Books Recommended by Tom Peters
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Quiet
The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Susan Cain
Source: "[This book] embarrassed me. It suggests that most of us undervalue introverts and, thus, effectively take a pass on about 40 percent of the population. In particular, introverts tend to be more thoughtful and deliberate." - Tom Peters
Wait
Frank Partnoy
Source: "The ability to pause and reflect separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom. Given the acceleration frenzy, 'slow down' is no less than profound advice." - Tom Peters
1 recommenderWeapons of Math Destruction
How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy
Cathy O'Neil
Source: "Gives 'big data' a much-needed punch in the nose. Bravo! Big data can be invaluable but can do incalculable harm as well." - Tom Peters
1 recommenderRework
David “DHH” Heinemeier Hansson
Source: "The clarity, even genius, of this book actually brought me to near-tears on several occasions. Just bloody brilliant, that's what!" - Tom Peters
The Power of Nice
How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness
Linda Kaplan Thaler
Source: "Wow! She built a large ad agency from scratch and is in the Advertising Hall of Fame." - Tom Peters
1 recommenderThe Power of Small
Why Little Things Make All the Difference
Linda Kaplan Thaler
Source: "Wow! She built a large ad agency from scratch and is in the Advertising Hall of Fame." - Tom Peters
1 recommenderRetail Superstars
Inside the 25 Best Independent Stores in America
George Whalin
Source: "Favorite line: 'Be the best, it’s the only market that’s not crowded.'" - Tom Peters
1 recommenderSimply Brilliant
How Great Organizations Do Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways
William C. Taylor
Source: Tom Peters recommended this book in the "Tribe of Mentors" book.
1 recommenderSmall Giants
Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big
Bo Burlingham
Source: Tom Peters recommended this book in the "Tribe of Mentors" book.
2 recommendersHidden Champions of the Twenty-First Century
The Success Strategies of Unknown World Market Leaders
Hermann Simon
Source: Tom Peters recommended this book in the "Tribe of Mentors" book.
1 recommenderBrotopia
Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley
Emily Chang
Source: "A stomach turner." - Tom Peters
The Shareholder Value Myth
How Putting Shareholders First Harms Investors, Corporations, and the Public
Lynn Stout
Source: "Wonderful, short book." - Tom Peters
2 recommendersGrowth IQ
Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business
Tiffani Bova
Source: "I LOVE this book. PERIOD." - Tom Peters
4 recommenders
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