What global influencers read this summer
In a 2016 New York Times interview, Bill Gates said that reading is still the "main way that I both learn new things and test my understanding." He told The Times he reads about 50 books a year.
Leaders of major organisations, as well as political leaders past and present, have been revealing their 2019 summer reading lists. We thought we’d share a selection with you.
Barack Obama, former president of the United States
The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains – Nicholas Carr
An exploration of the Internet’s intellectual and cultural consequences.
(Source: Barack Obama shares his 2019 summer reading list – Time)
Angela Merkel, German Chancellor
Tyrant: Shakespeare on Politics – Stephen Greenblat
An examination of Shakespeare’s most tyrannical characters – from Macbeth to Lear and Richard III.
(Source: Politicians: take a leaf out of Merkel’s book - The Times)
Sheryl Sandberg, COO, Facebook
The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World – Melinda Gates
Looking at the impact of female empowerment on the health of societies.
(Source: Here's What Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg, and Other C-Suite Tech Leaders Are Reading This Summer – Inc)
Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, executive chairman, LEGO Brand Group
The End of the End of the Earth: Essays – Jonathan Franzen
A collection of essays on some of the most important issues of our day.
(Source: What executives are reading in 2019 – McKinsey)
Strive Masihiya, founder, executive chairman, Econet
The Resilience Dividend: Being Strong in a World Where Things Go Wrong – Judith Rodin
Investigating how people, businesses and communities have developed resilience in the face of devastating challenges.
(Source: What executives are reading in 2019 – McKinsey)
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