Stephen King says that if you want to be a writer, there are two things you must do: read a lot and write a lot. This is about the “read a lot” part. I include reading lists and book reviews that will help you do business more effectively and write better for business.
In this post, I point you to reviews of You’re It: Crisis, Change, and How to Lead When It Matters Most, Innovation for The Fatigued: How to build a culture of deep creativity, Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up, Master Your Motivation: Three Scientific Truths for Achieving Your Goals, and Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society. There are also some summer reading suggestions from Fortune.
From Bob Morris: You’re It
“How specific human complexities, relationships, and interdependencies determine success or failure.”
From Skip Prichard: How to Build a Culture of Deep Creativity
“Innovation. The buzz word of the decade that is used, overused, and abused, creating what Alf Rehn calls ‘innovation fatigue.’ I had the opportunity to speak with Alf about his new book Innovation for The Fatigued: How to build a culture of deep creativity.”
From Michael McKinney: Jerry Colonna on True Grit and Other Advice for Leaders
“JERRY COLONNA helps start-up CEOs make peace with their demons, the psychological habits and behavioral patterns that have helped them to succeed—molding them into highly accomplished individuals—yet have been detrimental to their relationships and ultimate well-being. In Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up, he does just that.”
From Kevin Eikenberry: Master Your Motivation
“Susan Fowler is a student of and master of motivation. That is why when she writes a new book on the subject, I am all ears and eyes. Susan’s newest book is titled Master Your Motivation: Three Scientific Truths for Achieving Your Goals. I want to tell you why this book is important to you personally and professionally.”
From Bill Gates: Can romance improve your odds of survival?
“In his terrific book Blueprint, Christakis explains that humans have evolved to work together and be social. Although this instinct originally developed because it made us more likely to live longer, our need to form groups has had a huge impact on human history.”
From Rachel King: 7 Books in Business and Journalism You Should Read This Summer
“Summer reading lists shouldn’t be just for schoolkids. It’s the best time of year to relax at the park or on the beach with a fresh new book. Here is a selection of some of the most exciting releases in business and journalism books this summer.”
Reading recommendations are a regular feature of this blog. Want more recommendations about what to read? Check out my Three Star Leadership blog, Michael McKinney’s LeadingBlog, and Skip Prichard’s Leadership Insights.