The corporate world's return signals a shift from holiday festivities to gearing up for a successful 2024. For leaders seeking professional development and personal rejuvenation, here's a curated list of recently released and upcoming books to explore in the coming year.

Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger instills seven rules for discovering one's true purpose in life, drawing from his journey of reinvention and remarkable success. From bodybuilding to Hollywood stardom and political leadership, Schwarzenegger shares lessons on vision, hard work, problem-solving, curiosity, and giving back, rooted in his father's mantra: be useful.

In 'Be Useful,' Arnold imparts practical tools and personal stories, urging readers to disconnect from self-pity and connect with their purpose, emphasizing self-reliance as the key to a meaningful life.

What It Takes by Sarina Wiegman

Sarina Wiegman, FIFA's most decorated female football manager, shares her life journey from a passion for football to historic victories as a player and coach. Her personal account reflects on triumphs, challenges, tough decisions, and her revolutionary leadership philosophy, emphasizing inclusivity and equal opportunities in football.

Breaking Twitter by Ben Mezrich

In October 2022, Elon Musk taking over Twitter caused lots of trouble. Many people were let go from their jobs, businesses left, and struggled to decide who was in charge. This story reveals the humorous, self-made problems that caused Elon Musk's emotional fall through inside information. It shows a solid and exciting business tale.

How to Be a CEO by Ben Renshaw

'How to be a CEO' by Ben Renshaw distills insights from extensive research with CEOs, Executive Committee members, and Leadership Professors, outlining a compelling 3P Model: Purpose, People, and Performance, for aspiring leaders navigating the evolving world of work. The book offers a practical guide to accelerate leadership development. 

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Lessons for Living by Phil Stutz

In 'Lessons for Living,' Phil Stutz explores universal challenges, offering profound insights on love, loss, success, failure, hope, regret, life, and death. Collected essays, written since the late 1990s, present a compendium of human experience and knowledge that reframes worldviews and addresses real-world circumstances.

Hidden Potential by Adam Grant

In 'Hidden Potential,' Adam Grant challenges the obsession with innate talent, emphasizing the significance of learning and character development. The book explores how to raise aspirations, exceed expectations, and design systems for individuals overlooked to realize their potential.

The Money Kings by Daniel Schulman

'The Money Kings' traces the intertwined stories of financial dynasties like Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, and Kuhn Loeb. The narrative explores their rise to dominance amidst antisemitism in the Gilded Age and the complexities of war and identity.

Be the Unicorn by William Vanderbloemen

William Vanderbloemen explores how individuals can stand out and become irreplaceable in today's competitive and uncertain job landscape in 'Be the Unicorn.' Drawing on research and firsthand accounts, he identifies 12 habits, including authenticity and problem-solving, that successful leaders share. The book provides insights and practical advice for developing these soft skills for career success and interpersonal relationships.

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