3 of the Best Business Books
These three books will never go out of style. These books are the equivalent to your little black dress or that classic watch you’ve been wearing for years and have no plans to stop wearing. They are staples and they will always come in handy and make for perfect gifts to friends and those your mentor. There is something for everyone and I promise you’ll learn a few things from each of these:
Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office by Luis P. Frankel
This book highlights the ways women unfortunately sabotage their careers by the way they engage in conversations, positions they assume in the office environment, and more. It's about success and dedication, while respecting themselves, being a team player, and knowing how to navigate office politics and win. To be honest, it would be great for men to read it as well.
Quick story: This book taught me how to manage up and manage down. This book helped me navigate the waters to that beautiful corner office and when I met someone whom I saw great potential on, I shared it with her. She’s a superstar and I’m always proud of her accomplishments. The best part? She has shared with someone else and I hope it continues to be shared for years to come.
https://www.amazon.com/Nice-Girls-Dont-Corner-Office/dp/1455546046
Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
The book shares examples to help you understand why people won't truly buy into a product, service, movement, or idea until they understand the why behind it. Once you understand the importance of "starting with why" you will be able to look deeper into why a person behaves a certain way or why something happened the way it did. It teaches you to look deeper and understand that to sell a service or product you need to ask "why" and keep asking "why" until you get to the core of the reason for its existence. It's a fun marketing "game" everyone should play and it's a fantastic way to develop a meaningful and impactful marketing strategy, as well as a powerful way to understand people and can even help you land the idea for a new business venture.
https://www.amazon.com/Start-with-Why-Simon-Sinek-audiobook/dp/B074VF6ZLM/
18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done by Peter Bregman
A book for business owners, professionals, and anyone who wants to get their life in order. Becoming a business owner is demanding, responsibilities around it can pile up and feel overwhelming. This includes carving time for those around us who may at times not understand our dedication or passion. This book helps you learn to compartmentalize and focus on the task at hand, make a plan, and organize yourself. It teaches you that it's ok to say no or delegate some of the tasks on your to-do list so you may focus on what you consider to be the most important tasks according to your established goals.
https://www.amazon.com/18-Minutes-Master-Distraction-Things/dp/0446583405/
I hope you check them out and you find them as insightful as I did.
What’s your favorite business book? Tell us in the comments.
