Here is a summary of some important points to remember from this infographic…
1) A Great Deal Of Insight Can Be Found In Memoirs And True Events.
When searching for meaningful literature on business, there is no better place to start then in memoirs and true events. Experienced first hand by the writer of the book, these testimonials speak to the heart of what the business world is and what it can do. A popular example is the book “My Years With General Motors” written by Alfred Sloan. Covering how decentralization can positively impact creativity and innovation within a company, Sloan has a great deal to offer experts and beginners alike.
Another good example is the book “Give and Take.” Written by Adam Grant, the book covers the importance of giving in a business relationship and how it has contributed to a stronger and more successful career as a result. Finally, “Good to Great” by Jim Collins covers what made companies successful in the past, providing plenty of examples and suggestions that you may find useful.
2) Seek Truths In Books That Emphasize Yours And Others Psychology.
Business, marketing, and company management all comes down to managing the complex relationships and structures that exist at work. The following books look to break down this complexity by examining both the structure as well as the psychology of people. “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie is one of the most often cited business books due to how it uses basic psychological principles to stress relationship management. “Emotional Intelligence” by Dan Goleman is another popular book that stresses that there is far more then a high IQ that makes a person successful at business.
“Man’s Search For Meaning” is a good example of the philosophy behind business and individuals. Viktor Frankl does an excellent job breaking challenging ideas down for the reader. Finally, “Influence The Psychology of Persuasion” by Robert Cialdini offers a more modern take on how to manipulate relationships to your advantage.
3) Find Texts On The Experience Of Greatness.
Nothing beats straight up experience and examples of greatness in business. “The Effective Executive” by Peter Drucker goes a long way to spelling out what a person has to do to be effective at their post.
The “Purple Cow” by Seth Godin stresses the importance of standing out verses going along with the trends while “Lean In” by Sheryl Sandberg offers advice for how women can have their voices heard in the workplace. Finally, “The Black Swan” by Nassim Taleb offers examples of how delusion and an inflated sense of self can destroy even the best executive out there.
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