Best Books for Your Workplace Book Club
Starting a Book Club at work comes with both benefits and challenges. I’m a big fan of them, but you may find that choosing a book to read with your coworkers is no easy feat. Here’s a quick and easy list for you to save and refer to any time you find yourself stumped when suggesting books.
Business / Company Culture Books
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts. by Brene Brown
The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek
The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle
How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs by Guy Raz
It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work by Jason Fried
Rework by Jason Fried
Remote: Office Not Required by Jason Fried
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't by Adam Grant
Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant
Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chriss Voss
Non-Fiction Books
The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan Holiday
Ego is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday
Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday
Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg Mckeown
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art by James Nestor
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dre by Matthew Walker
How to Be Sad: Everything I've Learned About Getting Happier by Being Sad by Helen Russell
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck
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The Death of Expertise: The Campaign against Established Knowledge and Why it Matters by Tom Nichols
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion (DEI) Books
Finding Latinx: In Search of the Voices Redefining Latino Identity by Paola Ramos
How to be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World by Melinda Gates
Hell of a Book by Jason Mott
The Color of Money: Black Banks and the Racial Wealth Gap by Mehrsa Baradaran
The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson
As you read, it’s easier to find out what people like and dislike and go from there. Remember to choose books that challenge the group from time to time. Book clubs should be fun, but at work, they should also build culture and camaraderie.
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