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Your #Career : #CareerAdvice – 15 #Books That #TopCEOs Think Everyone Should #Read ….So if you Want to Enjoy your #Vacation Time and Stay on Top of the Hustle, we’ve Built your Summer #ReadingList with Recommendations from our #TopCEOs of 2018.

Think spending the summer lying on the beach with a book is unproductive? Think again. Successful leaders such as Warren Buffett and Mark Cuban dedicate hours each day to reading.

So if you want to enjoy your vacation time and stay on top of the hustle, we’ve built your summer reading list with recommendations from our Top CEOs of 2018.

1. “The Speed of Trust: The One That Changes Everything” by Stephen Covey

Those who are perfectionists often struggle with micromanagement tendencies — when you have a clear vision for something, it’s hard to not want to take the reins at all times. But this often slows the whole team down, and ends up being more harmful than helpful, Stephen Covey argues. In the quick and competitive atmosphere of the start-up world, trusting your team is paramount.

Eric S. Yuan, CEO of Zoom Video Communications, counts “The Speed of Trust” among his favorite books.

“The big thing I learned from this book is that especially for start-up companies, speed is everything. You’re competing with the legacy companies and quite often you have to make tough, critical decisions… how to build a company at full speed at the same time without creating major problems is the challenge. But if trust is already there, it is very easy,” Yuan said. “If I trust you, I know your intentions are good. Even if you tell me, ‘Eric, this is a huge mistake. Can you fix that’ I trust you and I can make the fix.”

 

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2. “Only the Paranoid Survive: How to Exploit the Crisis Points That Challenge Every Company” by Andy Grove

Authored by Andy Grove, founder and former CEO of Intel, this book gives guidance to leaders facing sudden change in their companies — and shares how these moments can actually be some of the most valuable opportunities available to a company. Yuan counts this another favorite book of his.

“I’m very paranoid. I think in any start-up, no matter what, there is no room to say, ‘We’re okay now,’” Yuan said. “No, we’ve got to work harder. We need to always be paranoid and ready.”

3. “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind” by Yuval Harari

In this New York Times’ bestseller, Yuval Harari manages to capture the story of the past 70,000 years of the human race. Beyond chronicling the history of our species, Harari’s book also implores readers to think about what it means to be human, and ask how we want to shape the future of the many generations to come.

This groundbreaking book is a favorite of Sanjit Biswas, CEO of Samsara — but he’s not alone. Fellow leaders Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg have also endorsed the book.

4. “The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves” by Matt Ridley

Don’t listen to the naysayers and doomsdayers. According to nearly any metric — food availability, lifespan, income — now is the best time to be alive by a wide margin, Matt Ridley believes.  In this nonfiction book, Ridley touches on how the human tendencies of exchange and specialization have improved life for everyone over the past 100,000 years — and how they will continue to benefit mankind in the future.

Biswas cites this book as another of his favorites: “It’s interesting to zoom way out and realize how fortunate we are to live in modern times,” he said.

5. “The Fourth Industrial Revolution” by Klaus Schwab

We already know how much of an impact the steam engine, the telephone and the personal computer have had on the way humans work —but what is the next industrial revolution around the corner? According to Klaus Schwab, we’re smack-dab in the middle of it. Artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, quantum computing and more are transforming the way business is done in a completely unprecedented way.

Among this book’s fans is Bernard J. Tyson, Chairman and CEO of Kaiser Permanente, who said it has helped him stay up-to-date and ready for whatever comes next.

“I keep current by reading what very smart people are thinking about the future,” Tyson said.

6. “Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice” by Adam Makos

It might not be the first book you think of when it comes to professional development, but this work of historical fiction has lessons about leadership and collaboration in spades. Set in the midst of the Korean War and widespread segregation, “Devotion” recounts the friendship of aviator duo Tom Hudner and Jesse Brown, the first African American carrier pilot for the U.S. Navy.

“It’s a wonderful book about friendship, resilience and amazing courage,” said Michael Mahoney, CEO of Boston Scientific.

7. “Return on Integrity: The New Definition of ROI and Why Leaders Need to Know It” by John Blumberg

We live in a world where sacrificing morality in order to drive the bottom line is no longer profitable, said John Blumberg. In fact, integrity might just be the most valuable asset you have. In “Return on Integrity,” Blumberg explores the intersections between the core values of CEOs and leaders and the impact on their companies.

Lynne Doughtie, CEO of KPMG, describes it as “a powerful book that challenges you to reflect on the importance of personal core values.”

