20 Books That Every CEO Should Read

20 Books That Every CEO Should Read

There are many reasons why CEOs should read books. Here are the 20 Books that every CEO should read.

The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen

The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen

“The Innovator’s Dilemma” is a book written by Clayton Christensen, a renowned business professor at Harvard Business School.

Good to Great by Jim Collins

Good to Great by Jim Collins

The book is based on a research project in which Collins and his team studied companies that made the transition from being good companies to being great ones.

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

The book explores the concept of “thin-slicing,” or the ability of our unconscious mind to make quick and accurate judgments based on minimal amounts of information.

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

The book is based on the concept of the “lean startup,” which is a method for developing and growing a business that emphasizes experimentation, innovation, and iterative learning.

The Outsiders by William N. Thorndike

The Outsiders by William N. Thorndike

The book examines the leadership styles and strategies of eight successful CEOs, including Warren Buffett and Henry Singleton.

The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker

The Effective Executive by Peter Drucker

The book is based on Drucker’s decades of experience and research on the subject of business management, and it offers valuable insights and advice.

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

“How to Win Friends and Influence People” is a book written by Dale Carnegie, a self-help author and motivational speaker.

The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt

The Goal by Eliyahu M. Goldratt

The book is written in the form of a novel, and it tells the story of a struggling manufacturing plant and the efforts of the plant manager to turn it around.

The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki

The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki

The book explores the concept of “collective intelligence,” which is the idea that groups of people can make better decisions than individuals.

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

The book is based on extensive research on the science of habits, and it offers valuable insights and advice for executives and business leaders on how to create and change habits.

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

This is based on Kahneman’s research on the psychology of decision-making, and it offers valuable insights and lessons for executives and business leaders.

The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz

The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz

Ben Horowitz, a venture capitalist and entrepreneur, wrote the book “The Hard Thing About Hard Things.”

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” by Robert Cialdini

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” by Robert Cialdini

Robert Cialdini, a social psychologist and authority in the science of persuasion, wrote the book “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion.”

The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle

The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle

Daniel Coyle, a journalist and bestselling author, wrote “The Culture Code.” Coyle analyses the topic of culture in the book and provides practical recommendations.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

Stephen Covey, a productivity specialist and leadership consultant, wrote the book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.”

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

The story follows Santiago, a young shepherd who sets out on a trek to the Egyptian pyramids in search of a treasure.

Start with Why by Simon Sinek

Start with Why by Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek, a British-American author and motivational speaker, published the book “Start with Why.”

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Eckhart Tolle, a spiritual teacher and author, wrote “The Power of Now.” Tolle’s book delves into the concept of mindfulness and offers a path to living in the present moment.

The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander

The Art of Possibility by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander

Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander, a husband and wife duo, wrote “The Art of Possibility.”

The Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes

The Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes

Holmes proposes a framework for maximizing sales effectiveness in the book, based on the concept that successful salespeople focus on and master a few key areas.