In this list you will find a collection of books, periodicals, and other writings which share one foundational trait: they help create incredible consultants. Consultants not only must be experts in their technical field, but should also be experts with people and businesses.
In order to foster that degree of expertise, it is important to expand your understanding in a variety of domains, from Business and Finance, to Communication and Influence, to Human Psychology and beyond!
Here are some additional resources with further reads and potential discourse around the items below:
Part of Series: Exploring Effective Leadership Practices Through Popular Culture, series also currently includes books from: Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel, and Game of Thrones
Classic Chinese text on military strategy and tactics, but widely used in business, politics and beyond for its insights into conflict and competition.
Competitive Strategy
Michael E. Porter
Business, Strategy
Provides a comprehensive framework for analyzing industries and competitors to gain a competitive advantage in the market.
Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works
A.G. Lafley and Roger L. Martin
Business, Strategy
Presents a five-step strategy framework that will help you define winning aspirations and develop the capabilities to achieve them.
Crossing the Chasm
Geoffrey A. Moore
Business, Marketing
Describes the challenges that companies face when transitioning from early adopters to the early majority, and provides guidance on how to overcome them.