There's a lot more to life than reading business books. Having said that sometimes you can pick up some useful tips. Below are some of the better ones we'd happily recommend.
Harvard academic Gardner presents historical evidence and relevant modern-day examples of how leaders can successfully alter thought patterns. Powerful book with well documented evidence.
Maxwell's focus is on the process and he highlights his book with excellent quotes and anecdotes. Success is defined as: Knowing your purpose in life, Growing to reach your maximum potential and then sowing seeds that will benefit others.
The best sales training book ever written. Rackham's research is based on 35 000 sales calls. He debunks a lot of selling myths and outlines a process that if adhered to will consistently lead to better results. It is particularly applicable to larger, more complex sales.
Cialdini describes the weapons of influence that are available to all with a need to communicate. His laws of Reciprocation, Comittment and Consistency and Social Proofing are particularly relevant to anyone with a need to influence others. Supported by strong, often humourous research and examples, this is a very powerful book with a simple clear message.
Not just for golfers. Gallwey, an ex tennis professional, describes and illustrates how mental interference will have a powerful effect on performance. Gallwey takes us on a journey of self development and highlights with strong evidence the importance of "letting go" to allow oneself to maximise results.
The lateral thinker examines 50 successful men and women from a variety of fields and assesses the attributes that have contributed to their achievements. Excellent chapter summaries and very easy to read.
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