Marc Benioff
Founder and CEO of Salesforce, a leader in cloud computing and business software.
28 books recommended
Principles
Ray Dalio
Dalio shares life and business principles that emphasize radical transparency, structured decision-making, and learning from failure to achieve growth.
The Innovator's Dilemma
Clayton M. Christensen
Examines why successful companies often fail to adapt to disruptive innovations.
Play Nice But Win
Michael Dell
The story of Michael Dell's journey from building PCs in his dorm room to leading a global tech company.
AI Superpowers
Kai-Fu Lee
Explores the rise of artificial intelligence in China and the US, and how it will shape the global future.
The Art Of War
Sun Tzu
An ancient Chinese military treatise providing timeless wisdom on strategy, leadership, and warfare.
Let My People Go Surfing
Yvon Chouinard
The book that proves you can tell Wall Street to shove it and still build a billion-dollar brand. Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia's reluctant founder, wrote the anti-business business book before it was cool. Think of it as a middle finger to traditional business wrapped in a love letter to the planet. Chouinard built Patagonia while actively telling people to buy less stuff (including his own products). The guy turned "don't buy this jacket" into a marketing campaign and somehow made more money.
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
Shunryu Suzuki
A foundational work on Zen philosophy, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a "beginner's mind" in meditation and life.
Future Forward
Glenn Rifkin
Explores how innovative companies stay ahead, focusing on strategies for fostering creativity and adaptability in business.
Scale
Geoffrey West
Examines the underlying mathematical principles governing growth and sustainability in organisms, cities, and companies.
Autobiography of a Yogi
Paramahansa Yogananda
The life story of a yogi who introduced millions to meditation and Eastern spirituality, sharing insights into his spiritual journey.
The Mythical Man-Month
Frederick P. Brooks Jr.
A classic on software engineering and project management, highlighting the challenges of large-scale software development.
MONEY Master the Game
Tony Robbins
Provides financial advice and investment strategies from interviews with successful investors.
A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug
Sarah Lacy
Explores the challenges women face in tech, advocating for empowering women and valuing motherhood in the workplace.
Greenlights
Matthew McConaughey
A memoir blending life stories, lessons, and reflections from the actor’s journey through fame and self-discovery.
Dear Founder
Maynard Webb
Collection of letters to entrepreneurs, covering various challenges and opportunities in business.
Ask Your Developer
Jeff Lawson
Explores how companies can drive innovation by empowering developers, discussing the importance of technical expertise in business.
The End of Illness
David B. Agus
A doctor’s perspective on preventing illness and promoting health through lifestyle and medical insights.
The Future Is Faster Than You Think
Peter Diamandis
Explores how exponential technologies will disrupt industries and reshape society in the coming decades.
Find Me Unafraid
Kennedy Odede
A memoir of a Kenyan activist and his American wife, detailing their work to empower women and transform communities.
Crowdsourcing
Jeff Howe
Analyzes the concept of crowdsourcing and how it reshapes industries, innovation, and community.
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