A Global Reading Project to Discover & Share the Most Thought Provoking and Influential Books on our Planet
Tweet Check out the most influential book in the life of A. Michael Spence – Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Science, Stanford Graduate School of Business Dean Emeritus, Economics Professor, and Chairman of the Commission on Growth and Development: The Agony and the Ecstasy: A Biographical Novel of Michelangelo by Irving Stone “Art is […]
Tweet Richard Koch – Entrepreneur, Business Consultant, and author of several international bestselling books including The 80/20 Principle shares the books that have played the most influential role in his life. Question: What book or books have you found most thought provoking and influential in your life? Richards Answer: I find it hard to answer your […]
Tweet Rick Perry – Governor of Texas and former presidential candidate shares his favorite and most influential books. Check out his recommended reading list: The Gates of the Alamo by Stephen Harrigan “Every street, every building, every store – they all have their own story.” – Stephen Harrigan Get your copy of The Gates […]
Tweet Check out the top 5 most influential books in the life of Clayton M. Christensen. Author, Harvard Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Technology & Operations Management. The Book of Mormon by Joseph Smith “If my life is of no value to my friends it is of none to myself” – Joseph Smith Buy The […]
Tweet What book has played the most influential role in the life of Washington Governor Christine Gregoire? Check out the top recommended title on her reading list below: The World is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman “At the end of the day, no amount of investing, no amount of clean electrons, no amount […]
Tweet Check out the top 4 most thought provoking books that have played an influential role in the life of Macy’s CEO Terry Lundgren. See his reading list below: Good to Great by Jim Collins “Good is the enemy of great” – Jim Collins Get your copy of Good to Great by Jim Collins […]
Tweet The most influential book in the life of AT&T Chief Executive Officer Randall Stephenson – Empire of Wealth: The Epic History of American Economic Power by John Steele Gordon. Not only has this book had a significant impact upon AT&T’s CEO, but the leadership team at AT&T as well. Here is a quick summary provided by […]
Tweet Check out the most influential book in the life of Arnold Schwarzenegger. If it can have an impact upon the life of the governor of California, I’m sure it could be of value to the rest of us. Free to Choose: A Personal Statement by Milton and Rose Friedman Learn more about Milton Friedman’s […]
Tweet Check out this comprehensive list of books that Thomas Glocer has put together. He considers these books to be the most influential and enjoyable titles that he has read: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marqueez “He who awaits much can expect little.” – Gabriel Garcia Marquez Buy One Hundred Years […]
Tweet Add two of Seth Godin’s top 40 most influential books to your reading list and discover the power of creativity and your inner marketing genius! The War of Art by Steven Pressfield “Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to […]
Tweet Most influential books in the life of Bob McKnight – Chief Executive Officer of the international surfing empire Quiksilver. Check out the thought provoking titles on this surfing businessman’s reading list: Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi “What makes something special is not just what you have to gain, but what you feel […]
Tweet Ali Howard’s 610km swim of the Skeena River in 2009 was an incredible endeavor that was the focus of Andrew Eddy’s recent film Awakening the Skeena. The film is an amazing inspiration to the rest of the world to take a step in the right direction in order to protect the Sacred Headwaters and […]
Tweet Check out the most influential and favorite books of Benjamin L. Cardin – US Senator of Maryland. Senator Cardin currently serves on the Environment and Public Works (EPW), Finance, Foreign Relations, Budget and Small Business & Entrepreneurship committees. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown “I consider myself a student of many religions. […]
