Questions of Character – Badaracco
Great read on challenges of leadership
Books I like
The Intelligent Investor – Graham
Graham is one of the most renowned investment advisors. His “philosophy of “value investing” … has made The Intelligent Investor the stock market bible ever since its original publication in 1949
How to Change the World – Bornstein
A must read on social entrepreneurship
A Language older than Words
A daring, courageous look at denial of world issues through the personal lens of the author. Derrick Jensen is one of the foremost environmental activist authors. This book is not for everyone and certainly purports a strong environmentalist viewpoint, but you will learn a lot
The Art of Possibility – Zander
“The dynamic product of an extraordinary partnership…combines Benjamin Zander’s experience as conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and his talent as a teacher and communicator with Rosamund Stone Zander’s genius for creating innovative paradigms for personal and professional fulfillment
Half The Sky – Kristof/WuDunn
“An unblinking look at one of the seminal moral challenges of our time. This stirring book is at once a savage indictment of gender inequality in the developing world and an inspiring testament to these women’s courage, resilience, and their struggle for hope and recovery” The authors are the first married couple to win a
The Happiness Project – Rubin
Great read. Gretchen Rubin describes her path to identifying 12 things that will make her spend more time on things that make her happy. Good humor and each topic researched
Character is Destiny – John McCain
Really inspirational stories of courage and character
First Break All the Rules – Buckingham/Coffman
Great management book based on thousands of interviews with successful managers
How Will You Measure Your Life – Clayton Christensen
Makes you think about what is important