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 September 2018, plus descriptions of the Top 10.
1. "Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change" by Beth Comstock and Tahl Raz, Currency
2. "Leadership: In Turbulent Times" by Doris Kearns Goodwin, Simon & Schuster
3. "Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World" by Reshma Saujani, Viking Books for Young Readers
4. "Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges" by Amy Cuddy, Back Bay Books
5. "Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder" by Chip Conley, Currency
6. "Growth IQ: Get Smarter about the Choices That Will Make or Break Your Business" by Tiffani Bova, Portfolio
7. "Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life ... and Maybe the World" by William H. McRaven, Grand Central Publishing
8. "Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations" by Mark C. Perna, Greenleaf Book Group Press
9. "This Is Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters" by Drew Dudley, Hachette Books
10. "Lovability: How to Build a Business That People Love and Be Happy Doing It" by Brian De Haaff, Greenleaf Book Group Press
11. "Know Your Value: Women, Money, and Getting What You're Worth (Revised)" by Mika Brzezinski, Hachette Books
12. "The Challenge Culture: Why the Most Successful Organizations Run on Pushback" by Nigel Travis, PublicAffairs
13. "The CEO Next Door: The 4 Behaviors That Transform Ordinary People Into World-Class Leaders" by Elena L. Botelho, Kim R. Powell and Tahl Raz, Currency
14. "Strategyman vs. the Anti-Strategy Squad: Using Strategic Thinking to Defeat Bad Strategy and Save Your Plan" by Rich Horwath, Greenleaf Book Group Press
15. "You Are a Mogul: How to Do the Impossible, Do It Yourself, and Do It Now" by Tiffany Pham, Simon & Schuster
16. "The Snowball System: How to Win More Business and Turn Clients Into Raving Fans" by Mo Bunnell, PublicAffairs
17. "Bring Your Whole Self to Work: How Vulnerability Unlocks Creativity, Connection, and Performance" by Mike Robbins, Hay House
18. "The Execution Factor: The One Skill That Drives Success" by Kim Perell, McGraw-Hill Education
19. "The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy" by Jon Gordon, Wiley
20. "Becoming the Best: Build a World-Class Organization Through Values-Based Leadership" by Harry M. Jansen Kraemer Jr., Jossey-Bass
21. "AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order" by Kai Fu Lee, Houghton Mifflin
22. "The Meaning Revolution: The Power of Transcendent Leadership" by Fred Kofman, Currency
23. "Creating Signature Stories: Strategic Messaging That Energizes, Persuades and Inspires" by David Aaker, Morgan James Publishing
24. "The Confidence Effect: Every Woman's Guide to the Attitude That Attracts Success (Special)" by Grace Killelea, Amacom
25. "Organize Your Team Today: The Mental Toughness Needed to Lead Highly Successful Teams" by Jason Selk and Tom Bartow, Da Capo Lifelong Books
Descriptions of the top ten
1. "Imagine It Forward: Courage, Creativity, and the Power of Change" by Beth Comstock and Tahl Raz, Currency
One of the most successful women in business, Comstock shares her own transformation story from introverted publicist to GE's first woman Vice Chair, and her hard-won lessons in shifting GE, a 125 year old American institution, toward a new digital future and a more innovative culture.
2. "Leadership: In Turbulent Times" by Doris Kearns Goodwin, Simon & Schuster
This seminal work provides an accessible and essential road map for aspiring and established leaders in every field. In today's polarized world, these stories of authentic leadership in times of apprehension and fracture take on a singular urgency.
3. "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.
4. "Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges" by Amy Cuddy, Back Bay Books
Brilliantly researched, impassioned, and accessible, Presence is filled with stories of individuals who learned how to flourish during the stressful moments that once terrified them. Every reader will learn how to approach their biggest challenges with confidence instead of dread, and to leave them with satisfaction instead of regret.
5. "Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder" by Chip Conley, Currency
Part manifesto and part playbook, Wisdom@Work ignites an urgent conversation about ageism in the workplace, calling on us to treat age as we would other type of diversity. In the process, Conley liberates the term "elder" from the stigma of "elderly," and inspires us to embrace wisdom as a path to growing whole, not old.
6. "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.
7. "Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life ... and Maybe the World" by William H. McRaven, Grand Central Publishing
Building on the core tenets laid out in his speech, McRaven now recounts tales from his own life and from those of people he encountered during his military service who dealt with hardship and made tough decisions with determination, compassion, honor, and courage. Told with great humility and optimism, this timeless book provides simple wisdom, practical advice, and words of encouragement that will inspire readers to achieve more, even in life's darkest moments.
8. "Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations" by Mark C. Perna, Greenleaf Book Group Press
The Why Generation is asking a serious question, and it's time to answer it. This book will help awaken the incredible potential of young people everywhere and spur them to increased performance on all fronts, so they can make a bigger difference_which is exactly what they want.
9. "This Is Day One: A Practical Guide to Leadership That Matters" by Drew Dudley, Hachette Books
Most of the leadership on the planet comes from people who don't see themselves as leaders. This Is Day One shows you how to start changing that. Through the insights of leaders of all types _ CEOs, elite athletes, cab drivers, custodians, and everyone in between_Dudley helps you understand what your Day One needs to look like, reminds you why you're a leader, and makes clear what you can do about it_starting today, on Day One.
10. "Lovability: How to Build a Business That People Love and Be Happy Doing It" by Brian De Haaff, Greenleaf Book Group Press
Much has been written about how entrepreneurs build innovative products and successful businesses, but the author's message is original and refreshing. He convincingly explains that there is a better path forward _ a people-first way grounded in love. In a business world that has increasingly emphasized hype over substance and get-big-at-any-cost thinking over profitable and sustainable growth, it's time for a new recipe for company success.___
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