I get asked all the time what are my favourite business books. Ones that ACTUALLY work and generate RESULTS.
So I put a bunch of them on my Resources page ( http://www.andrewpriestley.com/resources.php)
Be aware they are all linked to Amazon. You are not obligated in any way to purchase from these links but at least get the names of the books.
My two favourite business authors are Sam Carpenter (who is in London in January 2012, I believe); and Charles Coonradt. Both authors are down to earth work-a-day guys like me and incredibly old school and practical.
I have used both for years and their ideas WORK.
I have included some books for executives who might look great professionally ... but have shabby private lives i.e., strained marriages, poor wellbeing and life satisfaction.
Hope that helps.
Andrew