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March 19, 2019 by Theodore KinniWhat the business world can learn about career success and longevity from rock virtuoso Jeff Beck.Related tags: biographies, career development, ceo, entertainment, innovation, leadership, technologyThe Quirky Secrets of the World’s Greatest Innovators
April 9, 2018 by James SurowieckiIn 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”Related tags: biographies, book reviews, collaboration, innovation, innovation books, innovation leadershipDesign for Your Strengths
June 12, 2017 by John K. CoylePaul 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.The Line between Confidence and Hubris
November 21, 2016 by Tim LaseterYou can identify early signs of failure or success from a prospective CEO’s behavior.Best Business Books 2016: Narratives
October 31, 2016 by Bethany McLeanTurning Dreams into RealityRelated tags: best books, best business books, biographies, construction, industrials, marketing, restaurants, telecommunicationsThe Wright Stuff
June 17, 2015 by Theodore KinniIn a new biography of the brothers who invented the airplane, David McCullough describes the frustrations and triumphs involved in getting aviation off the ground.Does Berkshire’s Culture Ensure Its Future?
March 11, 2015 by Theodore KinniIn his new book, Lawrence A. Cunningham says that Berkshire Hathaway’s corporate culture will enable it to survive without Warren Buffett.The Hard Work of Invention
January 28, 2015 by Marc LevinsonWalter Isaacson, CEO of the Aspen Institute and author of Steve Jobs, plumbs the history of digitization to get to the roots of successful innovation.Apple Makes a Smart Bet on Beats
August 4, 2014 by Matt Egol and Christopher VollmerApple is buying the electronic company’s expertise in human-centered design, not its market share.Genius Is a Team Effort
August 1, 2014 by Michael SchrageMichael Schrage reviews two notable books by veteran Silicon Valley journalists that seek to explain collaborative charisma.Beach Reading…Boardroom Style
July 23, 2014 by Eric J. McNultyYour summer vacation is the perfect time to relax, lie back, take in some sun, and learn something new about leadership.How Apple Built Its Design Capability
December 18, 2013 by Theodore KinniA new biography of Apple design chief Jony Ive offers valuable lessons to leaders seeking to develop strategic capabilities.Best Business Books 2013
December 2, 2013 by Theodore KinniOur annual review of the year’s best business books. See also Best Business Books 2013—in Pictures.Resurrecting a Forgotten Capitalist
July 10, 2013 by Theodore KinniDavid Farber’s seminal bio of John J. Raskob sets the business context for The Great Gatsby.Best Business Books 2012
November 27, 2012 by Theodore KinniOur annual review of the year’s best business books.Best Business Books 2012: s+b’s Top Shelf
November 27, 2012Best Business Books 2012: Biography
November 27, 2012 by Alice SchroederVirtuosity SquaredMarketing Gold: Consumer-Made Ads
November 16, 2012Viewers see them as more persuasive than company-made commercials.All Fall Down
July 16, 2012 by Barbara KellermanA review of The End, by Ian Kershaw.The Steve Jobs way
May 29, 2012 by Jon KatzenbachLeaders can learn a lot from the late Apple CEO, but not all of it should be emulated.How Hard Times Affect a CEO’s Career
December 23, 2011Starting out in a recession scales down the scope of success.Best Business Books 2011: Leadership
November 22, 2011 by Barbara KellermanLearning to Lead the Old-Fashioned WayHighlights from the Decade
November 21, 2011strategy+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.The Thought Leader Interview: Sylvia Nasar
August 23, 2011 by Rob NortonThe 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.
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