The Inspired Execution podcast has compiled a list of recommended books by world-class leaders such as Cisco's Jeetu Patel, Google's Aashima Gupta, and Adobe's Abhay Parasnis. These books cover various themes including career building, workplace culture, communication, scientific discovery, success principles, remote work, purpose-driven organizations, survival stories, and the power of storytelling. Some notable titles include "My Life in Full" by Indra Nooyi, "No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention" by Reed Hastings and Erin Meyer, and "The Code Breaker" by Walter Isaacson.