Books recommended by Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek is a renowned author and motivational speaker known for his work in leadership, communication, and personal development. His TED Talk “How great leaders inspire action” (attached to https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action) made him famous. His book recommendations, such as Quiet by Susan Cain, emphasize the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and leadership in personal and professional development. The recommended books showcase a conversational writing style that combines storytelling with practical advice, encouraging readers to re-examine their values, motivations, and behaviors to achieve success and fulfillment.
- Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (by Susan Cain). Recommended by Emma Watson , Jason Fried , Jim Kwik , Simon Sinek , Tom Peters , Laurie Halse Anderson
- Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family (by Bob Chapman). Recommended by Simon Sinek
- Heroes for My Son: (by Brad Meltzer). Recommended by Simon Sinek
- Bend, Not Break: A Life in Two Worlds (by Ping Fu). Recommended by Simon Sinek
- It's Your Business: 183 Essential Tips that Will Transform Your Small Business (by JJ Ramberg). Recommended by Simon Sinek
- Ghost Wars: (by Steve Coll). Recommended by Simon Sinek
- Unbinding the Heart: A Dose of Greek Wisdom, Generosity, and Unconditional Love (by Agapi Stassinopoulos). Recommended by Simon Sinek
- 1421: The Year China Discovered America (by Gavin Menzies). Recommended by Simon Sinek
- Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming the Obstacles Between Vision and Reality (by Scott Belsky). Recommended by Simon Sinek
- Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning Followers into Leaders (by L. David Marquet). Recommended by Brian Armstrong , David Heinemeier Hansson , Jason Fried , Simon Sinek
- Finite and Infinite Games: (by James Carse). Recommended by Graham Duncan , Jane McGonigal , Kevin Kelly , Ryan Shea , Simon Sinek , Stewart Brand , Tobi Lütke , Tristan Harris , Daniel Gross , Patrick O’Shaughnessy
- Everything Is Figureoutable: (by Marie Forleo). Recommended by Arianna Huffington , Brené Brown , Cheryl Strayed , Daymond John , Seth Godin , Simon Sinek , Sophia Amoruso , Steven Pressfield , Tony Robbins
- Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success (by Adam Grant). Recommended by Arianna Huffington , Ashton Kutcher , Chip Conley , Daniel Pink , David Heinemeier Hansson , Gretchen Rubin , Krista Tippett , Seth Godin , Simon Sinek , Susan Cain , Tony Hsieh , Changpeng Zhao , Michael Mauboussin , Marcus Lemonis
- Man's Search for Meaning: (by Viktor E. Frankl). Recommended by Aniela Gregorek , Bryan Johnson , Chelsea Handler , Chip Conley , Daniel Pink , Dave Elitch , David Blaine , Dustin Moskovitz , Emma Watson , Esther Perel , Ev Williams , Fedor Holz , Jim Kwik , Jimmy Fallon , Jocko Willink , Jordan Peterson , Lex Fridman , Maria Popova , Michael Gervais , Naval Ravikant , Ryan Holiday , Sam Altman , Simon Sinek , Terry Crews , Tony Robbins , Turia Pitt , PewDiePie , Shane Parrish , Mark Manson , Phil Jackson , Tom Bilyeu , Michael Hyatt , Alastair Humphreys , Steve Kerr , Robin Black
- Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies (by Jared Diamond). Recommended by Bill Gates , Charlie Munger , Daniel Ek , Jesse Williams , Joe Rogan , Patrick Arnold , Simon Sinek , Stewart Brand , Jamie Dimon , Mark Manson , Margaret Atwood , James Clear