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Twelve Business Books to Read in 2017

Reading recommendations from the Stanford GSB community. A reading list of books written or recommended by Stanford Graduate School of Business alumni and faculty: A  good book  is like food for the  soul . When you want to curl up by the fire with a truly great one, look no further than this list furnished by members of the  Stanford Graduate School of Business . If you've got an entrepreneur or two in your life , these might make good holiday gifts, too: 1. Good to Great : Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't, by Jim Collins Collins and his team did a rigorous study of businesses that excelled as compared to those that stayed mediocre. In his words, "Some of the key concepts discerned in the study fly in the face of our modern business culture and will, quite frankly, upset some people." 2. The Hard Thing About Hard Things : Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers, by Ben Horowitz Cofounder of VC firm Andreessen H

10 Books Every Leader Should Read to Be Successful

Reading is the only proven shortcut to success. One of the best ways to ensure that you grow as a person and a leader is to read -- a lot. Time and time again, we learn that the most successful people are also avid bookworms. Constant reading allows them to absorb knowledge, broaden their worldviews and perspectives and challenge obsolete viewpoints. But of course not all books are worthy of the time and effort it takes to go from cover to cover. To help you on your journey toward becoming a successful leader, here are the top 10 books you should be reading now. 1.  Managing the Mental Game  by Jeff Boss Using a blend of mental-training methodologies, former Navy SEAL Jeff Boss shows readers how to build self-confidence and fortitude, enabling them to reach new levels of success. Managing the Mental Game  contains useful exercises on learning how to manage chaos and pressure in order to stay clearheaded and calm in uncertain and difficult situations. Boss’s advice hel

6 Books That Will Transform Your Mindset About How to Grow Your Business

Successful entrepreneurs are readers. They understand the value a book can provide at a fraction of the cost of traditional education. Today, you can walk around with an entire college course inside of your smartphone. Digital books take no physical space and can be read anywhere.  There are many books that can help build your business. Your mindset, however, is a crucial part of you think and affects the decisions you make. Without the right mindset, you won’t have a clear vision for your business, and that will stunt your growth. Here are six books that not only have great business strategies, but they also address mental roadblocks and give you a plan to overcome them. This is not meant to be a complete list. I specifically tried to find books that may not be on your radar, but should. 1.  Adventures for Your Soul: 21 Ways to Transform Your Habits and Reach Your Full Potential . Shannon Kaiser  is an award-winning writer whose work appears in Mind Body Green ,  The Huf

9 Brilliant Business Books You Can Read in an Afternoon

It's no secret that reading can help you get ahead. The most accomplished people tend to love to read. However, starting a new book can seem daunting and overly time-consuming. The good news is there are several short business books loaded with powerful information about selling, managing, and investing.  We compiled a list of the best business books under 150 pages that you can start    and finish in an afternoon. 'Who Moved My Cheese?' by Spencer Johnson Image credit: Penguin Books | Amazon " Who Moved My Cheese? " made it on "Shark Tank" investor Daymond John's list of  business books that changed his life .  Johnson's parable was an instant hit when it came out in 1998 and has continued to be a bestseller over the past decade. It tells the story of two mice, Scurry and Sniff, and two sprite-like people, Hem and Haw, living in a maze where the location of the cheese suddenly begins changing every day. Johnson wrote

6 Business Books That Will Revolutionize Your Business and Change Your Life

Books have the power to change lives. We live in a time when books are more affordable and accessible. Yet, fewer entrepreneurs read books, using the excuse of a lack of time. If you can’t find time to read, you as an entrepreneur will not grow, which will have an effect on your business. If you study any successful entrepreneur, you’ll see one of the keys to their success is that they educate themselves through books. You can get books these days for as little as .99 cents. Many are even free through Amazon’s KDP Select program. There’s no reason not to have a Kindle full of books that can educate you and teach you strategies to grow your business.  Here are six books that can help you create a business and life you love. This list is a good start. It’s up to you to research books that will help you and your business where you are in your journey. These books are changing lives and helping entrepreneurs grow their business.  1.  Just Blow it Up: Firepower for Living an Unlimit