Does making a change in business or life have to be that complicated? It doesn’t, according to Nobel Prize Economist Richard H. Thaler in Nudge, Final Edition. Thaler demonstrates how an incremental change to a vexing problem can reap exceptional results. It’s often a matter of thinking about it—one of the best books for business or life that I’ve read. 

Nudge—The Final Edition
By Richard H. Thaler & Cass R. Sunstein

Since the original publication of Nudge more than a decade ago, the title has entered the vocabulary of businesspeople, policymakers, engaged citizens, and consumers everywhere. The book has given rise to more than 400 “nudge units” in governments around the world and countless groups of behavioral scientists in every part of the economy. It has taught us how to use thoughtful “choice architecture”—a concept the authors invented—to help us make better decisions for ourselves, our families, and our society. Put more simply, a small change can make a dramatic difference.

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Warren Buffett: 43 Lessons for Business & Life
By Keith Lard

Warren Buffett ranks among not only the top investors of our time, but among the best of all time. Buffett has managed to rise to the top of the ranks in stellar fashion, confounding the critics and earning the adulation of millions.

As a leader, entrepreneur, potential investor, student, or whatever your calling may be, you stand to learn from the many life lessons of one of the most successful investors of all time, and one who is still very active and at the top of his game. The wisdom in this book can literally change your life.

Forty-three of his most valuable and inspiring life lessons relating to investment, human relationships and overall betterment have been deconstructed and explained, including actionable information as to how you can implement the lessons into your day-to-day life. If you have an open mind, read the book.

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Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works Hardcover 
By A.G. Lafley & Roger Martin

Now, two of today’s best-known business thinkers get to the heart of strategy—explaining what it’s for, how to think about it, why you need it, and how to get it done. And they use one of the most successful corporate turnarounds of the past century, which they achieved together, to prove their point.

A.G. Lafley, former CEO of Procter & Gamble, in close partnership with strategic adviser Roger Martin, doubled P&G’s sales, quadrupled its profits, and increased its market value by more than $100 billion in just 10 years. Now, drawn from their years of experience at P&G and the Rotman School of Management, where Martin is dean, this book shows how leaders in organizations of all sizes can guide everyday actions with larger strategic goals built around the clear, essential elements that determine business success—where to play and how to win.

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Business Wars
Hosted by David Brown

Everyone loves a good fight, and that’s what Business Wars provides, hosted by David Brown. This podcast isn’t about learning how to finance a small business or write a business plan. Instead, it delves into the fascinating stories and struggles behind today's most prominent companies — Netflix vs. Blockbuster, Walmart vs. Amazon, The North Face vs. Patagonia, and many more. "Business Wars" offers a much-needed mental break from the daily grind while perfectly capturing the essence of the entrepreneurial spirit.

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Hidden Brain
Hosted by Shankar Vedantam

"Hidden Brain" by Shankar Vedantam is a must-listen podcast for every business owner. It's both creative and profoundly insightful, exploring the reasons behind people's actions, emotions, and reactions. Vedantam interviews individuals from around the globe, sharing their stories and then consulting with experts to uncover the psychological underpinnings. This podcast offers valuable insights into human behavior and responses as it searches for the eternal why (and how) they do it.

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Sales Maven
Hosted by Nikki Rausch

One business podcast that has truly transformed how we've grown our business, as one reviewer said, is the "Sales Maven" podcast, created and hosted by Nikki Rausch. If you want to build a meaningful relationship for future sales, lean toward practical resources and need a boost of support, this podcast is worth a listen. It boils down to leadership, management and, most importantly, making the sales. 

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