Forbes: “It’s time for one of my favorite festive traditions—my annual list of the best business books from the last 12 months.
As always, I have looked for entertaining books that offer useful guidance to help you succeed in a complex world. This makes them perfect candidates for some restful reading over the holidays.
Remember that this is a list, not a ranking. All the books I have included are excellent and I do not recommend any of them more highly than the others.
1 How to Become Famous: Lost Einsteins, Forgotten Superstars, and How the Beatles Came to Be
by Cass R. Sunstein—The main hypothesis of this book is somewhat discouraging. Success, the author argues, is primarily the product of unpredictable social processes, support from famous sponsors, and a perfect match with the zeitgeist. Talent, is merely a starting point! The stories Sunstein uses to convince us, however, are highly entertaining. His case is also supported by recent research on informational cascades, network effects, and group polarization. If you want to know why some people end up in history books and others are forgotten, check this out.”
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Washington State Universty, Carson College
Pullman, WA: “Deborah Compeau has been named the inaugural Phyllis J. Campbell Endowed Dean of Washington State University’s Carson College of Business following comprehensive discussions and endorsements from university leaders, associate deans, department chairs, and school directors within the college.
Compeau, who has served as interim dean since 2023, will officially step into the role on Jan. 1, 2025. Since assuming the interim dean position, she has provided strong, stable, and forward-looking leadership for the college.
“Since I arrived at WSU this summer, it has become clear that Dr. Compeau is a tireless advocate for the Carson College of Business and her leadership has positively impacted the college,” said Provost and Executive Vice President Chris Riley-Tillman. “In essence, she has been on a year-long interview and has demonstrated her competency and commitment for the Carson College on a daily basis. After Debbie assumed the interim dean role, she immediately engaged her colleagues within the college and across the university system to discuss how to collaboratively advance the college’s system-wide footprint.”
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New York City, NY: Remote work opportunities for jobs that pay $250,000 or more lept more than 18% last quarter. According to new data from Ladders, the career site for six-figure jobs, more than 10% of all opportunities that pay $250,000 or more are now available as fully remote. “This is not just a trend—it’s a shift that’s redefining what work looks like in high-paying markets. Despite headlines screaming about return to office commands at some big companies, the data shows remote work isn’t dead,” said John Mullinix, Director of Growth Marketing at Ladders.
High Paying Job Location Data for Jobs that pay $250,000 or more
| Work Location | Quarter 2 Share Percent | Quarter 3 Share Percent | Quarter over Quarter Percent Change |
| Hybrid | 2.66 | 2.93 | 10.21% |
| In-Person | 88.50 | 86.61 | -2.13% |
| Remote | 8.83 | 10.44 | 18.23% |
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SMU Cox Graduates
Dallas, TX: “Global investment in the energy transition is $1.8 trillion, up 17% year over year. As the global economy transitions from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy sources, from airlines to consumer-packaged goods to transportation and beyond, there is a growing demand for managers with a specialized skill set. They must guide companies through the energy transition, adopt sustainable business practices, and meet the growing expectations of stakeholders and regulators.
To address this demand, the SMU Cox School of Business and its Maguire Energy Institute are launching a new graduate degree program: the Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability Management (MSESM). Unlike broader sustainability programs in environmental science, engineering, or public policy, the MSESM is specifically designed to meet business needs. Students learn to evaluate, measure and report climate-related business risks and develop effective strategies for creating sustainable enterprises. The proposed curriculum combines courses in finance, accounting, management, operations, and energy, preparing students to meet evolving expectations of shareholders, lenders, customers, and regulators.”
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