The Coming Jobs War

The Coming Jobs War

Definitive leadership strategy for fixing the American economy, drawn from Gallupâ‚¬s unmatched global polling and written by the companyâ‚¬s chairman.

What everyone in the world wants is a good job. â‚¬Å“This is one of the most important discoveries Gallup has ever made,â‚¬Â says the companyâ‚¬s Chairman, Jim Clifton.

In The Coming Jobs War, Clifton makes the bold assertion that job creation and successful entrepreneurship are the worldâ‚¬s most pressing issues right now, outpacing runaway government spending, environmental degradation and even the threat of global terrorism.

The book is grounded in findings from Gallupâ‚¬s World Poll, which reveals the implications of the jobs war on everything from economics to foreign policy to nothing less than Americaâ‚¬s moral authority in the world. And it offers a prescription for attacking the jobs issue head-on. Clifton argues that the solution to creating good jobs must be found in cities, not in the federal government. Promoting entrepreneurship and job creation must be the sole mission and purpose of citiesâ‚¬ business leaders, government officials and philanthropists.

Clifton says that the next big breakthrough will come from the combination of the forces within big cities, great universities and powerful local leaders. Their combined effect is the most reliable, controllable and predictable solution to Americaâ‚¬s biggest problem. Strong leadership teams and a natural order are already in place within cities â‚¬" in governments and local business and philanthropic entities, with caring leaders working on initiatives to fuel local economic growth and to create good jobs. The feat these leaders have to pull off is doubling their entrepreneurial energy by aligning their local forces: local tribal leaders, super mentors and universities.

Winning the jobs war will require all hands on deck, and failure is not an option, especially for the United States, which has been the global leader in promoting freedom and entrepreneurship. Americaâ‚¬s place in the world is at stake, and there are other countries poised to surpass a sputtering U.S. economy that is currently growing at only 2% annually. The biggest threat? China, with a GDP that is increasing at nearly 10% annually â‚¬" a pace that will make it the worldâ‚¬s leading and most influential economy within the next 30 years.

While the statistics are dire, Clifton remains optimistic about Americaâ‚¬s ability to win the jobs war because America has been here before. â‚¬Å“The Greatest Generation saved America by beating the Japanese and Germans at [World War II]. The Baby Boomers saved America a second time by beating the same foes, Japan and Germany, in an economic war that determined the leadership of the free world, again,â‚¬Â he says.
Country USA
Brand Gallup Press
Manufacturer Gallup Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9781595620552
ReleaseDate 2011-10-04
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781595620552

Country	USA
Brand	Gallup Press
Manufacturer	Gallup Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9781595620552
ReleaseDate	2011-10-04
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781595620552

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