21 intriguing books I want to read in 2018
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- LinkedIn Influencer Adam Grant originally published this post on LinkedIn.
- Countless books, on topics ranging from gender equality and workplace culture, are slated for release in 2018.
- Thought leader Adam Grant shares the 20 that have intrigued him the most so far.
- His selections include books by authors Daymond John and Shawn Achor.
Every year, I read advance copies of dozens of big idea and business books. So do other authors, but we all do it separately—and rarely get a chance to discuss, debate, and share our insights. My resolution this year is to change that.
I’ve started a book club with Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, and Dan Pink. Each quarter, we’ll handpick the two new must-reads in the realm of work and psychology, discuss them in an online forum, and donate 100% of our profits to The Future Project, who will give two books to students in under-resourced communities for every subscription.
To kick off 2018, here are the 21 books that have intrigued me the most so far.
'When' by Daniel Pink (January 9)
Riverhead Books
Everything important in life depends on timing, but in a sea of how-to books there’s almost nothing on when-to. In this amazingly actionable and equally enthralling book, Dan tackles all the big timing questions: the ideal part of your day to schedule your creative vs. analytical work, the ideal time to go first vs. last in a job interview, and the ideal time to quit your job. Disclaimer: although he presents fascinating evidence about when to take and wake up from a nappucino, I still can’t bring myself to believe there’s ever a good time to take a nap.
'Powerful' by Patty McCord (January 9)
Silicon Guild
You know that famous culture deck at Netflix? Well, Patty co-created it, and her book unlocks how to build workplaces that prize freedom and responsibility.
'Rise and Grind' by Daymond John (January 23)
Currency
The FUBU founder and Shark Tank investor dives into the routines behind grit. Along with sharing his own, he interviews 16 hardworking high achievers as sources of information and inspiration.
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