Building up my reading backlog for 2024. What books would you recommend I read that impacted you the most ?? (Primarily looking for anything around product, technology, founders, leadership, startups, personal development, etc.)

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VP of Product Management in Software2 years ago

I love The Hard Things About Hard Things

CPO in Software2 years ago

I found this solid link recently that is "47 Books To Rock the Product World" and there are definitely some I've never heard of like Lean Startup and Hard Things About Hard Things!

https://dpereira.substack.com/p/47-books-to-rock-the-product-world?utm_source=tldrproduct

Sr Director, Product Management in Education2 years ago

I'll second "Good to Great". One of my personal favorites is "The Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything" by Stephen M.R. Covey. More relevant than every especially in remote work scenarios.

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