Leadership books
Hi Folks,
I am looking for great books on leadership at tech organizations and startups.
Specifically I am interested in books written by the actual practitioners and leaders. I like learning from the perspective you get from the "trenches". I don't prefer books written by observers and journalists about a company. (Although I realize some books are written by or with the help of ghost writers).
Here's a list of books that I am working through right now. What else would you recommend or add to it?
Who says Elephant can't Dance by Louis V Grestner: https://www.amazon.com/Who-Says-Elephants-Cant-Dance-dp-0060523808/dp/0060523808/
Creativity Inc by Ed Catmull: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/0812993012
Only the Paranoid Survive by Andrew S. Grove: https://www.amazon.com/Only-Paranoid-Survive-Exploit-Challenge-ebook/dp/B0036S4B2G
An Elegant Puzzle by Will Larson: https://www.amazon.com/Elegant-Puzzle-Systems-Engineering-Management/dp/1732265186
High growth Handbook by Elad Gill: https://www.amazon.com/High-Growth-Handbook-Elad-Gil/dp/1732265100
No Rules Rules by Reed Hastings: https://www.amazon.com/No-Rules-Netflix-Culture-Reinvention/dp/0593152387
That will Never Work by Marc Randolph: https://www.amazon.com/That-Will-Never-Work-Netflix/dp/0316530204
The Manager's Path by Camille Fournier: https://www.amazon.com/Managers-Path-Leaders-Navigating-Growth/dp/1491973897
High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove: https://www.amazon.com/High-Output-Management-Andrew-Grove-ebook/dp/B015VACHOK/
Managing Humans by Michael Lopp: https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Humans-Humorous-Software-Engineering/dp/1484221575
The Art of Leadership by Michael Lopp: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Leadership-Small-Things-Done/dp/1492045691
Thanks!
I've only read a few, but they are only in German. That's why I don't think I can recommend them. I've also read the ones you have chosen. They are amazing books. However, nothing prepares you more for leadership than real life. And to avoid making mistakes in life, I decided to try some simulators. I've found https://www.prendo.com/leadership-challenges/leading-complex-projects. As I was about to start a big project, I wanted to face some of the problems that might appear. And I can't tell how much it helped me overcome some real issues. Think about that.
Hi Luthfur,
That's a great list already. Well done! My top recommendations are:
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries:
https://www.amazon.com/Lean-Startup-Entrepreneurs-Continuous-Innovation/dp/0307887898/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1629214030&sr=8-1
and Hacking Growth by Sean Ellis:
https://www.amazon.com/Hacking-Growth-Fastest-Growing-Companies-Breakout/dp/045149721X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1629214186&sr=8-1