Sheryl Sandberg served as Chief Operating Officer of Meta (Facebook) for 14 years, making her one of the most influential women in tech. She is the author of 'Lean In,' a bestselling book about ambition and workplace culture. Her recommended reading spans startup methodology to organizational effectiveness, reflecting her focus on data-driven decision-making and innovative leadership.
20 Books Recommended by Sheryl Sandberg
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The Lean Startup
16 people recommendedrecommended 2xProvides a great inside look at how the tech industry approaches building products and businesses.
Provides a great inside look at how the tech industry approaches building products and businesses.
Also recommended by: Mark Cuban, Dustin Moskovitz, Kevin Systrom, Marc Andreessen, Andrew Ng, Ben Horowitz, Chris Dixon, Patrick Bet David, Jason Calacanis, Marty Cagan, Mike Maples Jr, Raoul Pal, Steve Blank, Tim Oreilly, Derek Sivers
As much a story about resilience as it is about business.
As much a story about resilience as it is about business.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Eric Schmidt, Howard Schultz, Jamie Dimon, Marc Andreessen, Marc Benioff, Ray Dalio, Richard Branson, Adam Grant, Malcolm Gladwell, Matthew Mcconaughey, Satya Nadella, Walter Isaacson
Originals
12 people recommendedrecommended 2xOne of the most important and captivating books I have ever read.
One of the most important and captivating books I have ever read.
Also recommended by: Peter Thiel, Ray Dalio, Richard Branson, Arianna Huffington, Anthony Pompliano, Jodie Cook, Kat Cole, Seth Godin, Tim Urban, Tony Hsieh, Whitney Wolfe Herd
Blitzscaling
8 people recommendedrecommended 2xShows how companies can build value for customers and shareholders in the digital age.
Shows how companies can build value for customers and shareholders in the digital age.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Brian Chesky, Changpeng Zhao, Eric Schmidt, Sam Altman, Vinod Khosla, Anthony Pompliano
Measure What Matters
8 people recommendedrecommended 2xShows how any organization or team can aim high, move fast, and excel.
Shows how any organization or team can aim high, move fast, and excel.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Larry Page, Dustin Moskovitz, Reid Hoffman, Jim Collins, Marty Cagan, Walter Isaacson
Radical Candor
4 people recommendedrecommended 2xWill help you build, lead, and inspire teams to do the best work of their lives.
Will help you build, lead, and inspire teams to do the best work of their lives.
Also recommended by: Ankur Warikoo, John Doerr, Kathryn Minshew
Had a profound effect on my career and life. I think about his lessons almost every day.
Had a profound effect on my career and life. I think about his lessons almost every day.
Also recommended by: Reid Hoffman, Jeff Weiner
Shows that sleep is not just vital for our health, but also critical to helping us achieve our goals.
Shows that sleep is not just vital for our health, but also critical to helping us achieve our goals.
Also recommended by: Emma Watson, Karlie Kloss
I absolutely loved [this book] and didnβt want it to end.
I absolutely loved [this book] and didnβt want it to end.
Also recommended by: Mindy Kaling, Tom Hanks
[The author takes on] the 2008 Wall Street crash.
[The author takes on] the 2008 Wall Street crash.
Also recommended by: David Heinemeier Hansson, Malcolm Gladwell
Offers a behind-the-scenes look into the ups and downs of building a global business, creating an enduring brand, and finding true love.
Offers a behind-the-scenes look into the ups and downs of building a global business, creating an enduring brand, and finding true love.
Also recommended by: Karlie Kloss
A fascinating history of the digital revolution, including the critical but often forgotten role women played from the beginning.
A fascinating history of the digital revolution, including the critical but often forgotten role women played from the beginning.
Also recommended by: Chris Fussell
Easy-to-follow but powerful tips.
Easy-to-follow but powerful tips.
Also recommended by: Tony Robbins
Puts forth a thoughtful framework for leaders to meet the challenge of maximizing the benefits of the profound technological, social and economic transformation reshaping society.
Puts forth a thoughtful framework for leaders to meet the challenge of maximizing the benefits of the profound technological, social and economic transformation reshaping society.
Has been instrumental in how we think about developing talent at Facebook.
Has been instrumental in how we think about developing talent at Facebook.
Iβve read it before β and I will read it again β and just knowing itβs at my bedside gives me comfort.
Iβve read it before β and I will read it again β and just knowing itβs at my bedside gives me comfort.
[The author takes on] parenting.
[The author takes on] parenting.
There are few books that I have enjoyed as much.
There are few books that I have enjoyed as much.
Offers real-world solutions that you can implement right now.
Offers real-world solutions that you can implement right now.
I wanted to be Meg Murry, the admittedly geeky heroine [in this book].
I wanted to be Meg Murry, the admittedly geeky heroine [in this book].
