10 Books CEO’s And Entrepreneurs Read And Why You Should Too

If you are looking to become a CEO, a Team Leader, Start your own business, or just wanting Self-Improvement these books are a must-read.

Books on leadership are helpful tools for everyday life. Applying these lessons gives you the confidence to be fearless in your everyday life.

#1 The Ride of a Lifetime: Robert Iger

Robert Iger’s journey about the principles and leadership skills he used to lead 220,000 employees as the CEO of Walt Disney Company over 14 yr. Applying these principles in your daily life can help anyone become confident, courageous, and fearless in their personal lives while maintaining rational and emotional decision making to be a success.

#2 Start with Why: Simon Sinek 

Simon Sinek encourages the simple concept of finding your WHY above all else. Know your purpose and follow your passion. A true leader inspires others to reach their true potential.

 “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.” —John C. Maxwell

#3 Shoe Dog: Phil Knight

Phil Knight’s story of trial and tribulations and his vision to create a company with a $50 dollar bill. How he grew Nike to be one of the most iconic profitable brands today. How balancing home life and work is crucial for true success. You need to know what’s really important and the sacrifices that may make or break you.

#4 Principles: Ray Dalio

Ray Dalio’s book starts at the basics explaining his background and how he bounced back from broke to becoming a Multi-Billionaire hedge fund manager. He shares tools and a road-map to accomplish the life you want.

#5 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: Patrick Lencioni 

Patricks Lencioni’s book talks about how to detect and overcome the 5 dysfunctions ( absence of trust, fear of conflict, lack of commitment, avoidance of accountability and inattention to results) along with the difficulties and challenges that they pose within a team.

#6 Managing Oneself: Peter F Drucker

Peter F Drucker writes on the importance of managing ones-self. If you can’t manage yourself how can you manage a huge organization. The right and wrong way of operating a business. A quick-easy self-help book and quite frankly the last one you may need.

#7 The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Michael Watkins

A book about Transition. The importance of where you are going, where you come from and the changes one must make to ensure success within an organization. Implementing a 90-day transition guide for big wins as a leader.

#8 Emotional Intelligence 2.0 /Travis Bradberry

Travis Bradberry writes a step by step guide to emotional intelligence using tests and practices to improve on Self Awareness, Social Awareness, and Relationship Strategies skills to become a success.

#9 What It Takes: Stephen A Schwarzman

Stephan A Schwarzman shares his personal perspective on maximizing your potential as well as how to build, transform, and lead a thriving organization. How he built a half-trillion-dollar investment business.

#10 The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Ben Horowitz

Ben Horowitz shares his wisdom and knowledge as a well respected and experienced entrepreneur from the Silicon Valley & co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz. Dealing with the hard things but more importantly prevention before the hard things happen. An eye-opener on dealing with the stressors of hard things and managing the aftermath.