According to author John Coleman, “business people seem to be reading less”. This is bad news since reading has been shown to improve emotional intelligence, communication and organizational effectiveness, along with reducing stress- all which are critical requirements for those who want to be effective leaders and climb the career ladder.
Once you make a decision to read more, it’s relatively easy to implement. Use the time you would spend on your phone scrolling through social media, the time waiting for coffee, those layovers in airports and hours spent at the gate, and of course your time on the plane.
Here are the best business books for your next trip:
The Truth About Leadership by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner
Defining what leadership is and the actions and qualities it require is tricky. Posner and Kouzes present their readers with ten truths they’ve discovered about leadership. Each one is a separate chapter, and the content of the book comes from stories of thousands of the leaders which the authors interviewed during their decades of research.
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t by Jim Collins
While some companies succeed, the majority fail. Jim Collins has evaluated thousands of interview transcripts and articles in order to figure out why. Then he packaged it into this book and showed how good and bad companies of various sizes can achieve greatness.
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
An oldie but a goodie. Since it was released in 1936, this book has sold more than 15 million copies, and has stood the test of time. Packed with advice which has carried thousands of successful people to greatness, this book looks at the characteristics and need which humans across the globe share. You’re bound to improve how you relate to people, whether you can bring someone onto your side, and how to make people like you. All helpful in the business world.
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber
If you’re thinking about working for yourself, The E-Myth Revisited dispels plenty of myths about starting your own business. You’ll learn how common expectations, assumptions and technical expertise can actually get in the way of your aim to run a successful business. Most importantly, you’ll learn the distinction between when you’re working on your business and when you’re working in your business.
Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder by Arianna Huffington
Arianna Huffington has made an impressive and compelling case for the idea of redefining what success actually means in today’s world. After she received a wake-up call of a broken cheekbone from passing out due to exhaustion, Huffington had to wonder if that was what success really felt like. If you’ve ever wondered if this is “all there is”, or have contemplated whether or not you’re successful, this is the book for you.
