
Sheryl Sandberg Recommended Books
Sheryl Sandberg has recommended 20 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.
Sheryl Sandberg is an American business executive, billionaire and philanthropist.
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Originals
How Non-Conformists Move the World
"One of the most important and captivating books I have ever read." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
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11 people
Peter Thiel recommended this bookPeter Thiel
"It can sometimes seem as if one must learn everything old before one can try anything new. [The author] does a masterful job showing that is not the case; we are lucky to have him as a guide." - Peter Thiel
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Richard Branson recommended this bookRichard Branson
"Will help you inspire creativity and change." - Richard Branson
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Tim Urban recommended this bookTim Urban
"Enjoyed the shit out of it. Highly recommend." - Tim Urban
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Ray Dalio recommended this bookRay Dalio
Ray Dalio mentioned this book in his book, "Principles."
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Seth Godin recommended this bookSeth Godin
"An urgent must read, a seminal work that will surprise you on every single page." - Seth Godin
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Arianna Huffington recommended this bookArianna Huffington
"A fascinating, eye-opening read that will help you not just recognize your own unique gifts, but find the strength to challenge conventional wisdom to bring them to life." - Arianna Huffington
Arianna Huffington's recommendation of this book +5
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- Tony Hsieh
One of 4 books Tony Hsieh recommended in Inc.com
- Whitney Wolfe Herd
Whitney Wolfe Herd mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
- Anthony Pompliano
"[One of the] best books I read in 2017." - Anthony Pompliano
- Kat Cole
"[One of] my two favorite books." - Kat Cole
- Jodie Cook
"Gives you permission to be different." - Jodie Cook
- Tony Hsieh
The Lean Startup
How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses
"Provides a great inside look at how the tech industry approaches building products and businesses." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
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Andrew Ng recommended this bookAndrew Ng
"Gives one specific tactic for innovating quickly." - Andrew Ng
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Ben Horowitz recommended this bookBen Horowitz
"Great." - Ben Horowitz
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Dustin Moskovitz recommended this bookDustin Moskovitz
"At Asana, we've been lucky to benefit from [the author]'s advice firsthand; this book will enable him to help many more entrepreneurs answer the tough questions about their business." - Dustin Moskovitz
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Jason Calacanis recommended this bookJason Calacanis
"You need to read [this book]." - Jason Calacanis
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Kevin Systrom recommended this bookKevin Systrom
"The principles from [this book], I still apply today." - Kevin Systrom
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Marc Andreessen recommended this bookMarc Andreessen
"[The author] has created a science where previously there was only art. A must read for every serious entrepreneur—and every manager interested in innovation." - Marc Andreessen
Marc Andreessen's recommendation of this book +8
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- Mark Cuban
One of the 7 books Mark Cuban credits his success to.
- Mike Maples, Jr.
"[I was] lucky enough to have a front-row seat at the birth of these ideas." - Mike Maples, Jr.
- Tim O’Reilly
"[This book] isn't just about how to create a more successful entrepreneurial business, it's about what we can learn from those businesses to improve virtually everything we do." - Tim O’Reilly
- Chris Dixon
Chris Dixon recommended this book on Twitter.
- Raoul Pal
Raoul Pal recommended this book on Twitter.
- Steve Blank
"A 'must have' for your shelf." - Steve Blank
- Marty Cagan
"Buy it." - Marty Cagan
- Patrick Bet-David
Patrick Bet-David recommended this book on his website.
- Mark Cuban
Blitzscaling
The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies
"Shows how companies can build value for customers and shareholders in the digital age." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
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7 people
Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"The case studies you’re about to explore and the tools you’re about to gain have never been more relevant. This is an ideal moment to be reading this book." - Bill Gates
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Vinod Khosla recommended this bookVinod Khosla
"An insightful book on how to scale at a very fast pace and more importantly WHEN." - Vinod Khosla
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Brian Chesky recommended this bookBrian Chesky
"Shares some of the key secrets for building mission-oriented, global businesses at speed." - Brian Chesky
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Sam Altman recommended this bookSam Altman
"Have been waiting for it to come out so that I can recommend it to everyone." - Sam Altman
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Eric Schmidt recommended this bookEric Schmidt
"Paints the picture, with key case studies, of what it really takes to build a market-leading company." - Eric Schmidt
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Anthony Pompliano recommended this bookAnthony Pompliano
"No brainer pick up for every entrepreneur and investor." - Anthony Pompliano
Anthony Pompliano's recommendation of this book +1
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- Changpeng Zhao
"Has been very helpful to Binance as we chart our growth as an organization." - Changpeng Zhao
- Changpeng Zhao
Measure What Matters
How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs
"Shows how any organization or team can aim high, move fast, and excel." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
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Larry Page recommended this bookLarry Page
"I wish I had had this book nineteen years ago, when we founded Google. Or even before that, when I was only managing myself!" - Larry Page
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Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"I’d recommend [John Doerr]’s book for anyone interested in becoming a better manager." - Bill Gates
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Walter Isaacson recommended this bookWalter Isaacson
"The most important venture capitalist of our era reveals a key to business innovation and success." - Walter Isaacson
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Dustin Moskovitz recommended this bookDustin Moskovitz
Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book on Twitter.
