Recommended Reads

A curated list of books that shape how we think about building companies, living well, and creating lasting impact.

  • Shoe Dog by Phil Knight — A great business memoir that tells the story of building Nike
  • The Lean Startup by Eric Dies — Great for entrepreneurship: testing ideas quickly, learning what customers actually want, and avoiding wasting time and money
  • Good to Great by Jim Collins — A classic on why some companies outperform others over long periods. Particularly good for thinking about leadership and company culture
  • Scaleup Arabia by Amir Hegazi — A guide on sustainable business strategies for entrepreneurs in the Arab World
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear — An essential read in helping to build good habits
  • Playing to Win by AF Lafley & Roger Martin — This read illustrates what strategy actually means and how businesses make choices where and how to compete
  • The Courage to be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga — This read focuses on developing independence and taking responsibility for your own choices
  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey — A classic about responsibility, priorities, relationships, character and living according to your own values