17 Great Books for Anyone Who Wants to Get Ahead in Life

This list of recommended books for leaders and ambitious professionals struck us as more varied and interesting than the standard.

The quest for continual self-improvement is certainly high on the list of the many things which set successful people apart from everybody else. That's why high achievers tend to be readers who get ahead by learning from the wisdom of others. If that's you, here are several titles to consider, according to top executives.

Get the list here. How many have you read? What else would you recommend?