5 Books The Catholic Entrepreneur Needs To Read
John Cannon, founder of Sent Ventures, recently shared his top five book recommendations that every Catholic entrepreneur needs to read in 2023.
1) Good to Great by Jim Collins
First up is Jim Collins’ Good to Great, a business guide to the surprising leadership qualities and company culture traits that transform good companies into great ones.
2) The Way of the Pilgrim by Olga Savin
As business people, we can all err on the side of practicality. Accompany a Russian peasant on his spiritual journey in the narrative The Way of the Pilgrim, and be reminded of the joy that comes with being a fool for Christ along the way.
3) Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore
Looking for some marketing wisdom? Crossing the Chasm illustrates how new technological products go from niche to mass adoption. Applicable to more than just tech, this text will help any innovator or marketer maximize productivity in 2023.
4) The Way by St. Josemaria Escriva
Next on the line up is St. Josemaria Escriva’s The Way, which offers a good spiritual balance to the Way of the Pilgrim with its valuable tips for the sanctification of your daily work.
5) Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman
Lastly, if you haven’t read Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman (author of Traction), now’s the time. Wickman explains how the dynamic relationship between the “Visionary” and the “Integrator” on founding teams is the key to outsized performance, impact, and growth.
