"More than three decades ago, Warren Buffett introduced Bill Gates to the book that would change the way he thinks about doing business. His recommendation, John Brooks' 1969 essay collection "Business Adventures," had been out of print since the '70s, but the Microsoft founder didn't let that deter him from devouring the compilation of cautionary tales and success stories from the world of Wall Street."
"But some experts and book-loving CEOs say the dearth of fiction on many business leaders' bookshelves - and particularly on men's - is a missed opportunity for growth. Having leaders who actively engage their imaginations, they say, helps sharpen vital soft skills that can help a budding CEO take their career to the next level. "It's not just a cultural issue," said Tess Pawlisch, the founder and CEO of a communications agency and an avid reader of both fiction and nonfiction."
Warren Buffett introduced Bill Gates to John Brooks' 1969 essay collection Business Adventures, illustrating longstanding business lessons. Gates reads about 50 books a year, mostly memoirs and works on environmental science, public health, and finance. Buffett and other executives often recommend nonfiction classics like Benjamin Graham's The Intelligent Investor. Jeff Bezos reportedly required senior Amazon managers to read nonfiction about time management and innovation. Nonfiction dominates recommended reading among executives, with novels seldom appearing. Some experts and CEOs argue that neglecting fiction, especially among men, forfeits opportunities to develop imagination and soft skills that strengthen leadership.
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