Aaron Hurst’s Required Reading
The CEO of Imperative recommends three books that explore purpose from individual and organizational perspectives.
February 2, 2016 
Theodore Kinni
Theodore Kinni is a contributing editor at strategy+business. He also blogs at Reading, Writing re: Management.
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The Miracle of Creativity
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How to Justify a Breathtaking CEO Pay Ratio
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Rita Gunther McGrath’s Required Reading
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A Good Barrel for Bad Apples in Business
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Finding Your Calling Has Advantages and Disadvantages
In a new book, a group of scholars delves into the many ways people find their missions — at work and at home.November 11, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
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What a Character!November 2, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
One Algorithm to Rule Them All
The master algorithm will invent everything that can be invented.October 21, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Roger Martin’s Required Reading
One of the world’s most influential business thinkers talks about the books that shaped his approach to his career.October 7, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Daniel Pink’s Required Reading
A leading business author talks about the books that shaped his thinking and career.September 16, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Just Say No
In a new book, leadership expert Ira Chaleff argues teaching employees to disobey orders is an essential management safeguard.September 2, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Jeffrey Pfeffer’s Required Reading
The Stanford professor calls out four books that illuminate the often-dark paths to power.August 26, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
The Audacity of Holacracy
In Holacracy, Brian J. Robertson proposes we replace the corporate hierarchy with a bossless system.August 19, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Harry Kraemer’s Required Reading
The b-school professor recommends three books that support the development of value-based leadership.July 15, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Marshall Goldsmith’s Required Reading
The top-ranked executive coach recommends four books that will make you a better leader.July 1, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
The Wright Stuff
In a new biography of the brothers who invented the airplane, David McCullough describes the frustrations and triumphs involved in getting aviation off the ground.June 17, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
The Selfie Strategy
Should you make your company in your own image?June 1, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Welcome to the Marijuana Economy
The CEO of a leading recreational marijuana company argues that the industry is green in more ways than one.April 22, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Does Berkshire’s Culture Ensure Its Future?
In his new book, Lawrence A. Cunningham says that Berkshire Hathaway’s corporate culture will enable it to survive without Warren Buffett.March 11, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Guy Kawasaki’s Required Reading
Apple’s former chief evangelist talks about the books that most contributed to his success.February 4, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Leading, the Rickover Way
In Against the Tide, retired rear admiral Dave Oliver examines the management techniques of Hyman G. Rickover, the father of the nuclear navy.January 27, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Stop Managing Generational Diversity
Thomas Koulopoulos and Dan Keldsen argue that companies should bridge gaps among various age groups, not reinforce them.January 21, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Give-to-Get Corporate Partnering
In The Reciprocity Advantage, Bob Johansen and Karl Ronn argue that the most successful partnerships start with sharing, not protecting, your intellectual capital.January 14, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Zombify Your Customers
High-tech blogger Nir Eyal describes a positive feedback loop for getting customers hooked on your products and services.January 5, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Automation’s Adverse Effects
In The Glass Cage, Nicholas Carr reminds us that almost every business decision involves tradeoffs.December 17, 2014 by Theodore Kinni -
Improving Employee Well-Being by Default
Brian Wansink explains how to help employees make healthy choices in Slim by Design.December 9, 2014 by Theodore Kinni -
How to Avoid Bad Investments in Good Ideas
Michael Schrage proposes a fast, cheap, experiment-driven approach to boosting the bottom line in The Innovator’s Hypothesis.December 2, 2014 by Theodore Kinni -
Adam Smith’s Other Book
Economist Russ Roberts explores Adam Smith’s The Theory of Moral Sentiments, a 255- year-old guide to the good life.November 6, 2014 by Theodore Kinni -
Best Business Books 2014
Our annual review of the year’s best business books. See also Best Business Books 2014—in Pictures.November 3, 2014 by Theodore Kinni
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