Monday, January 25, 2016
Best Business Books | 2015
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- 800-CEO-READ
- Amazon
- Australian Financial Review
- Business + Strategy
- Business Insider
- Business News Daily
- Business Pundit
- Fast Company
- Financial Times and McKinsey
- Inc.
- The Globe and Mail
A total of 173 books were mentioned on at least one "Best of" list -- 129
of these books were mentioned only once. An additional 21 books
were mentioned on two lists and these books comprise The Honorable
Mention list.
The Fifth Shelf
Seven books were mentioned on three lists and have been placed on The Fifth Shelf:
- Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader
- Do Over
- Extreme Ownership
- Friend & Foe
- Red Notice
- Rising Strong
- The Silo Effect
The Fourth Shelf
Six books were mentioned on four lists and were placed on The Fourth Shelf:
The Third Shelf
Five books were mentioned on five lists and were placed on The Third Shelf:
The Second Shelf
Two books were mentioned on six lists and were placed on The Second Shelf:
The Top Shelf
Three books were mentioned on seven lists and were placed on The Top Shelf:
Personal Recommendations
I've read two books from this list of 10. My personal reviews are posted on Goodreads.com:
Suggested Success Strategy
Regardless of your professional discipline, business is the engine that drives economic well-being. The economy continues to improve and job growth continues to look promising in 2016. You can help enhance your personal economic prospects by learning more about the business of business.
Goal:
Select one business book from the 10 pictured above, read it,
practice its principles and shift your career into a higher
gear in 2016. Of course, you can select all 10 books, read one per
month (take some time off over the summer) and receive a guaranteed
seat in business class!
You can also check out previous lists:
- Best Business Books | 2014
- Best Business Books | 2013
- Best Business Books | 2012
- Best Business Books | 2011
- Best Business Books | 2010
- Best Business Books | 2009
- Best Business Books | 2008
[ NOTE: The 21 Honorable
Mention books, as well as, the 23 Best Business Books of 2015 listed here are being
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