Explore The Top Business Books Releasing this Fall

Autumn has arrived, and so have the top business books of the season! Whether you’re curled up with a warm pumpkin spice latte or gearing up for your next big business venture, our Fall Favorites 2024 Business Catalog is your guide to the most anticipated reads of the season.

As the leaves turn and the air cools, our book experts bundle up and handpick a selection of 12 standout titles set to make waves in the business world. From groundbreaking insights on leadership to fresh takes on innovation and growth, these books are crafted to inspire and equip you for success.

So, as you enjoy the crisp fall days of fall, dive into our curated list and discover the next great book that will transform your organization and elevate your teams.

1. Dynamic Drive: The Purpose-Fueled Formula for Sustainable Success by Molly Fletcher

Renowned keynote speaker and leadership expert Molly Fletcher redefines the meaning of success, guiding you to achieve fulfillment through an approach that connects your drive with your purpose in this business book. Drawing on decades of experience with top performers, Fletcher presents a research-backed formula with seven keys to sustainable success, helping you grow both personally and professionally. This practical guide empowers you to move beyond traditional goal-setting, avoid burnout, and embark on a journey of intentional change that transforms not just what you achieve, but who you become.

2. Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve by Alison Fragale

In Likable Badass, behavioral scientist Alison Fragale empowers women with a practical guide to thriving in the workplace by skillfully blending warmth and assertiveness. Combining decades of research with practical strategies, Fragale reveals how cultivating a “likeable badass” reputation can elevate your career, help you navigate office politics, negotiate better, and earn the recognition you deserve. Get ready to read actionable tips, impactful stories, and a dash of humor. This book is a must-read for women and their allies seeking evidence-based strategies for professional success.

3. Lead Bigger: The Transformative Power of Inclusion by Anne Chow

Former AT&T Business CEO Anne Chow teaches you how to leverage inclusion beyond DEI to elevate your work, workforce, and workplace. Drawing from over three decades of experience, Chow reframes inclusion as the essential leadership competency for innovation and growth, offering prompts, tactics, and insights from visionaries like Arianna Huffington and Adam Grant. If you’re committed to advancing work that matters and fostering a dynamic, agile workplace, you’re ready to Lead Bigger.

4. Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World by Parmy Olson

In Supremacy, tech writer Parmy Olson unveils the fierce rivalry between AI giants OpenAI and DeepMind and tells the astonishing story of their struggles to use their tech for good, and the hazardous direction they could go. Through exclusive access to high-ranking sources, Olson reveals the dangers of profit-driven AI, exposing the spread of flawed and biased technology across industries, education, and media. This is a gripping account that will allow readers to see the path AI is taking and its potential impact on us all.

5. Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life by Brigid Schulte

In Over Work, Brigid Schulte uncovers the deep-rooted issues in America's work culture, tracing our collective discontent from an era when work supported well-being to today's exhausting grind. Schulte draws readers in by exploring innovative solutions like the four-day workweek, Japan’s Housewives Brigade, and forward-thinking CEOs advocating for humane business practices. Through rich storytelling and incisive analysis, she presents a compelling vision for ending the relentless cycle of burnout, reclaiming leisure, joy, and meaning in our lives, and redefining work in a way that benefits both humans and businesses.

6. Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders, and the Rise of Social Engineering by Malcolm Gladwell

In his latest book, bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell revisits the lessons of The Tipping Point, revealing how today’s social epidemics are more powerful and manipulable than ever before. Through provocative questions and surprising connection-from Los Angeles bank robberies to racial equity-Gladwell explores the consequences of tinkering with tipping points, showing that while we can shape trends and ideas, it often comes with unexpected tradeoffs. This deeply personal work challenges us to recognize our responsibility in influencing the world around us and offers new insights for creating positive change.

7. The Why is Everything: A Story of Football, Rivalry, and Revolution by Michael Silver

A new kind of leadership book, award-winning journalist Mike Silver delivers an exhilarating behind-the-scenes look at how a new wave of NFL coaches, spearheaded by Kyle Shanahan, upended traditional football strategies with their groundbreaking approaches. This dynamic story chronicles their journey from defying decades of football dogma to crafting innovative game plans that revolutionized the sport. With unparalleled access and a flair for drama, Silver captures the thrilling rise of these coaching stars and their game-changing impact on America’s favorite sport.

8. The Plan: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius by Kendra J. Adachi

New York Times bestselling author Kendra Adachi brings her signature “Kind Big Sister Energy” to a refreshing approach to time management that prioritizes living well over relentless productivity. Unlike traditional systems that focus on optimization and greatness, Adachi's practical guide helps you manage your time by preparing, living, adjusting, and noticing what truly matters in your life. With actionable tips and a compassionate tone, The PLAN offers freedom from the pressure of constant hustle and empowers you to embrace a more balanced, fulfilling life.

9. Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future of Blizzard Entertainment by Jason Schreier

From New York Times bestselling author and investigative journalist, Jason Schreier, is the gripping “Social Network” of the video game industry, detailing Blizzard Entertainment's meteoric rise and dramatic fall. Once celebrated for its iconic games like Diablo and World of Warcraft, Blizzard's autonomy was shattered when corporate parent Activision, led by controversial CEO Bobby Kotick, began to undermine its creative spirit. Through over 300 interviews, this riveting book uncovers the blend of creativity, conflict, and betrayal that led to Blizzard's downfall, revealing the clash between artistic ideals and corporate greed.

10. This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans by Seth Godin

From Seth Godin, the bestselling author of This is Marketing, comes an essential guide for navigating a complex, ever-changing world with strategic thinking. Godin challenges you to move beyond quick fixes by focusing on your "smallest viable audience," understanding systemic influences, and prioritizing long-term impact over instant gratification. With his trademark clarity and insight, Godin offers a framework for creating meaningful change, making this book a must-read for anyone aiming to drive positive transformation in their industry, movement, or career.

11. Hard Truths: Think and Lead Like a Green Beret by Michael Waltz

Congressman and retired Green Beret Mike Waltz reveals how the disciplined mindset honed during his military service can help anyone tackle challenges in politics, business, and life. Through gripping anecdotes, like the restrained decision in Afghanistan that spared a child's life, Waltz contrasts the rare trait of restraint with today’s often reactionary political climate. Drawing on his 27 years in Special Forces, Waltz offers a unique perspective and practical wisdom for overcoming obstacles and making a meaningful impact.

12. Never Lead Alone: 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship by Keith Ferrazzi

In Never Lead Alone, Keith Ferrazzi unveils a revolutionary guide to maximizing team performance and achieving outstanding business success. Drawing on his extensive experience with Fortune 500 companies and startups, Ferrazzi emphasizes that true success comes from mastering "teamship”-the art of transforming team dynamics rather than relying solely on leadership. With practical tools and ten key shifts, he offers a blueprint for unlocking a team's full potential, driving innovation, and fostering exponential growth.

If you are interested in any of these new titles releasing this fall we would love to help get these books into your employees' hands! You can connect with one of our dedicated account managers directly or if you know what title you want you can request a quote. And be sure to check out all our previous business catalog titles.