A few good holiday reads for CMOs... I've just returned from a brilliant holiday in Italy, soaking up the sun, relishing the family fun, and indulging in pasta, pizza, and gelato! Between all of that, I managed to squeeze in a few books that have given me some fresh inspiration and new perspective. These are good reads for fellow CMOs and marketing leaders about to head off on holiday: ?? Rewired: The McKinsey & Company guide to outcompeting in the age of digital and AI - a practical manual that really comes alive with real-life case studies and highlights the need for greater marketing agility and the importance of a joined up front office to drive organisational transformation. From enhancing customer experiences to building value, it's the playbook #cmo need for the digital age. #RewiredBook ?? Move: The 4-question go-to-market framework by Sangram Vajr and Bryan Brown - I felt myself nodding along with this one; full of sage wisdom on aligning your revenue generating functions to scale your business. The four guiding questions have been a good reminder of where marketers need to refocus to maximise business value ?? Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - An enjoyable novel, following Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant and unapologetic female chemist set in the 1960s. A reminder that innovation often lies in challenging the status quo. Taking a break with these books allowed me to reflect on the vital role of agility, fostering a growth mindset, and finding enjoyment in our fast-paced, digital & AI fuelled world. Whether you're looking to drive greater value from your marketing or simply find a moment of joy and inspiration, these reads have something for every CMO. Here's to a summer filled with creativity, the reinvention of marketing, and a touch of Italian flair! Buon divertimento! #B2BMarketing #CMO #BusinessBooks #ReadingList ????
Sangram Vajre Bryan Brown Eric Lamarre Kate Smaje Rodney W. Zemmel thank you for the Inspo ??
Just put together the audible kindle and paper list for mine
Look like great reads Zo?. I've read a lot of McKinsey's articles on a similar vein but not the book, so will check it out. ?? My holiday read was Alchemy by Rory Sutherland, a great read if you haven't yet.
Not a CMO but definitely going to save these for later. Thank you, Zo?!
Always looking for inspiring reads, thank you for sharing Zo? Merchant, adding to my list!
Great post Zo? Merchant
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1 年Links to the books: Rewired: https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Rewired/vkO8EAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0 Move: https://g.co/kgs/KCEK1p Lessons in Chemistry: https://g.co/kgs/tdXZYe