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10 essential books and podcasts for IT leaders in 2025
Whether you’re seeking inspiration to help you deliver more business value, or actionable strategies for adopting new AI technologies, our list of books and podcasts for IT leaders has you covered.
These 10 essential resources, curated by our team of experts, will help you design better employee experiences, streamline workplace collaboration, and achieve new efficiencies in 2025.
Our list features:
1. Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI
By: Paul Daugherty and H. James Wilson
Synopsis: Based on research from 1,500 companies, authors Daugherty and Wilson share how winning organizations are achieving unparalleled results with AI innovations
Why we chose it: Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but organizations that are adopting AI technologies are surging ahead of their peers. This is the playbook you need to get ahead
2. The Algorithmic Leader: How to Be Smart When Machines Are Smarter Than You
By: Mike Walsh
Synopsis: The Algorithmic Leaders lays out 10 core principles for adapting to—and thriving in—the future of work. Walsh’s optimistic and practical advice guides readers to apply these principles to their teams, organizations—and themselves.
Why we chose it: This is a must-read for IT and business leaders who want to help chart a clear path forward for their organization in the age of AI and algorithms.
3.The New Leadership Literacies: Thriving in a Future of Extreme Disruption and Distributed Everything
By: Bob Johansen
Synopsis: In The New Leadership Literacies futurist Bob Johansen breaks down what it will take to be a leader in the future—and the skillsets needed for transformational change.
Why we chose it: HR leaders scouting for their next rising stars should align their searches with this forward-looking blueprint.