Stanford UniversityStanford Alumni's Favorite Business Books
Recommended by Stanford GSB alumni and faculty, this collection spans strategy, entrepreneurship, and enduring lessons in leadership.
1. Driving Impact
Frameworks to measure what matters and build organizations that endure.
2. Entrepreneurship in Action
Hard-won lessons from founders and leaders who built companies from scratch.
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
From Andy Katz-Mayfield, Cofounder & Co-CEO of Harry's Inc.
Business Model Generation
From Alex Lofton, Founder of Landed Inc.
Lean In
From Dawoon Kang, COO of Coffee Meets Bagel
Inspired
From Ann Scott-Plante, Co-founder of Wello
The Billionaire Who Wasn’t
Picked by Thomas Harman, Founder & CEO of Balsam Brands
3. Mindsets & Growth
How leaders cultivate resilience, purpose, and a growth-oriented mindset.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
From Leslie Silverglide, Co-founder of Wello
Delivering Happiness
From Roys Gureli, Founder & CEO of Anneluftfen
This Is Your Brain on Music
From Marcelo Camberos, Founder & CEO of Ipsy
4. Enduring Classics
Timeless works that sharpen perspective on life, leadership, and meaning.
Thinking, Fast and Slow
From David Cooper, Co-founder & President of Karakoram Group
Meditations
From David Cooper, Co-founder & President of Karakoram Group
Into Thin Air
From Manoj Leelanivas, President & CEO of Cyphort Inc.