While Like a Virgin covers business basics, Losing My Virginity is Richard’s book which explains how he does business. As the cover proudly displays; Bill describes Business Adventures as ‘ The best business book I’ve ever read‘, and Warren isn’t any less flattering – he recommended the title to Bill in the first place! The oldest book on this list by a couple of centuries, The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith is the 1776 economics book that changed the economic discipline forever. Are you tired of endless, unproductive meetings that seem to achieve nothing? It's time to make a change. Lead Engaging Meetings is the essential no-nonsense guide for professionals who want to transform their meetings into engaging, efficient, and result-driven events. Another former winner, Sebastian Mallaby (whose biography of Alan Greenspan, The Man Who Knew, triumphed in 2016) makes another appearance on the longlist with The Power Law : Venture Capital and the Art of Disruption. It is a deep dig into the roots of the venture capital industry that underpinned the rise of Silicon Valley. Mallaby attempts to answer the question “Did the VCs create the success, or did they merely show up for it?”

Key quote: "Greatness is predicated on consistently doing things others can't or won't do. Simply put, success is not about being brilliant. It is about being consistent." 6. "Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity" by David Allen If you’re interested in why even smart people regularly make terrible decisions that don’t appear to be in their best interest – you’ll gobble up this masterpiece by Daniel Kahneman.Far from being a ‘puff piece’, Elon Musk is a book that offers a balanced view of an incredibly demanding boss. Elon’s disagreements with the author resulted in him withdrawing his endorsement of the title. Rarely has an author produced something so immediately relevant and profoundly important to balancing my life and to my daily practices at work. Reading A Minute to Thinkis an investment in getting the most out of our most precious commodity–time. Bravo." Nicholas Drake Michael Bloomberg. His name is carried across TV Channels at home and trading terminals in the offices of hedge funds, investment banks and fund managers. It also featured for a fleeting moment on the list of president candidates for the 2020 US Presidential Election.

Look for books with structure. The book should have a good flow with a balance between content, examples and practice opportunities. There is also an option to buy an accompanying audio cassette that will allow students to hear the idioms used while they read them. 16. “505 Business English Idioms and Phrasal Verbs” Since it's release in 2001, " Getting Things Done" has not only become one of the most influential business books of all-time. It's also considered the book for personal organization. Although Allen has tweaked the book over the years, the main concept remains intact. When you have a clear mind, you're able to organize your thoughts, spark creativity, and boost your productivity. It also includes over 50 different morning routines which you can trial to get a better start to your day. We valued the way that the book focuses on dealing with difficult people. It is easy to pen a guide to negotiating with rationale, balanced people. But doing so creates a false impression that negotiations are predictable.In this entrepreneurship book, Maria explains how any entrepreneur can be taking practical steps to improve the profile and visibility of their company and increase their chances of catching a big break. Radical Candor is a nudge in the shape of a book, towards greater honesty, transparency and directness in our dealing with others, for the benefit of all. One of the best business biographies, this book will teach you about resilience and persistence. And Kroc is not shy about revealing the mistakes