Biographies & Memoirs

Explore the stories of remarkable lives in our Biographies & Memoirs section at Thryft. Discover firsthand accounts of influential figures and captivating memoirs that'll inspire and educate. Our collection is carefully curated to ensure you find the perfect narrative to delve into.

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David Brooks

The Road to Character

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Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg

How Google Works

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This book provides a unique insight into the business strategies that have made Google an icon in the tech industry. It is recommended for those interested in business management, corporate culture and innovation. The book also offers practical advice for entrepreneurs and managers looking to create a successful company culture that nurtures creativity and attracts the best talent available.

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Richard Branson

Like A Virgin : Secrets They Won't Teach You at Business School

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Looking for advice on setting up your own company, improving your career prospects, or developing your leadership skills? Why not ask Richard Branson?In Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won't Teach You in Business School, Richard distils and shares the wisdom and experience that have made him one of the world's most recognised and respected entrepreneurs. From his 'Top 5 secrets of Business Success', to hard hitting discussions about the global financial crisis, this book brings together his best advice on all things business.It's business school, the Branson way.

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Nigel Travis

The Challenge Culture - Why The Most Successful Organizations Run On Pushback

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The Challenge Culture is a great read for individuals and organizations who aspire to learn and implement the art of constructive criticism through positive pushback. Nigel Travis shares personal experiences and shows how a challenge culture can help in building a prosperous future that promotes human values and is result-driven. This book can teach readers how to break the conformity, question everything and support their colleagues through change, which is essential for success in any competitive environment.

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Richard Branson

Like A Virgin

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Length: 7 hrs and 55 minsBusiness advice from the best in the businessLooking for advice in setting up your own company, improving your career prospects, or developing your leadership skills? Why not ask Richard Branson?In Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won't Teach You at Business School, Richard distils and shares the wisdom and experience that have made him one of the world's most recognised and respected entrepreneurs. From his top tips on succeeding in business to some hard-hitting opinions on the global finance crisis, this book brings together his best advice on all things business.It's business school, the Branson way.

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William H. McRaven

Make Your Bed : Little Things That Can Change Your Life... and Maybe the World

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This book would be a good read for anyone who needs a motivating and inspiring push to set their life straight and achieve more. The book is based on a viral speech by Admiral McRaven and provides readers with ten valuable life lessons that he learnt from Navy Seal training. The book stresses the importance of discipline, hard work and a spirit of service and encourages readers to work towards changing their lives and ultimately the world.

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Kyle Carpenter, Don Yaeger

You Are Worth It - Building A Life Worth Fighting For

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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and guidance in creating a life of purpose. Kyle Carpenter's powerful story of resilience and determination will leave you motivated to overcome obstacles and make every moment count. With his perspective as the youngest Medal of Honor recipient, Carpenter offers profound insights on resilience, self-worth, and the importance of fighting for your dreams. You Are Worth It is a truly remarkable memoir that will ignite the spark within you to build a life worth fighting for.

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Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the genius behind Apple. Through exclusive interviews with Steve Jobs and his close associates, Walter Isaacson presents a captivating account of Jobs' life and his relentless pursuit of innovation. From his early days to the founding of Apple and his revolutionary products, iSteve offers a deep dive into the mind of one of the greatest innovators of our time. Get ready to be inspired and captivated by this incredible biography.

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Richard Branson

Losing My Virginity

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On its first publication, Richard Branson's bestselling autobiography was hailed as 'compelling' by the Sunday Times, and 'candid and humorous' by the Times. Now in this newly revised edition. Richard Branson adds to that amazing memoir, bringing both his - and Virgin's - story up to date. From the highs and lows of both his personal as well as business life, Richard Branson bares his soul.

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Arianna Huffington

Thrive : The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder

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Thrive could be a good read for individuals who want to redefine what success means to them. Arianna Huffington encourages readers to pursue their inner well-being, intuition, and inner wisdom, instead of just going after money and power, which often result in stress-related illnesses and burnout. She also shares her personal experiences and challenges with managing time, juggling business deadlines and family crises. With the use of research and scientific findings, Arianna shows readers the transformative effects of meditation, mindfulness, unplugging, and giving, to lead a life of well-being, wisdom, and wonder.

