Polina
Marinova, the deputy editor of Fortune Venture, was inspired by Bill Gates’ release of
his favorite books of 2016 to compile a list of some of the best-selling
business books of the year. She recommends these “10 must-reads that we
think have the potential to transform your business and take it to the next
level.”
Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
A
Bill Gates favorite, Shoe Dog offers an inside look at Phil Knight’s
entrepreneurial journey and how he built his startup Nike into the global brand
it is today.
Tools of Titans by Tim
Ferriss
In
his latest book, entrepreneur and strategist Tim Ferriss shares the
productivity secrets of the more than 200 “world-class performers” he has
interviewed on his podcast.
The Power of Broke by
Daymond John
Shark
Tank star and Fubu founder Daymond John explains that starting a business with
limited resources is a competitive advantage, not a liability.
The Code of the
Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani
What
if everything you thought about love, work, and life is wrong? Vishen Lakhiani,
founder of MindValley, challenges your most entrenched beliefs in an effort to
help you redefine the meaning of personal success.
Disrupted by Dan Lyons
This
is a messy, tell-all account of what happens when a seasoned journalist from an
established news magazine takes a job at a software marketing startup. He
chronicles his time at Hubspot where he encountered “devilish angel investors,
fad-chasing venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and ‘wantrapreneurs.’”
Originals by Adam Grant
Author
and professor Adam Grant examines how people can reject conformity and improve
the status quo by generative creative, original ideas.
Hustle by Neil Patel,
Patrick Vlaskovits, and Jonas Koffler
This
New York Times bestseller guides readers through the process of “breaking free
from the drudgery” in their daily lives and turning potential into opportunity.
Grit by Angela
Duckworth
Psychologist
Angela Duckworth claims that success is the result of passion and persistence,
not talent and luck.
Building the Internet
of Things by Maciej Kranz
This
is a practical handbook for entrepreneurs who are focused on the business
implications of the Internet of Things.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman
Renowned
psychologist Daniel Kahneman does a deep dive analysis of the two cognitive
systems that shape the judgments and decisions we make in our everyday lives.
Check
out her other stories at Fortune Venture. (“I Know How to Hustle’: The Jeezy Guide to
Business Success”,
is a stand-out.)
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