80. Ignore Everybody: And 39 Other Keys to

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80. Ignore Everybody: And 39 Other Keys to Creativity by Hugh MacLeod.
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This business book grew out of cartoons on the back of business cards albania phone number database Hugh McLeod used to draw as doodles while sitting at a bar. He moved on from the cartoons to a blog Gaping Void, and eventually wrote (and drew) this book. In it, he shares his insight into how people can improve their creativity.

This is one of those business books that polarizes readers. I think this very much depends on how much you like Hugh McLeod’s type of dry humor and simplistic drawing style. He isn’t PC at all, so if you’re the politically correct type, I would avoid this one—or if you are offended by frequent fucking swearing (clearly, I’m not). This makes my list of favorite business books because his tips are all about defending your creative spirit and your right to have it.

81. Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras.
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Built to Last is an enduring business book, and was first published back in 2004. It looks at 18 exceptional successful companies and analyzes them in direct comparison to their main competitors. The authors based their work on a six-year research project at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. They tried to determine what it was that made these particular companies successful, at the expense of their opposition.

The focus is very much on what makes a visionary company. Visionary companies are made up of many people who come and go, some of whom are visionary and highly talented leaders. Yet despite eventually losing their top talent and big names, these companies keep their vision. As the authors analyzed their data in this business book, they were able to shatter quite a few common success misconceptions.