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Jeremy C. Miller

Warren Buffett's Ground Rules : Words of Wisdom from the Partnership Letters of the World's Greatest Investor

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At the age of 26, Warren Buffett founded Buffett Partnership Limited, which lasted from 1956 to 1970. During this time he wrote 33 letters to his small but growing group of partners. These letters chronicle his thoughts, approaches and reflections in the period immediately prior to his Berkshire Hathaway tenure - one that saw an unprecedented record of investing success.This early period was astonishing: in 1968 he beat the Dow by more than 50%. Because Buffett wanted to ensure that his partners understood his process, he wrote letters. In them, he sets out what he termed "ground rules" for investing that remain startlingly relevant today for every type of investor - from beginners to sophisticated pros.Warren Buffett's Ground Rules brings together, for the first time, and with Buffett's blessing, the key investment principles and teachings the letters reveal. Here you will find the basis for Buffett's contrarian diversification strategy, his almost religious celebration of compounding interest and his tactics for bettering market results by at least 10% annually.Quoting extensively and directly from Buffett, equity research expert Jeremy Miller introduces us to the timeless advice the letters contain, demonstrating a set of highly effective investment strategies that continue to resonate today.

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Sheryl Sandberg, Adam Grant

Option B : Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy

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Option B is a must-read for anyone dealing with grief or facing difficult life events. Through personal stories and eye-opening research, Sandberg and Grant provide valuable insights on building resilience and finding joy. Their practical advice can be applied to everyday struggles, and the book offers a compassionate guide for those looking to help others in crisis. Overall, Option B is a powerful reminder that, even after life's most devastating events, it is possible to find meaning and appreciate the good in life.

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Robert Iger

The Ride of a Lifetime : Lessons in Creative Leadership from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company

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The CEO of The Walt Disney Company shares the ideas and values he has used to reinvent one of the most beloved companies in the world, and inspire the people who bring the magic to life.In 2005, Robert Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company during a difficult time. Morale had deteriorated, competition was more intense, and technology was changing faster than at any time in the company's history. "I knew there was nothing to be gained from arguing over the past," Iger writes. "The only thing that mattered was the future, and I believed I had a clear idea of the direction Disney needed to go." It came down to three clear ideas: 1) Create the highest quality content Disney could produce. 2) Embrace and adopt technology instead of fighting it. And 3) Think bigger--think global--and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets.Twelve years later, Disney is the largest, most respected media company in the world counting Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox among its properties. Its value is nearly five times what it was when Iger took over, and Iger is recognized as one of the most innovative and successful CEOs of our time.Now, he's sharing the lessons he's learned while running Disney and leading its 200,000 employees--taking big risks in the face of historic disruption; learning to inspire the people who work for you; leading with fairness and communicating principles clearly. This book is about the relentless curiosity that has driven Iger for forty-five years, since the day he started as a studio supervisor at ABC. It's also about thoughtfulness and respect, and a decency-over-dollars approach that has become the bedrock of every project and partnership Iger pursues, from a deep friendship with Steve Jobs in his final years to an abiding love of the evolving Star Wars myth."Over the past fourteen years, I think I've learned so much about what real leadership is," Iger writes. "But I couldn't have articulated all of this until I lived it. You can't fake it--and that's one of the key lessons in this book."

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Lee Kuan Yew

Lee Kuan Yew: One Man’s View Of The World

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In this book, Lee draws on that wealth of experience and depth of insight to offer his views on today's world and what it might look like in 20 years. This is no dry geopolitical treatise. Nor is it a thematic account of the twists and turns in global affairs. Instead, in this broad-sweep narrative that takes in America, China, Asia and Europe, he parses their society, probes the psyche of the people and draws his conclusions about their chances for survival and just where they might land in the hierarchy of tomorrow's balance of power. What makes a society tick? What do its people really believe? Can it adapt? In spare, unflinching prose that eschews political correctness, he describes a China that remains obsessed with control from the centre on its way to an unstoppable rise; an America that will have to share its pre-eminence despite its never-say-die dynamism; and a Europe that struggles with the challenges of keeping its union intact. His candid and often startling views on why Japan is closed to foreigners, why the Arab Spring won't bring one man, one vote to the Middle East, and why preventing global warming is not going to be as fruitful as preparing for it; make this a fresh and gripping read. Lee completes the book by looking into the future of Singapore, his enduring concern and by offering the reader a glimpse into his personal life and his view of death. The book is interspersed with a Q&A section in each chapter, gleaned from conversations he had with journalists from The Straits Times.

