ashes of my shelf
Over the years, I've read a few thousand books. Some of which were about business. This list has 44 recommendations.
Cold Steel
Cold Steel is the gripping story of the world’s biggest and most hard-fought industry takeover of recent years, an epic corporate battle that would send shockwaves through the political corridors of Europe, excite the world’s financial markets, enrich thirty hedge funds and transform the global steel industry. In 2006, the two largest steel-producers went head […]
Blue Ocean Strategy
Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne presents a groundbreaking approach to market creation and competitive advantage. Instead of battling rivals in saturated ‘red oceans’ where competition is fierce and margins are tight, the authors advocate for creating ‘blue oceans’—untapped new markets where competition is irrelevant. The book provides a strategic roadmap […]
Measure What Matters
Measure What Matters by John Doerr introduces the powerful concept of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), a goal-setting framework that has transformed companies like Google, Intel, and The Gates Foundation. Doerr, a legendary venture capitalist, provides a behind-the-scenes look at how clear objectives and measurable outcomes can drive alignment, transparency, and exponential growth. The book […]
Magic Words
Years of experience as a magician taught Tim David that real magic is all about words, and the way they influence the minds of the audience. What sets a professional magician apart from an amateur are people skills like communication, influence, and engagement—skills that are also effective in the workplace. By applying seven “magic” words […]
Messengers
Why are self-confident ignoramuses so often believed? Why are thoughtful experts so often given the cold shoulder? And why do apparently irrelevant details such as a person’s height, their relative wealth, or their Facebook photo influence whether or not we trust what they are saying? When deciding whether or not someone is worth listening to, […]
The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel’s *The Psychology of Money* offers a profound yet accessible look into how people make financial decisions based not on logic or spreadsheets, but on personal history, ego, pride, marketing, and odd incentives. The book’s strength lies in its storytelling—short chapters illustrate big ideas using vivid anecdotes and real-world events. Housel emphasizes that doing […]