Recommended Books by Emma Grede

Investor, cybersecurity entrepreneur, Shark Tank star, and master of building businesses from the ground up.

Bio

For those seeking inspiration and guidance from a successful entrepreneur, exploring the Recommended Books by Emma Grede is a valuable step. Emma Grede, the CEO and co-founder of Good American and a driving force behind Skims, has built her career on innovative thinking and inclusive business practices. The books she recommends reflect her commitment to leadership, creativity, and continuous learning.

What Emma Reads

What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School: Notes from a Street-smart Executive by Mark McCormack

What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School: Notes from a Street-smart Executive by Mark McCormack

This book offers practical insights into real-world business strategies that go beyond traditional academic teachings, making it a must-read for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't" by Jim Collins

Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

Dalio shares the principles that have guided his career and personal life, emphasizing the importance of transparency, truth, and continuous learning in achieving success.

Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail" by Clayton M. Christensen

Discusses how successful companies can do everything “right” and still lose their market leadership.

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson

Wilkerson’s powerful exploration of social hierarchy and its impact on society is not only a profound read but also offers insights into the importance of inclusivity in leadership.

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead" by Brené Brown

Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead" by Brené Brown

This book emphasizes the power of vulnerability in leadership and personal growth, encouraging readers to embrace their emotions as a strength.

Trillion Dollar Coach

Trillion Dollar Coach: by Eric Schmidt, Jonathan Rosenberg, and Alan Eagle

This book shares lessons from Bill Campbell, a legendary mentor to many of Silicon Valley’s top leaders, offering insights into effective leadership and team-building.

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Management in Ten Words: Practical Advice from the Man Who Created One of the World's Largest Retailers by Terry Leahy

Former Tesco CEO Terry Leahy shares the ten principles that guided his leadership and helped him build one of the world’s largest retailers.

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