Non-fiction, self-improvement books often encourage introspection, helping you make more informed decisions, set meaningful goals, and align your actions with your purpose.
Here are some other reasons we love a great library:
Let us know what it's about and why you love it. We're happy to share and we'll credit you with the comments.
We're also building out a list of great podcasts, so send your recommendations in. We look forward to hearing from you.
Why We Love It: Written by a friend of ours, this book is filled with a lifetime of real-world experience and interactive tools.
Key Takeaway: A guide to help women in leadership grow and lead with authenticity and overcome barriers.
Why We Love It: This book tackles the challenges of running a small business, emphasizing the importance of working on your business, not just in it. A classic read.
Takeaway: Systems and processes are critical for sustainable business growth.
Why We Love It: This framework helps clarify your message and make it customer-focused, leading to better engagement and stronger brands.
Takeaway: Position your customer as the hero and your brand as their guide.
Why We Love It: This book focuses on the power of generosity, relationships, and adding value.
Takeaway: Shifting focus from "getting" to "giving" builds trust, fosters relationships, and drives success.
Why We Love It: This book flips traditional sales thinking on its head: when you genuinely help others win, sales become a natural outcome.
Takeaway: It reframes creating value, not convincing, and being authentic.
Why We Love It: No-nonsense, practical guide for anyone in sales. It’s packed with strategies, scripts, and insights that work in real-world scenarios.
Takeaway: Building relationships and trust is at the heart of successful selling.
Why We Love It: A personal and empowering book challenges societal expectations, encouraging readers to embrace their true selves.
Key Takeaway: Listening to your inner voice is the key to personal fulfillment.
Why We Love It: Sinek explores how leaders and companies can inspire action by focusing on their "why" rather than just "what" they do.
Takeaway: People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.
Why We Love It: The OG of leadership books - it’s simple, practical, and still wildly relevant - a guide to human behavior and how to influence others through genuine respect.
Takeaway: Influence grows through empathy, curiosity and respect.
Why We Love It: Covey’s principles-based approach to productivity, leadership, and personal development is timeless and universally applicable.
Takeaway: Habits like prioritizing what matters most and thinking win-win can create lasting success. GET THE BOOK
Why We Love It: Shows how small, consistent changes lead to remarkable results - a concept that applies perfectly to personal productivity and organizational growth.
Takeaway: Incremental progress leads to exponential growth in both life and business. GET THE BOOK
Why We Love It: Brené Brown focuses on the power of vulnerability and courageous leadership, blending emotional intelligence with practical strategies.
Takeaway: Strong leaders are not afraid to be vulnerable, as it fosters trust and innovation. GET THE BOOK
Why We Love It: A classic that remains relevant, this book teaches mindset principles for achieving success, based on interviews with some of history’s greatest entrepreneurs.
Takeaway: Success begins with a strong vision, persistence, and belief in oneself. GET THE BOOK
Let us know if you have some favs we should read and include here!
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