The
Towering World of Jimmy Choo by Lauren Goldstein Crowe & Sagra Maceira De
Rosen
A captivating business story that examines the inspirational
rise of the London based shoemaker to one of the most
successful luxury brands in the world. As captured in
one of the chapters "High Heels are Hard Work!"
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell This fascinating book was recommended to me by
a former colleague who has often debated with me on
books that inspire thought instead of offering solutions.
I found Outliers inspirational, soothing and highly
informative. One of my favorite reads this year.
Setting
The Table by Danny Meyer I
had the pleasure of meeting Danny Meyer and it was
fascinating to learn how one man's passion for hospitality
can lead to great heights, while not losing touch
with the basic principles of delighting every client.
A real-life business story with many lessons for everyone.
The
Harvard Business Review on Emerging Markets has
compiled eight detailed and thoughtful essays. I particularly
liked "Strategies That Fit Emerging Markets"
by Tarun Khanna, Krishna G. Palepu, and Jayant Sinha.
If
you enjoyed Isla Negraby Pablo Neruda,
you may enjoy On the Blue Shore of Silence, a
compilation of Neruda's poems of the sea. The book is
a sensory delight with paintings by Mary Heebner
and translations by Alastair Reid. I particularly
enjoyed learning the expression "University of
the Waves!"
