The SUCCESS® platform has released its weekly bestseller lists across eight categories, providing a critical barometer of the literature currently shaping personal and professional growth nationwide. The categories tracked include Business, Marketing, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Money, Personal Development, General Non-Fiction, and Women In Leadership. According to Kerrie Lee Brown, vice president of media of SUCCESS® Enterprises and editor-in-chief of SUCCESS® magazine, the lists reflect a significant shift toward books that unlock hidden potential and improve communication skills, while financial literacy remains a top priority for readers.
Analysis of the latest lists reveals several notable trends with direct implications for the human resources and talent management industry. Adam Grant's "Hidden Potential" has claimed the top spot in both the Business and Leadership categories, indicating a strong market interest in frameworks for unlocking personal and professional growth. This trend suggests that HR vendors and corporate learning departments may see increased demand for training programs and tools focused on latent talent development and growth mindset cultivation.
In the realm of financial literacy, Scott Galloway's "The Algebra of Wealth" has jumped to the top of the Money category and ranks high in Business and Non-Fiction. This signals a growing public and professional focus on financial education and wealth-building strategies. For HR vendors, this trend underscores the potential market for financial wellness programs, benefits education platforms, and compensation strategy tools that help organizations address employee financial stress and literacy, a key component of overall well-being and retention.
Communication skills continue to be in high demand, with Charles Duhigg's "Supercommunicators" maintaining high rankings across multiple categories. This sustained interest reflects the enduring importance of effective communication in leadership, collaboration, and business success. It reinforces the need for HR technology and service providers to offer robust communication training, assessment tools, and platforms that facilitate better workplace dialogue and understanding.
Mental health awareness is gaining prominence, as evidenced by Jonathan Haidt's "The Anxious Generation" leading the Personal Development category and ranking high in Non-Fiction. This highlights an increased focus on understanding and addressing mental health concerns, a trend that has been accelerating in corporate environments. For vendors serving the HR industry, this points to a sustained and growing market for mental health benefits, employee assistance programs (EAPs), well-being platforms, and manager training focused on psychological safety and support.
In the Women In Leadership category, Alison Fragale's "Likeable Badass" tops the list and appears in both Business and Non-Fiction lists. This suggests an evolving landscape for women in leadership roles and the strategies they employ for success, potentially influencing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training content, leadership development programs, and the narratives supported by HR and talent management vendors.
Certain books demonstrate enduring relevance, with titles like "Atomic Habits" by James Clear and "The Psychology of Money" by Morgan Housel maintaining strong positions. These consistent performers underscore the lasting market for well-crafted personal development and financial advice, indicating that foundational concepts in habit formation and behavioral finance remain core to professional development offerings.
The SUCCESS® Bestsellers list serves as a comprehensive view of the books shaping development across the nation. By tracking these trends, HR vendors can gain valuable insights into the most influential ideas and strategies currently resonating with professionals and organizations. These lists provide a snapshot of the ever-changing interests and priorities of success-minded individuals, offering a vital resource for vendors seeking to align their product development, marketing, and content strategies with market demand. The impact of these lists extends beyond individual readers, influencing the broader landscape of personal development and business literature. Publishers, authors, and by extension, corporate learning leaders and HR vendors, may use these insights to identify emerging trends and tailor their offerings.
For those interested in exploring the full lists, SUCCESS® provides detailed information on their bestsellers page. As SUCCESS® continues to track and report on these lists, it remains a source of market intelligence for individuals and organizations, including HR vendors, looking to stay at the forefront of personal and professional development trends. The weekly updates ensure that stakeholders have access to current data on the literature shaping success narratives, which can inform everything from curated learning libraries to the themes of industry conferences and the focus of new HR solutions.
