What was the last technology, business or leadership book that you read?

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CEOa year ago

I started a book club for the staff and we're reading Identity Leadership by Stedman Graham.

Director of Corporate Development in Governmenta year ago

Everything by Michael Lewis, starting with Flash Boys.

Director of Supply Chain in Manufacturinga year ago

I read recently The Dictator's Handbook (Alaistar Smith, Bruce de Mesquita) and found a great analogies between political science and bad behavior in corporations.

Head of Corporate Developmenta year ago

I just finished "Unreasonable Hospitality" which outlines what companies can do to really delight and excite customers

Chief Operations Officer in Consumer Goods2 years ago

Insightful Leadership: Surfing the Waves to Organizational Excellence, Jim Tompkinss

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