John Elkington’s Required Reading
A leading light of the corporate responsibility movement calls out a reading list for building a sustainable economy.
March 30, 2016 
Theodore Kinni
Theodore Kinni is a contributing editor at strategy+business. He also blogs at Reading, Writing re: Management.
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In Agile Talent, Jon Younger and Norm Smallwood lay out a system for getting more from external talent.March 15, 2016 by Theodore Kinni -
Cass Sunstein’s Required Reading
The legal scholar and coauthor of Nudge calls out four must-reads on decision making.February 24, 2016 by Theodore Kinni -
How to Whistle While You Work
In The Happiness Track, Emma Seppälä describes six strategies that will make you happier and more successful at work.February 17, 2016 by Theodore Kinni -
Aaron Hurst’s Required Reading
The CEO of Imperative recommends three books that explore purpose from individual and organizational perspectives.February 2, 2016 by Theodore Kinni -
The Miracle of Creativity
There’s no scientific method for coming up with brilliant new ideas. But the authors of a new book argue that a set of habits can help foster innovation.January 20, 2016 by Theodore Kinni -
Krisztina “Z” Holly’s Required Reading
The entrepreneur-in-residence for the City of Los Angeles Mayor’s Office recommends three books to stimulate organizational entrepreneurship and innovation.January 6, 2016 by Theodore Kinni -
How to Justify a Breathtaking CEO Pay Ratio
In On Inequality, Harry Frankfurt argues that, in and of itself, economic inequality doesn’t matter.December 22, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
Rita Gunther McGrath’s Required Reading
A Columbia Business School professor suggests a reading list for leaders struggling to hold on to competitive advantage.December 9, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
A Good Barrel for Bad Apples in Business
In their new book, Nobel Prize–winning economists George Akerlof and Robert Shiller argue that free markets can allow unethical business practices to thrive.November 25, 2015 by Theodore Kinni -
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
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