Guy Kawasaki

11 Guy Kawasaki Recommended Books

Guy Kawasaki is an American entrepreneur, author, and speaker. He is best known for his involvement in the development of the Macintosh computer. He also serves as the chief evangelist of Canva, an online graphic design tool. He has co-founded several companies, including Garage Technology Ventures, and has authored several books on topics ranging from business strategy to social media. His mission is to empower people to achieve their dreams.

11 Books recommended by Guy Kawasaki

The Hockey Handbook

The Hockey Handbook

Author :Lloyd Percival

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"Probably the best book ever written about hockey tactics." - Guy Kawasaki [Source]

Crossing the Chasm

Crossing the Chasm

Marketing and Selling High-Tech Products to Mainstream Customers

Author :Geoffrey A. Moore

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"Entrepreneurs should read this book when they are cranking out their 'conservative' sales projections." - Guy Kawasaki [Source]

Future Forward

Future Forward

Leadership Lessons from Patrick McGovern, the Visionary Who Circled the Globe and Built a Technology Media Empire

Author :Glenn Rifkin

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"It's about time that Pat's vision and wisdom sees the light of day." - Guy Kawasaki [Source]

The Chicago Manual of Style

The Chicago Manual of Style

Author :University of Chicago Press Staff

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"The definitive book on how to handle the tweaky issues that come up in writing." - Guy Kawasaki [Source]

Mastering the Dynamics of Innovation

Mastering the Dynamics of Innovation

Author :James M. Utterback

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"Opened my eyes with evidence and findings about innovation." - Guy Kawasaki [Source]

Uncommon Genius

Uncommon Genius

How Great Ideas are Born

Author :Denise Shekerjian

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"Gets into the minds of the 'genius' award winners of the MacArthur Foundation." - Guy Kawasaki [Source]

Inevitable Illusions

Inevitable Illusions

How Mistakes of Reason Rule Our Minds

Author :Massimo Piattelli-Palmarini

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"Explains how entrepreneurs confuse themselves." - Guy Kawasaki [Source]

If You Want to Write

If You Want to Write

A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit

Author :Brenda Ueland

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"Perhaps my favorite book of all time." - Guy Kawasaki [Source]

The Innovator's Dilemma

The Innovator's Dilemma

When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail

Author :Clayton M. Christensen

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"Taught me why it’s so hard to come up with a second hit." - Guy Kawasaki [Source]

The Effective Executive

The Effective Executive

The Definitive Guide to Getting the Right Things Done

Author :Peter F. Drucker

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"I devoured this book while in college." - Guy Kawasaki [Source]

Influence

Influence

The Psychology of Persuasion

Author :Robert Cialdini

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"The guiding light for how I conduct business—and in many ways how I live my life." - Guy Kawasaki [Source]

FAQs

Q1: What books does Guy Kawasaki recommend?

Guy Kawasaki recommends books from a wide variety of genres, from business-focused books such as ReWork and The Art of the Start to inspiring works such as The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne Dyer and Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss.

Guy Kawasaki chooses books to recommend based on his experience in the business world, the ideas and values from the authors, and the impact that these books have had on his life and the lives of others.

In addition to books, Guy Kawasaki also writes about a wide range of topics, including entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, technology, and innovation. Additionally, he is an avid speaker, appearing at conferences around the world on a frequent basis.

Yes. Guy Kawasaki runs an online book club where he and fellow entrepreneurs discuss books, new ideas, successes, and opportunities to continue to learn and grow.