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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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20 Books Recommended

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Originals

How Non-Conformists Move the World

by Adam Grant
"One of the most important and captivating books I have ever read." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)

Also recommended by

11 people
  • Peter Thiel recommended this book
  • Richard Branson recommended this book
  • Tim Urban recommended this book
  • Ray Dalio recommended this book
  • Seth Godin recommended this book
  • Arianna Huffington recommended 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

The Lean Startup

How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses

by Eric Ries
"Provides a great inside look at how the tech industry approaches building products and businesses." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)

Also recommended by

14 people
  • Andrew Ng recommended this book
  • Ben Horowitz recommended this book
  • Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book
  • Jason Calacanis recommended this book
  • Kevin Systrom recommended this book
  • Marc Andreessen recommended 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.

Blitzscaling

The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies

by Reid Hoffman
"Shows how companies can build value for customers and shareholders in the digital age." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)

Also recommended by

7 people
  • Bill Gates recommended this book
  • Vinod Khosla recommended this book
  • Brian Chesky recommended this book
  • Sam Altman recommended this book
  • Eric Schmidt recommended this book
  • Anthony Pompliano recommended 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

Measure What Matters

How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs

by John Doerr
"Shows how any organization or team can aim high, move fast, and excel." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)

Also recommended by

7 people
  • Larry Page recommended this book
  • Bill Gates recommended this book
  • Walter Isaacson recommended this book
  • Dustin Moskovitz recommended this book
  • Reid Hoffman recommended this book
  • Jim Collins recommended this book
  • +1

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    • Marty Cagan
      "Does a good job overall - worth reading." - Marty Cagan

The Woman I Wanted to Be

by Diane von Furstenberg
"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)

Also recommended by

1 person
  • Karlie Kloss recommended this book

Conscious Business

How to Build Value Through Values

by Fred Kofman
"Had a profound effect on my career and life. I think about his lessons almost every day." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)

Also recommended by

2 people
  • Reid Hoffman recommended this book
  • Jeff Weiner recommended this book

The Sleep Revolution

Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time

by Arianna Huffington
"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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2 people

The Fourth Industrial Revolution

by Professor Dr.-Ing. Klaus Schwab
"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

by Don Clifton
"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

by Walter Isaacson
"A fascinating history of the digital revolution, including the critical but often forgotten role women played from the beginning." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)

Also recommended by

1 person

Radical Candor

Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity

by Kim Scott
"Will help you build, lead, and inspire teams to do the best work of their lives." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)

Also recommended by

2 people

A Short Guide to a Happy Life

by Anna Quindlen
"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

by Tina Fey
"I absolutely loved [this book] and didn’t want it to end." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)

Also recommended by

2 people

Home Game

An Accidental Guide to Fatherhood

by Michael Lewis
"[The author takes on] parenting." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)

The Big Short

Inside the Doomsday Machine

by Michael Lewis
"[The author takes on] the 2008 Wall Street crash." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)

Also recommended by

2 people

Queen of Fashion

What Marie Antoinette Wore to the Revolution

by Caroline Weber
"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

by Rick Kash
"Offers real-world solutions that you can implement right now." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)

A Wrinkle in Time

Time Quintet, Book 1

by Madeleine L'Engle
"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

by Phil Hellmuth
"Easy-to-follow but powerful tips." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)

Also recommended by

1 person

Play Nice But Win

A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader

by Michael Dell
"As much a story about resilience as it is about business." - Sheryl Sandberg (Source)

Also recommended by

13 people
  • Adam Grant recommended this book
  • Bill Gates recommended this book
  • Eric Schmidt recommended this book
  • Howard Schultz recommended this book
  • Jamie Dimon recommended this book
  • Malcolm Gladwell recommended 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

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