Drew Houston, the CEO of Dropbox, credits four pivotal business books that have significantly influenced his leadership approach during his nearly 20-year tenure. He highlights Peter Drucker’s 'The Effective Executive' for its timeless insights into management practices, alongside Andy Grove’s works, including 'High Output Management' and 'Only the Paranoid Survive.' These books focus on essential management skills, decision-making, and adapting to significant changes in business environments, demonstrating Houston's commitment to lifelong learning and improvement as a leader.
One of his favorites is 'The Effective Executive' by Peter Drucker. Though first published in 1966, the book shares timeless insights that have landed it a spot on many business leaders' must-read lists, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
Houston also loves a few books from Andy Grove, specifically 'High Output Management' and 'Only the Paranoid Survive.' The former imparts lessons from Grove's tenure at Intel on how to build and run a business.
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