In this video, I share 11 books to read in 2026—not as a routine list, but as a response to the world we’re stepping into. Work is evolving. Technology is accelerating. Attention is fragmented. And the skills that carried us this far may not be the ones that carry us forward. So this isn’t about reading more.
It’s about reading what matters now. Each of these books offers a way to think more clearly, make better decisions, and stay grounded while everything else speeds up. Some will challenge how you see your work. Others will sharpen how you handle change, leadership, creativity, money, or even the questions you ask yourself. You don’t need to read all eleven.
Start with one. Read it carefully. Let it stretch your thinking. And see where it leads.
The Work of Art – Adam Moss
Set Boundaries, Find Peace – Nedra Glover Tawwab The Other Side of Change – Maya Shanker Inspire – Adam Galinsky Strong Ground – Brené Brown Beyond Belief – Nir Eyal Inside the Box – David Epstein The Progress Principle – Teresa Amabile & Steven Kramer Excellent Advice for Living – Kevin Kelly Rulebreaker Investing – David Gardner The Book of Beautiful Questions – Warren Berger — To find out more about Daniel Pink, his books, and view his resources, visit https://danpink.com
