800-CEO-READ, a leading direct supplier of book-based resources compiles a monthly list of best-selling business books based on purchases by its corporate customers nationwide. Here are the best sellers for January 2019, plus descriptions of the Top 10.
1. "Master Your Mind: Counterintuitive Strategies to Refocus and Re-Energize Your Runaway Brain" by Roger Seip and Robb Zbierski, Wiley
2. "Farsighted: How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most" by Steven Johnson, Riverhead Books
3. "You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, Getting Out of Debt and Living the Life You Want" by Jesse Mecham, HarperBusiness
4. "Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness" by Ingrid Fetell Lee, Little, Brown Spark
5. "Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts." by Brene Brown, Random House
6. "Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World" by Reshma Saujani, Viking Books for Young Readers
7. "Ninja Future: Secrets to Success in the New World of Innovation" by Gary Shapiro, William Morrow & Company
8. "S.M.I.L.E: How a People-First Philosophy Creates Extraordinary Sales" by Steve M. Rigby, Greenleaf Book Group Press
9. "What to Do When Machines Do Everything: How to Get Ahead in a World of AI, Algorithms, Bots and Big Data" by Malcolm Frank, Ben Pring and Paul Roehrig, Wiley
10. "Growth IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices That Will Make or Break Your Business" by Tiffani Bova, Portfolio
11. "Lost and Founder: A Painfully Honest Field Guide to the Startup World" by Rand Fishkin, Portfolio
12. "Go Long: Why Long-Term Thinking Is Your Best Short-Term Strategy" by Dennis Carey, Brian Dumaine, Michael Useem and Rodney Zemmel, Wharton Digital Press
13. "Buy the Change You Want to See: Use Your Purchasing Power to Make the World a Better Place" by Jane Mosbacher Morris and Wendy Paris, Tarcherperigee
14. "Political Risk: How Businesses and Organizations Can Anticipate Global Insecurity" by Condoleezza Rice and Amy B. Zegart, Twelve
15. "Weapons of Math Destruction: How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy" by Cathy O'Neil, Broadway Books
16. "Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance" by Mike Robbins, Hay House
17. "Conversational Capacity: The Secret to Building Successful Teams That Perform When the Pressure Is On" by Craig Weber, McGraw-Hill Education
18. "Be Fearless: 5 Principles for a Life of Breakthroughs and Purpose" by Jean Case, Simon & Schuster
19. "Raise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best" by Alan Stein and Jon Sternfeld, Center Street
20. "The Power of a Positive Team: Proven Principles and Practices That Make Great Teams Great" by Jon Gordon, Wiley
21. "Every Monday Matters: How to Kick Your Week Off with Passion, Purpose and Positivity" by Matthew Emerzian, Simple Truths
22. "Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies" by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh, Currency
23. "The Spark and the Grind: Ignite the Power of Disciplined Creativity" by Erik Wahl, Portfolio
24. "The Authenticity Principle: Resist Conformity, Embrace Differences and Transform How You Live, Work and Lead" by Ritu Bhasin, Melanin Made Press
25. "Meaningful Work: A Quest to Do Great Business, Find Your Calling and Feed Your Soul" by Shawn Askinosie and Lawren Askinosie, Tarcherperigee
Descriptions of the Top 10
1. "Master Your Mind: Counterintuitive Strategies to Refocus and Re-Energize Your Runaway Brain" by Roger Seip and Robb Zbierski, Wiley
You know you're capable of more, but the stress is eating away at your body, your brain, and your soul. Relax, take a deep breath, and buckle down. Clear your mind, and then put it to work. Stop juggling and start doing. "Master Your Mind" shows you how to supercharge your trajectory by taking it S-L-O-W.
2. "Farsighted: How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most" by Steven Johnson, Riverhead Books
Through compelling stories that reveal surprising insights, Johnson explains how we can most effectively approach the choices that can chart the course of a life, an organization, or a civilization. "Farsighted" will help you imagine your possible futures and appreciate the subtle intelligence of the choices that shaped our broader social history.
3. "You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, Getting Out of Debt, and Living the Life You Want" by Jesse Mecham, HarperBusiness
A guide based on the tenets of the "You Need a Budget" financial platform argues that a well-planned budget can help to prioritize financial goals, reduce stress through strategic cash flow allocations and meet the challenges of unplanned expenses.
4. "Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness" by Ingrid Fetell Lee, Little, Brown Spark
Drawing on insights from neuroscience and psychology, the author explains why one setting makes us feel anxious or competitive, while another fosters acceptance and delight _ and, most importantly, she reveals how we can harness the power of our surroundings to live fuller, healthier, and truly joyful lives.
5. "Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts." by Brene Brown, Random House
Brene Brown has taught us what it means to dare greatly, rise strong, and brave the wilderness. Now, based on new research conducted with leaders, change makers, and culture shifters, she's showing us how to put those ideas into practice so we can step up and lead.
6. "Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World" by Reshma Saujani, Viking Books for Young Readers
Whether you're a girl who's never coded before, a girl who codes, or a parent raising one, this entertaining book, printed in bold two-color and featuring art on every page, will have you itching to create your own apps, games, and robots to make the world a better place.
7. "Ninja Future: Secrets to Success in the New World of Innovation" by Gary Shapiro, William Morrow & Company
Drawing on the insights he has gleaned as a martial arts black belt, Shapiro shows how businesses can move to succeed in today's turbulent environment by adopting the mindset of "ninjas" _ adapting to technological change to capitalize on opportunities at lightning speed.
8. "S.M.I.L.E: How a People-First Philosophy Creates Extraordinary Sales" by Steve M. Rigby, Greenleaf Book Group Press
In "S.M.I.L.E.," Steve Rigby, author of "Circle Selling: A Revolutionary Approach to Sales Success" and CEO of New Wings Consulting, LLC, a firm that helps salespeople, sales teams and companies get in the "people" business, redefines success and focuses readers on making a difference, not just a dollar.
9. "What to Do When Machines Do Everything: How to Get Ahead in a World of AI, Algorithms, Bots and Big Data" by Malcolm Frank, Ben Pring and Paul Roehrig, Wiley
The digital world is already transforming how we work, live, and shop, how we are governed and entertained, and how we manage our money, health, security, and relationships. Don't let your business _ or your career _ get left behind. "What To Do When Machines Do Everything" is your strategic roadmap to a future full of possibility and success. Or peril.
10. "Growth IQ: Get Smarter About the Choices That Will Make or Break Your Business" by Tiffani Bova, Portfolio
Through Bova's insightful analyses of these and many other case studies, you'll see why it can be a mistake to imitate strategies that worked for your competitors, or rely on strategies that worked for you in the past. To grow your company with confidence, you first need to grow your Growth IQ.
