We've been reading a lot of books that have to do with culture building, nurturing, etc.  In particular, we are interested in every aspect of how to create a place where people feel respected.  Where they feel "safe" making mistakes and encouraged to make great stuff happen.

The list below is ordered chronologically, as we became aware of and read each book.  Whenever possible, we mention the person who recommended the book to us.

Have you read any interesting book about culture that you'd like to share with us?  Please, add your comment below.

What We've Learned So Far

There's a lot of interest and energy around the issue of group culture.  They all seem to gravitate around similar concepts, even when one book emphasizes one over another.

A common theme is that people want more than "just a job."  When they find "it," they give it their all.  When a group of people find "it" together, they can accomplish some pretty amazing things.

Already Read

• The Seven Day Weekend, by Ricardo Semler. Recommended by Adrian Perez.
• Maverick, by Ricardo Semler.  Recommended by Adrian Perez.

• Group Genius: The Creative Power of Collaboration, by Keith Sawyer.

• Peak, How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow, by Chip Conley.

• Tribal Leadership, by Dave Logan, John King and Halee Fischer-Wright. Recommended by Tony Hsieh.  Here's the book's home.

In Process

• The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary Into Extraordinary, by Joseph Michelli.

Next In Line

• The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom, by Jonathan Haidt. Recommended by Tony Hsieh.  Here's the book's home.
• Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't, by Jim Collins.
• Rules for Renegades: How to Make More Money, Rock Your Career, and Revel in Your Individuality, by Christine Comaford-Lynch.