Books Recommended by Christopher Lochhead
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In Christopher Lochhead’s words:
Question: What five books would you recommend to young people interested in your career path & why?
Answer:
I know this is sounds self-serving but I’d recommended both of my books, the soon to be released,
- “Niche Down: How to Become Legendary by Being Different”
and
- Harper Collins’ “instant classic,” “Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets”
In addition:
- The Effective Executive, by Peter Drucker
- The E-Myth, by Michael Gerber
- Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity by Kim Scott
- Back from the Dead, by Bill Walton
- The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing, by Al Ries and Jack Trout
In Christopher Lochhead’s words:
Question: What books had the biggest impact on you? Perhaps changed the way you see things or dramatically changed your career path.
Answer:
- “Zen and the Art of Making a Living: A Practical Guide to Creative Career Design” By Laurence Boldt
- “Horse Sense: The Key to Success Is Finding a Horse to Ride” by Al Ries and Jack Trout
- “What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School” by Mark McCormack
Books by Christopher Lochhead
11 books recommended by Christopher Lochhead
Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling Disruptive Products to Mainstream Customers
As a young kid coming up in the technology industry, Geoffrey Moore’s “Crossing the Chasm” helped me understand the evolution of market categories. I was able to apply his insights directly in my career and I’m grateful to him for that.
Ogilvy on Advertising
by David Ogilvy
This is a business classic. Ogilvy lays down principles that are timeless and his no-BS style made a big impact on me as a young man.
Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah
by Richard Bach
Richard Bach is an American Treasure who dishes out powerful life-changing lessons in the most endearing way.











