This episode offers a curated list of essential reads for ecommerce professionals looking to enhance their expertise, especially during times of disruption. It features an interview with Rishad Tobaccowala on balancing data with human-centric business and highlights Stephen Dennis's "Remarkable Retail" for thriving amidst digital disruption. The hosts provide actionable insights and resources for continuous professional development in the commerce sector.
Key takeaways
Prioritize professional development by exploring recommended books on commerce, data, and human-centric business strategies.
Investigate Rishad Tobaccowala's work on "Restoring the Soul of Business" to understand how to maintain a human element in data-driven environments.
Explore "Remarkable Retail" by Stephen Dennis to gain strategies for customer acquisition and retention in a digitally disruptive landscape.
Utilize the continuously updated book list on retailgeek.com/resources/books/ for ongoing learning and professional growth.
Attend virtual book launch events and similar online gatherings to network and gather insights from industry leaders.
EP215 - What to read during a pandemic This episode is a list of suggested resources to read for those looking to do some professional development in the commerce space. (all book links are amazon affiliate links) The episode also features an interview with Rishad Tobaccowala (@Rishad) Rishad's is the author of "Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data" published by Harper Collins. Additional writings can be found on the Re-Inventing blog. The interview starts at 15:50 of the podcast. Rishad also has an amazing photography feed on Instagram @RishadT. Another book mentioned on this list is Remarkable Retail: How to Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Digital Disruption – Stephen Dennis. Stephen is hosting a virtual book launch party (including @retailgeek and some e-commerce celebrities) on Tues April 14 at 4:15pm ET, that will include myself and some commerce guest stars. Pre-register here. Here are some always updated resources: A complete list of recommended books for commerce Pros (including a superset of the list provided here, is always available here: Recommended