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Stone Brad

The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon

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**Winner of the 2013 Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award**Though Amazon.com started off delivering books through the mail, its visionary founder, Jeff Bezos, was never content with being just a bookseller. He wanted Amazon to become ‘the everything store’, offering limitless selection and seductive convenience at disruptively low prices. To achieve that end, he developed a corporate culture of relentless ambition and secrecy that's never been cracked. Until now...Jeff Bezos stands out for his relentless pursuit of new markets, leading Amazon into risky new ventures like the Kindle and cloud computing, and transforming retail in the same way that Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing. Amazon placed one of the first and largest bets on the Internet. Nothing would ever be the same again.

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Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography

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Highly recommended as it provides deep insights into the life of Steve Jobs, his work style, leadership qualities, and his approach towards innovation. The book also highlights his failures and how he turned them into opportunities. It is a must-read for entrepreneurs who want to learn about leadership and innovation in the tech industry.

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Brad Stone

The Everything Store : Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon

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The Everything Store provides an in-depth account of Jeff Bezos' journey towards building one of the world's most successful companies. It tells the story of Amazon's transformation from a bookstore to an everything store, and how its founder's relentless pursuit of new markets propelled the company into risky ventures like the Kindle and cloud computing. If you're interested in learning about the man behind the company that forever changed the way we shop and read, The Everything Store is the book for you.

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Leigh Gallagher

The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies

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This is the inside, behind-the-scenes story of airbnb -- the company reshaping how we travel. Two broke art school graduates set up a platform that – in six short years – became the largest provider of accommodation in the world. Now valued at $25.5 billion, it is in the very top tier of Silicon Valley ‘unicorn’ startups.Yet Airbnb has been controversial – disrupting a $500 billion hotel industry makes you a few enemies – and many regulators and politicians want to shut it down. Hotel owners don’t know whether to copy it or kill it, neighbours of Airbnb rentals complain about transient visitors, hosts report increases of damaged property, and some tech industry analysts think it’s grossly overvalued. Beyond the headlines and the horror stories, Airbnb has changed the terms of travel for a whole generation. People who care more about finding like-minded locals than hotel breakfasts, and which has found a platform to build trust between hosts and guests in a way that hotels have struggled to replicate.This is the first, definitive book to tell the remarkable story behind Airbnb in all its forms–cultural zeitgeist, hotel disruptor, enemy to regulators–and the first in-depth character study of its leader Brian Chesky, the thoughtful, curious 34-year old founder and CEO, by the journalist who knows him best. On the way we’ll discover why their business idea took root, the mistakes they made and how they learned from them, how they have grown surrounded by controversy, the parallels with Uber, and where they are going next.

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Jeffrey S. Young, William L. Simon

ICon Steve Jobs : The Greatest Second Act in the History of Business

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This unauthorized biography on Steve Jobs provides invaluable insights and details on his journey, from his unprecedented success with Apple and Pixar to his downfall from the company he co-founded. The book chronicles his second act, his return to Apple, and his major contributions to the company's phenomenal growth and impact on various industries. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of computing, movies, and music.

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Duncan Clark

Alibaba : The House That Jack Ma Built

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This book is a must-read for those who want to understand China's booming private sector and Alibaba's role in shaping it. With exclusive interviews and unprecedented access, it provides an authoritative, compelling narrative of Jack Ma's journey from humble beginnings as an English teacher to founding one of the world's largest e-commerce companies. It also sheds light on the challenges and controversies Alibaba faces as it expands its reach into finance and entertainment, both in China and overseas.

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Sheryl Sandberg

Lean In : For Graduates

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Expanded and updated exclusively for graduates just entering the workforce, this extraordinary edition of Lean In includes a letter to graduates from Sheryl Sandberg and six additional chapters from experts offering advice on finding and getting the most out of a first job; résumé writing; best interviewing practices; negotiating your salary; listening to your inner voice; owning who you are; and leaning in for millennial men. In 2013, Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In became a massive cultural phenomenon and its title became an instant catchphrase for empowering women. The book soared to the top of best-seller lists both nationally and internationally, igniting global conversations about women and ambition. Sandberg packed theaters, dominated op-ed pages, appeared on every major television show and on the cover of TIME magazine, and sparked ferocious debate about women and leadership. Now, this enhanced edition provides the entire text of the original book updated with more recent statistics and features a passionate letter from Sandberg encouraging graduates to find and commit to work they love. A combination of inspiration and practical advice, this new edition will speak directly to graduates and, like the original, will change lives. New Material for the Graduate Edition:· A Letter to Graduates from Sheryl Sandberg· Find Your First Job, by Mindy Levy (Levy has more than twenty years of experience in all phases of organizational management and holds degrees from Wharton and Penn) · Negotiate Your Salary, by Kim Keating (Keating is the founder and managing director of Keating Advisors)· Man Up: Millennial Men and Equality, by Kunal Modi (Modi is a consultant at McKinsey & Company and a recent graduate of Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School)· Leaning In Together, by Rachel Thomas (Thomas is the president of Lean In)· Own Who You Are, by Mellody Hobson (Hobson is the president of Ariel Investments)· Listen to Your Inner Voice, by Rachel Simmons (Simmons is cofounder of the Girls Leadership Institute)· 12 Lean In stories (500-word essays), by readers around the world who have been inspired by Sandberg

