Elon Musk

By Walter Isaacson

Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson is a gripping biography of one of the most ambitious and controversial innovators of our time. It explores his upbringing, leadership style, and the companies that have changed industries, from SpaceX to Tesla to Twitter. This book reveals the mind behind the mission, showing that Musk is not just a businessman, but a man determined to reshape the future of humanity.

Published: 2023

Pages: 803

Duration: 20h 27m

Innovation as usual

By Paddy Miller & Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg

Innovation as Usual teaches how to embed innovation into daily business life. Through case studies and practical strategies, Paddy Miller and Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg show how companies can create systems, cultures, and leadership practices that make innovation consistent, scalable, and strategic—turning breakthroughs from rare events into everyday wins.

Published: 2013

Pages: 155

The Art of Negotiation

By Tim Castle

The Art of Negotiation by Tim Castle teaches readers how to negotiate confidently, ethically, and effectively. With insights on preparation, trust-building, emotional control, and win-win outcomes, this book transforms negotiation from a stressful confrontation into a skillful conversation—where both sides can walk away stronger and satisfied.

Published: 2020

Pages: 237

Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies

By Jim Collins & Jerry I. Porras

Built to Last reveals the timeless principles behind the world’s most enduring companies. Through decades of research, Jim Collins and Jerry Porras show that lasting success comes not from charismatic leaders or lucky breaks, but from strong core values, bold vision, and disciplined execution. This book teaches how to build a company that thrives across generations, not just survives.

Published: 1994

Pages: 407

The Hard Thing About Hard Things

By Ben Horowitz

The Hard Thing About Hard Things offers raw, real-world advice for entrepreneurs and CEOs. Ben Horowitz shares battle-tested wisdom on handling layoffs, firing friends, leading through crisis, and building company culture. This isn’t a feel-good guide—it’s a gritty, honest look at the toughest parts of running a business, and how to survive and thrive when there are no easy answers.

Published: 2014

Pages: 244

The Confidence Code

By Katty Kay & Claire Shipman

The Confidence Code reveals why confidence is the secret ingredient to success—especially for women. Katty Kay and Claire Shipman combine science, research, and real-life stories to show that confidence isn’t about being perfect—it’s about taking action despite fear. This book empowers readers to stop waiting and start doing, turning self-doubt into strength and unlocking their full potential through courage, risk-taking, and resilience.

Published: 2014

Pages: 213

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

By Daniel Goleman

IQ gets you hired, but EQ gets you promoted. In Emotional Intelligence , Daniel Goleman reveals how understanding and managing emotions—your own and others’—can determine success in life, work, and relationships. With insights from psychology and neuroscience, this groundbreaking book shows that true intelligence includes heart, empathy, and emotional mastery.

Published: 1995

Pages: 309

Triggers – Marshall Goldsmith

By Marshall Goldsmith

Why do we fail to change, even when we know what to do? The answer lies not in willpower, but in our environment. Every behavior has a trigger. Learn how to spot the hidden forces shaping your actions, and design your life to support the person you want to become. This is the missing link in lasting self-improvement.

Published: 2015

Pages: 240

High performance Habits

By Brendon Burchard

High performance is not about working harder or smarter—it's about adopting specific habits that align with your deepest purpose and values. The research is clear: specific deliberate habits, practiced consistently, create extraordinary results regardless of your starting point, personality, strengths, or environment. When you implement the six habits of seeking clarity, generating energy, raising necessity, increasing productivity, developing influence, and demonstrating courage, you will experience greater success, fulfillment, and contribution across all domains of your life.

Published: 2017

Pages: 336

The 5 Levels of Leadership

By John C. Maxwell

Leadership isn’t about titles or authority—it’s about influence and impact. In The 5 Levels of Leadership , John C. Maxwell reveals a step-by-step path to becoming a better leader, from starting with position to earning respect at the pinnacle. Whether you're new to leadership or a seasoned pro, this book shows how to grow, lead with purpose, and develop others who will lead after you.

