10 Biographies that will teach you more than Business Books
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE Author: Phil Knight Synopsis: Post completing his college in 1962, Phil Knight borrowed $50 from his father and created a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, athletic shoes from Japan. The idea that came to him during his usual morning run is now churning $30 billion of annual sales for Nike
The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
Robert Iger shares the ideas and values he embraced during his fifteen years as CEO
- Recommit to the concept that quality matters
- Embrace technology instead of fighting it
- Think bigger-think global
Sam Walton: Made in America
This is a story of what a man can do if he is dead set on accomplishing his goals and is prepared to do whatever it takes to get there.
- Sam Walton describes the inspiration, passion, and optimism that spurred him to lasso the American Dream.
The First Tycoon (Theodore Stiles)
T.J. Stiles presents the epic story of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the combative man and American legend who, by his intelligence and force of will, accomplished more to develop modern capitalism than maybe any other individual.
- The book not only depicts a man’s life (both personal and professional) but also the evolution of the American economic system in the nineteenth century
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
An intimate look into the life of Silicon Valley’s most ambitious entrepreneur Elon Musk
- Interviewed by Ashlee Vance
- Takes you deep into the details of his childhood, career, and times of stress
Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography
Based on more than forty interviews with Steve Jobs conducted over two years, as well as interviews with over a hundred family members, friends, enemies, competitors, and coworkers.
- Three things are required for an excellent biograpy: a compelling subject, a compelling story, and an engaging narrative. All three are included in Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs.
Invent & Wander: The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos explains the core principles and philosophy that have guided him in creating, building, and leading Amazon and Blue Origin.
- A master class in company values, strategy, and execution written in a down-to-earth style.
No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention
Netflix’s chairman and CEO Reed Hastings shares the secrets of how the company transitioned from a DVD mail order service to a streaming powerhouse in record time with a market capitalization that challenges Disney
- In this book, Reed explains how he fused fiery stew into a framework of freedom and responsibility
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
Alice Schroeder brings the life story of the most successful investor of our times to the readers
- Through Buffet’s life, you’ll discover why patience is so vital for value investors and how much waiting can pay off
The Tatas: How a Family Built a Business and a Nation
Captures 200 years of the glorious history of the Tatas, whose ups and downs are mirrored in the development of India itself
- The Tata group is a 110 billion dollar behemoth
- Led by Dorabji Tata, JRD Tata and Ratan Tata
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