Editors’ Picks: Career & Growth

This thrilling biography of the visionary who went from making billions selling PayPal to creating innovative and ambitious companies like SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity is essential reading for anyone intrigued by entrepreneurs, technology, or the future.

Any team needs a solid coach in its corner, and there’s none better than Bill Campbell, who advised some of the top tech companies of today, including Apple and Google. Star Googlers, including executive Eric Schmidt, interviewed many people who worked with Campbell to learn how he harnessed individual talents and brought people together to form the best team.

In case the title wasn't enough of a giveaway, Horowitz tackles the tough issues. His leadership advice is bold and inspiring, but laced with humor and empathy—just like the best bosses.

Walter Isaacson’s exclusive biography brings this generation’s leading innovator to life again, illustrating the impact of imagination through interviews and anecdotes.

Several decades in print and millions of copies sold, this timeless book is packed with ever-relevant advice on building successful relationships, be they business or personal.

Learn how to become a Level 5 leader that can take your whole company to the next level. After sifting through years of performance data, Collins discovered seven characteristics companies that went from good to great share.

Just as Nike’s swoosh symbol is one of the most recognizable icons of excellence around the world, this memoir from the shoe company’s founder, Phil Knight, has quickly become one of the most-lauded, must-read business books of all time.

Both Bill Gates and Warren Buffett agree that this book is a must-read for anyone interested in business. Writing up his favorite books of 2014 on GatesNotes, Gates had this to say about John Brooks’ classic: “Shortly after we met, Warren Buffett loaned me this collection of New Yorker business articles from the 1950s and 1960s. I loved them as much as he did. Brooks’s insights about business have aged beautifully, and they are as true today as ever. I still go back to this book from time to time ... ‘Business Adventures’ is a neglected classic, and it’s still my favorite business book ever.”

CEOs from Reed Hastings (Netflix) to Jack Dorsey (Twitter, Square) to Arianna Huffington (Thrive Global) rave about billionaire investor Ray Dalio’s book. Turn your leadership potential into reality with these proven tools for decision-making, conquering challenges, and building strong teams from “the Steve Jobs of investing.” Dalio’s innovative advice is far from what you’d learn in conventional business guides.

It’s time to start thinking a little harder about your finances, and there’s no better place to start than checking out other people’s incomes and habits. “Money Diaries” will provide you with some much-needed perspective.

You don’t have to be a mathematician to start a budget and get your finances on track. YNAB (that’s what true fans call it) teaches you four simple rules that will help you save money, spend wisely, and stop living paycheck to paycheck.

This revised classic will improve your relationships and increase your team’s productivity. Provides concise and actionable advice on how to set achievable goals and foster open communication.