The Smart Meetings Book Club column (now known as Smart Reads) was jam-packed with must-read literature that can take your workflow, leadership skills, networking strategies and other elements of your career to the next level. Want to recommend a book as a Smart Read of 2025? Email us at editor@smartmeetings.com.
Ms. B’s Book Club: Creating Experiences
In the February edition of our book club series, we curated the top reads for creating memorable, high-impact experiences for your attendees. From an in-depth analysis of the term “experience economy” to case studies on major brands’ approaches to events, we have your must-have books on how to affect effectively.
Ms. B’s Book Club: Elevated Event Leadership
For our October issue, we explored ways in which you can up your leadership game. We read books by a key player in the luxury hotel business, a Hall of Fame coach, a legendary restaurateur and a relationship coach to bring you advice from the best of the best.
Ms. B’s Book Club: Sustainable Meetings
“Sustainability” isn’t just a buzz word—it’s the foundation upon which a growing number of companies base their approaches to business. For our June issue, we dove into books on implementing eco-forward practices, zooming out to include social issues, how to balance sustainability in your budget, and grounding your strategy in innovation, conservation and education.
Ms. B’s Novel Ideas: Leading with Everyone’s Strengths
How leaders structure workflow can mean the difference between success and failure. In our August issue, we selected must-reads on how to match strengths with company roles and responsibilities in a way that fosters a dynamic and productive workplace, the “five pillars of organization,” and the power of inclusion and diversity.
