Business Badgers Who…Hit the Books
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking
by Susan Cain
“This book changed how I see myself as an introvert and also provided guidance on how I can demonstrate and contribute my strengths. It offers invaluable advice on communication, work, and relationships between people of differing temperaments. For extroverts or introverts, this book offers a compelling view of how we can leverage each other’s strengths.”
—Lauren Brischke (BBA ’15)
Shoe Dog
by Phil Knight
“This book is a true story of Phil Knight’s life and the adventure of creating Nike. I found it to be an interesting and exciting way to learn about the origins of the company!”
—Brady Rettler (BBA ’18)
The Millionaire Next Door
by Thomas J. Stanley
“This book taught me so many lessons on how to be successful through my own actions and behaviors. I always keep these lessons in mind as I strive to be better each and every day. I found it interesting to see how painless it is to adopt certain successful behaviors that are expressed throughout the book. We can all achieve success if we have a plan and follow simple guidelines. I would recommend this book to my Business Badger peers because we all need to grow in every facet of our lives. WSB helps establish the foundation needed to be successful, but it is up to us to execute that goal!”
—Connor Braun (BBA ’16)
The Master Algorithm
by Pedro Domingos
“This book is an excellent read on the current state of machine learning and the search for the ‘learning algorithm’ that would be the heart of any general artificial intelligence. I found it to be very informative about the different learning algorithms used today (e.g., symbolists, connectionists, evolutionaries, Bayesians, and analogizers) and their limitations. It also offers strategies for people as machine learning continues to reduce the need for certain human jobs.”
—Brad Chandler, director, WSB's Nicholas Center for Corporate Finance and Investment Banking
Give and Take
by Adam Grant
“As an economist by trade, I have an appreciation for data! Professor Grant is known for his research in organizational psychology, and his book Give and Take combines case studies and data with storytelling to demonstrate how the simple act of contributing to others can lead to great success in the workplace. Give and Take is centered on the idea that helping others actually spurs innovation and productivity and that those who are genuinely working to help advance others will find themselves advancing further as a result. Rather than focus on individual drivers of success, Grant suggests that how we interact with others has a large impact on success. The fulfillment that individuals get by serving others can be even more motivating than purely self-interested pursuits.”
—Mike Knetter, President and CEO, University of Wisconsin Foundation and former Albert O. Nicholas Dean, Wisconsin School Of Business
