Books Recommended by Richard Branson
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New Power
How Power Works in Our Hyperconnected World--and How to Make It Work for You
Jeremy Heimans
Source: "If you want to understand how the world is changing, what’s really happening and how we can all find our way, this book could not becoming at a better time." - Richard Branson
Play Nice But Win
A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader
Michael Dell
Source: "Takes us on a riveting journey from the dorm room at the University of Texas to the boardroom of one of the world’s largest tech companies." - Richard Branson
Mandela's Way
Lessons for an Uncertain Age
Richard Stengel
Source: "Reading about Mandela's life will make you realize that the goal is always bigger than you and impossible is just a word." - Richard Branson
1 recommenderThe Watchman's Rattle
Thinking Our Way Out of Extinction
Rebecca Costa
Source: "One of those rare books that one picks up and then knows within the first few pages is extremely important..." - Richard Branson
2 recommendersLean In
Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
Sheryl Sandberg
Source: "Essential reading for anyone interested in righting the injustice of this inequality." - Richard Branson
Limitless
Leadership that Endures
Ajaz Ahmed
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
1 recommenderShantaram
Gregory David Roberts
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
One Hundred & One Reasons To Get Out of Bed
Natasha Milne
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
1 recommenderWinners
Alastair Campbell
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
1 recommenderA Time for New Dreams
Ben Okri
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
1 recommenderBlack Box Thinking
The Surprising Truth About Success
Matthew Syed
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
2 recommendersThe World Without Us
Alan Weisman
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
2 recommendersLongitude
The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
Dava Sobel
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
2 recommendersTravels with Charley
In Search of America
John Steinbeck
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
3 recommendersStart with Why
How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Simon Sinek
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
Mao
The Unknown Story
Jung Chang
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
1 recommenderHappiness
A Guide to Developing Life's Most Important Skill
Matthieu Ricard
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
1 recommenderOne Hundred Years of Solitude
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
If I Could Tell You Just One Thing...
Encounters with Remarkable People and Their Most Valuable Advice
Richard Reed
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
1 recommenderThe Outermost House
A Year of Life On The Great Beach of Cape Cod
Henry Beston
Source: Richard Branson recommended this book on his "70 must-read books" blog post.
1 recommender
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