BOOKS

Reading List

Books that greatly influenced how I see the world

BOOKS

Reading List

Books that greatly influenced how I see the world

Table of Contents

Strategy and Innovation

Making Good Decisions in Business and Life

Creativity and Problem Solving

Lean Management

Creating Experiences

Leadership and People Skills

Motivation and Resilience

Understanding People

Productivity and Personal Growth

Innovation and Creativity

One of the most important traits for success in any field is creativity. The ability to generate new ideas and find new solutions to problems is essential for both personal and professional growth. Unfortunately, creativity is often seen as something that cannot be taught. However, this is not the case. While some people may be naturally more creative than others, everyone has the potential to develop their creative skills. These books represent the intersection between creativity and innovation. They can be a great starting point to kickstart your creative journey.

Drew Boyd and Jacob Goldenberg

Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.
A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.

Edwin E. Catmull and Amy Wallace

Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
This book looks at the internal workings of Pixar and how they maintain a culture of creativity.
This book looks at the internal workings of Pixar and how they maintain a culture of creativity.

Drew Boyd and Jacob Goldenberg

Inside the Box

A Proven System of Creativity for Breakthrough Results

A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.
A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.

Drew Boyd and Jacob Goldenberg

Inside the Box

A Proven System of Creativity for Breakthrough Results

A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.
A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.
Inside the Box
A Proven System of Creativity for Breakthrough Results
by Drew Boyd and Jacob Goldenberg
  • A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.
  • A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.
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Julia Sloan

Learning to Think Strategically
“Given that strategy is the number one leadership responsibility, leaders need to be clear about what strategic thinking is and laser focused in applying it with confidence and ease.”
“Given that strategy is the number one leadership responsibility, leaders need to be clear about what strategic thinking is and laser focused in applying it with confidence and ease.”

Amazing books on innovation

INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY

One of the most important traits for success in any field is creativity. The ability to generate new ideas and find new solutions to problems is essential for both personal and professional growth. Unfortunately, creativity is often seen as something that cannot be taught. However, this is not the case. While some people may be naturally more creative than others, everyone has the potential to develop their creative skills. These books represent the intersection between creativity and innovation. They can be a great starting point to kickstart your creative journey.
Creativity, Inc.
Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
by Edwin E. Catmull and Amy Wallace
  • This book looks at the internal workings of Pixar and how they maintain a culture of creativity.
  • This book looks at the internal workings of Pixar and how they maintain a culture of creativity.
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Originals
How Non-conformists Change the World
by Adam Grant
  • Originality, non-conformism, creative thinking, innovation. Everything you need to know.
  • Originality, non-conformism, creative thinking, innovation. Everything you need to know.
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Disciplined Dreaming
A Proven System to Drive Breakthrough Creativity
by Josh Linkner
  • A 5-step process for achieving breakthrough creativity and sustained, long-term innovation.
  • A 5-step process for achieving breakthrough creativity and sustained, long-term innovation.
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The Ten Faces of Innovation
Strategies for Heightening Creativity
by Tom Kelley
  • IDEO’s Strategies for developing creative products and overcoming the challenges that stand in the way of innovation.
  • IDEO’s Strategies for developing creative products and overcoming the challenges that stand in the way of innovation.
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The Art of Innovation
Lessons in Creativity from IDEO, America’s Leading Design Firm
by Tom Kelley and Jonathan Littman
  • IDEO’s Strategies for developing creative products and overcoming the challenges that stand in the way of innovation.
  • IDEO’s Strategies for developing creative products and overcoming the challenges that stand in the way of innovation.
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INNOVATION AND STRATEGY

The Innovator’s Solution
Creating and Sustaining Successful Growth
by Clayton M Christensen and Michael Raynor 
  • Strategies for disruptive innovation.
  • Strategies for disruptive innovation.
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Competing Against Luck
The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice
by Clayton M Christensen, Karen Dillon, Taddy Hall and David S. Duncan
  • The theory of “Jobs to be Done”.
  • The theory of “Jobs to be Done”.
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Competing Against Luck: The Story of Innovation and Customer Choice
by Clayton M Christensen, Karen Dillon, Taddy Hall and David S. Duncan
  • Market-creating innovation can change society and lift nations out of poverty.
  • The theory of “Jobs to be Done”.
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INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY

One of the most important traits for success in any field is creativity. The ability to generate new ideas and find new solutions to problems is essential for both personal and professional growth. Unfortunately, creativity is often seen as something that cannot be taught. However, this is not the case. While some people may be naturally more creative than others, everyone has the potential to develop their creative skills. These books represent the intersection between creativity and innovation. They can be a great starting point to kickstart your creative journey.
Inside the Box
A Proven System of Creativity for Breakthrough Results
by Drew Boyd and Jacob Goldenberg
  • A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.
  • A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.
GET BOOK

INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY

One of the most important traits for success in any field is creativity. The ability to generate new ideas and find new solutions to problems is essential for both personal and professional growth. Unfortunately, creativity is often seen as something that cannot be taught. However, this is not the case. While some people may be naturally more creative than others, everyone has the potential to develop their creative skills. These books represent the intersection between creativity and innovation. They can be a great starting point to kickstart your creative journey.
Inside the Box
A Proven System of Creativity for Breakthrough Results
by Drew Boyd and Jacob Goldenberg
  • A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.
  • A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.
GET BOOK

INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY

One of the most important traits for success in any field is creativity. The ability to generate new ideas and find new solutions to problems is essential for both personal and professional growth. Unfortunately, creativity is often seen as something that cannot be taught. However, this is not the case. While some people may be naturally more creative than others, everyone has the potential to develop their creative skills. These books represent the intersection between creativity and innovation. They can be a great starting point to kickstart your creative journey.
Inside the Box
A Proven System of Creativity for Breakthrough Results
by Drew Boyd and Jacob Goldenberg
  • A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.
  • A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.
GET BOOK

STRATEGY

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The Art of War
by Sun Tzu
  • Rules for competing.
  • Rules for competing.
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Measure What Matters
OKRs: The Simple Idea that Drives 10x Growth
by John Doerr
  • Creating alignment with “Objectives and Key Results”.
  • Creating alignment with “Objectives and Key Results”.
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Drew Boyd and Jacob Goldenberg

Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.
A toolbox of proven methods and techniques for using creative thinking in innovation.