“When each of us really knows our personal core values, they’ll permeate the organizations we work for by strengthening our decision making and enhancing openness, collaboration and trust,” Doughtie said.

8. “The Art of Happiness” by the Dalai Lama and Dr. Howard Cutler

Penned by Dr. Howard Cutler and the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, this seminal guide on happiness explores how to overcome loss and everyday anxieties in order to find your own personal nirvana.

Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn, credits the book with shaping his management philosophy.

“That’s where I learned the true definition of compassion and the difference between compassion and empathy and how important it is to aspire to live compassionately and manage compassionately,” Wiener told the Silicon Valley Business Journal.

9. “Being Digital” by Nicholas Negroponte

Although it was written over 20 years ago, “Being Digital” is still a classic on the future of digital technology. It dives deep into the successes and failures of technological innovations like the Internet, virtual reality, the CD-ROM and more.

Weiner recommends this book as well, and said it played a large part in helping him shape the online business plan for Warner Bros.

“One of the key points that Negroponte was making was everything that can be converted from an atom to a bit will be. So I looked around Warner Bros. and thought, well, that’s going to have some pretty serious implications for a studio and for media,” Wiener said in the same Silicon Valley Business Journal interview.

10. “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” by Michelle Alexander

In 2015, CEO of Facebook Mark Zuckerberg created a digital book club in which he and other members read a new book every two weeks, then took to Facebook to discuss it. One of his picks was “The New Jim Crow,” a gripping critique by Michelle Alexander that pulls back the curtain on the crisis of mass incarceration in the United States.

“This social justice book outlines the many ways the US criminal justice system discriminates against minorities, disadvantages them and prevents everyone from having equal opportunity. I’ve been interested in learning about criminal justice reform for a while, and this book was highly recommended by several people I trust,” Zuckerberg said on his Facebook page.

 11. “The Art of War” by Sun Tzu

Written nearly 1,500 years ago, this Chinese military treatise revolutionized military strategy — and still makes an impact to this day. Sun Tzu’s lessons on strategy, planning and leadership are applicable not just on the battlefield, but also in the business world.

The book made so much of an impression on Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce, that he wrote the foreword for the 2008 release “The Art of War—Spirituality for Conflict: Annotated & Explained.”

“Fundamentally, the book demonstrates how small armies can defeat larger ones,” Benioff said. “Ultimately, it is how salesforce.com took on the entire software industry.”

12. “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown

Nobody expected a group of Washington boys descended from loggers, shipyard workers and farmers to beat elite rowing teams from the East Coast, let alone the world over, but that’s exactly what they did. In “The Boys in the Boat,” Brown tells the story of the U.S. men’s rowing team in the wake of the Great Depression and their ultimate triumph over the team playing for Nazi Germany.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella endorsed this book in an interview with Fast Company, calling it “a wonderful illustration of the importance of teamwork, which was a core part of my focus out of the gate as CEO.”

13. Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” by Angela Duckworth

Strike the word “talent” from your vocabulary — Angela Duckworth’s “Grit” shares that the power of persistence is the true driver of success. Duckworth knows a thing or two about success, having earned a MacArthur Genius Grant and serving as an advisor to “the White House, the World Bank, NBA and NFL teams, and Fortune 500 CEOs.”

One of the many CEOs who counts themselves as a fan of Duckworth’s is Brad Smith, CEO of Intuit

“It’s full of amazing, inspirational stories that show that anyone, regardless of I.Q., talent or background, can succeed if they have grit — a blend of passion and persistence,” Smith said in an interview with Lifehacker. “This book makes all of us underdogs feel like we’re just as capable as anybody else.”

14. “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap…and Others Don’t” by James Collins 

The world’s best companies don’t reach the top by settling for “good enough” — rather, a constant drive for excellence propels them forward. But what exactly separates a good company from a great one? In “Good to Great,” Collins defines these differences, and shares how to make the transition.

Richard Flint, CEO of Sky Betting & Gaming and the #1 Top CEO in the UK, recommends this book to those hoping to make the leap: “It contains some surprises on what makes good leaders and companies,” Flint said.

15. The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling

Whoever said CEOs can’t enjoy a good fantasy novel (or seven) on occasion? Craig Donaldson, CEO of Metro Bank, endorses Rowling’s acclaimed series to every parent out there.

“Read all the Harry Potter books with your kids if you have children, because there is no better way to relax than reading with an eight-year-old!” Donaldson said.

