Grit—passion and perseverance for long-term goals—is a vital part of success. But it’s not the only part, says this grit pioneer. “You need to make your situation your ally to run the marathon of success.” Angela is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Grit—and in her hotly anticipated follow-up, Situated (out now!), she shows you how to leverage your situation for outsized success.

When—and why—do leaders matter? No one is better positioned to answer this than the author of Guns, Germs, and Steel, one of the world’s Top 10 Public Intellectuals (Foreign Policy). Jared has spent a career illuminating the forces that shape human civilization. In his new book, Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings (out Sep 1), he turns that lens on leadership, offering an honest framework for forming leaders who make a difference.

This Nobel Prize-winning economist’s new book, What Happened to Liberal Democracy?, is out now! New York Times bestselling author Thomas Piketty calls it “a very important work and a must-read.” Daron offers fresh insight into why our democracy is in crisis, and shows us how it can thrive again: by rebuilding economic opportunity, empowering communities, and ensuring that technology serves us all.

AI is entering children’s lives at extraordinary speed: from smart cribs to interactive companions. In her new book, this surgeon and professor asks: How can we benefit from new technology without letting it replace the human relationships that children need most? Human Raised is “indispensable for parents in the AI era” (fmr. Google CEO Eric Schmidt).

This Lavin Exclusive Speaker’s new class, “The Conversation Advantage,” is out on MasterClass now! Alison is a Harvard Business School professor and author of TALK. In smart, accessible keynotes and her new class, she shows us how to build trust, navigate complex conversations, and bring more creativity and compassion to every interaction.