What began as an opener to a fall Silicon Halton CEO P2P meeting, generated so much valuable discussion and learning experience, that it obsessed an entire meeting.

At the previous meeting, the CEO’s elected to each share their favorite business book and importantly, what value they derived from it. As the CEOs find merit and value in each other’s opinions, this appeared to be an interesting exercise. As all are avid business book readers and always looking to maximize their efficiencies, a recommendation from a trusted peer, to prioritize the cornucopia of business books available today, is invaluable. In 2010 alone, there were 316,000 new books, 5% more than in 2009.

Each CEO discussed the importance and relevance of their recommended book, and what from the book, if anything, they incorporated into their businesses, and any resulting successes or learning experiences.

Under the belief that a rising tide raises all boats, the CEO’s elected to share their list publicly with the Silicon Halton community, and, well, anyone who happens upon this page. The CEO P2P group will hold another business book meeting in 2012, until then, there’s plenty below for you to read.

The books are listed in no particular order. Silicon Halton members can join the discussion here.  Where we can, Twitter addresses to the author are provided.

 

Good to Great    

Good to Great
Jim Collins

 

   Strenghts Finder 2.0    

   Strengths Finder 2.0
   Tom Rath

exploting chaos 2

Exploiting Chaos
Jeremy Gutsche

 

 

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

The Five Dysfunctions
of a Team
Patrick Lencioni

 

  Brand New World

  Brand New World
  Max Lenderman

 The 4-Hour Work Week

The 4-Hour Work Week
Timothy Ferriss

Nothing to Lose

Nothing to Lose,
Everything to Gain
Ryan Blair

   Blockbusters

 Blockbusters: The Five Keys
 to Developing GREAT
 New Products
 Gary S. Lynn, Ph.D., and
 Richard R. Reilly, Ph.D.

Win

Win: The Key Principles to
Take Your Business from
Ordinary to Extraordinary
Dr. Frank I. Luntz

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