MASTERS OF SCALE by Reid Hoffman (with June Cohen and Deron Triff) will certainly interest our Business students. Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn, offers "Surprising Truths from the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs," based on interviews with seventy entrepreneurs including the inventor of Spanx, founders of Shake Shack, Airbnb, and Canva, plus Bill Gates, Howard Schultz, and Arianna Huffington, to name just a few. Hoffman references the Masters of Scale podcast and notes "we believe scaling is not just a science but also a mindset – a journey that requires equal measures of faith and a willingness to fail." There are ten key themes related to the entrepreneurial journey and Hoffman devotes an entire chapter to the value of hearing "no" and learning from feedback. Other themes he discusses include finding the big idea and learning to unlearn, with each chapter ending in a boxed summary section. Our students do a project each year involving business leaders and these stories and insights offer valuable information and discussion prompts for them.

Podcast link: https://mastersofscale.com/

I had been dying to read this book since I love Reid Hoffman's strategic thinking and leadership advice and also follow his blog. Super thrilled to receive my approval from NetGalley!
This book is not just for wannabe entrepreneurs or business owners, but for anyone who aspires to leadership roles or in product development or intrapreneurs. Brilliant insights into how to take feedback for ideas, raise money and create a culture of innovation in your team (or company).
Amazing book - must read! I wish universities would make it mandatory reading material for MBA classes and entrepreneur courses!

It’s a great companion to the podcast I love so much. Reid includes so many useful stories and anecdotes that anyone looking to succeed in business can appreciate. I’m grateful to have a copy to highlight and return to when I need it.