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Every book Leila Hormozi recommended on podcasts

Host of Build with Leila Hormozi · Guest on On Purpose with Jay Shetty · 4 books · 4 episodes across 2 podcasts

Across 2 podcasts. Every show Leila Hormozi appears on, in one place — not just one.

Leila Hormozi has discussed various business and leadership concepts on her podcast appearances, frequently referencing books that influenced her perspective on growth and mindset. On an episode of Build with Leila Hormozi, she recommended Nassim Nicholas Taleb's Antifragile, stating it was one of the best books she ever read and explaining that great leaders do not just bounce back from adversity, but actually improve because of it. On another episode of the same show, she referenced Ben Horowitz's The Hard Thing About Hard Things to explain the concepts of peacetime and wartime in business leadership. While appearing on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Hormozi mentioned reading Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon L. Lechter's Rich Dad, Poor Dad, noting that it completely shifted her mindset and helped her reevaluate her relationship with money. Additionally, on Build with Leila Hormozi, she referenced Whole Foods founder John Mackey's book Conscious Capitalism, Updated and Expanded when discussing how companies can create win-win outcomes for employees, customers, and their communities.

Books recommended by Leila Hormozi

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  1. Antifragile

    Nassim Nicholas Taleb · Recommended · 1 episode

    Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is an intellectual and business book that explores how systems and leaders can gain from disorder, adversity, and volatility rather than merely withstand them.

    Recommended
    “and I think it was one of the best books I ever read was about anti fragility the best leaders are not just resilient they are antifragile”
    Where to get it
  2. Conscious Capitalism, Updated and Expanded

    John Mackey; Raj Sisodia · Discussed · 1 episode

    Conscious Capitalism, Updated and Expanded by John Mackey and Raj Sisodia is a business and economic philosophy book exploring how businesses can serve all stakeholders, including employees, customers, and communities.

    Discussed
    “have you read um John Mackey's book founder of Whole Foods yes where he talks about win win Winn you know win for the community win for the customer”
    Where to get it
  3. Rich Dad, Poor Dad

    Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter · Discussed · 1 episode

    Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T.

    Discussed
    “You know, I see it the same way because I think I I remember I read the book Rich Dad Poor Dad and that like changed everything. Was like, 'Oh my god, my dad was a poor dad.'”
    Where to get it
  4. The Hard Thing About Hard Things

    Ben Horowitz · Discussed · 1 episode

    The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz is a candid entrepreneurship and management guide that addresses the brutal realities of running a business, making difficult decisions, and leading through crisis.

    Discussed
    “Another way that I think about seasons is you have peace time and wartime. Ben Horwitz talked about this in his book, A Hard Thing About Hard Things.”
    Where to get it

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Right People, Right Seat | BUILDBuild with Leila Hormozi2026-09-021
MONEY EXPERT Leila Hormozi: The Psychology of Making MoneyOn Purpose with Jay Shetty2026-04-271
How He Lost $30M, Then Built a $550M Business | Mike SalgueroBuild with Leila Hormozi2025-03-091
watch this if you feel like everything is falling apartBuild with Leila Hormozi2025-02-061