"9781637745120","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781637745120_ca601ec3-9726-47f1-a571-bf8937309cfb.jpg?v=1786024236"},{"product_id":"9781625271754","title":"Conscious Capitalism, With a New Preface by the Authors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs seen on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe bestselling book, now with a new preface by the authors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt once a bold defense and reimagining of capitalism and a blueprint for a new system for doing business, \u003ci\u003eConscious Capitalism\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone hoping to build a more cooperative, humane, and positive future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhole Foods Market cofounder John Mackey and professor and Conscious Capitalism, Inc. cofounder Raj Sisodia argue that both business and capitalism are inherently good, and they use some of today’s best-known and most successful companies to illustrate their point. From Southwest Airlines, UPS, and Tata to Costco, Panera, Google, the Container Store, and Amazon, today’s organizations are creating value for all stakeholders—including customers, employees, suppliers, investors, society, and the environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead this book and you’ll better understand how four specific tenets—\u003ci\u003ehigher purpose\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003estakeholder integration\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003econscious leadership\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003econscious culture and management\u003c\/i\u003e—can help build strong businesses, move capitalism closer to its highest potential, and foster a more positive environment for all of us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304127836533,"sku":"9781625271754","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781625271754_42ea4efc-e1a0-421c-ab67-eb84ffdbf032.jpg?v=1786023005"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-john-mackey.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}