Praise for The Capitalist and the Activist

“There simply couldn’t be a more timely and instructive treatment of the melding of the traditions of corporate capitalism with the spirit of social activism. Employing compelling narratives and arguments, Lin ushers us into a stunning recognition of the implications of this vitally important fusion for our political future.”

—Robert Cialdini, New York Times bestselling author of Influence and Pre-Suasion

“Filled with insight. The Capitalist and the Activist is essential reading.”

—Jonah Berger, New York Times bestselling author of Contagious and The Catalyst

“An invaluable read for business executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and anyone trying to understand contemporary business and social activism. With wonderfully written analysis and compelling stories, Tom Lin masterfully examines and explains the new fault lines of business, politics, and activism.”

—Lawrence A. Cunningham, bestselling author of The Essays of Warren Buffett and Berkshire Beyond Buffett

“This book is a must-read for policymakers, corporate managers, and citizens who want an unbiased and accurate discussion of the law and the state of play….This is an important book that makes for a riveting and enlightening read.”

—Mehrsa Baradaran, author of The Color of Money and How The Other Half Banks

“This book provides wise principles to navigate the shifting borders of public, private, politics, and profits.”

—Martha Minow, former Dean, Harvard Law School, and author of Partners, Not Rivals

“This is an ambitious and uplifting book. It is brimming with hope and insight.”

—Sister Nora M. Nash, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia

“Professor Lin’s provocative and timely new book spells out a road map for business leaders to follow if they truly want to create sustainably profitable businesses that treat all their stakeholders well.”

—The Honorable Leo E. Strine, Jr., former Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court

“Corporate management and boards must consider the interests not only of shareholders but also those of employees, customers, suppliers, communities, the environment, and other constituencies that are critical to the long-term sustainable success of the corporation. The pursuit of wealth maximization for shareholders as the sole purpose of corporate governance has been a principal accelerant of short-termism and socioeconomic inequality that is undermining our constitutional democracy. This timely book gives insight into the problems and the avenues for redress through an engaging discussion of modern stakeholder governance.”

—Martin Lipton, founding partner of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz