Reading can open your world to new ideas and inspiration. It can also teach you new skills or point you in the direction of obtaining them. All books listed on this list are packed with thought provoking content can change who you are individually and/or as a business person.

 

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Unleashing your Humble Alpha is the key factor to unlocking profound leadership, unshakable confidence, clarity of purpose, and the quality of life you dream of.It’s a natural power created by you when in alignment, which supercharges your ability to take massive charge in business and life, so you can stop grappling for power, failing to motivate staff, or struggling in your relationships.

 

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In this groundbreaking history of the modern American metropolis, Richard Rothstein, a leading authority on housing policy, explodes the myth that America’s cities came to be racially divided through de facto segregation―that is, through individual prejudices, income differences, or the actions of private institutions like banks and real estate agencies.

 

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Are you one of the 123 million people in this world who is dissatisfied in your life? Do you run day-to-day on autopilot? Have you settled for “good enough”? Are risks just too risky? Are you living in a coma and don’t even know it? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are living by default and not By Design!

 

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New York Times bestselling author and social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk shares hard-won advice on how to connect with customers and beat the competition. A mash-up of the best elements of Crush It! and The Thank You Economy with a fresh spin, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook is a blueprint to social media marketing strategies that really works.

 

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This book is about finding inspiration, so one can build the fortitude to become an authentic leader. The author draws from his experience as a senior leader to build 30 leadership affirmations. The daily affirmation in the book are the clear pathway to building trust and long-lasting professional relationships.

 

 * All books listed on this recommended reading list are not paying to be listed here. These are purely recommendations for some great reads.