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Sheryl Sandberg

Lean In : For Graduates

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"Lean In: For Graduates" is a great read for those who are about to enter the workforce or have just started their career. The book provides practical advice on finding and excelling in a first job, negotiating your salary, and owning your identity. It also includes inspiring essays from readers around the world who have been impacted by the book. Sheryl Sandberg's personal letter to graduates is a powerful reminder to pursue work they love and lean in to their professional aspirations.

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Graham Allison, Ali Wyne, Robert D. Blackwill

Lee Kuan Yew - The Grand Master's Insights On China, The United States, And The World

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Grand strategist and founder of modern Singapore offers key insights and controversial opinions on globalization, geopolitics, economic growth, and democracy.When Lee Kuan Yew speaks, presidents, prime ministers, diplomats, and CEOs listen. Lee, the founding father of modern Singapore and its prime minister from 1959 to 1990, has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage. Almost single-handedly responsible for transforming Singapore into a Western-style economic success, he offers a unique perspective on the geopolitics of East and West. American presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama have welcomed him to the White House; British prime ministers from Margaret Thatcher to Tony Blair have recognized his wisdom; and business leaders from Rupert Murdoch to Rex Tillerson, CEO of Exxon Mobil, have praised his accomplishments. This book gathers key insights from interviews, speeches, and Lee's voluminous published writings and presents them in an engaging question and answer format.Lee offers his assessment of China's future, asserting, among other things, that "China will want to share this century as co-equals with the U.S." He affirms the United States' position as the world's sole superpower but expresses dismay at the vagaries of its political system. He offers strategic advice for dealing with China and goes on to discuss India's future, Islamic terrorism, economic growth, geopolitics and globalization, and democracy. Lee does not pull his punches, offering his unvarnished opinions on multiculturalism, the welfare state, education, and the free market. This little book belongs on the reading list of every world leader--including the one who takes the oath of office on January 20, 2013.

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Admiral William H. McRaven

Make Your Bed : 10 Life Lessons from a Navy SEAL

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This book is a perfect read for anyone seeking practical wisdom and motivation to maintain a structured lifestyle. Admiral William H. McRaven's personal experiences as a Navy SEAL provide valuable insights on how to overcome challenges and achieve success. The book emphasizes the importance of daily habits and routine, offering practical advice that can be easily implemented in daily life. With its concise and inspiring narrative, this book will leave readers feeling motivated and empowered to make positive changes.

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Naomi Klein, Yvon Chouinard

Let My People Go Surfing : The Education of a Reluctant Businessman - Including 10 More Years of Business as Usual

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In his long-awaited memoir, Yvon Chouinard-legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc.-shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being head of one of the most respected and environmentally responsible companies on earth. From his youth as the son of a French Canadian blacksmith to the thrilling, ambitious climbing expeditions that inspired his innovative designs for the sport's equipment, Let My People Go Surfing is the story of a man who brought doing good and having grand adventures into the heart of his business life-a book that will deeply affect entrepreneurs and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Phil Knight

Shoe Dog : A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE

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'A refreshingly honest reminder of what the path to business success really looks like ...It's an amazing tale' Bill Gates 'The best book I read last year was Shoe Dog, by Nike's Phil Knight. Phil is a very wise, intelligent and competitive fellow who is also a gifted storyteller' Warren Buffett In 1962, fresh out of business school, Phil Knight borrowed $50 from his father and created a company with a simple mission: import high-quality, low-cost athletic shoes from Japan. Selling the shoes from the boot of his Plymouth, Knight grossed $8000 in his first year. Today, Nike's annual sales top $30 billion. In an age of start-ups, Nike is the ne plus ultra of all start-ups, and the swoosh has become a revolutionary, globe-spanning icon, one of the most ubiquitous and recognisable symbols in the world today. But Knight, the man behind the swoosh, has always remained a mystery. Now, for the first time, he tells his story. Candid, humble, wry and gutsy, he begins with his crossroads moment when at 24 he decided to start his own business. He details the many risks and daunting setbacks that stood between him and his dream - along with his early triumphs. Above all, he recalls how his first band of partners and employees soon became a tight-knit band of brothers. Together, harnessing the transcendent power of a shared mission, and a deep belief in the spirit of sport, they built a brand that changed everything. A memoir rich with insight, humour and hard-won wisdom, this book is also studded with lessons - about building something from scratch, overcoming adversity, and ultimately leaving your mark on the world.

