How did our most successful business leaders build their businesses to such great heights and how did they overcome the challenges they faced along the way? Learn this and much more by reading these top 10 Biographies of Business Leaders.
Steve Jobs
Authors: Walter Isaacson,
The founder of one of the most revolutionary companies in the world, the maker of a device that changed the direction of the future — Steve Jobs — is a man who is known for his determination and also his demons. Walter Isaacson unveils the story of Jobs, through honest interviews with him, his family, friends and enemies. Disover the man who made your Iphone.
Alibaba: The House That Jack Ma Built
Authors: Duncan Clark,
How did a man of humble beginnings grow to become a rival of the tycoons of Silicon Valley? Duncan Clark, an early advisor of one of the world’s largest companies — Alibaba — shares with us the story of Jack Ma’s rise to success, the challenges he faced and those that are yet to come.
The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon
Authors: Brad Stone,
Best-selling author, Brad Stone, was given unparalleled access to life in Amazon, its founder (Jeff Bezos), his family and employees. The result of which was The Everything Store — a book that unveils Bezos’ secrets of success and how he made Amazon grow from a mere bookseller to an online store that sells literally everything. Discover the corporate culture he adopted, his ambitions and the strategies he followed to make his dream a ground-breaking reality.
Trump: The Art of the Deal
Authors: Donald J. Trump,Tony Schwartz
Have you ever wondered who Donald Trump really is, how he handles his affairs — personal and professional — and what made him one of the most influential entrepreneurs of the world? Here is the answer to your questions, from Donald Trump himself. In The Art of Deal, Trump discloses his trade tricks and strategies and how he made his success a reality by dreaming big.
Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future
Authors: Ashlee Vance,
They call him the amalgamation of Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Howard Hughes and Steve Jobs; the Tony Stark of reality — Elon Musk. He is one of Silicon Valley’s champions, with a story that reaches all the way from Outer Space to the future. Ashlee Vance unravels the fascinating story of Elon Musk and how he is bringing science fiction to reality.
Jack: Straight from the Gut
Authors: Jack Welch,John A. Byrne, Mike Barnicle
His story started by demanding only the best from himself and those around him. This is the autobiography of a man who had a working-class childhood and gradually climbed the ladder to the top of one of America’s biggest companies. Jack is a book written by Jack Welch himself about his personal journey to becoming Fortune’s “Manager of the century”.
Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won’t Teach You at Business School
Authors: Richard Branson,
The rules in business school give you an idea. But they won’t guarantee a future. Richard Branson shares with you everything you need to know about enterprise — how to begin, how to lead and how to be more innovative. The Founder of Virgin groups never conformed to what was normal; he made his own rules. Now, he shares his secrets with you as well.
How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It
Authors: Mark Cuban,
Extraordinary entrepreneur, Mark Cuban, shares the secrets of his. His story started with selling powdered milk on the streets and now, he is one of America’s richest men. With inspiring lessons and very practical points, Cuban’s book will reshape the entrepreneur inside of you.
Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist
Authors: Roger Lowenstein,
After three years of access to his personal life, Roger Lowenstein gives us an insight into one of the wealthiest people in the world — Warren Buffet. Discover his investment and deal-making strategies and how he came to be known as the most successful investor in the world, while still maintaining a humble lifestyle.
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE
Authors: Phil Knight,
Shoe Dog is the thrilling story of Phil Knight’s journey building one of the world’s favorite brands — Nike. A story that started when he borrowed $50 from his father to sell shoes from Japan. In this book, the mysterious founder of Nike uncovers stories of his personal life and his young and audacious nature that created one of the most dynamic brands in the world.
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