What happens when work is no longer a place but a state of mind: when the trappings that have defined the economy as we knew it are stripped away and we start from the bare essence of what it means to make a living? From corner coffee shops to Fortune 500 companies, workers from all different backgrounds are creating a new reality and prosperity. The Rise of the Naked Economy shows readers how to achieve both personal and professional success in an economy that does not guarantee lifetime employment. Pioneers Coonerty and Neuner report from the front lines on the future of work. From the recently graduated to the recently laid off, this book covers how the rise in non-traditional employment calls for a new infrastructure, strategy, and attitude for workers, companies, and communities alike. Through interviews with the people, companies, and policymakers who are leading the change and already profiting from it, The Rise of the Naked Economy provides an optimistic, humorous, and inspirational vision for readers who want reclaim their lives and livelihoods.
"This provocative and fascinating book is a valuable guide to navigating the changes in the American workforce and economy. Plus, it's fun to read!"
Walter Isaacson, bestselling author of Steve Jobs and CEO of the Aspen Institute
"The freelance surge is the industrial revolution of our time. Nearly 1 in 3 Americans is working independently. The Rise of the Naked Economy offers an important and optimistic look at how this change can make our economy more productive and our lives more balanced. Read this book -- and join the movement!"
Sara Horowitz, founder of Freelancers Union and author of The Freelancer's Bible