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Richard Branson

Screw It, Let's Do It : Lessons in Life

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Global entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has built a business empire and made billions, yet is renowned for his approachability, ability to challenge and succeed against the odds. Screw It, Lets Do It reveals the lessons from life that have helped him through his business and personal lifesuch as, believe it can be done and that, if others disagree with you, try and try again until you achieve your goal; or that you must love what you do. These and other lessons, with examples of how he learned them and how hes used them, are included in this stirring and candid look at his lessons from an exceptional life, which will inspire you to make a difference in your own life.

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Shoe Dog : A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE

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"Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE" is a fascinating tale of Phil Knight's journey and the creation of Nike. With honesty and humor, Knight takes you on a rollercoaster ride of his experiences from his early years of selling shoes from the back of his car to the global success of Nike. The book is not only inspiring, but also packed with valuable lessons on entrepreneurship and overcoming challenges."

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Marc Benioff

Trailblazer : The Power of Business as the Greatest Platform for Change

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The founder and CEO of Salesforce reveals the secrets to building a world-class culture and offers a model for leadership that will define the most successful companies of the future.Trailblazer is Marc Benioff's answer to the one question he's most often asked: what is the secret to driving continuous growth and innovation. His answer: building a culture where values permeate everything you do. As the world has grown vastly more complicated, says Benioff, new pressures, threats, and moral conundrums have inserted themselves into the daily agenda. And none of us in the business world can afford to sit on the sidelines and ignore what's going on outside the walls of our workplaces. Because in the future, profits and progress will no longer be sustainable unless they serve the greater good.In a rare behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of one of the world's most admired companies, he reveals how Salesforce's core values--trust, customer success, innovation, and equality--create value: how they have become the company's greatest competitive advantage, and the most powerful engine of its success.Along the way, Benioff describes how the company's values come to life, forming the bedrock of a resilient company culture that empowers every employee, at every level, to do the best work of their lives. And he shares insights and best practices for anyone in any company who wants to adapt their culture to thrive in the face of the inevitable disruption ahead. Whether you run a company, lead a small team, or have just draped an ID badge around your neck for the first time, Trailblazer reveals how anyone, in any workplace, can become a powerful agent of change.

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David Carey, John E. Morris

King of Capital : The Remarkable Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Steve Schwarzman and Blackstone

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Recommended for readers interested in finance and business. The book provides a behind-the-scenes look and never-before-revealed details about how Blackstone and private equity transformed themselves from gamblers to disciplined investors. It also serves as a model for how financing will work in the future.

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David Brooks

The Road to Character

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Jonathan Rosenberg, Eric Schmidt

How Google Works

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Both Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg came to Google as seasoned Silicon Valley business executives, but over the course of a decade they came to see the wisdom in Coach John Wooden's observation that 'it's what you learn after you know it all that counts'. As they helped grow Google from a young start-up to a global icon, they relearned everything they knew about management. How Google Works is the sum of those experiences distilled into a fun, easy-to-read primer on corporate culture, strategy, talent, decision-making, communication, innovation, and dealing with disruption.The authors explain how the confluence of three seismic changes - the internet, mobile, and cloud computing - has shifted the balance of power from companies to consumers. The companies that will thrive in this ever-changing landscape will be the ones that create superior products and attract a new breed of multifaceted employees whom the authors dub 'smart creatives'. The management maxims ('Consensus requires dissension', 'Exile knaves but fight for divas', 'Think 10X, not 10%') are illustrated with previously unreported anecdotes from Google's corporate history.'Back in 2010, Eric and I created an internal class for Google managers,' says Rosenberg. 'The class slides all read 'Google confidential' until an employee suggested we uphold the spirit of openness and share them with the world. This book codifies the recipe for our secret sauce: how Google innovates and how it empowers employees to succeed.'

