10 Books That Changed How We Think About Business and Life

10 Books That Changed How We Think About Business and Life

March 12, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 239

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In this episode, Conor Brown and Jeff Sieh discuss ten influential books that have shaped their perspectives on business and life.

What books actually change the way you think? In this episode, Conor Brown and I share ten books that have shaped how we approach business, creativity, and life. We each brought our top picks, a mix of fiction and nonfiction, and talked about why these stories and ideas stuck with us long after we finished reading them. From leadership and creativity to storytelling and personal growth, these books have influenced how we make decisions, solve problems, and think about the world around us. If you’re always on the lookout for your next great read, this episode is packed with recommendations. ---------------------- Key Takeaways A good book stays with you: The titles we remember years later are usually the ones that changed how we see something. Fiction can teach powerful lessons: Great stories often reveal insights about people, decisions, and leadership in ways nonfiction can’t. Reading across genres builds better thinking: Mixing fiction and nonfiction exposes you to different ways of solving problems. Ideas compound over time: The more you read, the more connections you start to see between different concepts and disciplines. ---------------------- Books Mentioned in This…

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