10 Reviews: Best Motivational Books for Business (Sep 2023)

Start With Why by Simon Sinek focuses on corporate leaders’ potential. The author studies effective leaders’ concepts to explain how to manipulate and inspire human behavior. Sinek shows how the best leaders in history start with why they do what they do. The author shows how a leader who begins with why will be more successful than one who begins with what or how. Instead, a leader should articulate the reason behind their position before being creative.

"This book was a game changer for me. I realized that I am a Why person. This book resonated with me deeply and also changed the way I approach business building. Highly recommend. 👍🏻"

by Angela

You require access to insights that go beyond conventional office knowledge if you want to be productive at work, in life, and everywhere in between—and if you want to break the negative habits you don’t even realize you have. Smarter Faster Better is unique in that it was developed through interviews with some of the most successful CEOs, business owners, artists, and athletes of the modern-day to determine how they’ve learned both what works and what doesn’t.

"Take notes, really, of the tips from all the cases. All will enrich your daily productivity. Well written."

by Alice

Jocko Willink’s Extreme Ownership is an intriguing book addressing challenging leadership issues from the perspective of U.S. military officers. Extreme Leadership reveals that outstanding leadership is the consequence of tiny team-based choices. It’s about taking responsibility for all, doing what it takes, and being accountable. This book presents the author’s values-driven approach to business and life. Mr. Willink has proved himself in teams as a leader and a cofounder.

"Jocko & Leif offer specific examples to go with the lessons learned. Thanks"

by Ryno44

Blogger and journalist Chris Bailey explains in his book The Productivity Project how people may maximize their potential by better understanding themselves and altering their surroundings to meet several needs. They are time management, attention focus, and energy recycling. Bailey’s book is a revolutionary look at what it takes to achieve in today’s complex world, filled with strange but ultimately practical concepts derived from psychology, neurology, design thinking, and other subjects.

"Totally worth the time invested in reading. Chris is a great author and brings new thoughts and perspectives to productivity at work and life."

by Ameer Al-Zeera

Ben Horowitz’s The Hard Thing About Hard Things examines entrepreneurship. If you’re reading this, you’re likely a small business owner or entrepreneur. This book helps you succeed. Ben Horowitz recounts his travel experiences. Ben Horowitz started out at Hell’s Kitchen. His street smarts and expertise enabled him to withstand Wall Street big guns, institutional ownership, megamergers, IPOs, SEC investigations, and entrepreneurship.

"It is unusual to find such an honest account of the struggle that is always part of a great business."

by Attila The Hun

Grant Cardone’s The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure offers suggestions for living a happy life. He discusses mental changes and how to approach employment, including his own. Everyone knows what hard labor means. As you climb the corporate ladder, you must take successive upward steps to advance. “Working smart” involves more work than “working hard,” which is why many people fall into a 9-5 routine with little upward mobility.

"The voice of GC inside the words are so inspiring and pragmatically stimulating your energy like a wake up call or morning mantra."

by Sabbir

Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves wrote the book Emotional Intelligence, 2.0. This is one of the best business books ever written because it talks about “invisible” things that get in the way of relationships at work and at home. This one small change can have a huge effect on your daily life and work. It can lead to better relationships, more resilience in the face of challenges at work, more self-respect and authenticity, and a healthier mind.

"So much to learn from this book. Very informative. I needed to read this for myself. Highly recommend!"

by MBH

Malcolm Gladwell’s Outliers offers business inspiration. This book examines success’ multiple causes. It addresses childhood, culture, parents’ occupations, IQ, and perseverance, making it perfect for entrepreneurs. He reveals much, from Taliban in Afghanistan to Pittsburgh business executives to Silicon Valley entrepreneurs. Outliers examine how you undervalue exogenous elements like culture, privilege, and luck.

"Absolutely outstanding and transformative. I've got chills when reading some parts."

by Amir

This self-help book encourages efficiency and focus. Stephen Covey’s 1989 book was based on case studies regarding “paradigms”. It is the psychological lens through which you view and act in the world. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People analyzes seven universal roles that talented entrepreneurs “play” or conduct their private, professional, and ethical lives. These discoveries show that humans are influenced by environmental factors. Changing your environment helps you change.

"If you are looking for a book for yourself or a gift to assist with personal or leadership growth. This is a must have."

by JandAG

Stop Doing That Sh*t is a table of contents for the self-help books you’ve been meaning to read. It delivers wisdom from Rogers’ experience and lessons as well as other industry leaders and professionals. The result is a collection of small advice, quizzes, exercises, podcasts, and chapters meant to help you level up your game and achieve your goals.  This book shows how to overcome boredom, hatred, and a sense of lack to become your true self.

"This is one of the realest, straight to the point books out there! Loved every word, sentence and page! Get your copy now!"

by Deja