“Dr. Brews’s coverage of humankind’s economic progress is as comprehensive as it is original, and he explains how our past and present often impair our futures in a profound way. His analysis of the United States and its imbalances is pertinent to Americans and those in leading countries. Lead, Follow, or Fail provides actionable suggestions that will be useful to organizations, governments, and individuals as they seek to understand the pathways to leadership and the challenges that must be managed. It is a beautiful walk through time culminating with valuable insights that are critical in assessing current positions and future actions.” —LLOYD JOHNSON, Retired Senior Executive at Accenture and Board Chair at AARP

“I’ve seen firsthand how Dr. Brews’s insistence that all students graduate data proficient and analytical capable has changed the lives of the many thousands studying at the Darla Moore School of Business, and his well-founded understanding of nation-building and what is needed to remain globally competitive reaches even more in these pages. Powerful and weighty, his ideas are worthy of close study.” —DARLA MOORE, American Financier and Philanthropist

“Meticulously researched and data rich, Lead, Follow, or Fail’s coverage of industrial versus post-industrial business provides invaluable insights for business professionals wherever they compete. Most impressive is how Peter Brews explains the creative work Leaders must do to remain ahead as others Follow. He connects the big ideas of today’s innovators with emerging trends in technology as well as with new structures of government and policy. The result is a new road map for developing strategy and understanding competitive markets.” —DR. ALBERT SEGARS, Author of The Idea Chase and PNC Distinguished Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

“Lead, Follow or Fail’s coverage of business worldwide is comprehensive, and its articulation of the challenges Leaders, Followers, and Failures face and how to remedy them is important for all to consider in business and beyond. Dr. Brews’s statement that an isolationist conflicted America is bad for the country and the world is timely, and his notion that a more equitable, cleaner, better-balanced nation is within reach should be heeded by all Americans especially. The message of hope embedded in these pages is required reading for all concerned about the future.” —DR. KENDALL ROTH, Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Executive Director, Center for International Business Education and Research, University of South Carolina

“Among the most outstanding executive educators I have worked with, I watched Peter Brews be challenged by senior executives in many countries. With astonishing levels of insight and humanity, his unequalled ability to engage in debate was both memorable and thought-provoking. Lead, Follow, or Fail follows in this tradition and is not just a meticulous analysis of business leadership for our age, but also an engaging and compelling read that makes a clarion call for change.” —ALPH KEOGH, Managing Director, OnBoard UG

“Lead, Follow or Fail provokes, challenges, and educates even more than the author’s award-winning classes did. Its background research and depth enrich the conversation considerably. For those wanting insight into who we are, how we got here, and the choices we face going forward, this is a must-read!” —ALAN GOLDING, Senior Strategy and Operations Officer, The World Bank, and former UNC Executive MBA student