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The Best Advice for Women in Business
Must-read books and podcasts for rising female entrepreneurs.
Published on August 1, 2022
We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power
We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power
Rachel RodgersRachel Rodgers believes the only way for tangible social change to happen is for all women to become millionaires. This may sound like the beginning of a joke, but her practical advice on how to change your mindset and overcome many of the hurdles women entrepreneurs face is 100% serious and helpful.
Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life
Secrets of Six-Figure Women: Surprising Strategies to Up Your Earnings and Change Your Life
Barbara StannyWhen Barbara Stanny learned that the number of women making over one hundred thousand dollars per year was increasing at a faster rate than men, she set out to uncover the secrets of the women who were making it happen. As she interviewed high-earners from all walks of life, industries, and educational backgrounds, she discovered that many of them share similar characteristics.
Own It All: How to Stop Waiting for Change and Start Creating It. Because Your Life Belongs to You.
Own It All: How to Stop Waiting for Change and Start Creating It. Because Your Life Belongs to You.
Andrea Isabelle LucasAndrea Isabelle Lucas went from a single teen mom living in poverty to a multi-millionaire who’s shared the stage with Michelle Obama, and “Own It All” is about the one mindset shift that got her there. This inspirational how-to guide can help you ditch self-doubt and procrastination so you can reach your full potential.
Breaking Through Bias: Communication Techniques for Women to Succeed at Work
Alton B. HarrisBeing a woman in the workforce is hard enough, but those who work in traditionally male-dominated careers have to deal with the effects of discriminatory stereotypes. This unique guide for those who work in male-dominated fields offers practical advice on how to overcome bias — without changing who you are.
13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do: Own Your Power, Channel Your Confidence, and Find Your Authentic Voice For a Life of Meaning and Joy
13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do: Own Your Power, Channel Your Confidence, and Find Your Authentic Voice For a Life of Meaning and Joy
Amy MorinBetween maneuvering pay gaps, competition, and misogyny in the workplace, it’s not easy to be a career-driven woman. Amy Morin understands the unique challenges women face in and out of the workplace, and shares simple yet effective activities to build mental strength.
Earn Your Happy
1144 podcast episodes
Earn Your Happy
1144 podcast episodesWant to learn how to market yourself, network effectively, and meet your entrepreneurial goals? Between the interviews, quick tips, and Q&A sessions with listeners that blend the practical with the spiritual, listening to this podcast is like grabbing coffee with your business expert friend who’s also a life coach.
Business Unusual with Barbara Corcoran
127 podcast episodes
Business Unusual with Barbara Corcoran
127 podcast episodesBefore she was the face of a billion-dollar business or a “shark” on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” Barbara Corcoran had worked twenty-two different jobs — and she learned from each of them. Offering advice to fan-submitted questions, her podcast is a hefty dose of inspiration and real talk.
the bossbabe podcast
323 podcast episodes
the bossbabe podcast
323 podcast episodesBossbabe co-founders Natalie Ellis and Danielle Canty value collaboration over competition, which is why they want to share the secrets to their seven-figure success far and wide. This funny, no-nonsense podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at how to build a business from the ground up, as well as tips on how to succeed and still achieve work-life balance.
Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
Radical Candor: Fully Revised & Updated Edition: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
Kim ScottBosses no longer have to choose between being passive pushovers or aggressive jerks. Challenging outdated management techniques (which are often biased toward stereotypical male behaviors), former Google and Apple executive Kim Scott shares a new framework for being a great leader. Her actionable guide empowers women bosses at every level to strengthen their leadership skills, further their careers, and help their teams grow by “caring personally” and “challenging directly.”
The Confidence Code: The Science and Art of Self-Assurance---What Women Should Know
Katty KayThere’s been much discussion about the “confidence gap” between men and women and how this leads to a disparity between who gets noticed at work. Your talents deserve recognition. We’re confident Katty Kay and Claire Shipman’s advice will take you to new heights.
Boss Up!: This Ain’t Your Mama’s Business Book
Lindsay Teague MorenoNow that you’ve cracked the confidence code, get your good ideas out into the world where they belong! Stay-at-home mom turned super-successful entrepreneur Lindsay Teague Moreno shares the real-world lessons she learned on her entrepreneurial journey. Distilled into 10 practical philosophies, these tools can help you build a solid business, even if you share your office with your kids’ toys.
WOLFPACK: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game
Abby WambachSoccer star Abby Wambach is out to disrupt the current, patriarchal, top-down model of leadership that leaves women out. In “Wolfpack,” she lays out eight essential rules, like “Create your own path,” which encourage women to forget the fairy tales meant to scare us into staying in line. As Wambach says, “You were never Little Red Riding Hood. You were always the wolf.”
Year of Yes: How to Dance It Out, Stand In the Sun and Be Your Own Person
Shonda RhimesShonda Rhimes’ inspiring story shows how a year of saying yes made her go from super successful to successful AND happy. Say yes to reading this and discover how you can do anything you put your mind to!
