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Jim Collins's Book Recommendations

Business & Entrepreneurship

Jim Collins is a business consultant, author, and lecturer known for his research and writing on sustained corporate performance and growth. His books include "Good to Great" and "Built to Last." Based on his book recommendations, he seems to enjoy biographies and books on leadership and management.

10 books recommended 5 books authored

📖 Written by Jim Collins

📚 Books Recommended by Jim Collins 10

On the Shortness of Life

On the Shortness of Life

by Lucius Seneca

"Jim Collins mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

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Measure What Matters

Measure What Matters

by John Doerr

"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."

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The Control of Nature

The Control of Nature

by John McPhee

"With all of the fires and so forth happening in California, I actually went back to read."

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Becoming Steve Jobs

Becoming Steve Jobs

by Brent Schlender

"[Gives a] fresh perspective on Steve Jobs’ journey from inspiring but immature entrepreneur into an inspired and mature company-builder."

Draft No. 4

Draft No. 4

by John McPhee

"Describes to all of us who struggle with words the struggle of writing."

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Encounters with the Archdruid

Encounters with the Archdruid

by John McPhee

"Jim Collins mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast."

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The Effective Executive

The Effective Executive

by Peter F. Drucker

"I was very honored to have the opportunity to write the foreword to the 50th anniversary edition."

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Lean In

Lean In

by Sheryl Sandberg

"Offers a vital and sharp message, for women and men."

No Rules Rules

No Rules Rules

by Reed Hastings

"Read it and learn the Netflix secret sauce from the master himself!"