What book have you read that was helpful for your career and/or that you would recommend? Could be a technical book, management, etc. For me, it’s a book I read a few years ago: The Phoenix Project. I never thought I would read and like a novel about DevOps but I recommend it to all my managers.

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Phoenix Project is a must read. I’d recommend who moved my cheese.

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I think audible is $15/ mo 2 books a month. I have been devouring books for years so it’s worth it for me. Love it

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The First 90 Days was one of the greatest bibles I’ve ever used. Highly recommend

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The Goal- predates the Phoenix Project, may be a little manufacturing focused for us digital peeps but it is good.

I am currently reading Accelerate. A bit dated but lots of good insights.

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