co-founder + chief localist, shop made in dc

self-elected is the perfect kind of business book for entrepreneurs to read at any stage of their journey. part memoir, part how-to guide, lisa's story shows us that putting people over profit can also lead to financial success. but a little warning, don't read this if you are not ready to take action - this book reminds you of your civic role as a leader to make this a more equitable and prosperous world for all.

cto of priceline.com & chair of network for good

lisa wise provides the roadmap in self-elected for leaders who are ready to go beyond profits and leverage their business to push for a more equitable america.

market president and publisher at washington business journal

lisa wise's book is an ode to purpose-driven leadership as it tracks her life journey. her focus on profit with purpose is a model business leaders should adapt and could lead the way to a more inclusive and equitable community for us all. she is someone to watch.

president, building bridges across the river

in a time when there is a desperate need for counter-cultural thinking about profits its purpose and its impact on people, lisa wise delivers a challenge to all of us in business: intentional selflessness. self-elected is an experiential treatise on doing justice in business, it stands out as the conscientious objector of doing things the way it has always been done. it is a must-read for new entrepreneurs, those who have been at it at some time, and those who may be seeking a path different from what the prevailing culture has considered true success.

co-founder + chief localist, shop made in dc

self-elected is the perfect kind of business book for entrepreneurs to read at any stage of their journey. part memoir, part how-to guide, lisa's story shows us that putting people over profit can also lead to financial success. but a little warning, don't read this if you are not ready to take action - this book reminds you of your civic role as a leader to make this a more equitable and prosperous world for all.

architecture & human rights, project manager real estate development - apah

individuals who desire to venture into social impact entrepreneurship often struggle with the misconception that you won't make much money creating a mission-driven business. others battle with the guilt that you shouldn't make money since zero-sum theory has paralyzed some to believe that revenue means taking away from others you serve. i hope you grant yourself the permission to read self-elected by lisa wise and take part in a community that believes in a positive-sum change. a belief that everyone wins when companies are positioned based on the core values of sharing profits, valuing employees, and serving communities. wise reminds us that purpose means profit - for all.