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FIGHTING
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EVERY WORKER

The 5 Keys of Unlocking the Full Potential of Your Workforce

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“Sam Caucci has written a book that is not an academic argument—it’s a battle cry for a better future of work. This book is both bracing and hopeful.”

Senator Bob Kerrey, former U.S. senator, governor, and U.S. Navy SEAL

Coming November 2025

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Wasted Talent is a bold proposal to change a system that has kept workers from succeeding for far too long.

The future of work we have always heard about is meant to foster innovation, flexibility, and opportunity for everybody, but for most it has only led to unfulfilled promises. Work isn’t working for everyone—and the cost is shameful.

This doesn’t just hurt workers; it also isn’t good for business. When talent is wasted and potential is snuffed out, everyone loses. The traditional career paths have led to dead ends, stifling both people and progress, and those in positions of power seem fine with letting the status quo continue.

But staying silent is no longer an option. Wasted Talent demands a better future. This book dismantles the excuses and provides a coherent, unapologetic plan to reclaim what’s been lost. If companies want to last—let alone prosper—they must fundamentally re-envision how they engage, develop, and respect their people. This is a blueprint for a new way forward, where workers have opportunity and access, businesses thrive, and the full promise of the working future can at last be obtained. 

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“All of us who love our country but are looking for solutions to the compelling problem of how we must train, develop, and treat our workers need to put Wasted Talent on a must-read list. Sam Caucci has written a book that is not an academic argument—it’s a battle cry for a better future of work. This book is both bracing and hopeful.”

Senator Bob Kerrey, former U.S. senator, governor, and U.S. Navy SEAL
“Sam gets it. Identifying talent is only the first step. A person’s potential can only be fulfilled if they are put in the right environment for their unique blend of talents. There is no one-size-fits-all model. Wasted Talent is essential for those looking for a twenty-first-century approach to managing our most important resource—us!”

Joe Baker, PhD, author, The Tyranny of Talent, and professor, the University of Toronto
“In his new book Wasted Talent, Sam Caucci lays out a compelling plan for transforming the working life. Work is, in fact, a scam, and we must build something better to replace the current system. With humor, candor, and personality, Caucci’s polemical style will both captivate readers and inspire change.” ”

Jamie McCallum, former Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice

Meet the Sam Caucci

Sam Caucci Headshot Sam Caucci is the founder and CEO of 1Huddle, a tech company that upskills, trains, and motivates employees by using science-backed, quick-burst mobile games. Caucci has managed and coached sales and leadership teams for publicly held, private-sector, and franchised companies across the globe. He has designed and delivered talent development programs for over 500 global brands, including UEFA, Loews Hotels, ESPN, the U.S. Air Force, Novartis, Madison Square Garden, Major League Soccer, YUM Brands, and more.

Caucci served as a member of the Workforce Innovation and Economic Policy Committees for the Biden-Harris presidential campaign. He is a board member for the City of Newark’s Workforce Development Board. Caucci has been featured in prominent media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, CNN, CNBC, Fox Business, Fox News, The Huffington Post, ESPN, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and Bloomberg.

He lives in New Jersey with his wife, Jahmila, and daughter, Nico.

PRAISE FOR WASTED TALENT

“All of us who love our country but are looking for solutions to the compelling problem of how we must train, develop, and treat our workers need to put Wasted Talent on a must-read list. Sam Caucci has written a book that is not an academic argument—it’s a battle cry for a better future of work. This book is both bracing and hopeful.”

Senator Bob Kerrey, former U.S. senator, governor, and U.S. Navy SEAL
“Sam gets it. Identifying talent is only the first step. A person’s potential can only be fulfilled if they are put in the right environment for their unique blend of talents. There is no one-size-fits-all model. Wasted Talent is essential for those looking for a twenty-first-century approach to managing our most important resource—us!”

Joe Baker, PhD, author, The Tyranny of Talent, and professor, the University of Toronto
“In his new book Wasted Talent, Sam Caucci lays out a compelling plan for transforming the working life. Work is, in fact, a scam, and we must build something better to replace the current system. With humor, candor, and personality, Caucci’s polemical style will both captivate readers and inspire change.” ”

Jamie McCallum, former Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice
“In his new book Wasted Talent, Sam Caucci lays out a compelling plan for transforming the working life. Work is, in fact, a scam, and we must build something better to replace the current system. With humor, candor, and personality, Caucci’s polemical style will both captivate readers and inspire change.” ”

Jamie McCallum, former Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice
“In his new book Wasted Talent, Sam Caucci lays out a compelling plan for transforming the working life. Work is, in fact, a scam, and we must build something better to replace the current system. With humor, candor, and personality, Caucci’s polemical style will both captivate readers and inspire change.” ”

Jamie McCallum, former Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice
“In his new book Wasted Talent, Sam Caucci lays out a compelling plan for transforming the working life. Work is, in fact, a scam, and we must build something better to replace the current system. With humor, candor, and personality, Caucci’s polemical style will both captivate readers and inspire change.” ”

Jamie McCallum, former Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice
“In his new book Wasted Talent, Sam Caucci lays out a compelling plan for transforming the working life. Work is, in fact, a scam, and we must build something better to replace the current system. With humor, candor, and personality, Caucci’s polemical style will both captivate readers and inspire change.” ”

Jamie McCallum, former Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice
“In his new book Wasted Talent, Sam Caucci lays out a compelling plan for transforming the working life. Work is, in fact, a scam, and we must build something better to replace the current system. With humor, candor, and personality, Caucci’s polemical style will both captivate readers and inspire change.” ”

Jamie McCallum, former Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice

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SAM CAUCCI IS A GLOBAL KEYNOTE SPEAKER, WORKFORCE POLICY ADVISOR, BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND STARTUP FOUNDER OF THE WORKFORCE TECH PLATFORM 1HUDDLE.

He speaks to audiences everywhere on the subject of unlocking the full potential of every worker. Sam shows audiences all over the world how to put innovation front and center when it comes to tapping the potential of their talent force. Book Sam Caucci today for your next keynote speaking event and watch him captivate your audience and share powerful insights from the stage.

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