For many, the holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on the past year and what the new year might bring. It's also a great time to catch up on some reading.
Board Intelligence’s leadership team, together with our global network of thought leaders, has curated a diverse list of books, articles, and podcasts to help you keep abreast of the topics that matter — from corporate governance and culture to leadership and innovation.
We wish you a wonderful holiday season and a successful 2026.
Short holiday reads
AI adoption for sustainable growth – a board of directors’ perspective
Agnes KY Tai explores how corporate boards can guide AI adoption to drive sustainable growth while addressing emerging environmental and social challenges.
Why mandatory human rights due diligence is economic growth policy, not regulatory burden
Andrew Wallis argues that mandatory human‑rights due diligence isn’t a regulatory burden — it’s a strategic economic investment that fosters sustainable growth.
‘You’ve Blown a Hole in the Family’: Inside the Murdochs’ Succession Drama
Oliver Shah selected the New York Times’ deep dive into the Murdoch family’s succession drama as the year’s best piece of journalism.
Emergent Governance
Connie E. Carras proposes a governance model built on seven core principles to enable responsive and sustainable decision-making.
AWAKE
Shailesh Haribhakti outlines a framework for conscious leadership and AI-driven strategies to create sustainable business value.
Long holiday reads
Atomic Habits
Ann Hiatt always kicks off the year by revisiting James Clear’s work — a motivation boost and a reminder of effective methodologies for turning goals into reality.
Bluebook
David Craig delivers an inspiring behind‑the‑scenes account of how bold leadership, trust, and long‑term vision transformed Refinitiv into a $27 billion success story.
Net Positive
Paul Polman and Andrew Winston illustrate how purpose-driven leadership can drive profitability while tackling climate change, inequality, and other global challenges.
Thinking the Unthinkable
Nik Gowing highlights how today’s leaders can strengthen their ability to understand and navigate extraordinary waves of change and disruption.
Jamsetji Tata: Powerful Learnings for Corporate Success
R. Gopalakrishnan brings Jamsetji Tata’s visionary entrepreneurial principles to life, showing how his values and innovations continue to inspire enduring corporate success.
How Minds Change: The Surprising Science of Belief, Opinion, and Persuasion
Jennifer Sundberg enjoyed this exploration of why changing someone’s mind is so difficult — and the key conditions that make it possible.
The New Age of Sexism: How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny
Francesca Ecsery recommends Laura Bates’ exploration of how emerging technologies are inadvertently amplifying gender bias and creating new forms of digital misogyny.
Toxic Humans: Combatting Poisonous Leadership in Boards and Organisations
Ayman Chowdhury recommends this guide to combatting poisonous leadership in boards and organisations.
Holiday listening
Electric Ladies Podcast
Joan Michelson delivers inspiration, trends, and insights on clean energy, climate, and sustainability across topics ranging from business, policy, and technology to money, the arts, and careers.
Acquired
Dan Cobley suggests subscribing and diving into curated episodes — each a deeply researched, entertaining long‑form story on the history of globally significant companies.
Insights from our team
Collective Intelligence
Pippa Begg and Jennifer Sundberg show leaders how to tap their organisation’s full potential by systematically empowering everyone to use their brains and apply them to the things that matter most.
The Future Boardroom:How to Transform in Turbulent Times
Helle Bank Jorgensen provides board members and executives with a practical guide on what is required today to develop thriving, future-fit organizations.
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