Business Books

Based on decades of corporate performance data, Collins identifies key traits that differentiate top-performing firms from the rest.

This book popularized the concept of *creating new markets* rather than competing in saturated ones — a strategic shift many firms aim for. It's also on the HBR “Top 40 Essential Business Books” list.

Many leaders face transitional challenges when taking new roles; Watkins offers structured tactics to succeed in early stages. It appears on HBR’s top business books list.

Kotter’s 8-step change model has become a standard reference for managing organizational transformation and is often taught in business schools.

Though not strictly a business book, its insights on habit formation and continuous improvement are widely applied in business contexts. Its success and influence are well documented.

This classic introduced the idea of “disruptive innovation” — a fundamental concept for strategy, technology, and innovation management. Many leaders cite it as influential.

This newer book just won the **Gold Medal in Entrepreneurship** at the 2025 Axiom Business Book Awards — a mark of strong peer recognition.

Feinstein won the **Gold Medal in the Business Intelligence / Innovation** category at the 2025 Axiom Awards, indicating peer recognition in strategy/innovation circles.

While focusing on social entrepreneurship, this book shows how mission-driven ventures can operate successfully — useful for impact-oriented business.

Zook builds on his “profit from the core” theory — valuable insight on how mature companies can evolve and grow.

Featured in the Financial Times 'Books to Read in 2025' list. Wang’s analysis of China’s innovation economy provides global business context for technology strategy and policy.

Highlighted by Barnes & Noble as one of the Best Business Books of 2025 So Far. Dalio applies his macroeconomic 'big cycle' theory to national economies and business resilience strategies.

Named a Porchlight Business Bestseller in January 2025. Hoffman and Beato advocate for an optimistic, design-forward approach to AI and human collaboration in business.

New release in 2025 recognized for its practical leadership lessons and entrepreneurial insight. Otedola reflects on scaling businesses across multiple sectors in emerging markets.