Being a CEO, it is not that easy, you constantly come across challenges that seem too severe. From product building to placing your Startup in the market, one should be aware of pitfalls.
Bill Gates, The Founder of Microsoft read 50 books per year. He is known for his voracious reading habits.
In an interview with the NY Times, he says that reading is still the main way he both learns new things and tests my understanding.
This constant thirst for learning made him build one of the most influential companies of 21 century.
- “The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers” by Ben Horowitz
Ben Horowitz is silicon valley’s one of the most respected and experienced entrepreneurs. The books talk about what it is like to run and lead a startup.
He offers his advice and wisdom to solve the toughest business problems, that startup schools do not cover.
2. “Business Adventures,” by John Brooks.
Although written in the 1960s, the book is still relevant today. It is one of the most favorite books of Bill Gates and Warren Buffet.
Read Review by Bill Gates.
The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Ries
Written by author Eric Ries, who popularise lean startup moment.
This one is for businesses that are starting out from scratch. The Lean Startup covers on maximum capital efficiency of the company and using creativity to the highest level.
The book focuses on continuous Innovation to create a successful business model.
Rework Hardcover – by Jason Fried (New York Times bestselling book about business)
Written by the found of Basecamp formally known as 37signals, If you are just starting out your business journey this is a must-read book.
This book covers all the things that you do not need, why you should not seek an investor, why you do not need a business plan. All the troubling answers are covered here.
“Seeking Wisdom: From Darwin to Munger” by Peter Bevelin
Beginning the book with great advice
“A man who has committed a mistake and doesn’t correct it is committing another mistake.”
It gives examples of clear thinking and attained wisdom. The book focuses on how thoughts are influenced, and we make misjudgments.
This book will help you to understand your behavior and explains what interferes with your goals.
“Managing Oneself” by Peter F. Drucker
Develop a deep understanding of yourself by spotting your most valuable strengths and most perilous weaknesses
The book is about questioning yourself and organising better – Anyone who is looking for being productive would love this book.
Review
“The book gives you the one thing that is most important to succeed, It explains to you the importance of taking a step back, looking in the mirror, and developing your metric-driven approach to Managing Yourself.”
If you are into more research-based facts this one is for you, Based on in-depth interviews with more than 200 top entrepreneurs including the founders of LinkedIn, Chipotle, eBay, Under Armour, Tesla Motors, SpaceX, Spanx, Airbnb, PayPal, Jetblue, Gilt Groupe, Theranos, and Dropbox.
This book covers six skills with which one endeavors breakthrough, which is accessible to everyone
Anyone who is looking to learn about providing excellent customer service this book is a perfect guide.
This book details all the time-tested principles-
Getting more complaint is a good sign as customers believe you will listen to them.
Great product but poor service result in no loyal customers
Rewarded and respected employers treat customers the same way.
If you are looking for some inspiration this is your page-turner book. Learn how self-belief can lead you to unparalleled success.
Written by the legend himself, this biography talks about business adventures. The book details his life, how he started his career and became one of the most influential businessmen.
Written by the man behind the Wal-mart, Sam Walton shares his thoughts on building business and leadership. Learn how he builds Walmart and eventually became one the richest man in the world.
This book will teach you what they don’t teach in business school.