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Blake Mycoskie

Start Something That Matters

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The incredible story of the man behind TOMS Shoes and One for One, the revolutionary business model that marries fun, profit, and social good   “A creative and open-hearted business model for our times.”—The Wall Street Journal  Why this book is for you:   • You’re ready to make a difference in the world—through your own start-up business, a nonprofit organization, or a new project that you create within your current job. • You want to love your work, work for what you love, and have a positive impact on the world—all at the same time. • You’re inspired by charity: water, method, and FEED Projects and want to learn how these organizations got their start. • You’re curious about how someone who never made a pair of shoes, attended fashion school, or worked in retail created one of the fastest-growing footwear companies in the world by giving shoes away. • You’re looking for a new model of success to share with your children, students, co-workers, and members of your community. You’re ready to start something that matters.   With every book you purchase, a new book will be provided to a child in need. One for One.™

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Phil Knight

Shoe Dog : A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE

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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and insight into building a successful business from the ground up. Phil Knight's memoir takes you on a rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, filled with triumphs, setbacks, and invaluable lessons. Through his candid and humorous storytelling, Knight shares the challenges he faced while creating Nike, along with the tight-knit camaraderie that fueled the brand's success. You'll not only gain practical business wisdom but also be inspired to chase your dreams and leave your mark on the world.

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Howard Schultz With Joanne Gordon

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

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Onward is the remarkable story of how Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks came back after facing painful revelation about internal troubles in the company's sustainability. Schultz offers readers an extraordinarily intimate look at his daily decision-sessions in Seattle, to conversation with coffee farmers in Rwanda, to investor presentations in New York during the worst of the economic turmoil. Onward is more than just a business book. Personally inspiring and unexpected candid, it brings a dramatic story to life with the emotional power and narrative suspense of a novel.

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Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs

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"Steve Jobs" is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration on innovation and leadership. This biography showcases the extraordinary life and ferocious drive of a creative entrepreneur who revolutionized six industries. Isaacson's portrait is an unvarnished account, filled with insights about character, leadership, and values. Recommended for anyone seeking practical lessons on how to connect creativity with technology to create value in the 21st century.

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Lee Kuan Yew

Lee Kuan Yew: One Man’s View Of The World

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This fascinating book is a must-read for anyone interested in international politics and the future of the world. Lee Kuan Yew, with his vast experience and deep understanding of world events, offers a unique perspective that is both insightful and thought-provoking. His candid and sometimes surprising views on topics such as China's rise, America's pre-eminence, and Europe's challenges make this book a fresh and gripping read. With a Q&A section in each chapter, you get an inside look at the thoughts of one of the world's most influential leaders. Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey through the mind of Lee Kuan Yew.

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Adam Grant, Sheryl Sandberg

Option B : Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy

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Sheryl Sandberg – Giám đốc Vận hành (COO) của Facebook và là tác giả cuốn sách Dấn thân – cảm thấy rõ ngay sau khi người chồng đột ngột qua đời rằng cuộc sống của cô và các con sẽ không bao giờ như trước đây nữa. Và cô biết rằng, trong cuộc sống, cho dù chúng ta đã cố gắng ngăn trở tai họa, bất bình đẳng, chấn thương,… nhưng chúng vẫn tồn tại, và chúng ta vẫn phải tìm cách đối mặt. Sheryl Sandberg biết rằng cô hay bất kỳ ai đang trước nghịch cảnh cũng phải đối mặt, chiến đấu để ngày mai tốt đẹp hơn. Giáo sư hàng đầu của trường Wharton – Adam Grant – tác giả viết sách đồng thời là bạn thân của cô, đã chia sẻ giúp đỡ Sheryl vượt qua nỗi đau mất người bạn đời. Và thông qua quyển sách này, Sheryl và Adam chia sẻ với độc giả những nghiên cứu về cách hồi phục và đứng dậy trong nhiều dạng tai họa và nghịch cảnh khác nhau. Quyển sách sẽ thảo luận những cách thức để giúp rèn tính kiên cường trước mọi việc không may, trong cuộc sống và kinh doanh,... Hai tác giả cũng đề xuất những cách để kiến tạo cộng đồng và công ty kiên cường, nuôi dạy con cái mạnh mẽ, và tìm lại tình yêu.Cuộc sống không bao giờ hoàn hảo. Chúng ta ai cũng phải sống với một Phương án B nào đó. Quyển sách này sẽ giúp bạn cách triển khai hiệu quả Phương án B khi buộc phải sống với nó.

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Richard Branson

Losing My Virginity : The Autobiography

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An autobiography of entrepreneur, Richard Branson. It discusses Branson's family, friends and philosophy, and covers dramatic events such as his Atlantic crossings, the sale of Virgin Records and the BA dirty tricks affair. There are also insights into the workings of Virgin.

