Here is a post of the last 10 business books I've read, hope you enjoy them

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In Soulful: You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence, David Espindola delivers a deeply reflective and timely exploration of humanity’s place in an AI-driven future. Rather than approaching artificial intelligence purely through a technological or economic lens, Espindola anchors his insights in human values, ethics, and spirituality. This book invites readers to pause and consider not just where AI is taking us, but who we are becoming in the process. Espindola’s writing is accessible yet profound, blending real, world examples with philosophical inquiry, making it both intellectually stimulating and emotionally resonant.

What sets Soulful apart is its call for conscious, values based engagement with emerging technologies. Espindola doesn’t peddle utopian or dystopian extremes instead, he urges readers to actively shape a future where human dignity and moral responsibility guide innovation. Whether you’re a technologist, a leader, or simply someone curious about AI’s impact on our shared future, this book offers a soulful reminder that the future isn’t just about smarter machines, but wiser humans.

Kamales Lardi’s Artificial Intelligence for Business – Harness AI for Value, Growth and Innovation is a timely and authoritative guide that demystifies AI for business leaders, without falling into the trap of hype or jargon. Drawing on years of hands-on experience, Lardi bridges the gap between technical complexity and real-world application, offering readers a practical roadmap to integrating AI strategically. The book excels at blending case studies, actionable frameworks, and a forward-looking perspective on responsible innovation, making it a must-read for executives seeking clarity and direction in an AI-first economy.

What sets this book apart is its balanced tone and accessibility. Whether you're a seasoned leader, digital strategist, or curious newcomer, Lardi’s insights are both inspiring and grounded. She doesn’t just talk about what AI can do, she shows what it should do to drive sustainable business value. If you're looking to future-proof your business and lead with confidence in the age of intelligent technologies, this book is your essential companion.

“The Strategy Dialogues: A Primer on Business Strategy and Strategic Management” by John Hillen is a masterclass in strategic thinking, distilled into an accessible and engaging format. Through a series of imagined conversations between a seasoned executive and an inquisitive mentee, Hillen brilliantly demystifies the core principles of strategy without sacrificing depth. The dialogue format makes complex frameworks feel natural and conversational, allowing readers to absorb key concepts like competitive advantage, positioning, and strategic leadership in a refreshingly human way.

What sets this book apart is its practicality. Hillen doesn’t just explain what strategy is, he shows how it comes alive in the real world, in boardrooms and brainstorms, with all the nuance and messiness that entails. Whether you're a student of business or a seasoned executive looking to sharpen your edge, The Strategy Dialogues offers timeless insights with clarity, wit, and wisdom. It’s a must-read for anyone serious about making better strategic decisions in a rapidly evolving world.

Cezary Pietrasik’s Homo Idioticus is a fearless exploration of human folly, exposing the psychological, social, and cultural forces that lead us to make staggeringly poor decisions, individually and collectively. With wit and intellectual rigour, Pietrasik examines why, despite our technological and scientific advancements, we remain prone to stupidity. The book moves seamlessly between history, science, and philosophy, offering memorable anecdotes and accessible insights that make you laugh, cringe, and reflect in equal measure.

What sets this book apart is its refusal to wallow in cynicism. Pietrasik doesn’t just diagnose the problem; he offers a roadmap for cultivating self-awareness, critical thinking, and humility in a noisy, polarized world. It’s both a mirror and a manual, challenging yet strangely comforting. If you enjoyed books like Sapiens or Thinking, Fast and Slow, this is a must-read. Be prepared to confront your own blind spots and emerge a little wiser.

Max van der Klis-Busink has created an outstanding resource with The Global Payroll Manager’s Playbook. This book distills complex global payroll challenges into a clear and actionable best practices framework that any payroll leader can adopt. Covering compliance, governance, technology, and team management across multiple jurisdictions, Max provides a roadmap for navigating the intricacies of international payroll with confidence. What stands out is how practical and accessible the guidance is, it feels like having a mentor with decades of experience walking you through every step.

Whether you’re new to global payroll or a seasoned manager, this playbook will sharpen your strategic thinking and equip you to build scalable, efficient processes. Max’s insights into harmonizing global operations without losing sight of local requirements are particularly valuable. This isn’t just a theoretical guide; it’s a real-world toolkit for success. Highly recommended for payroll leaders, HR directors, and finance professionals operating in multinational environments.

What Matters Matters Most by Wendy Lipton-Dibner is a masterclass in modern leadership. Rather than focusing on outdated metrics and short-term wins, Lipton-Dibner challenges leaders to measure what truly counts: real-world impact. With a blend of inspiring stories, (the book is written as a novel) actionable frameworks, and deeply human insights, she shows how businesses can ignite passion in their teams, earn customer loyalty, and unlock sustainable growth. Her approach isn’t theoretical; it’s grounded in decades of experience helping organizations achieve extraordinary results by aligning purpose with performance.

This book is a refreshing departure from typical leadership manuals. Lipton-Dibner writes with clarity and conviction, making complex concepts accessible and immediately applicable. Whether you’re a CEO, a team leader, or an entrepreneur, What Matters Most offers a roadmap for building organizations where people thrive and results flourish. It’s a must-read for anyone ready to lead with both heart and strategy in today’s impact-driven world.

