InvestmentNews has published its annual summer reading list. Here are the recommendations to inspire and entertain you throughout the sunny months ahead.
Business Read: "Building a Story Brand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen" Donald Miller
- "Building a Story Brand" is a guide that helps businesses effectively communicate their message to customers for better engagement and connection.
Pleasure Read: "The Salterton Trilogy: Tempest-Tost, Leaven of Malice, and A Mixture of Frailties" Robertson Davies
- "The Salterton Trilogy: Tempest-Tost, Leaven of Malice, and A Mixture of Frailties" is a journey that explores the interwoven lives of Salterton's inhabitants with wit, humor, and insightful storytelling.
Business Read: "Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter" Liz Wiseman
- "Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter" unveils the transformative power of exceptional leaders who amplify the intelligence and capabilities of their teams.
Pleasure Read: "The Bean Trees" Barbara Kingsolver
- "The Bean Trees" by Barbara Kingsolver is a thought-provoking novel following the journey of a resilient young woman as she navigates love, friendship, and unexpected motherhood.
Business Read: "Expand the Circle: Enlightened Leadership for Our New World of Work" Matt Poepsel
- "Expand the Circle offers valuable insights and guidance on navigating and excelling in the evolving leadership landscape in today's workplace.
Pleasure Read: "Mr. Americano" Addison Rose
- "Mr. Americano" follows a young immigrant's thrilling journey navigating the American dream's complexities.
Business Read: "Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It" Chris Voss
- "Never Split the Difference" by Chris Voss is a compelling guide to negotiating effectively, offering strategies and techniques that can be applied to various aspects of life.
Pleasure Read: "The Republic of Pirates: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down" Colin Woodward
- "The Republic of Pirates" by Colin Woodward unveils the remarkable and unexpected tale of Caribbean pirates and the individual who played a crucial role in their ultimate downfall.
Business Read: "Start Something That Matters" Blake Mycoskie
- "Start Something That Matters" is a motivational guide that empowers individuals to create meaningful change by combining their passions with purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Pleasure Read: "The Velveteen Rabbit" Margery Williams
- "The Velveteen Rabbit" is a heartwarming tale that explores the transformative power of love and the journey of becoming real.
Business Read: "The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide" Shawn Andrews
- "The Power of Perception: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, and the Gender Divide" explores the role of perception in leadership, emphasizing the significance of emotional intelligence and shedding light on the gender disparities that impact our perceptions of leaders.
Pleasure Read: "The Marriage Portrait" Maggie O'Farrell
- "The Marriage Portrait" is a poignant exploration of a long-lasting relationship and the intricacies of marriage.
Business Read:" Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know" Adam Grant
- "Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know" explores the transformative potential of embracing intellectual humility and rethinking our beliefs and assumptions.
Pleasure Read: "Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know" Malcolm Gladwell
- In "Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know," renowned author Malcolm Gladwell explores the complexities of human communication and our often-flawed understanding of strangers.
Business Read: "Serious Shift: How Experience Staging Can Save Your Practice" Dennis Moseley-Williams
- "Serious Shift: How Experience Staging Can Save Your Practice" by Dennis Moseley-Williams provides valuable insights on utilizing experience staging to revitalize and enhance your professional practice.
Pleasure Read: "Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy" Mo Gowdat
- "Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy" by Mo Gowdat offers a practical and thought-provoking approach to finding happiness by combining engineering principles with personal experiences.
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