Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future by Peter Thiel In this thought-provoking book, billionaire entrepreneur Peter Thiel challenges traditional business wisdom. Thiel argues that the key to success in business is not copying what others are doing, but creating something new and innovative.
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn how to launch a successful startup. Ries outlines the lean startup methodology, which is a process for rapidly iterating on ideas and products to find what works and what doesn't.
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't by James C. Collins In this classic business book, Jim Collins examines what makes some companies go from good to great. He identifies a number of key factors, including having the right people on the bus, a culture of discipline, and a flywheel effect.
Getting Things Done by David Allen This book is a practical guide to productivity. Allen outlines his GTD system, which is a method for capturing your to-dos, organizing them, and getting them done.
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie This timeless classic is a guide to developing people skills. Carnegie provides tips on how to make a good first impression, win people over to your way of thinking, and become a more likable person.
The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen In this book, Christensen explains why even the most successful companies can fail to innovate. He argues that disruptive innovation is the key to long-term success.
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek In this book, Sinek argues that the most successful businesses start with a clear why - a purpose, cause or belief. He explains how to find your why and how to use it to inspire your team and customers.
Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by James C. Collins and Jerry I. Porras This book is a companion to Good to Great. In Built to Last, Collins and Porras examine what makes companies successful over the long term. They identify a number of key factors, including a core ideology, a focus on purpose, and a culture of discipline.