There is nothing new under the sun, but from time to time, some people do more than their part in carrying the water for the rest of us. John Doerr might be that water-carrier for those of us waking up to the ways to measure our organizations.
Measure what matters is an enjoyable read that both teaches and provides a glimpse into some contemporary leading companies and how they became "leading companies" by measuring things.
A healthy balance to this book would be Daniel Pink's Drive.