Guy Kawasaki's Book Recommendations

"Taught me why it’s so hard to come up with a second hit."

"This was a formative read for me: it taught me why it’s so hard to come up with a second hit and why startups often have the advantage when creating curve-jumping innovation."

"Another formative read for me. I devoured this book while in college. I can’t say that I’ve always been an effective executive, but Peter Drucker was a hero of mine."

"I devoured this book while in college."

"Entrepreneurs should read this book when they are cranking out their 'conservative' sales projections."

"I learned the hard way about chasms while working for Apple. The early adopters are easy–“main street” is hard. Entrepreneurs should read this book when they are cranking out their “conservative” sales projections."

"Opened my eyes with evidence and findings about innovation."

"The guiding light for how I conduct business—and in many ways how I live my life."

"Meet Dr. @RobertCialdini is the “godfather of influence.” His book, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, is the guiding light for how I conduct business—and in many ways how I lives my life. #remarkablepeople #podcast"

"Perhaps my favorite book of all time."

"I can’t stand bad grammar. This is the definitive book on how to handle the tweaky issues that come up in writing. I once read it cover to cover–dare I admit this?"

"The definitive book on how to handle the tweaky issues that come up in writing."

"Explains how entrepreneurs confuse themselves."

"Probably the best book ever written about hockey tactics."

"Gets into the minds of the 'genius' award winners of the MacArthur Foundation."

"If you're struggling to kick-start change, Katy Milkman and her book How to Change offer an invaluable, science-based blueprint for achieving your goals, once and for all. ON THE PODCAST:"

"Just finished interviewing General Stanley McChrystal for my podcast. This is the best book I’ve ever read about leadership. He is this generation’s Peter Drucker."

"Successful thinking 💡 This is one of my favorite books for inspiration when it comes to strategy. Steve Blank is recognized for his creation of the customer development method that launched the Lean Startup movement. You're going to love his episode on #remarkablepeople. It"

"Humor is a serious business! Check out this book..."

"I love Margaret Atwood’s message and appreciate her efforts to prevent the end of the world. Her latest book is The Testaments, sequel to The Handmaid's Tale. 📕 Read it and spread its message to help prevent Making America Gilead again. PODCAST 🎧"

"It's about time that Pat's vision and wisdom sees the light of day."