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Ashlee Vance

Elon Musk : Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future

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Elon Musk, the entrepreneur and innovator behind SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity, sold one of his internet companies, PayPal, for $1.5 billion. Ashlee Vance captures the full spectacle and arc of the genius's life and work, from his tumultuous upbringing in South Africa and flight to the United States to his dramatic technical innovations and entrepreneurial pursuits. Vance uses Musk's story to explore one of the pressing questions of our age: can the nation of inventors and creators who led the modern world for a century still compete in an age of fierce global competition? He argues that Musk is an amalgam of legendary inventors and industrialists including Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Howard Hughes, and Steve Jobs. More than any other entrepreneur today, Musk has dedicated his energies and his own vast fortune to inventing a future that is as rich and far-reaching as the visionaries of the golden age of science-fiction fantasy

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Brad Stone

Amazon Unbound

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Amazon Unbound could be a good read for business enthusiasts who want to understand one of the world's most powerful and feared companies' operations. The book covers Amazon's evolution and acquisitions over the last decade, including the turn in public sentiment that criticizes Amazon's monopolistic practices. The book provides a well-researched and unvarnished portrait of Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos.

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Suzy Welch

Winning : The Ultimate Business How-to Book

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The ultimate business how-to book by the icon of American business and one of the world's most revered and respected leaders, Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric.Jack Welch knows how to win. During his 40-year career at General Electric, he led the company to year-after-year success around the globe, in multiple markets, against brutal competition. His honest, be-the-best style of management became the gold standard in business, with his relentless focus on people, teamwork and profits.Since Jack retired in 2001 as Chairman and CEO of GE, he has travelled the world, speaking to more than 250,000 people and answering their questions on dozens of wide-ranging topics. Inspired by his audiences and their hunger for straightforward guidance, Jack has written both a philosophical and pragmatic book, which is destined to become the bible of business for generations to come. It clearly lays out the answers to the most difficult questions people face both on and off the job.Jack’s objective is to speak to people at every level of an organization, in companies large and small. His goal is to help everyone who has a passion for success, from assistants to project managers to senior executives.Winning is devoted to the real “stuff” of work, looking both inside the company, from leadership to picking winners to making change happen, and outside the company, at competition, strategy and mergers. And it focuses on managing your career – from finding the right job to achieving work-life balance.Jack’s optimistic, no excuses, get-it-done mind-set is riveting. Packed with personal anecdotes and written in his distinctive no-nonsense voice, Winning offers deep insights, original thinking and solutions to nuts-and-bolts problems that will change the way people think about work.

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Jack Welch, Suzy Welch

Winning

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A champion manager of people, Jack Welch shares the hard-earned wisdom of a storied career in what will become the ultimate business bible With Winning, Jack Welch delivers a wide-ranging, in-depth, no-holds-barred management guidebook about the tough strategic, organizational, and personal challenges that face people at every stage of their careers. Loaded with candid personal anecdotes, hard-hitting advice, and invaluable dos and don’ts, Jack explains his theory of business, by laying out the four most important principles that form the foundation of his success. Chapters include: How to Get Promoted, How to Think about Strategy, How to Write a Budget that Works, How to Work for a Jerk, How Find Work-Life Balance and How Start Something New. Enlivened by quotes from business leaders that Welch interviewed especially for the book, it’s a tour de force that reflects Welch’s mastery of execution, excellence and leadership.

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Indra Nooyi

My Life in Full: Work, Family, and Our Future

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If you're navigating the crossroads of career and personal life, Indra Nooyi's "My Life in Full" is a particularly resonant read. With Nooyi's unique perspective as a former CEO and her emphasis on the advancement of women, the book offers practical wisdom and inspiration for those looking to balance professional achievements with their family commitments.

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Steve Harvey

Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success : Discovering Your Gift and the Way to Life's Riches

