The Effective Executive
Peter Drucker
14 people recommended it in 11 threads, 2007–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
The Effective Executive - Peter Drucker (terrific book chalked full of wisdom. recommended)
I think this is an excellent book to teach the part of the brain that wants to execute to think more strategically and concentrate on the leadership side.
I’ve never even been an “executive” but have found that nuggets from this book have helped me navigate the working world for 25 years.
In my mind only Clayton C. Christensen and Peter F. Drukert have been able to write about business without saying the obvious and actually delivering a philosophy rather than obvious observations.
My company did not prepare me very well for being a team lead.
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