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Leonardo da Vinci

By: Walter Isaacson 

Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo da Vinci’s astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work. The lessons learned from this biography are as impressive as they are simple. Most important, be curious about everything.

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion —The Essential Guide to the Psychology of Influence and Persuasion in Everyday Life.

By Dr. Robert Chaldini

If you are in the business of influencing others, and let's agree that is all of us, this book is essential reading. Six simple principles when leveraged, as Dr. Chaldini says in an Ethical manner, help you get an agreement that will exceed your expectations. 

It's the Manager: Moving From Boss to Coach

by Jim Clifton

The new workforce, especially younger generations, wants their work to have deep mission and purpose. They don’t want old-style command-and-control bosses. They want coaches who inspire them, communicate with them frequently and develop their strengths.

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The Warburgs: The Twentieth-Century Odyssey of a Remarkable Jewish Family

By: Ron Chernow

The Warburgs, like the Cartiers. are brothers who lead innovation in their field. They forged economic dynasties, built mansions and estates, assembled libraries, endowed charities, and advised a German kaiser and two American presidents. They also spearheaded the founding of the Federal Reserve.

The Cartiers: The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire.

By: Francesca Cartier Brickell

Well researched and written with devotion to the heritage of the brand, Cartier-Brickell tell a story of a successful family enterprise that personifies global luxury. The foundation of the brand is the generational dedication to innovation, growth in emerging markets, loyalty and above all kindness to customers. 

Churchill: Walking with Destiny

by Andrew Roberts 

So many great lessons in leadership, overcoming adversity, planning and creating your future are within the pages of this book

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Good to Great: A Study of Management Strategies of Companies with Lasting Growth By: Jim Collins

The lessons in this classic business book apply as much to corporations as they do to individuals. Whether the topic is confronting the brutal realities of your industry or the value of a culture of discipline the concepts researched and recorded here are valuable beyond measure to the success of organizations.