In Momentum, Lee Chambers delivers a practical and empowering guide for anyone ready to break through barriers and tap into their true potential. Drawing on his background in psychology and business, Chambers masterfully blends personal insight with actionable advice across 13 powerful principles. Each chapter is crafted with clarity and intention, helping readers build confidence, resilience, and a mindset geared for progress, whether in their career, relationships, or personal development. His tone is encouraging yet direct, making complex ideas feel accessible and applicable.

What sets Momentum apart is its balance of motivation and realism. Chambers doesn’t just cheerlead, he challenges. He encourages readers to take ownership of their mindset, manage energy over time, and lean into discomfort as a path to growth. With reflective exercises and thoughtful anecdotes, the book becomes more than just a read, it becomes a personal toolkit. Whether you’re at a crossroads or simply seeking to elevate your performance, Momentum is an insightful and energising companion on the journey to becoming your best self.

“4IR AI Blockchain Fintech IoT – Reinventing a Nation” by Dinis Guarda and Rais Hussin is a bold and ambitious exploration of how emerging technologies can and must reshape national economies, governance, and society itself. Blending academic rigor with real-world applicability, the authors take readers on a sweeping journey through the core pillars of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: artificial intelligence, blockchain, fintech, and the Internet of Things. What makes this book stand out is not just the depth of technical insight, but its strong geopolitical and policy-oriented perspective, especially relevant for nations at an inflection point in their digital transformation. It’s part manifesto, part roadmap, and entirely urgent.

Guarda and Hussin write with a clarity and conviction that makes complex subjects accessible without oversimplifying them. They argue compellingly that countries that fail to embrace digital infrastructure and inclusive innovation risk falling behind not just economically, but socially. The book doesn’t shy away from hard truths, yet it remains hopeful, offering actionable strategies to policymakers, business leaders, and technologists. Whether you’re a government official looking to modernize public services or a curious citizen trying to understand what a truly digital nation could look like, Reinventing a Nation is essential reading for our time.

The DNA of Engagement – A Story Approach to Building Trust and Influencing Change is a refreshing and deeply insightful guide for anyone tasked with leading people through uncertainty, change, or transformation. David Pullan and Sarah Jane McKechnie blend decades of leadership and consulting experience with the timeless power of storytelling to create a compelling framework that feels both practical and human. Rather than offering abstract theory or overused corporate jargon, this book provides a clear, narrative-based approach to engagement that resonates on an emotional and strategic level. It's not about manipulating people into compliance, it’s about authentically connecting with them through shared purpose and trust.

What sets this book apart is its rich use of real-world stories and the simplicity of its “DNA” model, breaking down engagement into strands that are easy to understand and apply. Whether you're a CEO, team leader, or change agent, you'll walk away with tools that make a measurable difference in how you lead and influence. The DNA of Engagement is a timely, thoughtful, and necessary read in a world where trust is in short supply and genuine connection is the currency of modern leadership. Highly recommended for those ready to stop managing change and start engaging people in it.

Kate O’Neill’s What Matters Next is a timely and insightful guide that cuts through the noise of rapid technological change to focus on what truly matters: making tech decisions that prioritize human values. In a world where leaders are often pressured to move fast and innovate relentlessly, O’Neill reminds us that speed without empathy can lead to unintended consequences. Her clear, thoughtful approach offers practical frameworks and real-world examples that empower executives, product managers, and innovators to embed ethics, responsibility, and humanity into their technology strategies. This book is not just a call to slow down, it’s a compelling blueprint for how to lead with purpose and integrity in an era defined by AI, automation, and data.

What sets What Matters Next apart is O’Neill’s ability to blend strategic rigor with a deep sense of optimism. Rather than painting a dystopian picture of technology’s future, she provides hope and actionable advice, showing that human-centric leadership is not only possible but essential for sustainable success. Whether you’re a seasoned tech leader or someone newly navigating digital transformation, this book offers invaluable insights that challenge you to rethink how technology can serve people not just profits. A must-read for anyone committed to shaping a more ethical, thoughtful, and human-friendly digital future.

And now a little bit about my books ....

I wrote the first edition of "social selling - techniques to influence buyers and changemakers - 1st edition" (the one with the white cover) back in 2015 and it was published in 2016. It was the first book on social selling to be published. With so many changes that have taken place in social media over time, when Kogan Page, my publisher, approached me and asked for a second edition (the one with the yellow cover), I agreed.

This second edition, has been totally updated from 187 pages to 306. I explain how the world of business has changed with digital and how that impacts the modern buyer and it's a business imperative that we change our sales and marketing.

Many people often think that social selling is some sort of future state. It's not, it's the here and now. DLA Ignite, my company, for example, has clients doing $multi-million deals using social media. If your not doing $multi-million deals on social, your competition are and you are losing market share and revenue.

With this book, I contacted people I knew that were using social media to drive revenue and got them to tell their story. Chris Fleming the CEO of Cyberhawk, shares how he transformed his business to social and digital 3 years ago. Putting that another way, if you haven't transformed to a social selling methodology by now, you are 3 years behind the market.

In my second book, "Smarketing - How to achieve competitive advantage through blended sales and marketing" published through Kogan Page, we looked at the age old problem of marketing and sales working together. At the time there was a lot of conversations on social media about how on earth do we get sales and marketing to be one team?

The book, takes a case study, which we cannot mention, it works through the strategy, how to implement a program to implement sales and marketing, the political risks and measures and governance. The book finishes with a look into the future of sales and marketing.

I would admit that if we wrote the book today, we would probably call it Rev-ops (revenue operations).

Please note that some reviews (but not all) I had Chat GPT or Google's Gemini to help me