We hope that whether you’re a CEO or a student you will find something to teach or inspire you, or simply to enjoy.
“Creativity is more important than ever – from hospitals finding ways to reuse single-use masks, to mining companies pondering what the future might look like in terms of climate change and globalization, this is a unique moment to challenge long-held assumptions and find ‘new boxes.’”
Alan Iny
Partner and Director, Creativity & Scenarios
“In The Songs of Trees, BrightHouse luminary and Pulitzer-prize nominated author, David Haskell explores the roots of connection; how our biology has shaped our relationships; and the complexity of networks that shape culture, awareness, and being.”
Ashley Grice
CEO, Brighthouse
“As a designer I'm always looking at the small data—the micro-behaviors of real people—to help identify the latent unmet needs that are so critical to invention. This book is a great journey through Lindstrom's time spent in people’s homes, and the small data that led to some big decisions.”
Alison Rushworth
Partner & Vice President, Strategic Design, BCGDV
“A must-read for today’s context, this practical handbook on how to create more purpose-driven organizations is both inspiring and educational.”
Allison Bailey
Managing Director and Senior Partner; Global Leader, People & Organization Practice
"Written in the early 1960s—well before purpose was a business topic—the former CEO of IBM tells the story of IBM’s values and how its refusal to compromise those values became IBM’s primary strength. It is also one of the first books by a major CEO to discuss a corporation’s responsibilities in society, and how firms can meet expanding social expectations while still turning a profit."
Brad White
Managing Director & President, Europe & Middle East, BrightHouse
“Body Braille by Beth Gylys is a poetry collection that explores the failures and complications intrinsic to existing in the world as a sentient being. The collection attempts to gain an understanding of our humanity through its exploration of sensual and bodily experience.”
Cathy Carlisi
Managing Director and President, Americas, BrightHouse
“One of the best books on creativity and innovation that I have read—full of practical examples and great exercises to unlock mental blocks. We use it in DV to really excite and get the whole team humming.”
Ajay Chowdhury
Managing Director & Partner, BCGDV
"I didn’t read it because Warren Buffet called it the best book he read last year, I read it because I wanted to know the story of Nike, and now I do. An absolutely fascinating read."
Mike Lear
Executive Creative Director, BrightHouse
"Berry depicts the benefits and challenges of small-town America beautifully through a series of books centered on the fictional town of Port Meadow, of which Jayber Crow is my favorite. Far from naively idealistic, it is a raw and real portrayal of a vastly different life from the fast-paced, extravagant one in which we consultants live, which I find a compelling challenge."
Anna Gibson
Consultant
"I can’t even begin to imagine how the Black community is feeling after the continued murder and violence against Black people in America these past few weeks: Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Chris Cooper. This resource has given me actionable steps I can take to be a more compassionate citizen and ally."
Beth Viner
New York Center Lead, Managing Director & Partner, BCGDV
“For me, the case for LGBT inclusion is grounded in values and human rights – but it’s also true that demonstrating the business case for inclusion can open up new and surprising dialogues. Lee Badgett is a hugely respected economist at UCLA and this new book is the most definitive work to date on the business case for LGBT inclusion.”
Elliot Vaughn
Managing Director & Partner
“This book is full of moving personal stories that vividly illustrate the crushing cycle of unemployment, eviction, and homelessness affecting America’s urban poor.”
Jaimon Olmsted
Associate
Learning is a key part of allyship, but it can be difficult to navigate ever-growing lists of titles. BCGers have recommended these books and other media to leverage as you learn about racism and Black experiences.
“An all-time classic about identifying and living your priorities. The idea of doing what you’re passionate about is something that resonates with me: I always find we are best at the things we enjoy most.”
Pia Tischhauser
Managing Director & Senior Partner; Global Leader, Insurance Practice
"A great book for everyone who strives to succeed. Based on comprehensive research—the author points out that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but focused persistence"
Mai-Britt Poulsen
Managing Director & Senior Partner
"This is a fascinating nuanced story of human innovation and leadership describing both how driven leadership accomplishes something incredible, and the costs that come with it."
