{"id":235516,"date":"2025-09-16T18:51:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:51:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesnewswire.com\/?p=131213"},"modified":"2025-09-16T18:51:58","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T18:51:58","slug":"why-the-most-successful-business-leaders-still-swear-by-daily-reading-and-what-theyre-reading-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/09\/16\/why-the-most-successful-business-leaders-still-swear-by-daily-reading-and-what-theyre-reading-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Why the Most Successful Business Leaders Still Swear by Daily Reading\u2014And What They\u2019re Reading in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

In an era dominated by AI-driven summaries, fast-paced news cycles, and 15-second attention spans, one surprisingly “old-school” habit remains a cornerstone of top-performing CEOs and entrepreneurs: reading books\u2014every single day.<\/p>\n

From Warren Buffett to Oprah Winfrey, from Elon Musk to Melinda Gates, the habit of consistent, deliberate reading continues to distinguish those who lead from those who follow. In fact, a growing body of research suggests that immersive reading\u2014especially fiction and long-form narratives\u2014enhances cognitive empathy, strategic thinking, and decision-making under pressure.<\/p>\n

\u201cReading gives you a mental edge,\u201d says Susan Chan, executive coach and author of Cognitive Clarity for Executives<\/em>. \u201cYou\u2019re not just absorbing information; you\u2019re training your brain to think critically and creatively at scale.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fiction in the Boardroom?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Surprisingly, more executives are turning to thrillers and emotional fiction to decompress and expand perspective. Titles by authors like David Baldacci, known for high-stakes legal and political suspense, and Q.B. Tyler, whose emotionally intense romance novels have found a passionate audience, are making their way into Kindle libraries and carry-on luggage.<\/p>\n

Curious about reading David Baldacci\u2019s novels in the right order? Here\u2019s a helpful guide<\/a> that organizes them by both publication and chronology\u2014so you won\u2019t get lost in the Camel Club.<\/p>\n

And if your tastes lean toward contemporary romance with emotionally rich characters, Q.B. Tyler\u2019s book list<\/a> is gaining buzz not just on BookTok, but even in quiet corners of finance Twitter.<\/p>\n

Building Your Competitive Edge<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Smart professionals are now scheduling \u201creading hours\u201d into their calendars\u2014treating them with the same importance as investor meetings or strategic off-sites. Companies like LinkedIn and Salesforce even offer internal book clubs, sometimes guided by leadership coaches.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to build your own reading habit, consider tools like Booktorium<\/a>, which helps you easily track books in order by author and series\u2014ideal for busy minds who like structure and efficiency. It’s always up to date and built for those who want to go deep, not just wide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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