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Reid Hoffman recommended this bookReid Hoffman
"Whether you're a seasoned CEO or a first-time entrepreneur, you'll find valuable lessons, tools, and inspiration in the pages of [this book]. I'm glad [the author] invested the time to share these ideas with the world." - Reid Hoffman
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Jim Collins recommended this bookJim Collins
"Deserves to be fully embraced by every person responsible for performance, in any walk of life. [The author] makes Andy Grove a mentor to us all." - Jim Collins
Jim Collins's recommendation of this book +1
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- Marty Cagan
"Does a good job overall - worth reading." - Marty Cagan
- Marty Cagan
The Woman I Wanted to Be
"Offers a behind-the-scenes look into the ups and downs of building a global business, creating an enduring brand, and finding true love." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
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1 person
Karlie Kloss recommended this bookKarlie Kloss
"[The author]'s taught me to be the woman I want to be and confidence is a huge part of that." - Karlie Kloss
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Conscious Business
How to Build Value Through Values
"Had a profound effect on my career and life. I think about his lessons almost every day." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
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2 people
Reid Hoffman recommended this bookReid Hoffman
"[The author's] whole kind of thread is to say actually in fact, how you can express business and capitalism as a spiritual practice of compassion." - Reid Hoffman
Reid Hoffman's recommendation of this book - Jeff Weiner recommended this book
Jeff Weiner
Jeff Weiner recommended this book on Twitter.
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The Sleep Revolution
Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time
"Shows that sleep is not just vital for our health, but also critical to helping us achieve our goals." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
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Emma Watson recommended this bookEmma Watson
On the "books read" section of Emma Watson's GoodReads profile.
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Karlie Kloss recommended this bookKarlie Kloss
"Filled with fascinating facts about the importance of sleep for the body & mind." - Karlie Kloss
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution
"Puts forth a thoughtful framework for leaders to meet the challenge of maximizing the benefits of the profound technological, social and economic transformation reshaping society." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
Now, Discover Your Strengths
"Has been instrumental in how we think about developing talent at Facebook." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
The Innovators
How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution
"A fascinating history of the digital revolution, including the critical but often forgotten role women played from the beginning." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
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1 person
Chris Fussell recommended this bookChris Fussell
"The history of how great ideas evolve." - Chris Fussell
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Radical Candor
Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
"Will help you build, lead, and inspire teams to do the best work of their lives." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
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2 people
Kathryn Minshew recommended this bookKathryn Minshew
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John Doerr recommended this bookJohn Doerr
John Doerr recommended this book at the end of "Measure What Matters."
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A Short Guide to a Happy Life
"I’ve read it before — and I will read it again — and just knowing it’s at my bedside gives me comfort." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
Bossypants
"I absolutely loved [this book] and didn’t want it to end." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
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Mindy Kaling recommended this bookMindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling recommended this book in a Today.com interview.
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Tom Hanks recommended this bookTom Hanks
"Whatever you are drinking will come out of your nose due to laughter." - Tom Hanks
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Home Game
An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood
"[The author takes on] parenting." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
The Big Short
Inside the Doomsday Machine
"[The author takes on] the 2008 Wall Street crash." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
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2 people
David Heinemeier Hansson recommended this bookDavid Heinemeier Hansson
"A good one." - DHH
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Malcolm Gladwell recommended this bookMalcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell recommended this book in the "Tools of Titans" book.
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Queen of Fashion
What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution
"There are few books that I have enjoyed as much." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
How Companies Win
Profiting from Demand-Driven Business Models No Matter What Business You're In
"Offers real-world solutions that you can implement right now." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
A Wrinkle in Time
Time Quintet, Book 1
"I wanted to be Meg Murry, the admittedly geeky heroine [in this book]." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
#POSITIVITY
You Are Always In The Right Place At The Right Time
"Easy-to-follow but powerful tips." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
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1 person
Tony Robbins recommended this bookTony Robbins
"Shares tips on how to realize your dreams." - Tony Robbins
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Play Nice But Win
A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader
"As much a story about resilience as it is about business." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)
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13 people
Adam Grant recommended this bookAdam Grant
"The saga of how one of the great founders of our time launched his company, grew it, got it back, and rejuvenated it." - Adam Grant
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Bill Gates recommended this bookBill Gates
"Walks you through every step of his journey, from starting a company in his college dorm to pulling off the largest all-tech acquisition in history." - Bill Gates
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Eric Schmidt recommended this bookEric Schmidt
"Tells you how to be successful and true to your values in this awe-inspiring narrative of what it takes." - Eric Schmidt
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Howard Schultz recommended this bookHoward Schultz
"Has insights for leaders at every stage, from entrepreneur to CEO." - Howard Schultz
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Jamie Dimon recommended this bookJamie Dimon
"Provides a powerful portrait of his life—the early years, the obstacles and challenges, the successes and triumphs." - Jamie Dimon
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Malcolm Gladwell recommended this bookMalcolm Gladwell
"The quietest of the entrepreneurs who created the modern computer business finally tells his story.'" - Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell's recommendation of this book +7
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- Marc Andreessen
"An incredible window into what it’s like to be in a founder’s shoes, and the difficult work of growing a company." - Marc Andreessen
- Marc Benioff
"Shares his incredible journey as founder and CEO of one of the most iconic and admired tech companies." - Marc Benioff
- Matthew McConaughey
"An autobiographical thriller, and Michael Dell is the gangster protagonist." - Matthew McConaughey
- Ray Dalio
"Takes you into the real world of building and transforming an empire." - Ray Dalio
- Richard Branson
"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
- Satya Nadella
"Tells his story, that of his iconic company and the grit required to compete in the ever-growing technology industry." - Satya Nadella
- Walter Isaacson
"A fast-paced tale of launching a public company, taking it private, and then taking it public again." - Walter Isaacson
- Marc Andreessen
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