As a business leader, you must be well versed in all aspects that comprise a company to be successful. You need to be well developed as an individual, comprehend what is needed to run a business, know how to manage personnel, and understand how to grow revenue and retain customers.
There is an exuberant number of books available with knowledge on these attributes, but we find the following to be some of the most inspiring, practical, and beneficial.
Personal Development
The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure
by Grant Cardone
Learn how to achieve extreme success in whatever you do.
Startups and Business
Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
by Peter Thiel with Blake Masters
Understand how to construct a company that produces new things.
Information Technology Development Operations
The Phoenix Project: A Novel about IT, DevOps, and Helping Your Business Win
by Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, and George Spafford
Comprehend the importance of IT and its role in a business.
Sales
The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation
by Matthew Dixon and Brent Adamson
Unearth the secrets to increasing sales with a unique experience.
Leadership
Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
by Gino Wickman
Unravel the mystery of growing a focused successful business.
Management
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t
by Jim Collins
Learn how to take your business to the next level.
Customer Service
Raving Fans: A Revolutionary Approach To Customer Service
by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles
Discover how to provide a sensational customer experience that keeps them coming back for more.
What book would you recommend to an up-and-coming business leader? What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in becoming a business leader? Drop us an email and let us know!
