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Top 25: What corporate America is reading � December 2016

1. "Self Made: Becoming Empowered, Self-Reliant, and Rich in Every Way" by Nely Galan, Spiegel & Grau

2. "Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice" by Clayton M. Christensen, Taddy Hall, Karen Dillon and David S. Duncan, HarperBusiness

3. "The Real Madrid Way: How Values Created the Most Successful Sports Team on the Planet" by Steven G. Mandis, Benbella Books

4. "The Signals Are Talking: Why Today's Fringe Is Tomorrow's Mainstream" by Amy Webb, PublicAffairs

5. "Success Is the Only Option: The Art of Coaching Extreme Talent" by John Calipari and Michael Sokolove, Harper

6. "Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One" by Jenny Blake, Portfolio

7. "Together Is Better: A Little Book of Inspiration" by Simon Sinek, Portfolio

8. "Relentless Spirit: The Unconventional Raising of a Champion" by Missy Franklin, D A Franklin and Dick Franklin, Dutton Books

9. "The Long View: Career Strategies to Help You Start Strong, Reach High, and Go Far" by Brian Fetherstonhaugh, Diversion Publishing _ Ips

10. "Earning It: Hard-Won Lessons from Trailblazing Women at the Top of the Business World" by Joann S. Lublin, HarperBusiness

11. "The Keys" by Dj Khaled, Crown Archetype

12. "The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance_-What Women Should Know" by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman, HarperBusiness

13. "Scrappy: A Little Book about Choosing to Play Big" by Terri L. Sjodin, Portfolio

14. "Superbetter: The Power of Living Gamefully" by Jane McGonigal, Penguin Books

15. "One Page Talent Management: Eliminating Complexity, Adding Value" by Marc Effron and Miriam Ort, Harvard Business School Press

16. "The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate the Three Essential Virtues" by Patrick M. Lencioni, Jossey-Bass

17. "Average Is Over: Powering America Beyond the Age of the Great Stagnation" by Tyler Cowen, Plume Books

18. "Killing It: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart" by Sheryl O'loughlin, HarperBusiness

19. "Making Life Easy: A Simple Guide to a Divinely Inspired Life" by Christiane Northrup, Hay House

20. "Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationships Across Differences" by Tiffany Jana and Matthew Freeman, Berrett-Koehler Publishers

21. "The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed on Your Own Terms" by Vishen Lakhiani, Rodale Books

22. "Feminist Fight Club: An Office Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace" by Jessica Bennett, Harper Wave

23. "Louder Than Words: Harness the Power of Your Authentic Voice" by Todd Henry, Portfolio

24."Becoming the Best: Build a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership" by Harry M. Kraemer, Jossey-Bass

35. "O Great One!: A Little Story about the Awesome Power of Recognition" by David Novak and Christa Bourg, Portfolio

Descriptions of the top 10.

1. "Self Made: Becoming Empowered, Self-Reliant, and Rich in Every Way" by Nely Galan, Spiegel & Grau

What does it mean to be self-made? It means that you own a part of you that no one else can take away. It results in freedom_financial, mental, and emotional. It means that if you stumble, you could make success and happiness for yourself all over again. Informed by her experience as a Cuban immigrant who learned that financial independence equals freedom, Nely Galan has been spreading that message to audiences across the country. She tells women to stop waiting for permission to go after what they want from their bosses, spouses, and companies. For her, success is defined by helping yourself and your family to a better life

2. "Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice" by Clayton M. Christensen, Taddy Hall, Karen Dillon and David S. Duncan, HarperBusiness

The book discusses how companies can "transform innovation from a game of chance to one in which they develop products and services customers not only want to buy, but are willing to pay premium prices for.

3. "The Real Madrid Way: How Values Created the Most Successful Sports Team on the Planet" by Steven G. Mandis, Benbella Books

How did Real Madrid become the most successful sports team and franchise in the world? It starts with its fans and the team's devotion to the values those fans hold dearest. Delve into why the team with the most trophies in the world's most popular sport continues to win with Steven G. Mandis.

4. "The Signals Are Talking: Why Today's Fringe Is Tomorrow's Mainstream" by Amy Webb, PublicAffairs

Amy Webb is a noted futurist who combines curiosity, skepticism, colorful storytelling, and deeply reported, real-world analysis in this essential book for understanding the future. "The Signals Are Talking" reveals a systemic way of evaluating new ideas bubbling up on the horizon distinguishing what is a real trend from the merely trendy.

5. "Success Is the Only Option: The Art of Coaching Extreme Talent" by John Calipari and Michael Sokolove, Harper

Here, for the first time, John Calipari distills his team-building methods in ways that apply to CEOs, business owners, coaches, teachers, and leaders of all kinds lessons for anyone seeking to inspire talented individuals to reach for their best selves and contribute to a greater good.

6. "Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One" by Jenny Blake, Portfolio

Jenny Blake, bestselling author of Life After College and former career development program manager at Google, shows how to move into your next career phase by leveraging what you already do well.

7. "Together Is Better: A Little Book of Inspiration" by Simon Sinek, Portfolio

Simon Sinek sparked a movement with his bestsellers "Start With Why" and "Leaders Eat Last." Now this beautifully illustrated book will inspire more readers to ask for help, help others, and discover their own courage through a charming story about change.

8. "Relentless Spirit: The Unconventional Raising of a Champion" by Missy Franklin, D A Franklin and Dick Franklin, Dutton Books

What does it take to become a champion? Gold medalist Missy Franklin, along with her parents, D.A. and Dick, tell the inspirational and heartwarming story of how Missy became both a legendary athlete and a happy and confident woman, something they accomplished by doing things their own way and making the right choices for their family.

9. "The Long View: Career Strategies to Help You Start Strong, Reach High, and Go Far" by Brian Fetherstonhaugh, Diversion Publishing

The CEO of OgilvyOne and career adviser extraordinaire guides you through the many stages of your worklife, offering guidance on how to get the most out of each phase of your long and varied career.

10. "Earning It: Hard-Won Lessons from Trailblazing Women at the Top of the Business World" by Joann S Lublin, HarperBusiness

Dozens of trailblazing executive women who broke the corporate glass ceiling offer inspiring and unconventional insights and lessons.

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