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 November 2018, plus descriptions of the Top 10.
1. "This Is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See" by Seth Godin, Portfolio
2. "Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts." by Brene Brown, Random House
3. "Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies" by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh, Currency
4. "Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance" by Ken Schmidt, Simon & Schuster
5. "The Formula: The Universal Laws of Success" by Albert Laszlo Barabasi, Little Brown and Company
6. "Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World" by Scott Harrison, Currency
7. "Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World" by John Chambers and Diane Brady, Hachette Books
8. "Unlearn: Let Go of Past Success to Achieve Extraordinary Results" by Barry O'Reilly, McGraw-Hill Education
9. "Questions Are the Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life" by Hal Gregersen, HarperBusiness
10. "What Are Your Blind Spots? Conquering the 5 Misconceptions That Hold Leaders Back" by Jim Haudan and Rich Berens, McGraw-Hill Education
11. "The Oliver Wight Class a Standard for Business Excellence" by Oliver Wight International Inc, Wiley
12."Being Relational: The Seven Ways to Quality Interaction and Lasting Change" by Louise Phipps Senft and William Senft, Hci
13. "The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea (Expanded)" by Bob Burg and John David Mann, Portfolio
14. "The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups" by Daniel Coyle, Bantam
15. "Beyond Invincible: Live Large, Live Long and Leave a Profound Legacy" by Jennifer L. Carroll, Morgan James Publishing
16. "Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference" by Chelsea Clinton, Philomel Books
17. "Leading Matters: Lessons from My Journey" by John L. Hennessy, Stanford Business Books
18. "The Happy Human: Being Real in an Artificially Intelligent World" by Gopi Kallayil, Hay House
19. "Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World" by Anand Giridharadas, Knopf Publishing Group
20. "Creating Mindful Leaders: How to Power Down, Power Up, and Power Forward" by Joe Burton, Wiley
21. "Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations" by Mark C. Perna, Greenleaf Book Group Press
22. "Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts" by Annie Duke, Portfolio
23. "Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family" by Bob Chapman and Raj Sisodia, Portfolio
24. "From Values to Action: The Four Principles of Values-Based Leadership" by Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr., Jossey-Bass
25. "Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life" by Francesca Gino, Dey Street Books
Descriptions of the top ten
1. "This Is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See" by Seth Godin, Portfolio
Now, for the first time, Godin offers the core of his marketing wisdom in one compact, accessible, timeless package. "This is Marketing" shows you how to do work you're proud of, whether you're a tech startup founder, a small business owner, or part of a large corporation.
2. "Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts." by Brene Brown, Random House
In this new book, Brown uses research, stories, and examples to answer these questions in the no-BS style that millions of readers have come to expect and love.
3. "Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies" by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh, Currency
Using case studies from companies they have invested in and mentored, Hoffman and Yeh offer the latest techniques from Silicon on navigating the chaos that comes from breakneck expansion.
4. "Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance" by Ken Schmidt, Simon & Schuster
In "Make Some Noise," Schmidt shares his full-throttle approach for businesses and individuals alike. Anyone looking to become more competitive and grow customer loyalty can learn from the case studies and experiences he shares.
5. "The Formula: The Universal Laws of Success" by Albert Laszlo Barabasi, Little Brown and Company
In the bestselling tradition of Malcom Gladwell, James Gleick and Nate Silver, prominent professor Laszlo Barabasi gives us a trailblazing book that promises to transform the very foundations of how our success-obsessed society approaches their professional careers, life pursuits and long-term goals.
6. "Thirst: A Story of Redemption, Compassion and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World" by Scott Harrison, Currency
"Thirst" tells the story of Harrison's journey and how he built one of the world's most trusted nonprofits via high-impact programs aimed at one of the world's most pressing challenges _ accessing clean water.
7. "Connecting the Dots: Lessons for Leadership in a Startup World" by John Chambers and Diane Brady, Hachette Books
"Connecting the Dots" is destined to become a business classic, providing hard-won insights and critical tools to thrive during the accelerating disruption of the Digital Age.
8. "Unlearn: Let Go of Past Success to Achieve Extraordinary Results" by Barry O'Reilly, McGraw-Hill Education
The transformative system that shows leaders how to rethink their strategies, retool their capabilities, and revitalize their businesses for stronger, longer-lasting success.
9. "Questions Are the Answer: A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life" by Hal Gregersen, HarperBusiness
"Questions Are the Answer" delivers the insights Gregersen gained about the conditions that give rise to catalytic questions _ and breakthrough insights _ and how anyone can create them.
10. "What Are Your Blind Spots? Conquering the 5 Misconceptions That Hold Leaders Back" by Jim Haudan and Rich Berens, McGraw-Hill Education
This is an invaluable guide for executives, managers, team leaders, and human resource professionals looking for an effective way to engage and motivate employees at every level of an organization.___
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