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The World's Best Business Books... Summarised!
Read what the World's top business people are reading - but without the time commitment.
We are collating, condensing and presenting the World's top experts on business, leadership, marketing, sales, disruption and personal development, and making their written works freely available to you right here.
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By Anthony Iannrino
Success in sales isn’t about tactics—it’s about discipline, mindset, and skill. This book breaks down the essential habits and strategies needed to build strong client relationships and close more deals.
By Napoleon Hill
A classic on success and wealth-building, Hill’s principles emphasise the power of desire, faith, persistence, and a definite plan. Success starts with a strong mindset and clear goals, reinforced by action.
By Donald Miller
A practical guide to excelling in business, covering leadership, marketing, sales, and productivity. Miller’s advice is centred on creating value and simplifying complex business challenges.
By Jonah Berger
People resist change. Berger provides a framework to help leaders, marketers, and change-makers remove barriers and make transformation easier and more natural.
By Kim Scott
A guide to building a fair and inclusive workplace. Scott identifies key issues like bias, bullying, and discrimination and provides strategies for creating a culture of respect and accountability.
By Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson
Remote work is the future. The authors share insights on creating productive, flexible work environments while maintaining strong team collaboration.
By Adam Grant
Success isn’t just about what you know but how quickly you can rethink what you believe. Grant explores the power of re-evaluating opinions, unlearning outdated ideas, and embracing adaptability in an ever-changing world.
By John Doerr
Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) are the secret behind the success of companies like Google. Doerr explains how setting clear, measurable goals leads to better performance, alignment, and execution.
By Stanley McChrystal
The traditional top-down leadership model is outdated. McChrystal shares how transforming rigid hierarchies into adaptable, network-driven teams increases efficiency and resilience in rapidly evolving environments.
By Dan Heath
Instead of constantly reacting to problems, why not prevent them? Heath highlights the power of proactive thinking and how addressing root causes leads to long-term success in business and life.
By Andy Grove
Market shifts can be brutal, and the unprepared get left behind. Grove, former CEO of Intel, shares how paranoia and constant vigilance allow businesses to navigate crises and seize opportunities.
By Patrick Lencioni
Why do people become leaders? Lencioni argues that the best leaders aren’t driven by status but by responsibility. He breaks down what truly effective leadership looks like and how to avoid common pitfalls.
By Geoffrey Moore
Startups struggle to transition from early adopters to mainstream customers. Moore’s classic marketing guide explains how tech companies can bridge this gap and achieve scalable growth.
By Bradford Smart
Hiring the right people is crucial for success. Smart introduces a rigorous system to identify and retain high performers, ensuring businesses build strong, effective teams.
By Mike Bayer
Are you living as your best self? Bayer provides a guide to self-improvement by identifying strengths, eliminating self-sabotage, and making decisions that align with personal and professional growth.
By Hans Rosling
The world isn’t as bad as we think. Rosling debunks common misconceptions and presents data-driven insights showing that progress is happening, helping readers make more informed, optimistic decisions.
By Benjamin Hardy
Success isn’t about forcing discipline—it’s about designing an environment that naturally supports your goals. Hardy explores how to structure your life for automatic progress without relying on sheer willpower.
By Daniel Kahneman
We have two thinking systems—one fast and intuitive, the other slow and logical. Kahneman explains how biases affect decision-making and how understanding our mental processes leads to better choices.
By Liz Wiseman
Some leaders stifle talent, while others amplify it. Wiseman explains how great leaders unlock potential in their teams, creating cultures of innovation and high performance.
By Ryan Holiday
This book provides 366 daily insights from Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca, offering practical wisdom on resilience, focus, and personal growth in today’s world.
By Jean Case
What separates those who create extraordinary change from those who don’t? Case identifies five principles—urgency, courage, risk-taking, storytelling, and action—that drive fearless innovation.
By Marshall Goldsmith
Past successes won’t always lead to future breakthroughs. Goldsmith explains how successful people need to unlearn bad habits and develop new leadership skills to reach the next level.
By Jake Knapp
Solve big problems and test ideas in just five days. Knapp presents a structured process used at Google and other top companies to rapidly develop and validate new concepts.
By Marie Kondo
Decluttering your space transforms your life. Kondo’s KonMari method helps people let go of unnecessary possessions and create a more focused, joyful environment.
By Doris Kearns Goodwin
History’s greatest leaders, like Lincoln and Roosevelt, thrived during crises. Goodwin examines their leadership principles and how they apply to today’s challenges.
By Henry Cloud
Letting go is essential for growth. Cloud explains why some relationships, jobs, or projects must end—and how to move on in a way that fosters long-term success.
By James Clear
Small habits compound into extraordinary success. Clear presents a proven framework to build good habits, break bad ones, and make lasting positive changes in life and work.
By Mark Manson
Happiness comes from choosing what matters most. Manson argues that we should focus only on the things that truly deserve our energy, rather than chasing constant positivity.
By Tony Robbins
Peak performance starts with mastering your mind. Robbins introduces NLP techniques and self-discipline strategies to take control of your life and unlock your full potential.
By Dale Carnegie
Mastering relationships is the key to success. Carnegie’s timeless principles focus on listening, influencing, and making others feel valued to build meaningful connections.
