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Every book Noah Weiss recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Noah Weiss has recommended or discussed 6 books on podcasts, as of July 23, 2023.
- Noah Weiss has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of July 23, 2023.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of July 23, 2023.
- The 3 books Noah Weiss has mentioned in the most episodes, as of July 23, 2023: Leadership in Turbulent Times, On Writing and Radical Candor.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Noah Weiss aired on July 23, 2023.
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Noah Weiss’s most recommended books
- Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin
- On Writing by Stephen King
- Radical Candor by Kim Malone Scott
- The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton Christensen
- The Innovator's Solution by Clayton
Noah Weiss is a tech industry professional and product leader who has appeared on Lenny's Podcast to discuss product management, artificial intelligence, and team leadership. During his appearances, Weiss has recommended several books that have shaped his professional philosophy and management strategies. He frequently suggests Stephen King's On Writing as an invaluable guide for producing high-quality written work at volume. For those navigating organizational growth, he points to Clayton Christensen's work on product strategy, including The Innovator's Solution, which he recommends for individuals stepping into leadership and management roles. He also highlights Kim Malone Scott's Radical Candor as an essential read for product managers who must rely on soft influence within their organizations. Venturing outside the technology sector, Weiss recommends Doris Kearns Goodwin's Leadership in Turbulent Times, praising its examination of notable presidents as a source of inspiration during difficult periods. Additionally, while explaining Slack's approach to creating intuitive software, he referenced Steve Krug's classic user design book Don't Make Me Think, noting how its core principles influenced the company's product philosophy. Through these recommendations, Weiss demonstrates a strong preference for practical operational playbooks combined with foundational insights into human leadership and clear communication.
Books Noah Weiss recommended or discussed
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Leadership in Turbulent Times
Recommended“and then the third one which is maybe a little off the beaten path there's a book called leadership in turbulent Times by Doris Goodwin who's a kind of presidential historian and it's this amazing book that looks at four of the most notable presidents”
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On Writing
Recommended“there's a book called on writing by Stephen King which I recommend to literally everybody you know Stephen King you're like is he”
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Radical Candor
Recommended“and incumbent I still do think that an inner very solution follow-on are the best books on product strategy to read if you're moving into one of the leadership or management position I think radical Candor by Kim Scott is just incredible and worth everyone reading”
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The Innovator's Dilemma
Recommended“these are may not be the most unique but I will say them which is in Arizona like leading Christians in whether you're working a large company and you're suffering it or you're working a startup and you're trying to out flank”
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The Innovator's Solution
Recommended“yeah and incumbent I still do think that an inner very solution follow-on are the best books on product strategy to read if you're moving into one of the leadership or management position”
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Don't Make Me Think!
Discussed“there's a famous uh user design book called Don't Make Me Think which we sold the title of for our next principle”
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