The 10 Best Business Books Of 2016

From leading with grit to practicing deep work, these page turners introduced us to some new ideas this year. From leading with grit to practicing deep work, these page turners introduced us to some new ideas this year.Whether you wanted new ways to think about your business, insightful advice to manage your career, or analysis of the changing business landscape, 2016 offered up just the books you needed. Within that playing field, there were definitely some standouts. Here are 10 of the best business books published this year.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2016-12-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Move to Digital: Lose Your Unwanted Books

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Digital Books: ‘Enhanced’ — But for Whom?

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Atlantic Media Taps Editor-in-Chief for New Global Business Brand

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Ammo Books: Publishing in Small, Medium, and Large

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Waterstones launches 'book club' promotion

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