Episode · Lenny's Podcast · 2024-08-22

Lenny Rachitsky & Deb Liu: books mentioned on Lenny's Podcast (Aug 2024)

Succeeding as an introvert, building zero-to-one, and why you should PM your career like you PM your product | Deb Liu (CEO of Ancestry, ex-Facebook, PayPal, eBay)

5 books · With Deb Liu · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Deb Liu is the CEO of Ancestry and former longtime VP of Product at Facebook. At Facebook, Deb led the creation of Facebook Marketplace, developed the first mobile ad product for apps, built the company’s games business, and launched Facebook Pay.

Deb Liu recommended Quiet by Susan Cain, Power by Jeffrey Pfeffer, 7 Rules of Power by Jeffrey Pfeffer, and The Conversation by Robert Livingston. Lenny Rachitsky recommended Listen by Patty Wipfler and others.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Quiet

   Susan Cain · at 34:22 · mentioned 2 times

   Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain is a psychological exploration of introversion that examines how contemporary culture undervalues quiet traits and advocates for recognizing the hidden strengths of introverts.

   Recommended

   “well first I love the book quiet by Susan Kane she talks about the power of introverts unfortunately the world doesn't see the way”

   Deb Liu Succeeding as an introvert, building zero-to-one, and why you should P… 2024-08-22 Listen at 34:22

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
2. 

   Listen

   Patty Wipfler; Tosha Schore · at 1:04:10

   Listen by Patty Wipfler and Tosha Schore is a foundational parenting guide focused on the transformative power of listening to children.

   Recommended

   “I'm Le I'm listening to this book are reading a book called listen right now that a previous guest recommended it's a parenting book and it's about just the power of listening”

   Lenny Rachitsky Succeeding as an introvert, building zero-to-one, and why you should P… 2024-08-22 Listen at 1:04:10

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
3. 

   Power

   Jeffrey Pfeffer · at 1:04:59

   Power by Jeffrey Pfeffer is an insightful guide that outlines the practical rules and behaviors required to build influence and advance one's career.

   Recommended

   “I love the book from uh Professor Jeffrey feffer I speak in his class now but I read it way before that it's called Power who has it and why”

   Deb Liu Succeeding as an introvert, building zero-to-one, and why you should P… 2024-08-22 Listen at 1:04:59

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
4. 

   7 Rules of Power

   Jeffrey Pfeffer · at 1:05:09

   7 Rules of Power by Jeffrey Pfeffer is a pragmatic business book that examines how professional influence operates in organizational settings.

   Recommended

   “he actually has the more practical one seven rules of power which came out more recently and so just it's a book that reminds us that you know power is not accidental”

   Deb Liu Succeeding as an introvert, building zero-to-one, and why you should P… 2024-08-22 Listen at 1:05:09

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon
5. 

   The Conversation

   Robert Livingston · at 1:05:23

   The Conversation by Robert Livingston is an insightful book that provides a frank examination of systemic racism and race relations in the United States.

   Recommended

   “um another book is the conversation Dr Livingston who wrote that about race in America and I just love that it's a very honest assessment of race in America”

   Deb Liu Succeeding as an introvert, building zero-to-one, and why you should P… 2024-08-22 Listen at 1:05:23

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon