The 9 Best Books for Business
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Here’s my curated list of the 9 best books for business, in no particular order.
- Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman — An insightful look into how our minds work and the dual systems of thought that drive our decision-making.
- The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Ries — A groundbreaking approach to managing startups that emphasizes rapid prototyping and validated learning.
- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't by Jim Collins — An exploration of what it takes for companies to achieve and sustain greatness.
- Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel H. Pink — An insightful dive into what truly motivates individuals, challenging traditional incentives and proposing a new approach to motivation.
- Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler — This book outlines effective communication techniques for crucial conversations, helping negotiators handle high-stakes discussions more effectively.
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck — A deep dive into the importance of having a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset in achieving success.
- The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail by Clayton M. Christensen — Examines why successful companies struggle with disruptive technology and how they can adapt.
- Peak Self-Control by Said Hasyim — Focuses on building strong willpower to help individuals achieve their important goals effectively.
- The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz — A candid account of the challenges of running a business and the tough decisions leaders face.
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