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Great business leaders love reading books; they believe that the habit helps them in understanding various aspects of life, business and strategy. On top of all, they consider a book to be a tool to be a stand-out personality by learning from others' experiences. Business leaders also consider books as a high source of motivation and brainstorming that helps in day-to-day business and personal life. You might have heard many entrepreneurs, CEOs and business tycoons suggesting a particular book that they find worth reading. Below is a list of five books that are recommended by business leaders. 

Top 8 Books recommended by Business Leaders 

Principles: Life and Work 

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and ace investor Mark Cuban have recommended this book written by Ray Dalio to be good at a systematic approach in decision-making and corporate culture. 

Dalio argues that both life and business can be systematised like machines. The book provides a practical framework for radical truth and transparency to improve decision-making. 

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success  

This book, written by Carol S. Dweck, has a recommendation from Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO. The book details how our beliefs about our abilities dictate our success. She contrasts a "fixed mindset" (believing talent is static) with a "growth mindset" (believing abilities can be developed). 

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The Alchemist 

Famous actor Will Smith and Malala Yousafzai had love for this book as they believe this book gives a powerful message on pursuing purpose and overcoming fear.

Written by Paulo Coelho is a tale of a shepherd boy travelling to Egypt in search of worldly treasure. The book highlights how his journey teaches him about listening to his heart, reading omens, and overcoming fear. 

Zero to One

Great contemporary business leaders, Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, recommended this book for its unique insights on how to build monopolies and create entirely new markets. 

Written by Peter Thiel, the book asserts that true progress comes from creating something unique, moving from zero to one, rather than copying existing models. 

High-Output Management 

Business leaders like Ben Horowitz and Brian Chesky (Airbnb CEO) believe that this book is an ultimate handbook for running a company and training managers. 

Written by Andrew S. Grovel, the former Intel CEO, is a masterclass for organisational architecture and managerial productivity. Grove focuses on how a manager can maximise the output of their team and the surrounding teams. 


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