Books by John Davis

Over the course of four decades, John Davis has authored an extensive collection of published works on a wide range of topics relevant to family enterprise, leadership, succession, and life planning. His groundbreaking work is widely cited in the academic literature and by journalists, and is used by members of family-owned businesses, academics, students, researchers, and consultants.

A complete compilation of John Davis’ books and articles, academic journal articles, case studies, worksheets, assessment tools, and multimedia tools can be found here.


Looking into the Future of Business Families

Looking into the Future of Business Families

By John A. Davis, Chairman and Founder, Cambridge Family Enterprise Group
Thierry Lombard, Honorary Member, Former Chairman of the Board of Directors, Family Business Network


Enduring Advantage: Collected Essays on Family Enterprise Success

By John A. Davis
Cambridge Family Enterprise Press, 2018


Book - Generation to Generation: Life Cycles of the Family Business

Generation to Generation: Life Cycles of the Family Business

By Kelin E. Gersick, John A. Davis, Marion McCollom Hampton, Ivan Lansberg
Harvard Business School Press, 1997


Next Generation Success

By John A. Davis, Maria Sinanis, Courtney Collette
Cambridge Family Enterprise Press, 2014

Next Generation Success

Family Spirit: Stories and Insights from Leading Family-Owned Enterprises

By William Grant & Sons. Foreword by John A. Davis
Chronicle Books, 2015