Books.

At Katalyst Point, we recognize that lifelong learning is pivotal to our role as leaders and trusted advisors to CEO founders and entrepreneurs. Below are our personal recommendations, offering invaluable insights and strategies to innovate, lead, and sustainably grow your business in today’s dynamic industrial landscape.

The Buddha and the Badass by Vishen Lakhiani combines spirituality with practical advice to help readers achieve success and fulfillment. It offers insights on aligning personal growth with professional excellence.
How the World Ran Out of Everything by Peter S. Goodman examines the global supply chain crisis, exploring the factors behind shortages and disruptions, and their impacts on economies and daily life.
"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius offers timeless wisdom for leaders. Find inner peace, focus on what you control, and lead with duty & reason for a thriving, ethical business and a resilient mind.
The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by Eliyahu M. Goldratt is a business novel that explores the Theory of Constraints, offering insights into identifying and addressing bottlenecks in manufacturing and business processes. It's a must-read for
"Built to Sell" by John Warrillow reveals how to build a business attractive to buyers. Focus on creating a systemized, transferable company (not reliant on you) for maximum value & future exit options.
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In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. “This book by don Miguel Ruiz, simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I
Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek provides insights into creating trust and cooperation within your team, crucial for guiding your company through growth and change.
Forget chasing funding! "Exit Path" argues startups win by planning their exit (acquisition) early. This roadmap helps leaders build a desirable company, cultivate buyer relationships, and maximize their exit success.
Branding for Buyout by Ted Schlueter provides entrepreneurs with strategies to craft compelling narratives that secure favorable deals in mergers and acquisitions, whether preparing to sell a company, attract investors for growth, or launch a startup
"Simple Numbers 2.0" goes beyond basic metrics to uncover hidden patterns in data. Leaders can use these insights to make strategic decisions and drive business growth.
This book explores the booming field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and identifies 20 high-growth market segments ripe for entrepreneurial ventures. It leverages market research data to equip readers with insights on the hottest AI trends, allowing
"Outlive" by Peter Attia argues for a proactive approach to aging, offering science-backed strategies to combat chronic diseases and live a longer, healthier life. It challenges traditional medical views and provides actionable tactics to enhance you
The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese military treatise offering strategic advice on warfare and leadership, emphasizing tactics, adaptability, and the importance of understanding both the enemy and oneself.
Leadership at the Edge of Innovation by Dennis Kuzmenko equips leaders to navigate the 4th Industrial Revolution. It explores past innovations, analyzes emerging technologies, and offers a roadmap for thriving in a rapidly changing manufacturing land
Futurist Ray Kurzweil revisits the Singularity, predicting AI surpassing human intelligence by 2029. This future merger of minds promises vast human intelligence boosts and life-changing advancements, but also explores potential risks of accelerating
Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara reveals the secrets behind his rise to restaurant stardom. It's about exceeding expectations, fostering a stellar team, and turning service into an unforgettable experience.
The Creative Act is a beautiful and generous course of study that illuminates the path of the artist as a road we all can follow. It distills the wisdom gleaned from a lifetime’s work into a luminous reading experience that puts the power to create m
An international bestseller and TikTok sensation with more than 10 million copies sold worldwide, The Courage to Be Disliked is a transformative and practical guide to personal happiness and self-fulfillment. ‘No matter what has occurred in your life
Who Not How by Dan Sullivan flips the script on success. Instead of obsessing over "how" to do things, it teaches you to find the "who" – the right people to collaborate with – to achieve greater results, freedom, and fulfillment.
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In "Power vs. Force," David Hawkins reveals a scale of consciousness impacting leadership. True power (high levels) inspires & attracts, while force (low levels) relies on fear & manipulation. Leaders who cultivate high consciousness build stronger t
"Your Next Five Moves" by Patrick Bet-David outlines 5 essential plays for business success: self-awareness, mastering problem-solving, building a winning team, scaling effectively, and navigating power dynamics. Learn to strategize like a champion!
Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down by J.E. Gordon and one of the "14 Books that inspired Elon Musk", demystifies the principles of structural engineering. It explains how structures withstand forces and offers insights into the resilience and

P.S. Many people ask if we've personally read these books. The answer is absolutely! While having access to experienced mentors or peer groups is invaluable, we futurists, strategists, and outliers often find that when no one has the answer, we must seek it ourselves.