Ask HN: If you could recommend only three management books...

probably the best "quick introduction to people skills" I've seen.

7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

Getting Things Done is a permanent resident of my bookshelf

Getting Things Done, David Allen.

The E-Myth Revisited, Michael Gerber.

I loved Good to Great, especially the data-oriented nature of it.

Good to Great by Jim Collins

How to Get Rich is a great book. It's a fun read and is not at all scammy in the way it's title might imply.

I just loved this book "How to Get Rich" especially the section about hiring and keeping talent and negotiating the sale of your business.

I highly recommend "Drive" by Daniel Pink.

One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard

First, Break All The Rules by Marcus Buckingham and Curt Coffman

I'd consider sending 'Drive' to because they fail to see or understand the obvious.

Seven Habits is a classic.

In Search of Excellence by Tom Peters