Guest Thinkers — February 22, 2011

The most innovative books of 2007

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The 1-800-CEO-READ blog has become one of my favorite go-to destinations for learning about the best new business books. Yesterday, the blog posted a review of the Best Business Books of 2007, arranged by category:

“The day has finally arrived. After careful consideration, the winners have been determined for our first annual Business Book Awards.

Nearly 300 titles were submitted which were then critiqued and reviewed

by our editorial staff. A list of 13 titles make up the winners for

each category as well as the Best Business Book of 2007.”

The #1 Business Book of the Year was Made to Stick by Chip & Dan Heath, while the #1 innovation/creativity book of the year was Group Genius: The Creative Power of Collaboration.

[image: Made to Stick]

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