Published: 2011

Pages: 386

Getting to yes

By Roger Fisher, William Ury, and Bruce Patton

Most negotiations end in compromise—but not necessarily in success. Getting to Yes offers a smarter way to negotiate: focus on interests, not positions; work together creatively; and use objective standards to guide decisions. This proven method helps you achieve better outcomes without sacrificing your integrity or relationships.

Published: 1991

Pages: 215

The Like Switch

By Henryk G. Fiedorowicz

It’s not about faking charm or manipulating emotions, it’s about activating the natural human tendency to like those who make us feel safe, heard, and valued. In The Like Switch , former FBI agent Henryk Fiedorowicz reveals how to use respect, empathy, and validation to instantly build trust, influence decisions, and win people over, in business and in life.

Published: 2017

Pages: 294

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High

By Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler

When emotions flare and stakes rise, most of us either clam up or blow up. But there’s a better way. Crucial Conversations teaches how to stay calm, speak honestly, and listen deeply, even in the toughest situations. By mastering these skills, you can turn conflict into connection, confusion into clarity, and tension into trust

Published: 2002

Pages: 259

Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It

By Chris Voss with Tahl Raz

You’ve been taught that negotiating is about compromise, but in reality, the best deals come from uncovering what the other side truly needs. By using tactical empathy, asking the right questions, and embracing silence, you can steer conversations in your favor without giving up ground. This isn’t theory—it’s field-tested strategy from life-or-death negotiations.

Published: 2016

Pages: 232

The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy

By Jon Gordon

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Negative energy is like a virus - it spreads faster than you think and infects everything it touches. But here's the secret: positive energy is even more contagious. When you walk into a room radiating genuine enthusiasm and purpose, you don't just light up your own path - you illuminate possibilities for everyone around you. The Energy Bus isn't about fake smiles or forced optimism. It's about making a conscious choice every morning: Will I be dragged down by circumstances, or will I create my own weather system? Great leaders understand this fundamental truth - energy flows where attention goes....

Published: 2007

Pages: 169

The Champion’s Mind

By Jim Afremow, PhD

Champions don’t wait for confidence to show up, they build it through deliberate practice. Every drill you perfect, every film session you study, every ounce of effort you give when no one is watching deposits into your mental toughness account. When the pressure is highest, you withdraw from that account. The difference between choking and thriving isn’t talent; it’s the thousands of invisible repetitions where you trained your mind to stay present. Next time you’re in a clutch moment, don’t think about winning. Think about your breathing. Focus on your form. Trust your training. The medal is just the confirmation...

Published: 2013

Pages: 221

Relentless from good to great to unstoppable.

By Tim S. Grover

You want nice? Go to a charity event. You want to be unstoppable? Get comfortable being uncomfortable. Cleaners don’t celebrate wins; they analyze what they could’ve done better. They don’t need praise or motivation, they’re self-fueled. Pressure? They fucking love it. While everyone else is trying to be liked, Cleaners are busy getting results. You think Jordan cared about being ‘clutch’? No. He cared about ripping your heart out. That’s relentless.

Published: 2013

Pages: 370

Extreme ownership

By Jocko Willink & Leif Babin

On the battlefield, hesitation gets men killed. In business, it costs money. Either way, the leader must own the outcome. When a SEAL team fails, the leader doesn’t blame the troops, he asks, ‘Where did I fail?’ That’s Extreme Ownership. It’s not about rank; it’s about mindset. The moment you take full responsibility, you unlock the power to fix problems. No excuses. No ‘they.’ Just relentless focus on solutions.

Published: 2015

Pages: 284

The Obstacle Is the Way

By Ryan Holiday

The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition. A wild fire destroys everything? Good, now we can plant better trees. A competitor threatens your business? Good, now you can innovate. The barbarians are at the gate? Good, now we can prove our strength. You don’t overcome obstacles, you use them. They are the way forward.

Published: 2014

Pages: 161

The Art of War

By Sun Tzu (Sunzi), a Chinese general, strategist, and philosopher.

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.

Published: 1910

Pages: 100