Things to Read

“The bottom line is if you’re really good at what you do, you have the freedom to be who you really are.” That’s one of the Sam-isms, or little messages of wisdom, in entrepreneur Sam Zell’s memoir, Am I Being Too Subtle? Straight Talk From a Business Rebel (Portfolio). The self-made billionaire tells the story of how he honed his deal-making skills and created a culture where his employees stay in their jobs for decades. Zell also goes into the “creative, mind-stretching” events he throws for his colleagues and friends—from treasure hunts in limos to Elton John concerts.