Russell Pearson's Reading List

I've been asked by many clients now, what books I'm reading - So I've put together this list of books I've either read or have listed to as an audio book

They've been categorised to make things easier to find, so make sure to scroll down or you may miss a gem.

Also - I prefer listening to audiobooks rather than reading because I can do it in the car as I'm driving around. The online source I use is Audible, so I've spoken to them and have organised a free trial for anyone not already subscribed to Audible. It will allow you to download a free book of your choice. You'll find an audio version of just about every book that appears below in the list.

Please note: this is going to be a labour of love and it's going to take some time to get all the books I've read on business added to this list - there are more to come. Stay Turned.

These are not necessarily recommendations of my favourite books, but a list of the books that I've read that gave me a lesson. Some I have read multiple times and have gained different insights each time. So in that way they were all great books at the time that I read them. Depending on your own journey, you may find very different lessons than the ones I received.

Biographies and Memoirs

Bossy Pants - Tina Fey
Comedian, Tina Fey's account of her life, getting into show business, fame and her lessons along the way.
Screw It, Let's Do It: Lessons In Life - Sir Richard Branson
Lessons on Life and Business from the charismatic entrepreneur, Richard Branson.
Steve Jobs - Walter Isaacson
A detailed and honest biography of Steve Jobs - his rise as a business icon and his relationships along the way.
The Wolf of Wall Street - Jordan Belfort
An entertaining roller coaster ride, describing from the drivers seat, the rise and fall of one of wall streets most infamous sales people.

Sales

The Greatest Salesman in the World - Og Mandino
A middle eastern parable teaching fantastic sales and life principles.
Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal - Oren Klaff
A fun story illustrating Oren Klaff's style of confidence selling. How to take your sales system to one of personal positioning.
Be a Sales Superstar: 21 Great Ways to Sell More, Faster, Easier in Tough Markets - Brian Tracey
This book outlines, not just the behaviours of a successful sales person, but successful, professional business people.
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing: Violate Them at Your Own Risk! - Al Ries & Jack Trout
Great ground rules for those new to marketing and great reminders for those with a strong marketing background.

Marketing

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing: Violate Them at Your Own Risk! - Al Ries & Jack Trout
Great ground rules for those new to marketing and great reminders for those with a strong marketing background.
Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing - Harry Beckwith
How to market and effectively sell people products - services.
The Referral Engine: Teaching Your Business to Market Itself - John Jantsch
The fundamentals of putting together a strong referral engine to turn one sale into many.

Management

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable - Patrick Lencioni
An entertaining business fable that teaches important management lessons.
Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable...About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business - Patrick Lencioni
Don't be confused by the title, meetings are not bad, but bad meetings are bad. Patrick Lencioni tells another great tale of how managers can create more efficiency in the workplace.
The Three Signs of a Miserable Job: A Fable for Managers (And Their Employees) - Patrick Lencioni
More lessons for managers and for those looking to create an effective business culture.
The Little Big Things: 163 Ways to Pursue EXCELLENCE - Tom Peters
Tom Peters shows us how management of the little things often has the greatest effect.

Time Management

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity - David Allen
A system for getting more done with less personal stress.

Starting Your Business and Moving with Purpose

Making It Happen: Turning Good Ideas Into Great Results - Peter Sheahan
Great ideas and strategies for getting things done quickly to take advantage of opportunities.
Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion - Gary Vaynerchuk
There has never been a better time to turn your passion into a business - Gary discusses the whys and hows of hustling to get your business off the ground.