Book Recommendations for Execs that need to Step Away from the Inbox
- VFS Team
- 22 hours ago
- 2 min read
... or the breaking news... or the spreadsheets. Here are three non-fiction books that will give you a reprieve from the screen while keeping you engaged with topics important for business leaders navigating today's complex, fast-moving operating environment.
Autocracy, Inc. by Anne Applebaum
Applebaum's Autocracy, Inc. explains how modern autocracies operate through global networks, contrasts them with historical autocracies, and highlights their international collaboration. It urges democracies to combat these threats and focuses on the role of illicit wealth in sustaining autocracies, offering insights into global geopolitical concerns.
Who should read it: Execs with global supply chains, international clients, or the desire to ethically source
goods and materials.
American Covenant by Yuval Levin
Levin highlights the Constitution's power to repair civic culture and unify America. It explains how the Constitution facilitates constructive disagreement and offers solutions for reforming malfunctioning politics, providing insights into achieving a less divided future in American politics.
Who should read it: Leaders who must navigate our polarized political landscape, either internally or externally.
Generations by Jean M. Twenge, PhD
In 2024, one of the biggest topics our clients wanted to discuss was workforce - from the quality of candidates to the loss of institutional knowledge that comes with leadership retiring, one topic stood out - Gen Z has entered the workforce, and they are markedly different than those that came before them.
Generations by Jean M. Twenge compares six American generations, highlighting technological changes, individualism, and shifts in attitudes and behaviors, helping readers understand how these trends might shape the future of American politics and society.
Who should read it: COOs and HR Directors of companies who rely on a large frontline workforce or have a large number of retirements on the horizon.
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