A list of books from Hampton members. The list reads:

Building & scaling businesses

Traction (Gino Wickman) - "The bible for EOS, which I swear by" - absolute must-read for operators who want systems that work.
Who (Geoff Smart) - "In an agency, success depends on talent, so this is crucial" - a no-BS hiring system.
Scaling Up (Verne Harnish) - Based on Rockefeller habits that one member is listening to right now as their current audiobook pick.
The E-Myth (Michael E. Gerber) - "Learn how to work 'on your business' not 'in your business'" - escape the founder trap.
Predictable Revenue (Aaron Ross) - "Super practical, especially for building and leading a team" that delivers results.

Leadership & team building

Extreme Ownership (Jocko Willink) - A leadership mindset book from a Navy SEAL. Great read" that cuts through excuses.
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team (Patrick Lencioni) - "Super practical. Helped with team building and leadership" without fluff.
The Culture Code (Daniel Coyle) - "To create a world-class company culture" that people actually want to be part of.
Decide and Conquer (David Siegel) - A Hampton member has this guy on their board - "His take on leadership has been invaluable."
Unreasonable Hospitality (Will Guidara) - "I send every one of our employees this book... I've read it like three times a year."

Personal growth

Only the Paranoid Survive (Andy Grove) - "Not out of fear, but preparation. Running mental scenarios helps me stay sharp."
Sapiens (Yuval Noah Harari) - "Helped me break big ideas into smaller pieces, question assumptions, and rebuild them."
A Complaint Free World (Will Bowen) - "A curveball that made a real impact... changed how I respond to day-to-day friction."
The Millionaire Fastlane (MJ DeMarco) - I admit the name is pretty cheesy but the message is great" for escaping the 9-5.
The Compound Effect (Darren Hardy) - "It's all about how small, consistent actions can lead to big results over time."

Founder stories & inspiration

Burn Rate (Andy Dunn) - Raw account of building Bonobos while managing bipolar disorder - "I was fortunate to join the Zoom call when Dunn came on for a Q&A with Hampton members!"
Shoe Dog (Phil Knight) - "Just a classic-the grit, the grind, and the sheer persistence that built Nike is so inspiring."
Start with Why (Simon Sinek) - "It's been invaluable in helping me articulate why my business exists" beyond just profit.
The Four (Scott Galloway) - "Packed with insights about how the biggest tech companies operate and dominate."
Smart People Should Build Things (Andrew Yang) - "I really resonated with the idea of creating something impactful."

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