4.7
Economy & Business
**New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday Bestseller for May 2022**
Tony Fadell led the teams that created the iPod, iPhone and Nest Learning Thermostat and learned enough in 30+ years in Silicon Valley about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure and unbelievable success to fill an encyclopedia.
So that’s what this book is. An advice encyclopedia. A mentor in a box.
Written for anyone who wants to grow at work—from young grads navigating their first jobs to CEOs deciding whether to sell their company—Build is full of personal stories, practical advice and fascinating insights into some of the most impactful products and people of the 20th century. The audiobook also includes a brief introduction written and read by Tony.
Each quick 5-20 page entry builds on the previous one, charting Tony’s personal journey from a product designer to a leader, from a startup founder to an executive to a mentor. Tony uses examples that are instantly captivating, like the process of building the very first iPod and iPhone. Every chapter is designed to help readers with a problem they’re facing right now—how to get funding for their startup, whether to quit their job or not, or just how to deal with the jerk in the next cubicle.
Tony forged his path to success alongside mentors like Steve Jobs and Bill Campbell, icons of Silicon Valley who succeeded time and time again. But Tony doesn’t follow the Silicon Valley credo that you have to reinvent everything from scratch to make something great. His advice is unorthodox because it’s old school. Because Tony’s learned that human nature doesn’t change. You don’t have to reinvent how you lead and manage—just what you make.
And Tony’s ready to help everyone make things worth making.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
© 2022 HarperAudio (Audiobook): 9780063046085
Release date
Audiobook: 3 May 2022
4.7
Economy & Business
**New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USAToday Bestseller for May 2022**
Tony Fadell led the teams that created the iPod, iPhone and Nest Learning Thermostat and learned enough in 30+ years in Silicon Valley about leadership, design, startups, Apple, Google, decision-making, mentorship, devastating failure and unbelievable success to fill an encyclopedia.
So that’s what this book is. An advice encyclopedia. A mentor in a box.
Written for anyone who wants to grow at work—from young grads navigating their first jobs to CEOs deciding whether to sell their company—Build is full of personal stories, practical advice and fascinating insights into some of the most impactful products and people of the 20th century. The audiobook also includes a brief introduction written and read by Tony.
Each quick 5-20 page entry builds on the previous one, charting Tony’s personal journey from a product designer to a leader, from a startup founder to an executive to a mentor. Tony uses examples that are instantly captivating, like the process of building the very first iPod and iPhone. Every chapter is designed to help readers with a problem they’re facing right now—how to get funding for their startup, whether to quit their job or not, or just how to deal with the jerk in the next cubicle.
Tony forged his path to success alongside mentors like Steve Jobs and Bill Campbell, icons of Silicon Valley who succeeded time and time again. But Tony doesn’t follow the Silicon Valley credo that you have to reinvent everything from scratch to make something great. His advice is unorthodox because it’s old school. Because Tony’s learned that human nature doesn’t change. You don’t have to reinvent how you lead and manage—just what you make.
And Tony’s ready to help everyone make things worth making.
Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
© 2022 HarperAudio (Audiobook): 9780063046085
Release date
Audiobook: 3 May 2022
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Atul
4 Nov 2023
Good ideas, great storytelling.
Night
25 Feb 2023
If you’re looking for a book to challenge your thinking and stimulate creativity, then Tony Fadell’s “Build an Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth Making” is the book for you! This nonfiction guide provides insight into the process of creating great products, services and experiences that reach their full potential. As the former Senior VP of iPod at Apple, Fadell is uniquely qualified to share his knowledge with readers. He outlines both traditional and unconventional ways of approaching ideation, product design and development. Additionally, he offers unique strategies on how to tackle problems head-on - offering pragmatic guidance based on his experience. His writing style is very conversational - like having a one-on-one conversation with a mentor. In addition to career advice, he also shares his personal stories about life lessons learned over the years which help invigorate the creative juices within his readers.
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