The 10 Best Business Books By Successful CEOs
My Years with General Motors
General Motors, despite its recent troubles, is still one of the largest car manufacturers in the world. It was at its height between the years 1923 to 1946, at the helm of Alfred Sloan, CEO.
The book is more than a traditional business memoir as it details Sloan’s experiences on maneuvering a gigantic organization. It is an important exposition on decentralization and the composition of the modern day large corporation.
Rework
The second book by Jason Fried, the CEO and co-founder of web application firm Basecamp; ‘Rework’ is his lean company manifesto.
He runs his highly profitable company with only 37 employees, and although not all insights from the book is applicable, it is still interesting for presenting a contrarian mirror to the world.
After reading it, you will consider every request for a business meeting more thoughtfully.
Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman
The autobiography of an accidental businessperson, Patagonia CEO and founder, Yvon Chouinard has preserved an adventurous spirit at the heart of his company.
He’s worked on making supply chains sustainable, and persuades his employees to go surfing during the working days.
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