6 Frank Blake Recommended Books
Frank Blake is an American businessman who served as the CEO of Home Depot from 2007 to 2014. He is credited with reviving Home Depot's stock performance and improving the company's customer service. Blake is a former deputy secretary of the U. S. Department of Energy and has also served on the boards of FedEx, Delta Air Lines, and the Nature Conservancy.
6 Books recommended by Frank Blake
Good to Great
Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't
Author :Jim Collins
- Frank Blake"As a business person, I love [this book]." - Frank Blake [Source]
Your Hidden Superpower
The Kindness That Makes You Unbeatable at Work and Connects You with Anyone
Author :Adrienne Bankert
- Frank Blake"A wonderful book." - Frank Blake [Source]
Cultural Amnesia
Necessary Memories from History and the Arts
Author :Clive James
- Frank Blake"Such a great observer of different writers, and it makes you want to read all of the source material that he’s writing about." - Frank Blake [Source]
300 Arguments
Essays
Author :Sarah Manguso
- Frank Blake"Bounces around with different observations, some of which you go, god, that’s brilliant and some of it, eh." - Frank Blake [Source]
Built from Scratch
How a Couple of Regular Guys Grew The Home Depot from Nothing to $30 Billion
Author :Bernie Marcus
- Frank Blake"Very meaningful to me, not only because it’s the story of the founding of the Home Depot, but also because of my start as the CEO of Home Depot." - Frank Blake [Source]
In Search of Lost Time
Author :Marcel Proust
- Frank Blake"I wanted to read Proust, but I didn’t know French so I started with [this book] and start learning French." - Frank Blake [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What type of books does Frank Blake recommend?
Frank Blake primarily recommends books related to business, entrepreneurship, investment, and leadership.
Q2: Are there any books Frank Blake has written himself that he recommends?
Yes. Frank Blake penned the highly-acclaimed book “The Mechanic’s Choice.” He recommends reading it first to gain his unique insights into the industry.
Q3: Are there specific topics Frank Blake recommends books about?
Yes. Frank Blake specifically recommends books that are related to business and entrepreneurship, marketing, investing, leadership, and finance.
Q4: What authors does Frank Blake recommend?
Frank Blake recommends reading books by authors such as Ray Dalio, Jordan Peterson, Warren Buffett, and Napoleon Hill.
Q5: Does Frank Blake offer any tips or guidelines for book selection?
Yes, Frank Blake highly recommends that readers take the time to read book reviews or ratings before investing in any of the books he recommends. He suggests readers form their own opinions after doing some research.
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