7 Must-Read Business Books for 2023

“Why do some leaders make good decisions and others don’t? Successful leaders are able to balance competing views and arrive at innovative solutions. They recognize that the future before them is not just one truth but many potential truths — and this allows for optionality in decision making. However, leaders who make good decisions also relentlessly focus on indicators (flags), which show that they have moved from one scenario into another, enabling them to respond with agility. This book is not about adaptability, but rather, about thriving in a dynamic world and business landscape. It leverages giants from Aristotle to Pierre Wack, the first scenario planner for Royal Dutch Shell. It shows how our mental models of the future (or lack thereof) impact our decision making today. I loved this book, as it leverages scenario planning to talk about how we make decisions and the impact of those decisions on those around us. Every chapter taught me something new or challenged a view or belief I held.” 

Sarah Watt, VP Analyst, Supply Chain