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Books like The Effective Executive

If you liked The Effective Executive by Peter F. Drucker, here are 8 non-fiction books to read next — hand-matched on shared themes and authors, not an algorithm. Each links to where to get it.

  1. #1

    Designing Your Life

    by Bill Burnett

    Another career pick — same territory as The Effective Executive.

    You have the gist — now hear the whole argument. Free with a 30-day Audible trial, cancel anytime.

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  2. Essentialism by Greg McKeown — book cover
    #2

    Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

    by Greg McKeown

    Another career pick — same territory as The Effective Executive.

    You have the gist — now hear the whole argument. Free with a 30-day Audible trial, cancel anytime.

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  3. #3

    Give and Take

    by Adam Grant

    Another career pick — same territory as The Effective Executive.

    You have the gist — now hear the whole argument. Free with a 30-day Audible trial, cancel anytime.

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  4. Grit by Angela Duckworth — book cover
    #4

    Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

    by Angela Duckworth

    Another career pick — same territory as The Effective Executive.

    You have the gist — now hear the whole argument. Free with a 30-day Audible trial, cancel anytime.

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  5. #5

    Never Eat Alone

    by Keith Ferrazzi

    Another career pick — same territory as The Effective Executive.

    You have the gist — now hear the whole argument. Free with a 30-day Audible trial, cancel anytime.

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  6. #6

    Originals

    by Adam Grant

    Another career pick — same territory as The Effective Executive.

    You have the gist — now hear the whole argument. Free with a 30-day Audible trial, cancel anytime.

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  7. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell — book cover
    #7

    Outliers: The Story of Success

    by Malcolm Gladwell

    Another career pick — same territory as The Effective Executive.

    You have the gist — now hear the whole argument. Free with a 30-day Audible trial, cancel anytime.

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  8. Range by David Epstein — book cover
    #8

    Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

    by David Epstein

    Another career pick — same territory as The Effective Executive.

    You have the gist — now hear the whole argument. Free with a 30-day Audible trial, cancel anytime.

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