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Patrick McGee & Edward Fishman: Bloomberg’s List of Essential Reading
The 82 Books That Top Business Leaders Couldn’t Put Down Bloomberg’s annual list of essential reading from powerful people across the globe.
What do some of the world’s most important business leaders want from a book right now? The same thing most of us want: understanding, hope and a dose of escapism.
Our annual survey of chief executive officers and entrepreneurs, politicians and philanthropists, and other varied newsmakers highlights nonfiction writing about managing colleagues and the onslaught of artificial intelligence, history books on the kings of England and the CIA, and a range of more personal works of fiction.
Three books — 1929 by CNBC host Andrew Ross Sorkin, Abundance by journalists Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, and The 5 Types of Wealth, by venture capitalist Sahil Bloom — gained multiple nods for tapping into 2025’s particular anxieties around the economy, society, success and happiness. And for each category below (Thriving, Surviving, Ruminating, Anticipating, Leading) we have a bonus book that, while not new, feels newly relevant yet again.
Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare
Chokepoints is a sharp tour of geoeconomic power: how nations gain leverage not by occupying territory but by mastering the nodes and conduits — finance rails, shipping lanes, energy transit, semiconductor tooling, undersea cables — through which the modern economy flows. From critical minerals and advanced computing to maritime bottlenecks, the future of growth will hinge on how we secure, diversify and govern these nodes.
Published on February 25, 2025
Edward Fishman is one of the world’s foremost experts on economic statecraft, with deep experience shaping U.S. foreign policy. His New York Times–bestselling book Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare is widely regarded as definitive and essential to understand how sanctions, tariffs, and export controls are reshaping the world. A Columbia University scholar, he brings sharp, timely insights into how economic warfare is transforming geopolitics and the business landscape. His ability to translate complex global dynamics into compelling narratives makes him a standout keynote speaker for any audience. Contact us today to learn more.
Apple in China
It’s a great history of Apple’s survival and evolution into one of the world’s greatest companies. The challenge of dealing with China. Best nonbusiness book? Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown.
Published on May 13, 2025
Patrick McGee is a compelling keynote speaker, bringing over a decade of global journalism experience from the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal. His award-winning reporting on Apple, electric vehicles, and emerging technologies offers audiences unparalleled insights into the forces shaping our digital future. As the author of Apple in China, he delivers a deeply researched, behind-the-scenes look at how the world’s most valuable company became entwined with America’s biggest rival. With his engaging storytelling and sharp analysis, Patrick McGee provides event attendees with thought-provoking perspectives on technology, business, and global markets. To host him for a speaking engagement, contact WWSG.
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