How To Stay Ahead of the Game: The Best Books for Women in Business

Innovation and inspiration is key to becoming a successful marketer. Alongside experience and education, books add extraordinary value to your life and career. 

Now people often question themselves on.. Why?

Why would you listen to someone who has completely different life experiences than you?

Why would I follow words of advice from a century ago? Or why would I attempt to understand a story in which I only hear one side?

And even, why should I care about which books are the best books for women in business?

Well, the truth is yeah you're right! They don’t necessarily know how to handle a situation better than you do, but that is beside the point. 

Personal experiences from past generations can only attempt to help you not make the same mistakes that they once did. 

Books are pure knowledge. They do more than educate and spread awareness. They impact how you look after others, how you carry yourself, how you think, plan, and educate those around you. 

They teach compassion, they generate your creativity and encourage mankind to grow AS ONE! — Never apart. 

Now... Let’s take it one step further and dive into the best books for women in business!

Never ever give up…

1| How to be an Overnight Success by Maria Hatzistefanis

A play on words as overnight success is a far reach for almost every individual. This is a  read that proves patience and hard work will get you to where you want to be.

Yes, you are trying to build an empire and yes that does take hard work and many trial and errors. But, this book can help you understand your hard work could potentially pay off tomorrow or the next day!

Keep going!

2| Obsessed - Emily Heyward

Have you ever had a brilliant, millionaire dollar idea in your head? Well, unfortunately, so does everyone else. This read focuses on the insane challenge people face when creating a start-up company.

The future of products is never promised, familiar brands begin to diminish as startup companies gain more traction every single day. So get out there and do it!  

The Best Books for Women in Business Who Know their Worth…

1| The most powerful woman in the room is you - Lydia Fenet

An absolute must read for all of your boss girl moves. This book teaches you how to light the fire within your soul. Do not be scared to ask, tell, or do.

Do not let anyone talk down to you, learn how to negotiate and most importantly, perfect your poker face! 

2| Girl On Fire - Cara Alwill Leyba

Learn how to stop being a people pleaser in your career and personal life. As stated in the classic movie, Mean Girls, “the limit does not exist”.

Why are you limiting yourself based on others’ perceptions of you? Sometimes going against rules can benefit you in a way you did not think was possible. Start reading it today!

3| The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F**k

For the women who have countless lists of goals they never get around to. For the women who think their goals need to align with what other people’s goals are.

Goals can look great from the outside, but find your true passion and ask yourself what impact you want to make in the world.

The Best Books for Women in Business who are looking to let loose a little…

1| How to Build a Goddamn Empire

An authentic and funny read which encourages women to care a little less and just learn how to laugh more. Laugh at your mistakes, let others laugh with you. Besides the humor, there is realistic advice that many can relate to.

This book makes you look at your toughest decisions with a little less hatred. 

What’s Stopping You, is You.

2| Everything is Figureoutable - Marie Forleo

Everyone struggles with some sort of self confidence or lack of motivation. We all have experienced moments of jealousy, when scrolling through social media comparing ourselves or our lives to people we do not know. It is a pattern and a toxic cycle to break.

But, with the help of Marie Forleo, she teaches you how to change that mindset and break the pattern we do not realize we were once in.

In reality, EVERYTHING can be figured out, it is just a matter of finding your worth and expanding on it.

The Best Books for Women in Business who are looking for a more classic Read..

1| What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School - Mark McCormack

A must-read and one of the best books for women in business, overall. Whether pursuing business or not,  this book proves that a “street smart” person can be just as, if not more, intelligent than a “book smart” individual. 

McCormack explains why certain knowledge taught in schools is not necessary for business.

He goes into depth on human interactions, how to change your way of thinking, and most of all gives his best business advice in a very raw form.

✍️ Written by Kristi Meyer