Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business isn’t a new book, but still a good one and one we’ve dipped back into recently. Here Gino Wickman introduces the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)—a practical and empowering framework designed to help business leaders gain clarity, structure, and control. Through six core components—Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction—he shows how to cut through the noise and stay focused on what truly drives business success. Wickman’s approach is straightforward and highly actionable, promoting discipline in how leadership teams operate. It’s an ideal read for owners and directors managing real-world pressures, offering strategic tools that directly address common challenges such as scaling up, building strong teams, and maintaining direction in a demanding environment.

We particularly appreciated the emphasis on getting the right people in the right roles and fostering a culture of accountability. Wickman’s tools, including the Vision/Traction Organizer and Level 10 Meetings, introduce structure and rhythm without stifling innovation. These methods are empowering for leadership teams and especially valuable in supporting strong client relationships, team cohesion, and clear, strategic decision-making—core elements for effective businesses. Traction is a focused and thought-provoking read for anyone looking to lead their business with discipline and purpose, and to build something sustainable for the long term.

You can buy Traction here, and for more book ideas, see our Parklife Book Club selection here.

Happy reading!