1. "The Mathematical Corporation: Where Machine Intelligence and Human Ingenuity Achieve the Impossible" by Josh Sullivan and Angela Zutavern, PublicAffairs
2. "Self Made: Becoming Empowered, Self-Reliant, and Rich in Every Way" by Nely Galan, Spiegel & Grau
3. "Rethink: The Surprising History of New Ideas" by Steven Poole, Scribner Book Company
4. "Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction" by Derek Thompson, Penguin Press
5. "One Buck at a Time: An Insider's Account of How Dollar Tree Remade American Retail" by Macon Brock and Earl Swift, Beachnut Publishing
6. "Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy" by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant, Knopf Publishing Group
7. "Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook" by Tony Robbins, Simon & Schuster
8. "I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons" by Kevin Hart, Atria Books
9. "Climate of Hope: How Cities, Businesses, and Citizens Can Save the Planet" by Michael Bloomberg and Carl Pope, St. Martin's Press
10. "Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike" by Phil Knight, Scribner Book Company
11. "Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World" by Rachel Ignotofsky, Ten Speed Press
12. "You Are the Universe: Discovering Your Cosmic Self and Why It Matters" by Deepak Chopra and Menas C. Kafatos, Harmony
13. "Good People: The Only Leadership Decision That Really Matters" by Anthony Tjan, Portfolio
14. "Machine, Platform, Crowd: Harnessing Our Digital Future" by Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson, W. W. Norton & Company
15. "The Power of Positive Leadership: How and Why Positive Leaders Transform Teams and Organizations and Change the World" by Jon Gordon, Wiley
16. "The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy" by Jon Gordon, John Wiley & Sons
17. "The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea (Expanded)" by Bob Burg and John David Mann, Portfolio
18. "The Badass Life: 30 Amazing Days to a Lifetime of Great Habits _ Body, Mind, and Spirit" by Christmas Abbott, William Morrow & Company
19. "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
20. "Fearless at Work: Achieve Your Potential by Transforming Small Moments Into Big Outcomes" by Molly Fletcher, McGraw-Hill Education
21. "Getting Grit: The Evidence-Based Approach to Cultivating Passion, Perseverance, and Purpose" by Caroline Adams Miller, Sounds True
22. "From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership" by Harry M. Kraemer, Jossey-Bass
23. "Culture Crossing: Discover the Key to Making Successful Connections in the New Global Era" by Michael Landers, Berrett-Koehler Publishers
24. "Head Strong: The Bulletproof Plan to Activate Untapped Brain Energy to Work Smarter and Think Faster-In Just Two Weeks" by Dave Asprey, Harper Wave
25. "No B.S. Guide to Powerful Presentations: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Plan to Sell Anything with Webinars, Online Media, Speeches, and Seminars" by Dan S. Kennedy and Dustin Mathews, Entrepreneur Press
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE TOP 10
1. "The Mathematical Corporation: Where Machine Intelligence and Human Ingenuity Achieve the Impossible" by Josh Sullivan and Angela Zutavern, PublicAffairs
The most powerful weapon in business today, according to the authors of this book, is the alliance between the mathematical smarts of machines and the imaginative human intellect of great leaders _ what they call the "mathematical corporation." Josh Sullivan and Angela Zutavern explain why it's the way of the future.
2. "Self Made: Becoming Empowered, Self-Reliant, and Rich in Every Way" by Nely Galan, Spiegel & Grau
What does it mean to be self-made? According to author Nely Galan, it means owning a part of you no one else can take away. It results in freedom _ financial, mental and emotional. And 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, Galan 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.
3. "Rethink: The Surprising History of New Ideas" by Steven Poole, Scribner Book Company
Steven Poole believes the best ideas are rarely new. Through illuminating examples, he demonstrates that innovation owes less to a flash of inspiration than a recognition and respect for ideas of the past. For those interested in influencing change, whether in business, science or culture, Poole's perspective is an invitation to re-examine the discarded and discredited in search of making a difference.
4. "Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction" by Derek Thompson, Penguin Press
Thompson examines the hidden psychology of why we like what we like and reveals the economics of cultural markets that invisibly shape our lives. Exploring the sentimental myths of hit-making that dominate pop culture and business, Thompson argues that quality is insufficient for success, nobody has good taste and some of the most popular products in history were one bad break away from utter failure. It may be a new world, but there are some enduring truths to what audiences and consumers want.
5. "One Buck at a Time: An Insider's Account of How Dollar Tree Remade American Retail" by Macon Brock and Earl Swift, Beachnut Publishing
For more than 30 years, Dollar Tree has remained true to its name and mission, defying disbelievers while faithfully serving its loyal, budget-conscious customers. In "One Buck at a Time," company co-founder Macon Brock delivers a vivid and entertaining portrait of enterprise and business acuity, ranging from Dollar Tree's humble beginnings as a five-and-dime in Norfolk, Va., to the company's rise in the Fortune 500 rankings.
6. "Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy" by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant, Knopf Publishing Group
Resilience comes from deep within us and from support outside us. Even after the most devastating events, it is possible to grow by finding deeper meaning and gaining greater appreciation in our lives. "Option B" illuminates how to help others in crisis, develop compassion for ourselves, raise strong children, and create resilient families, communities, and workplaces. Many of these lessons can be applied to everyday struggles, allowing us to brave whatever lies ahead.
7. "Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook" by Tony Robbins, Simon & Schuster
In this book, lifestyle guru Tony Robbins teams up with highly regarded financial advisor Peter Mallouk and reveals how to become unshakeable _ someone who can not only maintain true peace of mind in a world of immense uncertainty, economic volatility, and unprecedented change, but who can profit from the fear that immobilizes so many.
8. "I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons" by Kevin Hart, Atria Books
Kevin Hart, like Ernest Hemingway and J.K. Rowling, was able to defy the odds and turn his disadvantaged childhood around. In his literary debut, he takes the reader on a journey through what his life was, what it is today, and how he's overcome each challenge to become the man he is now.
9. "Climate of Hope: How Cities, Businesses, and Citizens Can Save the Planet" by Michael Bloomberg and Carl Pope, St. Martin's Press
In 2006, the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" set off a heated political debate with its arguments that inaction on climate change would lead to a dark and frightening future by 2016. Well, that 10-year window has closed, and we have neither resolved the threats to our climate, nor gone past the point of no return. To former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Carl Pope, it's clear that treating climate change as either a lost cause or a non-issue is the wrong approach.
10. "Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike" by Phil Knight, Scribner Book Company
In this candid and riveting memoir, for the first time ever, Nike founder and board chairman Phil Knight shares the inside story of the company's early days as an intrepid startup and its evolution into one of the world's most iconic, game-changing and profitable brands.
