25 of the Most
Inspiring
Books Everyone Should
Read ….5 to 9
5. Moonwalking With Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering
Everything by Joshua Foer
"An amazing investigation into the world
of competitive memorization that turns into an in-depth study on the capacity,
and limitations, of the human mind. The book provides a real appreciation for
how our brains work that I find massively applicable in both my work and
personal life. A must-read!"
--Adam
Tishman, CEO of Helix, a direct-to-consumer sleep brand that uses personalization technology
to individually design and custom build mattresses based on customer
preferences
6. A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards
"This masterfully written book
highlights three leadership styles, culled from the lives of three kings
mentioned in the Bible: Saul, David, and Absalom. Whether you are a seasoned
business owner or a young entrepreneur, this book is a priceless treatise on
the art of identifying and dealing with the good, the bad, and the ugly
attitudes of those who sit in the big chair at the office."
--Michael
Tyrrell, author, composer, and producer of Wholetones, a healing frequency
music project aiming to help people improve their health, sleep, creativity,
productivity at work, and well-being
7. The Art of War by Sun Tzu
"A very good friend of mine recently
gave me a copy. It's not a sit-down-and-read-it-in-one session type of book.
But I was facing some challenging moments, and she left a copy on my desk with
a note that said, 'You need this.' I opened a page randomly, and read, 'Know
yourself, and you will win all battles.' It resonated immediately with me.
Sometimes founding a company is like a war--you need discipline, a game plan,
confidence, and to understand the enemy (competition). I keep it on my desk for
moments when I'm finding things tough. It's not always relevant, but sometimes
it's a better pep talk than any inspirational Instagram post."
--Michelle
Kennedy, founder and CEO of Peanut, an app launched in beta to help mobile-first mamas connect with other
like-minded women
8. The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
"It goes without saying that leading a
company is hard and leading a fast-growing company is even harder. The
challenge for me--and for many business leaders--is why does it always seem
harder than it should be? This book does a great job of being therapist and
consultant--from someone who's been there and done that--to those of us who
have asked ourselves this very question. Ben's ability to convey, in an
easy-to-read, engaging, and thought-provoking way, his thoughts, fears, and
struggles about raising money, rapidly growing, restructuring, and ultimately
selling his company makes this a must-read for any CEO who wants to build and
run a great business. At the end of the day, success in business comes down to
persistence and the willingness to make the hard decisions, day in and day out.
To succeed, we must, as Ben suggests, 'embrace the struggle.'"
--Chris
Sullens, president and CEO of WorkWave, cloud-based
field service management and "last mile" fleet management software
solutions
9. Sam Walton, Made in America: My Story by Sam Walton
"I read this book more than 25 years ago
and so much of it is still with me. My main takeaway was when he talked about
how he would go to his warehouse at 5 a.m. to talk with the warehouse and
delivery teams. He felt that was where he was able to get the best information
about what was going on with his business. Remember, they didn't have advanced
inventory data programs and tracking systems to the level we have now. To this
day, I continuously travel to our factories, warehouses, and fulfillment
centers and talk with the folks who build, ship, and deliver our products. Sam
was right. That's where I get the most important information about my business."
--Ron Rudzin,
co-founder and CEO of luxury online mattress company Saatva
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