One of Peter Drucker’s last books.  He was originally going to write a life’s work summary, but changed his mind to write a prophetic type of book.  His two big topics are (1) the declining birth rate in developed countries, and (2) the transition from skilled laborers (“tin bending”) work to the knowledge worker (“technologists”).  His discussions are fascinating and I won’t steal any of his thunder other than to say that he feels traditional management techniques based on time and motion studies (Total Quality Management is the latest rendition) do not motivate the knowledge worker.  I will say that his second big point is in extreme harmony with Marcus Buckingham’s work (which I would read first).  Drucker has a similar message as Buckingham, motivated from a completely different viewpoint.  The book is also part self help.  Do you know what your boss’ learning style is?  Don’t you think you should have asked that on the first day?  Drucker thinks so, and explains why.