Margaret Wheatley is an American author, speaker, and management consultant known for her work in organizational development and leadership. She has written several influential books, including Leadership and the New Science and A Simpler Way, which explore how systems thinking can improve organizations and communities. Wheatley emphasizes the importance of relationships and collaboration in effective leadership. Wheatley co-founded the Berrett-Koehler Publishers and has been a prominent advocate for change in how organizations operate. Her ideas often focus on the interconnectedness of people and the need for adaptive leadership in a rapidly changing world. Through her work, she encourages leaders to embrace uncertainty and foster resilience.