VAULTZ.connect’s curated Top 10 Must-Read Business Books

In the current period, with the progress of business conditions being ongoing, it's not enough to just have skills but the ability to keep learning and change are required constantly. VAULTZ.connect editorial team has chosen the top ten books that offer valuable insights and solutions to help business professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders develop their talents and handle the business world which is changing with time.

These publications cover different aspects of business ranging from leadership and innovation to personal development and decision-making to deliver a complete approach to success. Here are the ten books every business leader should read:

1. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

Eric Ries was the one who first made the idea of lean thinking into a business practice. In it, there is an emphasis on rapid experimentation and validated learning, he says. Ries highlights the need to have a single minimum viable product (MVP) and then keep on making alterations based on what customers say or do. The actual method of a systematic approach to innovation is thus enabled by the means of lean startup methodology through which a company can avoid thrash, find the real product for the real customer, and work 

"Start with Why" by Simon Sinek is a book ideal for those who are looking for the purpose of life. He argues that great leaders and companies are not driven by the "what" of their activities but rather by the "why" that motivates them. Your "why" is the basis for keeping your customers your biggest fans, as you keep on the market for a long time.

3. Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

The theorist who won the Nobel Prize - Daniel Kahneman - elucidates the readers about the two types of brains which end up controlling our thoughts: the system that quickly processes information and the system that carefully and slowly processes information. This book takes the readers to the depths of the biases that we usually overlook in our thinking and offers doable solutions for improving our decisions in business as well as life.

Dale Carnegie’s evergreen title is still obligatory reading for those people who want to be proficient in interpersonal skills. This one is an essential reading that gives out messages that are applicable in any period for how to make friends and influence people without encountering difficulties in human interactions that are almost inevitable in all business professionals.

Collins, through his book Good to Great, tells us what it takes for a company to grow from good to being great. With the help of his thorough research, Collins figures out what sets winning corporations apart, offering a step-by-step guide for companies aiming at lasting excellent performance.

Stephen Covey's was a pivotal writer. He has the “7 Habits” in his work that is fundamental for personal and professional efficiency in human beings. From being proactive to sharpening the saw, Covey’s principles provide a framework for achieving long-term success and fulfillment in both life and business.

The reasons why organizations that are usually well-run are usually the ones that get wiped out by disruptive innovation always was of interest to Clayton Christensen- "The Innovator’s Dilemma" which is necessary to be read by such persons- those who are interested in how the phenomenon of innovation can be enjoined within an organization as well as how it can be balanced with the disruptions of the industry and trying to avoid them.

Drive's author Daniel Pink has changed the traditional perception of motivational techniques by showing that the essential motivators are autonomy, mastery, and purpose. This manual should play a significant role in motivating managers to generate a workplace environment that is productive and innovative.

Gary Vaynerchuk has authored "Crushing It!" which is a great guide to developing a personal brand and marketing in the social space to attain success. The book is a delightful combination of real-life evidence and actionable advice, making it a must-read for anyone wishing to outshine in the digital age regions.

Ben Horowitz, a successful entrepreneur, wrote a very sincere and direct description of the problems of constructing and controlling of a firm. The book is about the struggle of the author who offers his own experience with leadership and resilience, he got from challenges such as budget cuts and life-tough situations.

These ten volumes are a treasure-trove of information and step-by-step tips that can make one surpass the business world. No matter if you’re a beginner or a professional, the knowledge provided in these books can be a guiding light to sustain a business and thus, one can achieve a quality life.