Who Moved My Cheese
by Spencer Johnson

A short parable on coping with change in the workplace, as told through the eyes of mice Sniff and Scurry, and humans Hem and Haw. Despite being published in 1998, it is still a must-read if your business is adjusting/merging/revolutionising... more

From Good to Great
by Jim Collins

Collins analyses hundreds of businesses over a 15 year period and identifies those that transition from good to great. Although it was published in 2001 and post-GFC some his highlighted companies look a little worse for wear, his conclusion that greatness is achieved through ‘Level 5 Leadership’, where great leaders display “a paradoxical blend of personal humility and professional will” still stands... more

The Wal-Mart Effect
by Charles Fishman

A detailed insight into Wal-Mart, who led the way in the world of tough negotiations, cheap prices and operational efficiencies that have become the norm for supermarkets... more

Tipping Point
by Malcolm Gladwell

Gladwell’s debut book, and we think his best (just), was genuinely groundbreaking and quickly entered common parlance. It explains how an idea, campaign or product can spread through the influence of just one or two people – and go on to take over the world... more

The Ascent of Money
by Niall Ferguson

A fascinating look at the history of money and currency and how it’s changed over time, particularly how it affects us in the 21st Century... more

Killing Fairfax
by Pamela Williams

With unprecedented access to both Lachie Murdoch and James Packer, Pamela Williams untangles the demise of Fairfax as though it were an episode of Underbelly. Reading this will help you avoid the mistakes that Fairfax made.... more

Lean In
by Sheryl Sandberg

While male boardroom members seem to release a book on business every week, Sheryl Sandberg’s book gained publicity for her perceived ruthlessness and apparent anti-feminist stance. Sigh. Lean In is a fantastic book for everyone to read, male or female, in order to understand the struggles of some women at the top. We don’t recommend that it be read as gospel, but nor should any of the others listed... more

The 4-Hour Work Week
by Timothy Ferriss

This is the get-rich-quick read that works! Tim teaches entrepreneurs that they need to work on their business, not in their business. Full of tips and tricks, this updated edition has cases from people who read the first edition and changed their life... more

Quiet
by Susan Cain

A brilliant work on the topic of personality, Cain exposes the Extroverted Ideal that has taken over our society – from business, to sport, to art, to politics, to fashion – and reminds us that having an introverted personality is something to cherish and revere. Engaging and accommodating introverts is essential to business success... more

The Element
by Ken Robinson

Why is it that at school we’re all individuals, then by the time we hit the workplace we’re all carbon copies of each other? Ken Robinson encourages creativity at any age and reassures us that you can fulfil your passion no matter how old you are... more