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In his phenomenal #1 New York Times bestseller Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Steve Harvey told women what it takes to succeed in love. Now, he tells everyone how to succeed in life, giving you the keys to fulfill your purpose. Countless books on success tell you what you need to get that you don’t already possess. In Act Like a Success, Think Like a Success , Steve Harvey tells you how to achieve your dreams using the gift you already have. Every one of us was born with a gift endowed by our creator—something you do the best at with very little effort. While it can be like someone else’s, your gift is yours alone. No one can take it away. You are the only one who can use it—or waste it. Steve shows how that gift holds your greatest chance at success, and the fulfillment of your life’s mission and purpose. He helps you learn to define your gift—whether it’s being a problem solver, a people-connector, a whiz with numbers, or having an eye for colors. He makes clear that your job is not your gift; you may use it in your work, but it can also be used in your marriage or relationship, your community, and throughout every aspect of your life. Throughout, he provides a set of principles that will help you direct your gift. “The scriptures say your gift will make room for you and put you in the presence of great men,” Steve reminds us. This book is your roadmap to identifying your gift, acknowledging it, perfecting it, connecting it to a vehicle, and riding it to success. Because Success is the gift you already have.” Funny yet firm, told in Steve’s warm and insightful voice, and peppered with anecdotes from his own life, practical advice, and truthful insights, this essential guide can help you transform your life and achieve everything you were born to.

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Marcus Aurelius, Maxwell Staniforth

Meditations

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Written in Greek, without any intention of publication, by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180) offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. Ranging from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the nature of moral virtue, human rationality, divine providence, and Marcus' own emotions. But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, in developing his beliefs Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection of extended meditations and short aphorisms that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers through the centuries.

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Frank Figliuzzi

The FBI Way - Inside The Bureau's Code Of Excellence

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Recommendation: Here's why "The FBI Way - Inside The Bureau's Code Of Excellence" could be a good read for you: - This book offers a unique insight into the FBI's code of conduct and provides practical strategies for unlocking individual and organizational excellence. It combines thrilling stories from the author's own career with valuable lessons on leadership, integrity, and performance. - By sharing the Bureau's process of preserving and protecting core values, the author presents "The Seven C's" - a set of principles that can be adapted in any setting to instill and preserve values against all threats. - With a mix of memoir and practical guidance, this book offers a fresh perspective on achieving excellence in business, management, and personal development. It explores why good people sometimes make mistakes and provides valuable lessons on how to avoid them.

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Alex Banayan

Third Door : The Wild Quest to Uncover How the World's Most Successful People Launched Their Careers

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The larger-than-life journey of an 18-year-old college freshman who set out from his dorm room to track down Bill Gates, Lady Gaga, and dozens more of the world's most successful people to uncover how they broke through and launched their careers.The Third Door takes readers on an unprecedented adventure--from hacking Warren Buffett's shareholders meeting to chasing Larry King through a grocery store to celebrating in a nightclub with Lady Gaga--as Alex Banayan travels from icon to icon, decoding their success. After remarkable one-on-one interviews with Bill Gates, Maya Angelou, Steve Wozniak, Jane Goodall, Larry King, Jessica Alba, Pitbull, Tim Ferriss, Quincy Jones, and many more, Alex discovered the one key they have in common: they all took the Third Door.Life, business, success... it's just like a nightclub. There are always three ways in. There's the First Door: the main entrance, where ninety-nine percent of people wait in line, hoping to get in. The Second Door: the VIP entrance, where the billionaires and celebrities slip through. But what no one tells you is that there is always, always... the Third Door. It's the entrance where you have to jump out of line, run down the alley, bang on the door a hundred times, climb over the dumpster, crack open the window, sneak through the kitchen--there's always a way in. Whether it's how Bill Gates sold his first piece of software or how Steven Spielberg became the youngest studio director in Hollywood history, they all took the Third Door.

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Richard Branson

Finding My Virginity : The New Autobiography

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Recommended for aspiring entrepreneurs looking for inspiration and insights into building a successful global brand. Sir Richard Branson shares his personal and intimate thoughts on how he built the Virgin empire, his strategies, dreams, challenges, and adventures. He gives insights into how he balances his family life while running multiple companies. This book is an excellent resource for entrepreneurs, business enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the mind and personality of a successful entrepreneur.

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Carmine Gallo

The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience

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This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their presentation skills. With the guidance of Carmine Gallo, a communications expert, you will learn the secrets behind Steve Jobs's legendary presentations. The book breaks down Jobs's techniques into 18 easily digestible "scenes," offering practical examples and proven strategies for creating engaging and compelling presentations. Whether you're a novice or an experienced speaker, this book will help you captivate your audience and leave a lasting impression. Get ready to wow your audience the Steve Jobs way!

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Dive Into Real-Life Stories

Biographies and memoirs offer unparalleled insights into the lives and minds of individuals who've shaped our world. Be it political icons, celebrities, or unsung heroes, Thryft brings you a rich assortment of stories that reveal extraordinary experiences and life lessons. Embark on a journey through time as you explore the personal tales that have influenced history and culture.