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Theodore Kinni

Theodore Kinni is a contributing editor of strategy+business. He also blogs at Reading, Writing re: Management.

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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
Best Business Books 2015: Managerial Self-Improvement
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
The Virgin Chronicles
Richard Branson’s books demonstrate how an entrepreneur’s drive and verve can turn seemingly crazy ideas into reality.
October 29, 2014 by Theodore Kinni
Reframing Sales Effectiveness
Aligning Strategy and Sales is the best sales book of the year — and one that senior executives should read.
October 16, 2014 by Theodore Kinni
The Price of Privatizing War
Modern Mercenary is a fascinating look at the free market for force and the companies that profit from it.
October 9, 2014 by Theodore Kinni
The Business Approach to Climate Change
John Elkington and Jochen Zeitz’s new book proposes how to achieve the triple bottom line of planet, people, and profits.
September 23, 2014 by Theodore Kinni
Location, Location, Location
Wharton marketing professor David Bell explores how the real world affects the success of internet companies.
September 10, 2014 by Theodore Kinni
Seeking Social Failures
IMD professor Mikolaj Jan Piskorski describes three concepts that can help companies craft more effective social strategies.
September 3, 2014 by Theodore Kinni

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