Simon Sinek
Leadership speaker and author known for inspiring people to find purpose in their work.
15 books recommended
Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor E. Frankl
Reflects on life in Nazi concentration camps, introducing logotherapy, which posits that meaning can be found even in suffering.
Give and Take
Adam Grant
Explores how being a giver, rather than a taker or matcher, can drive long-term success.
Finite and Infinite Games
James Carse
Discusses the distinction between finite games (with clear winners and losers) and infinite games (focused on ongoing play and evolution).
Guns, Germs, and Steel
Jared Diamond
Examines the factors that have shaped human history, including geography, biology, and culture.
Everything Is Figureoutable
Marie Forleo
Encourages readers to adopt a mindset that allows them to tackle any challenge and find solutions.
Turn the Ship Around!
L. David Marquet
Leadership lessons from a submarine captain on empowering teams.
Quiet
Susan Cain
Explores the power of introverts in a society that values extroversion, advocating for a balance of personality types in workplaces and schools.
1421
Gavin Menzies
A controversial book suggesting that Chinese explorers reached America before Columbus.
Heroes for My Son
Brad Meltzer
A collection of inspirational stories about heroes from different fields, written for the author’s son.
Ghost Wars
Steve Coll
An in-depth account of the CIA’s involvement in Afghanistan leading up to 9/11, focusing on covert operations and regional politics.
Unbinding the Heart
Agapi Stassinopoulos
A memoir encouraging people to embrace life and self-discovery.
It's Your Business
JJ Ramberg
A handbook for small business owners with tips on starting and growing a business.
Making Ideas Happen
Scott Belsky
Strategies for creative professionals to execute their ideas.
Bend, Not Break
Ping Fu
Memoir of resilience, from China’s Cultural Revolution to U.S. entrepreneurship.
Everybody Matters
Bob Chapman
Emphasizes people-centric leadership and creating a caring workplace culture.
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