Tom Peters Book Recommendations

Rework

by David “DHH” Heinemeier Hansson

"The clarity, even genius, of this book actually brought me to near-tears on several occasions. Just bloody brilliant, that's what!" - Tom Peters (Source)

Simply Brilliant

How Great Organizations Do Ordinary Things in Extraordinary Ways

by William C. Taylor

Tom Peters recommended this book in the "Tribe of Mentors" book. (Source)

Wait

by Frank Partnoy

"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 (Source)

Small Giants

Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big

by Bo Burlingham

Tom Peters recommended this book in the "Tribe of Mentors" book. (Source)

Weapons of Math Destruction

How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy

by Cathy O'Neil

"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 (Source)

Retail Superstars

Inside the 25 Best Independent Stores in America

by George Whalin

"Favorite line: 'Be the best, it’s the only market that’s not crowded.'" - Tom Peters (Source)

The Power of Nice

How to Conquer the Business World With Kindness

by Linda Kaplan Thaler

"Wow! She built a large ad agency from scratch and is in the Advertising Hall of Fame." - Tom Peters (Source)

Brotopia

Breaking Up the Boys' Club of Silicon Valley

by Emily Chang

"A stomach turner." - Tom Peters (Source)

Hidden Champions of the Twenty-First Century

The Success Strategies of Unknown World Market Leaders

by Hermann Simon

Tom Peters recommended this book in the "Tribe of Mentors" book. (Source)

The Power of Small

Why Little Things Make All the Difference

by Linda Kaplan Thaler

"Wow! She built a large ad agency from scratch and is in the Advertising Hall of Fame." - Tom Peters (Source)

The Shareholder Value Myth

How Putting Shareholders First Harms Investors, Corporations, and the Public

by Lynn Stout

"Wonderful, short book." - Tom Peters (Source)

Growth IQ

Get Smarter About the Choices that Will Make or Break Your Business

by Tiffani Bova

"I LOVE this book. PERIOD." - Tom Peters (Source)

Quiet

The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

by Susan Cain

"[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 (Source)