On my to-read list

"Bangalore Tiger" by Steve Hamm - If for no other reason, because I love his blog. And recommend it to all and sundry. He is even more bullish about India that I am. And the debates (and even the rants) are extremely entertaining.

"The Halo Effect" by Philip Rosenzweig - Nice review here. The guy, Rosenzweig, apparently, is a cynic and a pragmatist.
Check this out

The delusion of absolute performance diverts our attention from the fact that success in business means doing things better than rivals, not just doing things well. It is potentially very serious because it may cause us to take our eye off rivals, and to avoid decisions that, although risky, may be essential for survival in a particular context of industry and competitive dynamics. Believing that success follows predictably by following a simple set of steps misunderstands a key element of business success.
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Why then are so many business books of questionable quality so popular? Not because they are based on solid evidence, but because they work well as stories. They inspire us and comfort us. They reassure us that our good efforts will lead to success. They provide a sense of certainty. But they do not accurately grasp the reality of the world around us.