Why read? Frequently we have written about why it’s important to read. We’ve mentioned reading adds rigor to our thinking, expands our vocabulary, and helps us to be more creative. If you’re still not convinced, I have curated some articles for you.
For Those Who Want to Lead, Read: This is an excellent post by John Coleman which provides many reasons to read, the most important being it helps you to be a better leader. Even if you do not have a leadership role within your organization, you can still lead in your current role.
C.E.O. Libraries Reveal Keys to Success: This is one of my favourite New York Times articles, which I have read numerous times. It also lists some of the books that successful CEOs have read which profoundly impacted them, and few business books are among them.
The Business Case for Reading Novels: Reading great novels give you insights into who you are. In this blog post within the HBR Blog Network, Anne Kreamer builds her case on why we should take the time to read novels.
The Importance of Reading for All of Us: Reading is important for everyone and studies show that “reading fiction actually increases people's emotional intelligence: their accurate awareness of themselves and others, and their ability to create positive relationships with others based on managing their own reactions.”
If You Want to Succeed in Business, Read More Novels: Reading novels help you to become multi-dimensional, which is critical in business, especially when it comes to problem solving.
By reading these articles you will also get recommendations for good books to read. Which books have you read that had a profound impact on your life?
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