Stop Reading, Start Listening.
Books have the power to inspire, educate, and provide new perspectives, but let's be honest: I just don't enjoy reading! The thought of getting stuck in some dry old pages of boring business books sends me into a spiral of procrastination and avoidance tasking.
BUT! Having someone read to me while I take care of low-value tasks is something I can do! Now, don't be thinking I'm all fancy, with 'people' who fetch me stuff and read books to me whilst I recline with a glass of wine... although that does sound good! No, that's definitely not me, but I do have a great little companion who loves to read and never leaves my side... the Audible app.
Audible reads when I drive, walk the dogs, cook dinner, clean, and work on something that doesn't require much brain power. In fact, Audible speaks to me more than my husband does (and it makes sense, too!). 😂
Whether you're a seasoned business professional, a budding entrepreneur, or someone seeking to enhance your practical life skills, the right book at the right time can be a game-changer, a catalyst for transformation. But as I already said - it doesn't just have to be the right book, but the right time too, to resonate and spark thoughts, feelings and actions.
I love learning, and I love being challenged by different views and ideas to get me thinking. Over the last five years, I've ‘read’ around business 50 books (and many more fiction) both independently and through the WIBN book club. Thanks, Ruth Rood, for making some great suggestions! And some I’ve ‘read’ twice, as the first time I wasn’t ready to take on board the initiatives and make a change.
This carefully curated list contains some of the most impactful books that have influenced my approach to business, productivity, and personal growth. Each one offers unique insights and actionable strategies to help you thrive in your professional and personal life. From mastering productivity to understanding why, as women, we struggle to increase our prices and have to push ourselves hard to actually make a sale, these books are invaluable resources for anyone looking to enhance their business acumen.
If you read just one of these, I promise you will learn something new that you can use to elevate yourself or your business! Happy reading!
Female Owned Business
Women Rocking Business - Sage Lavine
Playing Big - Tara Mohr
Chill and Prosper - Denise Duffield-Thomas
Get Rich, Lucky Bitch - Denise Duffield-Thomas
General Business
The E-Myth Revisited - Michael E Gerber
The Diary of a CEO - 33 Rules for Business & Life - Steven Bartlett
Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert T. Kiyosaki
Building a StoryBrand - Donald Miller
The Infinate Game - Simon Sinek
Oversubscribed - Daniel Priestly
Productivity
Atomic Habits - James Clear
Feel Good Productivity - Ali Abdaal
The Compound Effect - Darren Hardy
Make Time - Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky