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Angela DuckworthWhile people who have natural talents have a leg up in the world, we’ve all seen plenty of non-prodigies become successful. And that, Angela Duckworth argues, is all thanks to grit. Those who can make it through the rough patches on the road to their dreams will succeed.
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
Brené BrownSelf-acceptance is a powerful step on the path to becoming your best self. Brené Brown helps you see that your perceived weaknesses are actually your strengths. Stop comparing your success to that of others and learn to love your imperfections.
The Creator's Code: The Six Essential Skills of Extraordinary Entrepreneurs
Amy WilkinsonUnlock your potential to create, and turn your ideas into a lasting enterprise. Learn the six essential skills you need to build a successful business here from Stanford Graduate School of Business’s Amy Wilkinson, who cracked the code by studying 200 top entrepreneurs.
Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introvert's Roadmap to Getting Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home)
Hiding in the Bathroom: An Introvert's Roadmap to Getting Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home)
Morra Aarons-MeleThis practical guide is for anyone who is driven, but hates networking and self-promotion. Introverted entrepreneur Morra Aarons-Mele proves you don’t have to endlessly put yourself out there to make your mark.
Pivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One
Jenny BlakeIf you’ve been feeling stuck choosing between your personal and professional aspirations, it’s time to seriously consider making a big move. Change is a scary thing, but this advice from Jenny Blake, who used to do career development at Google, will make you excited to see what’s waiting around the next big bend in your life.
Feminist Fight Club: An Office Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace
Jessica BennettThis is the book you’ll wish someone had handed you after college graduation, detailing actual experiences of women in the workplace, and offering real life solutions in the most humorous way possible. From the Manterrupter who talks over female colleagues in meetings or the Himitator who appropriates their ideas, “Feminist Fight Club” has the answer to any number of excruciatingly sexist work experiences. It’s part manifesto, part actual manual, and it’s a must-read for entertainment and execution.
Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less
Tiffany DufuIs there anyone on this planet who can actually “do it all” while staying happy, healthy, and sane? Signs point to no, and it’s time that we learned how to “drop the ball,” according to Tiffany Dufu, a high-powered executive, entrepreneur, and mother. After having her first child, she reevaluated her own expectations so that she could have the bandwidth to do good work and live her best life at home. Dufu urges women to embrace imperfection and focus on what can be realistically achieved while living life to the fullest.
Own the Arena: Getting Ahead, Making a Difference, and Succeeding as the Only One
Katrina M. AdamsKatrina Adams broke several ceilings when she became the first Black woman President and CEO of the United States Tennis Association. Also the youngest person to hold the title, Adams’ leadership skills were tested; her ability to boldly hold her own in spaces where she was “the only one” allowed her to excel. Adams tells her incredible story, both personal and in her career, with insights from some of the tennis stars and professionals with whom she’s worked.
Inclusify: The Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams
Stefanie K. JohnsonSimply promoting diversity doesn’t drive the change that most companies think it does, according to management expert Stefanie Johnson. She identifies the key issues that keep well-intentioned leaders from succeeding in this area, and lays out actionable strategies to keep teams engaged and encourage diverse perspectives from the group.
Making Motherhood Work: How Women Manage Careers and Caregiving
Caitlyn CollinsAny working mother in America is acutely aware of the lack of support that most women receive in this country (the U.S. is one of the least supportive for work-family policies of all Western industrialized countries). Sociologist Caitlyn Collins interviewed 135 working mothers in four countries — Sweden, Germany, Italy, and the U.S. — to explore how women navigate jobs and family in varying cultural environments. It’ll take more than policy to change things, and Collins examines the solutions required to do it.
Switch, Pivot or Quit
349 podcast episodes
Switch, Pivot or Quit
349 podcast episodesCareer transitions and development can be a tough road for women as they decide whether to switch jobs, pivot, or quit. Ahyiana Angel, podcast host who made the switch from publicist to author, shares stories of those who’ve successfully done all three, with best practices and tips that listeners can put to use in their own lives.
Heroine
129 podcast episodes
Heroine
129 podcast episodesListening to Heroine almost feels like eavesdropping, given the intimate nature of the conversations that take place between the host and guests. High-powered women CEOs, authors, and more are able to share their best practices and experiences with listeners in a casual, comfortable environment that gets to the bottom of things.
Side Hustle Pro
342 podcast episodes
Side Hustle Pro
342 podcast episodesIt might be time to take that side hustle to the next level. Learn how to launch your genius idea from Nicaila Matthews Okome as she interviews black female entrepreneurs about their paths to success, from Lisa Price of Carol’s Daughter to Myleik Teele of CurlBox. You’ll learn actionable strategies and gain inspiration from women who’ve been there, done that.
Ladies Get Paid
Claire WassermanThere’s a very clear message that readers can take away from this book: Rise up and get paid, ladies. Claire Wasserman has created a tool kit to help women get the pay they deserve, and to close that gender pay gap. Use her advice to empower yourself, make more money, and take your career to new heights.