Past performance is no guarantee of future results
Lessons from the past may be the only available guide for navigating the present and future, but CEOs need to take them with a grain of salt.
Leadership lessons from a guitar hero
What the business world can learn about career success and longevity from rock virtuoso Jeff Beck.March 19, 2019 by Theodore KinniRelated tags: biographies, career development, ceo, entertainment, innovation, leadership, technologyThe Quirky Secrets of the World’s Greatest Innovators
In her book on inventive genius, Melissa Schilling delves into the personality traits that lead to breakthroughs. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”April 9, 2018 by James SurowieckiRelated tags: biographies, book reviews, collaboration, innovation, innovation books, innovation leadershipDesign for Your Strengths
Paul Leinwand, coauthor of Strategy That Works, introduces a counterintuitive lesson in how to achieve breakthrough performance in your organization from Olympic medalist John K. Coyle.June 12, 2017 by John K. CoyleThe Line between Confidence and Hubris
You can identify early signs of failure or success from a prospective CEO’s behavior.November 21, 2016 by Tim LaseterBest Business Books 2016: Narratives
Turning Dreams into RealityOctober 31, 2016 by Bethany McLeanRelated tags: best books, best business books, biographies, construction, industrials, marketing, restaurants, telecommunicationsThe 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 KinniDoes 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 KinniThe Hard Work of Invention
Walter Isaacson, CEO of the Aspen Institute and author of Steve Jobs, plumbs the history of digitization to get to the roots of successful innovation.January 28, 2015 by Marc LevinsonApple Makes a Smart Bet on Beats
Apple is buying the electronic company’s expertise in human-centered design, not its market share.August 4, 2014 by Matt Egol and Christopher VollmerGenius Is a Team Effort
Michael Schrage reviews two notable books by veteran Silicon Valley journalists that seek to explain collaborative charisma.August 1, 2014 by Michael SchrageBeach Reading…Boardroom Style
Your summer vacation is the perfect time to relax, lie back, take in some sun, and learn something new about leadership.July 23, 2014 by Eric J. McNultyHow Apple Built Its Design Capability
A new biography of Apple design chief Jony Ive offers valuable lessons to leaders seeking to develop strategic capabilities.December 18, 2013 by Theodore KinniBest Business Books 2013
Our annual review of the year’s best business books. See also Best Business Books 2013—in Pictures.December 2, 2013 by Theodore KinniResurrecting a Forgotten Capitalist
David Farber’s seminal bio of John J. Raskob sets the business context for The Great Gatsby.July 10, 2013 by Theodore KinniBest Business Books 2012
Our annual review of the year’s best business books.November 27, 2012 by Theodore KinniBest Business Books 2012: s+b’s Top Shelf
November 27, 2012Best Business Books 2012: Biography
Virtuosity SquaredNovember 27, 2012 by Alice SchroederMarketing Gold: Consumer-Made Ads
Viewers see them as more persuasive than company-made commercials.November 16, 2012All Fall Down
A review of The End, by Ian Kershaw.July 16, 2012 by Barbara KellermanThe Steve Jobs Way
Leaders can learn a lot from the late Apple CEO, but not all of it should be emulated.May 29, 2012 by Jon KatzenbachHow Hard Times Affect a CEO’s Career
Starting out in a recession scales down the scope of success.December 23, 2011Best Business Books 2011: Leadership
Learning to Lead the Old-Fashioned WayNovember 22, 2011 by Barbara KellermanHighlights from the Decade
strategy+business published its first “Best Business Books” section in Winter 2001. Here, in retrospect, is the book from each year that we think was most significant.November 21, 2011The Thought Leader Interview: Sylvia Nasar
The renowned author discusses how the great economists uncovered the basic truth about progress, prosperity, and productivity, and the reasons you should be careful which ideas you listen to.August 23, 2011 by Rob Norton
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