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I’m Dr. Rob. I Tell Stories. Teach People. And Try To Uplift Society.

Of Kennedy and King

In a nation on the brink of a second civil war, two icons—Bobby Kennedy, the greatest and most unexpected white civil rights icon of all time, and Martin Luther King Jr., the most magnificent and game-changing black one—stand on opposite sides of a bitter ideological feud.

Their battle of wills over the future of race relations in America is as inevitable as it is dangerous. But when the FBI, the KKK, and the Black Panthers begin to manipulate events behind the scenes to thwart progress, their personal struggles for justice quickly become a terrifying fight for their very lives and the country’s future.

The Creative Leader

Unleash your leadership potential with The Creative Leader, a dynamic and transformative guide that merges the art and science of creative intelligence with strategic thinking. Co-authored by Dr. Rob Carpenter and TV Bob Boden, this groundbreaking book reveals how creativity isn’t just a talent, but a powerful skill that can be cultivated and applied across any field—whether you’re an executive, manager, or entrepreneur. Drawing on wisdom from top Hollywood producers and industry visionaries, The Creative Leader showcases how key leadership qualities like storytelling, seeing multiple perspectives, optimism, and playfulness can elevate your impact and drive success. Packed with actionable tools, real-world examples, and proven strategies, this book will help you build a culture of curiosity and creativity while empowering you to become the leader you’re meant to be. Perfect for anyone looking to redefine leadership, The Creative Leader offers essential lessons to unlock your full potential and inspire innovation in every corner of your organization.

Books By Dr. Rob

About Dr. Rob

After miraculously surviving a near-fatal hit-and-run, Dr. Robert Carpenter – known simply as Dr. Rob – decided to dedicate his life to helping empower others to transform themselves and society through storytelling, creative leadership, and teaching and training around the world. As a part Black, part White, part Native American individual who grew up with two White parents in a mostly Latino neighborhood with Jewish and Asian best friends, and as someone who spent formative years gaining a diversity of experiences and skills – interning at the White House, running a tech startup, serving as Transportation Commissioner of Los Angeles, working on numerous Hollywood sets, earning a doctorate from the University of Southern California, and living in various parts of the U.S. and Middle East – Dr. Rob uses his unique background to help individuals, families, and organizations embrace new perspectives so that they can become who they are called to be. He is a UCLA faculty member who holds joint roles in the Departments of Communication and Public Health, a thriller novelist and nonfiction author, and teacher and trainer who has equipped countless leaders and organizations around the world to reach their full potential, specifically in the areas of storytelling for leaders, creative leadership, and mental and emotional health. His novel Of Kennedy & King and nonfiction book The Creative Leader are debuting in 2025. He is also the author of the previously published popular press books The 48 Laws of Happiness and Icons & Legends, among others, and author of scholarly pieces for the Harvard Public Health Review and Oxford Business Review. When not teaching, writing, or spending time with his beautiful bride Elizabeth and their dogs Rocket and Bam Bam, he can be found serving as a facilitator for the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley or working with various community projects.

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