READING LIST
The reading lists of CEOs and leaders can tell you a lot about what’ s on their mind. The World Economic Forum’ s Meet the Leader podcast spoke with the world’ s top change makers to find out what’ s in their carry-on bag. The list includes:
THE COURAGE TO BE DISLIKED BY ICHIRO KISHIMI AND FUMITAKE KOGA A global bestseller recommended by Steven Bartlett on setting boundaries and having the courage to change.
CONNECTING THE WORLD’ S HR LEADERS
Technology, shifting workforce expectations and skills shortages make people and talent a perennial boardroom challenge. HR Chief, a new title from BizClik, launches in February to provide a crucial resource for addressing these challenges. HR Chief connects global HR executives at the world’ s largest brands, helping them navigate a rapidly evolving and people-driven world.
MINDSET: THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS BY CAROL S DWECK A collection of transformative insights into redefining success, building lifelong resilience and self-improvement.
VALIDATION: THE NEW PSYCHOLOGY OF INFLUENCE BY CAROLINE FLECK A crash course in why validation is a catalyst for transformation, including a practical step-by-step framework for success.
WHO NOT HOW BY DAN SULLIVAN Lessons in how billionaires and successful entrepreneurs build effective businesses and stronger teams.
GREEN LEADERSHIP
By 2030 the green economy could be worth US $ 7tn. According to the World Economic Forum, CEOs have four key priorities for green growth: n Set a bold ambition, purpose and strategy n Develop a unique value proposition n Build a robust, tech-driven operating model n Harness growth accelerators
18 March 2026