Rich Hutchinson
Managing Director and Senior Partner; Social Impact Practice Leader
“We often think good leaders only need to have a clear vision and the drive to execute it. However, this article outlines how great leaders also integrate their humility and will to achieve the top level of leadership.”
Jennifer Roh
Manager, BCG Platinion
“This book speaks to me on both a spiritual and career level, with examples of how taking steps to lead a fulfilling personal life, such as constantly learning new skills and practicing health and wellbeing, is just as important to career success as hard work and ambition.”
Amber Grewal
Managing Director & Partner
“An important book for those of us who often sacrifice sleep, Why We Sleep will convince you that sleep is even more important than you think it is, and offers practical suggestions for improving your sleep quality.”
Joanna Cornell
Consultant
“Menschel is one of Wall Street’s most successful strategists, and Goldman Sachs’ CEO. If you need advice on how to invest in these times of panic and uncertainty, be sure to read it.”
Vladislav Boutenko
Managing Director aand Senior Partner, Chairman, BCG Russia
“This book was offered to me by a close friend. Michelle Obama gives an account of her life, from her youth to life as the president’s wife, even though her own merits were impressive. The book is captivating with great imagery and a strong message to young people about following your purpose.”
Leila Hoteit
Managing Director & Senior Partner
“A beautifully written book that presents an alternative to the American way of raising children.”
Zeeshan Shah
Manager, BCG Platinion
"This powerful and insightful guide to achieving optional brain performance through food resonates with a lot of my philosophies on health and wellbeing. It highlights some of the strong links between the gut and brain that influence our health and longevity."
Mark Kelly
Global Wellbeing Senior Manager
"As with all Kishore’s books, this is provocatively titled and thoughtfully expressed. In this book, he dives into the US-China relationship that is right now being redefined amid the larger governance question of which country has the better system. Indeed the real question in this book could have been titled “Can America Lose?”"
Vincent Chin
Managing Director & Senior Partner, Global Leader, Public Sector Practice
"Across the globe, more and more authoritarian leaders are coming into power based on the fear instilled in people via mainstream media, social media, etc. This book speaks to how to hold onto the democratic rights our ancestors fought for over a century ago. Asking questions of the people in power and doing your homework before asking those questions is the greatest service to one’s country."
Aakash Masih
Senior Data Engineer, BCG Platinion
"COVID-19 has exacerbated the divide between the rich and poor, once again raising the issue of wealth distribution. And as other issues such as the environment take center stage, many are questioning our model of capitalism. Too often the debate flips for and against capitalism, but why not modify it instead of throwing it out?"
Grant Freeland
Managing Director & Senior Partner
“It's my go-to for help with how to process changing circumstances and it can apply to anything, including the current situation.”
Simonida Subotic
Deputy Secretary for Economic Development, New York State Executive Chamber, former BCG Principal
“A fascinating personal take on Watergate. Lessons in leadership disguised as an autobiography.”
Dan Gulati
Founding Partner Forecast Fund, former BCG Consultant
"Given the times that we are in today, Jeanie Duck's classic is particularly applicable and relevant. In addition, I really love listening to the podcasts, ‘Planet Money,’ ‘How I Built This,’ and ‘The Daily.’"
Azim Barodawala
CEO at Volantio, former BCG Project Leader
“Adapted from talks at Google and Facebook. Bishop Barron invites us to engage in a meaningful dialogue about religious concepts, as opposed to the bifurcated (either violent or apathetic) way religious disagreement is engaged in today. The book is interesting to me because it touches on a topic many of us may have not considered in a long time.”
Dave Rimshnick
Senior Director of Data Science, Clinical Product Analytics, Analytics and Behavior Change, former Principal, BCG GAMMA
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