How can we fix what we can't see? The norms crushing innovation—and our joy—are finally made visible. All 24 of them.
In Our Best Work, Nilofer Merchant names the 24 invisible norms—born of hierarchy, control, and a worn-out model of capitalism—that limit us all. Along the way, she dismantles some of management's most beloved ideas:
Ranked among the world's most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50, Merchant brings an unmatched range of experience: from her start as an administrative assistant to shaping strategy at Apple and early-stage startups to serving on corporate boards. She has experienced the realities of power from every seat at the table, across industries, and around the globe. Her ideas have already reshaped companies—and their futures. With this incisive take, Merchant offers a clear and collective path to do our best work, including:
| ISBN: | 9780063465732 |
| Publication date: | 12th March 2026 |
| Author: | Nilofer Merchant |
| Publisher: | Harper Business an imprint of HarperCollins |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 352 pages |
| Genres: |
Sociology: family and relationships Interpersonal communication and skills Management: leadership and motivation Working patterns and practices |
How can we fix what we can't see? The norms crushing innovation—and our joy—are finally made visible. All 24 of them.
In Our Best Work, Nilofer Merchant names the 24 invisible norms—born of hierarchy, control, and a worn-out model of capitalism—that limit us all. Along the way, she dismantles some of management's most beloved ideas:
Ranked among the world's most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50, Merchant brings an unmatched range of experience: from her start as an administrative assistant to shaping strategy at Apple and early-stage startups to serving on corporate boards. She has experienced the realities of power from every seat at the table, across industries, and around the globe. Her ideas have already reshaped companies—and their futures. With this incisive take, Merchant offers a clear and collective path to do our best work, including:
Our Best Work features in the following genres: Sociology: family and relationships, Interpersonal communication and skills, Management: leadership and motivation, Working patterns and practices
Our Best Work is available in Hardback
Our Best Work was written by Nilofer Merchant and published by Harper Business an imprint of HarperCollins
Our Best Work has 352 pages