Every C-suite Leader should read this one powerful book

1. Every C-suite Leader should read this one powerful book I was recently asked about the book(s) that have had the biggest effect on me. Though I don't always have the time to read as much as I'd like (much to my dismay), I do enjoy re-reading books that have left an indelible impression on me. And Ben Horowitz's The Hard Stuff About Hard Things is at the top of the list. “The only thing that prepares you to run a company is running a company.” -- Ben Horowitz Challenges, I believe, strengthen us and allow us to face adversity with grit and determination. Organizations, like people, undergo ups and downs. And, contrary to common belief, there is no such thing as a

2. perfect corporation.Especially not in tumultuous times like the ones we're currently experiencing. Horowitz's excellent book precisely captures these truths. He also admits to making mistakes and making bad decisions throughout his tenure as a CEO of multibillion-dollar firms. They taught him important lessons about leadership, courage, and even life, despite the fact that they seemed terrible at the time.Seems that are calm? Not at all! This book is one of my favorites because it feels as though it is personally speaking to me every time I read it. Horowitz describes how he navigated the roller-coaster ride of building and ultimately selling his tech firm Opsware, with his trademark insight and unflinching honesty. He guides you through his thought process and discusses why he made those decisions. These incredible insights, peppered with real-life examples and anecdotes, are both fascinating and inspiring to read about. They provide you with ​an idea of how to approach and solve problems, even those that seem insurmountable. Lessons such as ● Embrace the struggle and difficult decisions ● There are no magic bullet solutions to problems. ● Make it your business to make your employees happy ● Develop an organizational culture of more confidence and less politics If your organization has ever partnered with a venture capital firm, you're probably familiar with the name Andreesen Horowitz. That's right, it's the same Ben Horowitz! Horowitz also explains how he and Marc Andreessen, who were co-founders of Opsware at the time, later became co-founders of Andreesen Horowitz in the novel. His journey was not without its obstacles and heartbreaking losses, but rather than giving up and going their separate ways, they pooled their synergies and formed the VC behemoth that is now a household name. And that was my take on The Difficulty of Difficulty. I also recommend the following four books to C-Suite executives: 1. Measure What Matters by John Doerr

3. 2. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven R Covey (a classic!) 3. Principles by Ray Dalio 4. Atomic Habits by James Clear 1. The importance of ‘grit’:One of THE main components of the ‘startup recipe,' in my view, is grit. Grit instills the perseverance needed to go from failure to failure without losing confidence in one's ability to succeed. Even when faced with "dead-end" situations,​ it encourages entrepreneurs to keep searching for solutions​. Grit is underappreciated. But this isn't the case! 2. How to navigate cultural differences in SE Asia:This one should be a lot of fun! Non-Asian companies trying to do business in such a fractured area face various barriers, the most important of which is cultural differences. My 'handbook' will assist executives in understanding and coping with the different cultural complexities of Southeast Asia. I assume it would be extremely beneficial to them!