by Andrew S. Grove
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Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Meta Platforms
American Internet entrepreneur
American businessman
Recommended by 12 notable people, including Marc Andreessen and Keith Rabois
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See customer reviews on Amazon →A lean, engineering-minded manual that treats management as a craft of maximizing leverage. Grove explains how to run meetings, set objectives, and evaluate performance with a clarity that cuts through typical business jargon. The book's value is its direct, actionable frameworks—like the "breakfast factory" analogy—that make abstract management tasks concrete. But its 1980s context shows: the examples feel dated, and it assumes a manufacturing mindset that may not translate smoothly to today's creative or remote teams. Some sections read like an internal memo—either refreshingly honest or disappointingly dry.
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In this legendary business book and Silicon Valley staple, the former chairman and CEO of Intel shares his perspective on how to build and run a company. A practical handbook for navigating real-life business scenarios and a powerful management manifesto with the ability to revolutionize the way we work. "An organizational Baedeker for managers at all levels. . . . A highly credible handbook for organizing work and directing and developing employees." —The New York Times The essential skill of creating and maintaining new businesses—the art of the entrepreneur—can be summed up in a single word: managing. Born of Grove’s experiences at one of America’s leading technology companies (as CEO…
Difficulty:hard
Length:270 pages (Medium)
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Recommended by 29 sources and appears in Best Startup Books, Best Leadership Books, and Books Recommended by CEOs.
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Consider Good to Great by Jim Collins. Recommended by 32 sources.
“The book walks you through a multi-year research project, contrasting spectacular performers with mere survivors. The core insight—that sustained greatness hinges on disciplined people, thought, and action—feels sturdy and actionable. But the book’s arguments rely on retrospective selection of companies, and some of its darlings later faltered. You’ll find a methodical, almost monastic tone that rewards patience but may irritate if you want contemporary, tech-savvy lessons.”
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