Michael Bloomberg founded Bloomberg L.P., transforming financial information services, and later served as Mayor of New York City from 2002 to 2013, overseeing major public health and environmental initiatives. He has since focused on philanthropy and political engagement. His recommended reads reflect interests in organizational principles, innovation, and perseverance.
22 Books Recommended by Michael Bloomberg
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Principles
27 people recommendedEveryone with goals and dreams can learn from [the author]'s approach.
Also recommended by: Gary Vaynerchuk, Naval Ravikant, Eric Jorgenson, Mark Cuban, Bill Gates, Drew Houston, Dustin Moskovitz, Howard Marks, Jack Dorsey, Kevin Systrom, Marc Benioff, Reed Hastings, Arianna Huffington, Ben Greenfield, Bryan Johnson, Austen Allred, Diddy, Doug Mcmillon, James Clear, Lex Fridman, Marty Cagan, Patrick Oshaughnessy, Tim Ferriss, Tom Bilyeu, Tony Robbins, Derek Sivers
An insightful analysis of changing technology and its importance to a company's future success.
Also recommended by: Mark Cuban, Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, Drew Houston, Ev Williams, Marc Andreessen, Marc Benioff, Aaron Levie, Ben Horowitz, Bill Gurley, Caterina Fake, Blake Scholl, Chris Dixon, Guy Kawasaki, Max Levchin, Steve Blank, Tim Oreilly
A testament to the idea that in America, if you work hard and pursue a dream, you really can achieve it.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Brian Chesky, Alexis Ohanian, Brene Brown, Jason Calacanis, Karlie Kloss, Saagar Enjeti, Tim Ferriss
Important new book about gender equality in Silicon Valley.
Also recommended by: Melinda Gates, Aaron Levie, Arianna Huffington, Bill Gurley, Tom Peters
If youβve ever dreamed of changing careers or changing the world, read this book.
Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington, Brene Brown, Adam Grant, Seth Godin
Keeping At It
4 people recommendedHighlights [the author's] extraordinary career and personal integrity.
Also recommended by: Warren Buffett, Ray Dalio, Jason Calacanis
Glad to hear his insights and celebrate [this] new book.
Also recommended by: Bill Gurley
A provocative look at the ongoing shift in global advertising and what it means for the future of media.
Also recommended by: Alexis Ohanian
A must-read for anyone looking to carve out their career path.
Also recommended by: Michael Mccullough
My favorite book growing up.
My favorite book growing up.
Shows that you can build a great business and stand up for what you believe in.
Shows that you can build a great business and stand up for what you believe in.
A smart new look at America's history of local innovation--by someone who has helped lead it.
A smart new look at America's history of local innovation--by someone who has helped lead it.
Gratitude in Low Voices
A candid, inspiring memoir of cultural and historical importance.
Lays out a powerful case for why governments and companies should prepare for-and not just react toβdisruptions to business as usual.
A provocative look at how cities can and do lead from the front in addressing the most pressing issues of our time.
The Dutch spirit of diversity, tolerance, and entrepreneurship still echoes across our city streets today.
Everyone knows our immigration system is broken, but [this author] provides the kind of facts and analysis we need to move the issue forward in Washington.
Reveals how the push to preserve and promote our nation's urban parks is one of the most exciting frontiers in urban planning.
Does justice to the proud history and bright future of the Eagle Scouts.
Should be required reading for anyone who wants sound advice to plan for the future.
Should be required reading for anyone who wants sound advice to plan for the future.
A shrewd, persuasive account that American society is in for some troubling times.
A shrewd, persuasive account that American society is in for some troubling times.
