12 Books for Entrepreneurs & Future Business Owners – Written by Women
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Is National Small Business Week again! So once again we are listing 12 books which can help you develop the skills and character to run a successful business, and this time all works are written by successful women.
If you’re an entrepreneur or a business owner, chances are you may have read some of these already, but if you haven’t, this is a great list to add to your world domination arsenal.
Are we missing a book? Tell us what books you would add in the comments section of the article above and we’ll add your email to a raffle for a $30 Amazon gift card.
The 10 Laws of Enduring Success by Maria Bartiromo
Notable Quote:
“Courage isn’t bravado or taking stupid risks. It’s simply deciding to live in a mindset of possibility instead of fear.”
Leading From the Front: No-Excuse Leadership Tactics for Women by Courtney Lynch & Angie Morgan
Notable Quote:
“True leadership is not defined by notoriety, power, prestige, status, or job title.”
Women Don’t Ask: The High Cost of Avoiding Negotiation and Positive Strategies for Change by Linda Babcock & Sara Laschever
Notable Quote:
“Just because a few women manage to succeed despite the impediments our society erects in their paths, doesn’t mean that these impediments don’t exist or that there’s not problem.”[/two_thirds_last]
Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office: 101 Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers by Lois P. Frankel
Notable Quote:
“There is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
She Takes on the World by Natalie Macneil
Notable Quote:
“Only you know what is in your heart. Never let someone else tell you what you love. More importantly, don’t let this dictate how you live.”
The Chic Entrepreneur: Put Your Business in Higher Heels by Elizabeth Gordon & Leanna Adams
Notable Quote:
“Women tend to be eager to commit to relationships, to marriage, to their families, and even to their best friends, but when it comes to committing to business, ironically, women are the ones who can’t commit.”[/two_thirds_last]
Real You Incorporated: 8 Essentials for Women Entrepreneurs by Kaira Sturdivant Rouda
Notable Quote:
“The key to having a rewarding business is having one that speaks to your inner strengths, bolsters your passions, and encourages your heart. That doesn’t mean you need to default to a traditionally feminie career, although those careers are right for some.”[
The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know by Katty Kay & Claire Shipman
Notable Quote:
“If you choose not to act, you have little chance of success. What’s more, when you choose to act, you’re able to succeed more frequently than you think.”
Creative, Inc.: The Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful Freelance Business by Meg Mateo Ilasco & Joy Deangdeelert Cho
Notable Quote:
“Success will most likely come with a fine balance between articulating your vision and taking into account your client’s needs.”
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
Notable Quote:
“We all know we’re going to die; what’s important is the kind of men and women we are in the face of this.”
Girl Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Success, Sanity, and Happiness for the Female Entrepreneur by Cara Alwill Leyba
Notable Quote:
“It’s all about persevering and letting your passion drive you. When you have passion, you cannot fail. The world simply cannot reject anyone or anything that comes from a place of passion. Stay focused on what you love, keep going, and trust that those who are meant to get your message will.”
The Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women by Elaine Meryl Brown
Notable Quote:
“To become a leader you must have a positive mental attitude, which you can achieve with positive self-talk and looking at what is right with people instead of what is wrong with them.”
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Paul Nowak
Paul is the founder of Iris Reading, the largest provider of speed-reading and memory courses. His workshops have been taught to thousands of students and professionals worldwide at institutions that include: NASA, Google, HSBC and many Fortune 500 companies.
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