 

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#Leadership : The 15 #BestBusinessBooks to Read this Summer…Summer Vacation is a Great Time to Catch Up on Reading. It’s even Better if the Books you Choose will Make you More Productive and Happier When you Head Back to Work.

We picked out 15 business books from this year and last year that we found particularly entertaining and insightful.

Those books include “Bad Blood” by John Carreyrou, about the massive Theranos scandal, and “The Geometry of Wealth,” about getting a handle on your finances.


The best kind of summer reading is a book that’s both informative and entertaining — a book that makes you feel smarter without boring you to tears.

They’re not always easy to find, but lucky you — we’ve found 15 of them. Below, you’ll see some of our favorite business books from this year and last.

Don’t be surprised if you devour more than one in a single vacation week, and return to the office brimming with new ideas.

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‘Bad Blood’ by John Carreyrou

'Bad Blood' by John CarreyrouKnopf Doubleday

The medical device startup Theranos was once the world’s hottest startup, its founderElizabeth Holmes— deemed the “youngest self-made female billionaire — a revolutionary. But after some digging into the company, it all unraveled.

Wall Street Journal reporter John Carreyrou has the definitive account of what happened at Theranos, and how it was revealed to have been built on lies, secrecy, and an oppressive culture.

Find it here »

 

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‘Brotopia’ by Emily Chang

'Brotopia' by Emily ChangPortfolio

Bloomberg Technology host and executive producer Emily Chang has conducted multiple interviews with the most powerful people in tech, and in “Brotopia,” she’s taking a look at how the promise and glories of Silicon Valley can be real — but only for men.

Chang drew from interviews with tech’s foremost women, including Facebook’s COO Sheryl Sandberg, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, and former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer, to illustrate how women risked their careers to pave the way for others, and sheds light on how the Valley has a long way to go in terms of treating women as equals.

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‘Dream Teams’ by Shane Snow

'Dream Teams' by Shane SnowHachette

In “Dream Teams,” Snow, who is a journalist and an entrepreneur, takes a look at what makes great teams so effective.

He draws on neuroscience, psychology, and business, and brings in historical examples like the Wright brothers and the Wu-Tang Clean to illustrate his arguments — all of which are applicable to the modern workplace.

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‘Principles’ by Ray Dalio

'Principles' by Ray DalioSimon & Schuster

Ray Dalio is as well known for leading the largest hedge fund in the world, Bridgewater Associates, as he is for the highly unusual (and controversial) philosophy of “radical truth” and “radical transparency” that he’s instilled into the firm.

Dalio told Business Insider earlier this year that since stepping back from a daily management role in March, he has focused on leaving a legacy of this philosophy, collected in this year’s volume — focused on his personal life and management principles — and an upcoming second volume, about the economy.

In this book, you’ll learn why Dalio has all of his 1,500 employees constantly rate each other’s performance in meetings via iPad app, and why all of these meetings are recorded and archived.

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‘Black Edge’ by Sheelah Kolhatkar

'Black Edge' by Sheelah KolhatkarRandom House

In 2014, the eighth employee of legendary investor Steve Cohen’s hedge fund SAC Capital Advisors was convicted of insider trading. Cohen himself was not found guilty but was barred from managing outside capital until 2018.

“Black Edge” is the story of the Justice Department’s investigation into SAC Capital, and New Yorker staff writer Sheelah Kolhatkar has made it as gripping as a thriller.

If you’re a fan of “Billions,” it’s worth checking out this authoritative take on the true story that’s often just as dramatic as fiction.

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‘Applied Empathy’ by Michael Ventura

'Applied Empathy' by Michael VenturaAmazon

Ventura is the CEO of strategy and design firm Sub Rosa, and over the course of his career he’s worked with organizations include Google and the United Nations.

“Applied Empathy,” based partly on a course Ventura taught at Princeton, helps readers to see the world from other people’s perspectives in order to create better products and services for them.

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‘The Meaning Revolution’ by Fred Kofman

'The Meaning Revolution' by Fred KofmanCurrency

Kofman was trained as an economist, but he’s best known in the world of tech as a master of leadership, and he’s mentored the likes of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

“The Meaning Revolution” is a manual that distills the leadership philosophy he developed over his training sessions and his career at LinkedIn, which he recently let for Google.

It offers all employees, regardless of their place in their company’s hierarchy, a plan for becoming a better team member, able to accomplish far more than they could through a typical self-serving approach.

