The 10 Best Books on Management

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Here’s my curated list of the 10 best books for management, in no particular order.

Peak Self-Control by Said Hasyim — Focuses on building strong willpower to help individuals achieve their important goals effectively.
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.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni — This book addresses common issues that hinder teamwork and offers solutions to build cohesive teams.
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.
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.
The Art of War by Sun Tzu — An ancient text on strategy and warfare, with applications extending to leadership and management in various fields.
Managing Oneself by Peter F. Drucker — Drucker emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-management for personal and professional success.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey — A foundational book on personal development that explores timeless principles of effectiveness.
Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott — Scott discusses the importance of open communication and feedback in effective management and leadership.
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.

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