09 August: World Book Day
On 9 August 2025, World Book Day brings to the fore the importance of reading for personal development and innovation in the professional field. Books, with the wealth of knowledge they offer, are a key tool not only for acquiring new ideas, but also for enhancing thinking and creativity strategies in business. Entrepreneurs can consult their personal business advisor for appropriate books around the business world.
Reading books is not limited to literature. Especially books focusing on management, leadership and innovation provide valuable lessons for working life. Harvard Business Review reports that 70% of the leaders of the world’s largest companies read at least one book each month to develop their skills. Books like “The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries or “Good to Great” by Jim Collins are sources of inspiration for strategies that enhance business efficiency and sustainability.
Bibliophilia is directly linked to innovation. According to research from University College London, people who regularly read books develop better problem-solving and critical thinking skills, two skills necessary for developing new products and services. In addition, reading enhances empathy capacity, which can improve human resource management and cultivate customer relationships.
For businesses, fostering a culture of reading can lead to innovation and creativity. Incorporating books into the workplace or providing a library for employees enhances personal growth and at the same time business growth. In addition, companies can create reading and training programs, such as corporate seminars with business and strategy consultants, that encourage employees to share their ideas and develop new strategies by incorporating biblical lessons into daily work.
World Book Day reminds us that knowledge is power, and continuous learning through reading can be the engine for business progress and innovation. Recognizing the importance of books, businesses develop a culture of learning and development, enhancing competitiveness and adaptability to modern challenges.
