High Output Management
Andrew Grove
The closest thing to a field manual for managers.
The Operator's Bookshelf
The leadership books we actually re-read.
Four operator-tested titles worth a permanent spot on the shelf — practical, honest about how hard the work is, and useful at any stage of leading.
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The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Ben Horowitz
An honest account of the decisions no one prepares you for.
The Making of a Manager
Julie Zhuo
The book to hand a first-time manager.
Multipliers (Revised)
Liz Wiseman
How the best leaders amplify the intelligence of their teams.
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