
Consulting firm McKinsey recently published list of books recommended by CEOs. The executive reading list covers a wide range of individuals and trends shaping our past and future.

Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO, JPMorgan Chase, recommends Yuval Noah Harrari’s book about the history and future of humanity.

Drew Houston, founder and CEO, Dropbox, recommends Adam Gazzaley’s and Larry D. Rosen’s book about why our brains aren’t built for multitasking and how to live better in our high-tech world.

Gail Kelly, former CEO, Westpac, recommends the autobiography of Hope Jahren, an award-winning paleobiologist.

Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft, recommends Walter Isaacson’s book about history’s most creative genius.

David McKay, President and CEO, Royal Bank of Canada recommends Thomas Davenport’s and Julia Kirby’s book about how to cope with automation and AI in the workplace.