The highly anticipated shortlist for The Business Book Awards 2026 in partnership with Pathway Group, was unveiled at a packed live event held at Pearson’s head offices on the Strand, London, on Tuesday 14 April 2026.
Founded in 2017, The Business Book Awards, celebrates authors who share their industry insight, market expertise, and professional experience through published works that inform, inspire, and drive business success.
Danny’s book – Constellation: Leadership reimagined for a connected age – was shortlisted as a finalist in the category of Leadership Book of the Year 2026.
Leadership Finalists 2026
- Be More Strategic by Charlie Curson (Rethink Press)
- Constellation by Danny Wareham (Firgun Publishing)
- Feminine Intelligence by Elina Teboul (Wiley)
- Good Bye by Lizzie Bentley Bowers & Alison Lucas (Practical Inspiration Publishing)
- Hope is a Strategy by Ian B Pettigrew (Practical Inspiration Publishing)
- Lead with Confidence by Jenny Jarvis (Right Book Press)
- Meaning Over Purpose by Angela Rixon (Practical Inspiration Publishing)
- Shadows at Work by Steven D’Souza (LID Publishing)
- Story Business by Gavin McMahon (Otterpine)
- The Captaincy by Mark Francis (Book Brilliance Publishing)
- The Long-Haul Leader by Chris Ducker (Basic Venture)
- The Through Line by Archana Mohan (Practical Inspiration Publishing)
Winners across all categories will be announced on Wednesday 16th September 2026 at The Drum Wembley (next to Wembley Arena), culminating in the crowning of one outstanding title as Business Book of the Year 2026.
