Jack Covert is the founder of 800-CEO-READ, a leading bookseller to corporations and large organizations, based in Milwaukee. He is co-author of The 100 Best Business Books of All Time, released in February of 2009.


Review: Now, Build a Great Business

By Jack Covert |  Dec 15, 2010

Authors Mark Thompson and Brian Tracy present a holistic approach to the business of doing business for new or growing business owners.  Read story

Review: Overconnected

By Jack Covert |  Dec 13, 2010

Author William H. Davidow writes about the role of the Internet in magnifying problems.  Read story

Review: All the Devils Are Here

By Jack Covert |  Dec 10, 2010

This is not just another book on the financial crisis.  Read story

The Best Books for Business Owners

By Leigh Buchanan, Bo Burlingham, Jack Covert, John Gerzema, Suzi Sosa and John Warrillow |  Dec 6, 2010

There are so many great business books to choose from. Which ones are definitively worth your time? Our experts chime in on their favorite books of the year.  View slideshow

Review: The Truth About Leadership

By Jack Covert |  Dec 4, 2010

Authors James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner present readers with ten truths about leadership.  Read story

Review: Saving Your Good Idea from Getting Shot Down

By Jack Covert |  Dec 2, 2010

How to sell your ideas to the people who matter.  Read story

Review: Personality Poker

By Jack Covert |  Nov 29, 2010

Author Stephen Shapiro shares his technique to identify your personality and where you best fit in an organization.  Read story

Review: You Already Know How to Be Great

By Jack Covert |  Oct 30, 2010

Author Alan Fine writes about how we should rely on what we already know to be successful.  Read story

Review: The Watchman's Rattle

By Jack Covert |  Oct 27, 2010

Author Rebecca D. Costa explores how to adapt our brains to optimize problem solving.  Read story

Review: What Technology Wants

By Jack Covert |  Oct 24, 2010

Author Kevin Kelly coins the term "technium" and breaks down conventional thinking about technology.  Read story

Review: Where Good Ideas Come From

By Jack Covert |  Oct 21, 2010

Steven Johnson identifies seven patterns that help innovative thinking.  Read story

Review: Resonate

By Jack Covert |  Oct 18, 2010

Author Nancy Duarte explains the methodology to make any type of presentation connect better with an audience.  Read story

Review: The Mesh

By Jack Covert |  Oct 15, 2010

Lisa Gansky identifies the characteristics of "mesh" businesses like Netflix and Zipcar.  Read story

Review: Still Surprised

By Jack Covert |  Oct 13, 2010

After writing twenty-seven books on business thought, Warren Bennis shares his leadership story.  Read story

Review: Bury My Heart at Conference Room B

By Jack Covert |  Oct 11, 2010

Stan Slap had penned one of the smartest and most compelling books on leadership.  Read story

Review: Brains on Fire

By Jack Covert |  Oct 9, 2010

The authors clearly defines the distinction between campaigns and movements.  Read story

Review: The Man Who Sold America

By Jack Covert |  Oct 7, 2010

Jeffrey L. Cruikshank and Arthur W. Schultz have written about a real-life Don Draper in the ad world.  Read story

Review: The Zeroes

By Jack Covert |  Jul 26, 2010

Randall Lane is not afraid to name names in his book about the decade of financial excess.  Read story

Review: Zilch: The Power of Zero in Business

By Jack Covert |  Jul 23, 2010

Nancy Lublin uses her non-profit experience to inspire for-profit businesses.  Read story

Review: Diary of a Very Bad Year

By Jack Covert |  Jul 19, 2010

Keith Gessen turned interviews with a hedge fund manager into one of the best books written about the Wall Street calamity.  Read story

Review: The Upside of Irrationality

By Jack Covert |  Jul 9, 2010

Dan Ariely's second book about defying conventional logic makes for a great beach read.  Read story

Review: Delivering Happiness

By Jack Covert |  Jul 1, 2010

In his new book, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh describes ways to create the best customer experience.  Read story

Review: Click

By Jack Covert |  Jul 1, 2010

Authors Ori and Rom Brafman follow-up their bestseller Sway with a look at what brings people together.  Read story

The Best Books for Business Owners of 2009

By Leigh Buchanan, Bo Burlingham, Jack Covert, Tony Hsieh and Joel Spolsky |  Dec 11, 2009

A look at the most helpful, interesting, and entertaining business books of 2009, including the latest from Jim Collins, Malcolm Gladwell, and Tim Brown of I...  View slideshow