7 Best Business Books of 2016
Looking for a few good reads over your well-earned holiday downtime, or maybe catching up on what you missed this year? Here are 7 of the best business books of 2016.
In a surprisingly engaging memoir, Nike founder Phil Knight, the man behind the swoosh, tells the tale of how a company that he began with a $50 loan from his father became one of the most iconic brands in the world with $30 billion in annual sales.
Tim Ferriss’ podcast has become a must-listen and just in time for the holidays comes his new book filled with the tools, tactics and tips drawn from his interviews with more than 200 world-class performers.
The founder of Wired magazine has earned a reputation for accurately predicting the future. In his latest book, he explores 12 technological trends that will determine what happens in the next 30 years.
Superbosses – Sydney Finkelstein
The latest book from the Dartmouth School of Business professor goes deep into what makes an inspiring and successful boss.
The book, subtitled How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days, highlights the strategy employed by three partners at Google Ventures to solve tough problems in just five days.
Why do some people succeed while others fail? It’s not just talent, it is tenacity or “grit”, says psychologist Angela Duckworth in this influential book. She concludes that success comes from both passion and perseverance.
While not a traditional business book, in the follow-up to his best-selling Sapiens, Harari sketches out the end of liberalism and the birth of the next stage of human evolution. A philosophical page-turner that’s incredibly relevant for any business planning for tomorrow.