Business & Money

Why the Rich Own Their Own Companies and Everyone Else Works for Them (Rich Dad Advisors)
Why the Rich Own Their Own Companies and Everyone Else Works for Them (Rich Dad Advisors)

Review:This book was really helpful for me. The author clearly explained the whys and hows of corporations and LLCs. I now have a very good understanding of how to proceed to protect my assets. This is an excellent book!!!! Read more

and Do Work That Matters - Punch Fear in the Face
and Do Work That Matters - Punch Fear in the Face

Review:This book is the most honest, real-world, practical guide to starting something new, or restarting something you have always wanted to do, that I have ever read. Acuff's honesty about his own journey to his "awesome" is refreshing, and gives me hope that one day I will be finding mine as well. Read more

with a foreword by Richard St. John and an afterword by Simon Sinek
with a foreword by Richard St. John and an afterword by Simon Sinek

Review:Fantastic read that really helped me as I prepare for my first TEDx next month! Even as an experienced speaker, this quick and informative read helped me clarify and organize my thoughts. I know I'll be better than I would have without it. Thanks. Highly recommended for any speaker Read more

and cheaper than yours (and what to do about it) - Why new organizations are ten times better
and cheaper than yours (and what to do about it) - Why new organizations are ten times better

Review:I agree with a number of other reviewers that this book is a "must read". It's a "must read" because it fills a hole in the literature on technological change, organisations and strategy. It does this by bringing together a discussion of the following into a single, comprehensive, instructional volume:

> the exponential nature of technological change
> the exponential impact and scale being achieved by organisations exhibiting a distinctive, new set of features (Exponential Org... Read more

Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle. - H3 Leadership
Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle. - H3 Leadership

Review:I really enjoyed H3 leadership. Many of the habits are common sense but I liked how the author connected the material in a more personal way. I also like the fact that he speaks from a Christian perspective. Read more

A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders - Turn the Ship Around!
A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders - Turn the Ship Around!

Review:I found this book very interesting to read. Taking copious notes and discussing some of the points mentioned with my fellows.

This is a book that I have and will continue to recommend to my bosses, peers and subordinates alike. Read more

How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul
How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul

Review:Mr Schultz writes a great story about a fantastic company that got itself in a bad space. More interesting is how he turned it all around.The story is easy to read and informative and has given me loads of inspirational ideas on how to effect change in businesses I am involved in. Read more

and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World
and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley Are Changing the World

Review:There are a lot of longform pieces on the sharing economy. Most of them have so much overlap though that I rarely learn much after reading them. Brad Stone has the benefit of an entire book to move beyond the background that any writer has to share on the subject, and tell a more detailed story, and he does so magnificently.

The hallmark of any Brad Stone book is copious research. He finds stories from every angle on every company he writes about. This book is no exception. We learn about... Read more

Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers
Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers

Review:Ben deals with the struggle, loneliness and unsecurity CEOs experiment when building and scaling organizations. The book covers the dark side of leading: politics, death spiral,... It does not depict an ideal world but the honest truth of organizations It truly helps you prepare for the hardship of leading As an entrepreneur I have personally experienced a few of the situations and I would have loved to read it a few years ago Read more

Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's
Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's

Review:An extraordinary entrepreneurial journey that created one of the most successful franchises in the world!! Ray Kroc's story is an inspiration for all especially middle-age businessmen - He started McDonald's at the age of 52!! Read more

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