Richard Branson’s Top Book Recommendations From 2016
Here are the billionaire founder’s top five books from the past year.
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It’s the holidays, which means it’s time to relax and unwind. To Richard Branson, that means sitting down with a favorite book or magazine, a cup of tea and a notebook.
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Aside from a dose of relaxation, Branson also believes that reading sparks ideas and teaches leadership lessons. In a recent blog post, “,” the Virgin Group founder reveals five of his favorite books he read in 2016.
The billionaire entrepreneur recommends Alastair Campbell’s and Richard Reed’s as great resources for inspiration and tips on leadership.
Branson writes that his belief in possessing a “growth” mindset is paralleled in Matthew Syed’s . Syed’s book is great for entrepreneurs, touching upon topics of attitude, failure and behavior, Branson says.
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If you’re looking for a more political read, Branson also recommends his book, . The book brings together insights from a group of experts who explain drug policy reform and treating drug abuse as a health issue.
Although if you want a light read this winter, John Steinbeck’s — a book about the author’s road trip across the U.S. with his dog, Charley — is a “subtle guide on how to live” and another top choice from Branson.
It’s the holidays, which means it’s time to relax and unwind. To Richard Branson, that means sitting down with a favorite book or magazine, a cup of tea and a notebook.
Related: Richard Branson: To Be Successful, Take the Stairs
Aside from a dose of relaxation, Branson also believes that reading sparks ideas and teaches leadership lessons. In a recent blog post, “,” the Virgin Group founder reveals five of his favorite books he read in 2016.
The billionaire entrepreneur recommends Alastair Campbell’s and Richard Reed’s as great resources for inspiration and tips on leadership.
Branson writes that his belief in possessing a “growth” mindset is paralleled in Matthew Syed’s . Syed’s book is great for entrepreneurs, touching upon topics of attitude, failure and behavior, Branson says.
Related: Richard Branson Explains Why Most Â鶹Éçs Lack the Right Mindset
If you’re looking for a more political read, Branson also recommends his book, . The book brings together insights from a group of experts who explain drug policy reform and treating drug abuse as a health issue.
Although if you want a light read this winter, John Steinbeck’s — a book about the author’s road trip across the U.S. with his dog, Charley — is a “subtle guide on how to live” and another top choice from Branson.