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‘Off the Clock’ by Laura Vanderkam

'Off the Clock' by Laura VanderkamAmazon

Vanderkam has already published multiple books about time-management and productivity. In “Off the Clock,” she helps readers realize how much time they have outside of working hours — and how best to utilize it so that they feel happier and more fulfilled.

Vanderkam expertly interweaves anecdotes from people who underwent “time makeovers,” philosophical meditations on time and memory, and practical tips for organizing your time at workand at home.

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‘Own It’ by Sallie Krawcheck

'Own It' by Sallie KrawcheckCrown Business

Sallie Krawcheck has taken everything she learned as “the most powerful woman on Wall Street” — with all of its ups and downs — and used that to create Ellevest, an investing platform designed for women.

In “Own It,” a career guide for women that includes anecdotes from her life, Krawcheck argues that we need to abandon the phrase “empowering women” and recognize that women can together leverage power they already have.

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‘Sh*tshow!’ by Charlie LeDuff

'Sh*tshow!' by Charlie LeDuffPenguin Random House

Charlie LeDuff is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter based in Detroit whose style of gonzo journalism breaks through the veneer of the powerful.

“Sh*tshow” isn’t exactly a business book, per se, but LeDuff’s dispatches from struggling communities across the United States, from Flint to the Mexican border, illustrate the economic hardships that led to the current chaotic political climate.

It’s a read that’s more authentic, illuminating, and entertaining than much of the “America’s heartland” reporting that’s been published in the wake of Trump’s election.

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‘In Praise of Wasting Time’ by Alan Lightman

'In Praise of Wasting Time' by Alan LightmanAmazon

“In Praise of Wasting Time” is a concise treatise on the benefits of doing what, in the moment, seems like nothing. Lightman is a physicist, novelist, and essayist who’s taught at Harvard and MIT. His latest book explores the benefits of leaving some periods of time unscheduled, of simply letting our minds wander.

A reviewer on Goodreads said one of her favorite passages begins: “I suggest that we should think of the time spent in creative thought, in quiet reflection and contemplation, in mental replenishment, in consolidation of our identity and values in positive terms — not as what it is not, but as what it is.”

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‘The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World’s Most Successful People Launched Their Careers’ by Alex Banayan

'The Third Door: The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World's Most Successful People Launched Their Careers' by Alex BanayanAmazon

At age 18, Banayan hacked — and won — “The Price is Right.” At age 19, he became the youngest venture capitalist ever, working at Alsop Louie Partners.

He’s now 25 years old, and has been named to Business Insider’s list of the most powerful people under 30.

In “The Third Door,” Banayan takes readers along with him as he tracks down people like Bill Gates and Lady Gaga to ask them exactly how they set foot on the path to success. According to Banayan’s research, what all these successful people have in common is that they took the third door: finding a path even when it seemed like there was none.

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‘The Captain Class’ by Sam Walker

'The Captain Class' by Sam WalkerAmazon

A few years ago, Wall Street Journal deputy editor and sports section founder Sam Walker developed a process to determine the 16 greatest professional sports dynasties around the world from the last century.

When he examined his list to find shared traits that could explain their success, he determined that each had a highly influential captain with a set of traits like exceptional emotional control and intense tenacity.

Walker’s investigation is, broadly speaking, a look at what it takes to be an elite leader in any field, and the history will especially resonate with even the most casual sports fan.

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‘My Morning Routine’ by Benjamin Spall and Michael Xander

'My Morning Routine' by Benjamin Spall and Michael XanderAmazon

So many of us are obsessed with morning routines — finding the perfect one, learning how successful people haveorganized theirs.

In “My Morning Routine,” Spall and Xander share the morning habits of people like Twitter cofounder Biz Stone and General Stanley McChrystal, and guide readers in setting up a routine of their own to kickstart a productive day.

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‘The Geometry of Wealth’ by Brian Portnoy

'The Geometry of Wealth' by Brian PortnoyAmazon

Portnoy is a behavioral finance expert — he holds both a doctorate and a CFA degree. In “The Geometry of Wealth,” he explores what it means to be truly wealthy, i.e. to fund a fulfilling life.

The “geometry” in the title refers to Portnoy’s use of a circle, a triangle, and a square to explain how we adapt to circumstances, prioritize, and simplify. It’s all about being intentional and self-aware: knowing what you value and what you need to do to get there.

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SEE ALSO: 7 books you can finish in a long weekend that will make you a more well-rounded person

 

 

Businessinsider.com | May 29, 2018 | 

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