In this paper, we aim to contribute to the understanding of the phenomenon of popular management literature, which includes books and magazines produced by the business media for rapid consumption by readers. We studied four magazines: three published in Brazil and one published abroad. Our objective is to depict the general orientation and content of this literature and to show how the business media catalyses the popularization and legitimization of the management culture. As investigative approach, we employed the Theory of Symbolic Convergence and Fantasy Theme Analysis. In doing so, we seek to portray how shared visions, created and enacted in small groups, are disseminated by the business media and reach larger audiences in organizations, helping to foster the management culture.