Lately, I've been eager to get my hands on as much information as possible about growing a small business. Here are 7 books I have high hopes for, that I believe are not just for small businesses. Most of these look great for anyone looking to improve the way they operate in the world. I'll let you know what I think of them as I knock them off...
Make It Happen by Lara Casey. I got this one free for being a member of the Influence Network. We've been going through Lara's book in the very laid back Influence Network book club, and so far it's resonating with me in many ways. You'll be inspired to stop living for your own purposes, and bravely live for God's.
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey is one I've been wanting to dive into for a while now. The title is pretty self-explanatory and pretty well-known. I think I'm afraid of this one, to be honest. :)
Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath was recommended by Whitney English in a class that I took a few months ago. It is supposed to be helpful for developing your personal brand and knowing what tasks to delegate.
Good to Great by Jim Collins was another one recommended to me. How does an average business become a great one? That question is supposed to be answered in this red book...
How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie was recommended by my mother! The title of this one always used to bother me, but I really think it's more about understanding and working with people, not manipulating them. :)
The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell is a recent addition to my list. How does something become popular? What small factor creates a trend? The theories in this sound invaluable for anyone with a product to sell.
The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber was a Jess Lively recommendation. This has been on my list for quite some time. From the description, I'm expecting a business handbook for a non-business person. Gee, I hope I'm right.
Have you read any of these? Would you like to? :)
-Song
I've read Good to Great, the Tipping Point (I'm a Connector!), How to Win Friends and Influence People, and the E-myth. I own 7 Habits, but I never finished it. Good reads! :)
ReplyDeletePersonal growth books are some of my favorites but I haven't read any of these actually. I have heard great things about Make it Happen so I'll have to dive into that one soon. Thanks for the recommendations!
ReplyDeleteThe Tipping Point and E-Myth are FANTASTIC. Been dying to read Lara Casey's! Great round up Anna!
ReplyDeleteHey Heather!!! Nice! I'm even more excited to read them now!
ReplyDeleteIt's been quite good so far! Let me know how you like it! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anna! E-Myth is one of the ones I'm most anxious to read. And, yes, check out Make it Happen! :)
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