by Ben Horowitz
First published 2014
Ben Horowitz draws from his decades building and running technology companies to examine what separates effective leaders from those who fail under pressure. He shares specific moments when split-second decisions determined whether startups survived or collapsed, revealing how successful executives think differently during crises. Horowitz shows readers the mental frameworks that guide leaders through impossible choices, from managing layoffs to pivoting entire business models. The book dissects real scenarios where conventional wisdom fails and unconventional approaches save companies. Horowitz argues that the best leaders develop instincts that seem counterintuitive but prove correct when everything is on the line. He provides practical tools for making decisions when information is incomplete and stakes are high.
Genres: business, leadership, non-fiction, technology
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: unconventional-approach
304 pages · Hardcover · Harper Business