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Bono's Top Book Recommendations

Lead singer/U2

Want to know what books Bono recommends? We've researched interviews, social media posts, podcasts, and articles to build a comprehensive list of Bono's favorite book recommendations of all time. At Shortform, we know books. Our book guides are the best in the world. Learn why.

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Winners Dream: A Journey from Corner Store to Corner Office

Bill McDermott, Joanne Gordon

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Bono

Lead singer/U2

Bill McDermott sees ambition and compassion as comrades in the workplace rather than competitors. That’s rare. He claims it's just common sense… but I claim it's the Irish in him. [source]

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Jack Welch

CEO/General Electric

Bill McDermott has had a hugely successful career—from Xerox to SAP. In this very human book, he describes the secrets that led to this success. [source]

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Howard Schultz

CEO/Starbucks

Bill McDermott's story shows how to grow a business as well as a career with authenticity and respect. A heartfelt read, there is much to learn from Bill's journey. [source]