The Hard Thing About Hard Things — Ben Horowitz describes the real issues and emotions of his experience as an entrepreneur and CEO of Loudcloud. This book doesn’t teach techniques or buzzwords; it coaches, validates, and confirms.
Robert Isherwood, CEO, AMBAC International
Vistage member, Elgin, SC.
The 5 Second Rule — Mel Robbins gives great practical advice for breaking habits that are slowing you down and creating new ones that will propel you forward.
Jason Markowicz, Founder & CEO, Fitness Premier 24/7 Club
Vistage member, Manteno, IL
Lincoln on Leadership — by Donald Phillips. No leader faced the degree of challenge Lincoln had. Half the country seceded, the other half didn’t like him, and his own cabinet members were rebellious. This book addresses those challenges and teaches Lincoln’s methods for hiring, delegation, accountability, management, tactics, and strategy.
Joe Liss, Vistage Chair
New Orleans, LA
Fierce Conversations — by Susan Scott. In the past, I often avoided an important conversation with a client or coworker, and after some time it escalated into something even more crucial. This book demonstrates that business conversations which focus on integrity can solve real problems.
Jacqueline Sinex, Managing Director, WEBii
Vistage member, Austin, TX
The Maxwell Daily Reader: 365 Days of Insight to Develop the Leader Within You and Influence Those Around You. — John Maxwell has a lot of other good books on leadership, but this daily reader (which you can read a month at a time) offers quick, thoughtful leadership tips that you can pick up and use each day.
John LaBreche, CEO, Covenant Classical Schools
Vistage member, Birmingham, AL