Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read

According to NatWest Group’s data, there was a jump of 12% from 2022 in new companies.

According to statistics, 2-3 tech startups are born daily in India. Over time, Startups have become the new culture, and TV shows like Shark Tank further encourage people to get into them.

So today, we will discuss Books Every Entrepreneur Should Read. Following is the list of Non-Fiction Books for Entrepreneurs:

The Element by Ken Robinson

Who is Ken Robinson– Ken was a British writer and a speaker whose theory was that school’s curriculum should be amended as per students abilities, talents and interests rather making them go through common subjects.

The book tells the importance of discovering and developing our unique passions and talents to achieve personal and professional success.

The author says that everyone has that natural talent but it is like natural resources buried beneath the surface, there have to be conditions that’ll bring them up and then you’ve to remind and cultivate those talents.

Start with Why by Simon Sinek

Who is Simon Sinek? Simon is a British-American author and motivational speaker who has written many mind-boggling books. His 2009 TED Talk, “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” is one of the most viewed TED Talks.

This book delves into the importance of understanding the “why” behind what we do, providing valuable insights for entrepreneurs looking to align their business goals with their core values and purpose.

The Seed by Jon Gordon

Who is Jon Gordon- Jon is an American writer, and a motivational speaker. His books and speeches are around his areas of interests like leadership, personal development and team work.

The book offers an inspiring story about overcoming obstacles and moving forward in pursuit of entrepreneurial dreams.

It offers an inspiring story about overcoming obstacles and moving forward in pursuit of entrepreneurial dreams.

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Who is Eckhart Tolle- Eckhart is a German Teacher, whose core values are: Living in the moment, self-awareness and consciousness.

Although not specifically about entrepreneurship, this book teaches living in the present moment, freeing us from fear and worry, which can be crucial for taking the leap new opportunities.

The book talks and revolves around the following topics:

1. You’re not your mind
2. The Present Moment is all we will ever have
3. Acceptance of what is

Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

The book discusses leadership, team management, teamwork, and creating an empathetic and supportive environment in an organization.

Leadership should be empathetic towards their employees; if you don’t understand their problems, you’ll end up treating them like robots, making them leave the job because of dissatisfaction with the job. Being a good leader, you’ve to listen, mentor them, and if required, take their stand too.

Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

Who is Brené Brown– An American researcher and an author best known for her work on shame, courage and empathy. She spent 20 years understanding humans and how we see ourselves.

Her TED Talk “The Power of Vulnerability” went viral in 2010.

As per Brené, true leadership also requires values, vulnerability, trust and resilience.

Widespread vulnerability is associated with weakness, but it is a sign of courage. But she says that vulnerability is the only path to courage, which further gives birth to innovation, creativity, and trust.

Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne

Who are W. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne? W. Chan and Renee Mauborgne are professors in strategy and management. They work as professors in a business school named INSEAD.

The authors talk about blue and red ocean strategies. The read ocean refers to the known and established industries like the fast food and automobile industries. On the other hand, blue ocean refers to the untapped industry where it is easy to dominate and capture a bigger % of the market.

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