No one can argue with the tenet that reading is essential for self-development. Yet many of us struggle with finding the time to devote to such an important endeavor.
Amazon of course has made it easier for us to sample or even “try before we buy” with its invaluable “Send a Free Sample” button. Give it a try and I promise you will be hooked!
But where should one start? Which books are considered the building blocks of development for an established or emerging leader?
The National CIO Review, in our interviews with leading CIOs, has compiled a list of recommended books worth sharing. But of course, we would love to hear your favorites as well. Drop me a line at mike.burgett@ciopartners.com with any books that you think should be at the top of the list. And of course, don’t forget to check out our CIO Bookstore to find even more good reads!
“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.”
HARRY S. TRUMAN
Dave Finnegan, Chief Experience Officer for Orvis
- The Innovator’s Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail (Management of Innovation and Change)
- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable
- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t
- The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey
Marty Smith, CIO for GreenSky
- Is Your Frog Boiling? – Ten Signs That Your Life May Be Spinning Out Of Control And What You Can Do About It
- Greatness: The 16 Characteristics of True Champions
- The Transformational CIO: Leadership and Innovation Strategies for IT Executives in a Rapidly Changing World
- Reinvent Your Enterprise
Sarah Naqvi, Chief Information Officer for HMSHost
- Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t
- The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything
- Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ
Jodi Eddy, SVP and Chief Information and Digital Officer for Boston Scientific
Gene Berry, Former CVP & CIO for One America
Beth O’Rorke, Former CIO for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Updated and Expanded
- Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value
- Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition
Phil Crawford, Former CTO for Godiva
- Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
- Creative Followership: In the Shadow of Greatness
- The Digital Transformation Playbook: Rethink Your Business for the Digital Age
- The Digital Matrix: New Rules for Business Transformation Through Technology
- Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business
Calvin Rhodes, CIO for the State of Georgia
- Enterprise Social Technology: Helping Organizations Harness the Power of Social Media, Social Networking, Social Relevance
- The Strategic CIO: Changing the Dynamics of the Business Enterprise
Tim Ryan, CIO for Aegis Sciences Corporation
Happy Reading!
