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Being laid off can allow you the freedom to finally start your business. Reading these books will help you get into modern entrepreneur mode.<\/p>\n
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Downsizing continues to be a forecast certainty for 2026, including for major companies. For more than a year, I\u2019ve witnessed a revolving door of layoffs, especially in the tech sector<\/a>. And it\u2019s hard to ignore when a behemoth like Amazon terminates 14,000 employees<\/a>.<\/p>\n This means a lot of people are going to be looking for work. But not everyone is just willing to work for another employer. Some may decide to make a new start as the head of their own businesses.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re among the ranks of recently unemployed with aspirations of entrepreneurship, you\u2019re probably on a mission of amassing guidance. In addition to talking with other founders, I recommend looking through a few of the latest leadership books<\/a> on launching a successful organization. While no book has all the answers, the best ones will serve as the seeds for your next big idea.<\/p>\n 1. John Kay \u2014 The Corporation in the Twenty-First Century: Why (Almost) Everything We Are Told About Business Is Wrong<\/p>\n This particular book belongs on your radar for a couple of important reasons. First, it sets a strong foundational tone for anyone starting a business in 2026 by identifying the most outdated corporate myths that could hold you back as an entrepreneur. Secondly, it provides you with a viewpoint straight from a financial expert, which is essential.<\/p>\n One of the biggest reasons that foundling companies fail<\/a> is because their funding fades (or they just don\u2019t know how to manage their books). By getting an in-depth look at the economics of entrepreneurship while you\u2019re just turning your passion into a business<\/a>, you may be able to bypass the frustration of dried-up coffers. I\u2019m not saying that The Corporation in the Twenty-First Century<\/a> will become your financial go-to, but it will help you reframe the way you think about the modern business world.<\/p>\n Can you still move fast, fail quickly, break (and fix) stuff? Sure \u2014 that\u2019s startup life at its most basic level. However, you don\u2019t want to begin a race without knowing the general lay of the land. John Kay gives you a realistic, future-forward road map that can provide you a little insider knowledge on the topography of economics in the mid-2020s.<\/p>\n 2. Andreas Widmer \u2014 The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship: Creating Enduring Value<\/p>\n This business staple will grab your attention if you\u2019re keen on being a people-focused CEO. Even if you\u2019re the most emotionally intelligent person, you can still fall short when it comes to giving your internal and external stakeholders the emotional attention they need and deserve. By reading The Art of Principled Entrepreneurship<\/a>, you can improve those soft skill sets and be the human-centric trust leader<\/a> that you want to become.<\/p>\n I particularly like that Andreas Widmer emphasizes that you don\u2019t have to give up your hope of making profits to give people a terrific experience. On the contrary, each chapter encourages you to make the right choices from a human standpoint without giving up any dreams of thriving fiscally.<\/p>\n You\u2019re not going to spend your time launching an upstart business just to see it bleed money. However, you\u2019re also probably not interested in losing employees or customers because of a lackluster culture or reputation. This guide ensures you know how to balance both goals successfully for a winning startup blueprint.<\/p>\n 3. Mel Robbins \u2014 The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About<\/p>\n