The best 100 Career Progress books

Career progress is a crucial aspect of personal and professional development, shaping our future and satisfaction in the workplace. Our collection of insightful books offers practical guidance and strategies to navigate the complexities of advancing in your career.

Discover the expert advice, invaluable tips, and real-life examples within these books to supercharge your career trajectory. Ready to elevate your professional journey and achieve your goals? Start exploring these essential reads today!

The best 100 Career Progress books
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Career Progress Books: So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport

So Good They Can't Ignore You

Cal Newport
Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love
4.4 (644 ratings)
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What's So Good They Can't Ignore You about?

How can you find a job that you are good at and enjoy? This book advocates the "craftsman mind-set" of patiently developing skills instead of the typical "follow-your-passion" advice, and offers practical solutions to acquiring and maintaining job satisfaction.

Who should read So Good They Can't Ignore You?

  • Anyone who wants to know why “follow your passion” is bad advice
  • Anyone interested in alternative routes to job satisfaction and success

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Career Progress Books: The Success Principles by Jack Canfield

The Success Principles

Jack Canfield
How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
4.4 (332 ratings)
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What's The Success Principles about?

The Success Principles offers practical and detailed principles to help anyone lead a more successful and fulfilling life. Author Jack Canfield draws upon stories and anecdotes from people who have achieved ambitious goals and experienced what it’s like to be highly successful.

Who should read The Success Principles?

  • Anyone who wants to learn proven principles for success
  • Anyone aspiring to lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life
  • Anyone who’s ready to change their routine and pursue their dreams

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Career Progress Books: How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell

How Successful People Think

John C. Maxwell
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
4.3 (759 ratings)
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What's How Successful People Think about?

How Successful People Think (2009) argues that success is about attitude. More than just staying positive, John C. Maxwell suggests that if you want to make it, it’s time to start thinking realistically and empathetically. Full of fascinating historical examples and practical advice gleaned from today’s most successful people, this detailed roadmap will help you achieve your goals while avoiding the most common mental pitfalls.

Who should read How Successful People Think?

  • Those interested in organizational psychology
  • Leaders and businesspeople
  • People looking for a fresh perspective on success

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Career Progress Books: The Job-Ready Guide by Anastasia de Waal

The Job-Ready Guide

Anastasia de Waal
Employability Skills and Strategies for Career Success
4.0 (53 ratings)
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What's The Job-Ready Guide about?

The Job-Ready Guide (2019) is a helpful roadmap for anyone seeking to get themselves on the first rung of the career ladder. In addition to offering advice on job-searching, writing a compelling resume, and performing well in interviews, it provides insight into what modern employers are really looking for.

Who should read The Job-Ready Guide?

  • Students leaving college
  • Teachers or mentors wishing to give young people up-to-date career advice
  • Young professionals seeking a change in career

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Career Progress Books: Never Finished by David Goggins

Never Finished

David Goggins
Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within
4.5 (1,184 ratings)
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What's Never Finished about?

Never Finished (2022) is your guide to transforming into the person you never imagined you could be. It shares stories of setbacks and lessons learned that you can use to power through life's unending challenges.

Who should read Never Finished?

  • Injured athletes looking for motivation
  • Midlifers seeking a challenge
  • Anyone seeking to maximize their potential

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Career Progress Books: Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell

Good Leaders Ask Great Questions

John C. Maxwell
Your Foundation for Successful Leadership
3.8 (189 ratings)
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What's Good Leaders Ask Great Questions about?

Good Leaders Ask Great Questions (2014) focuses on how successful leadership isn't about having all the answers, but asking the right questions. The constant quest for improvement, innovation, and growth is what separates good leaders from great ones.

Who should read Good Leaders Ask Great Questions?

  • Aspiring leaders 
  • Current leaders seeking improvement 
  • Personal development enthusiasts

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Career Progress Books: The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett

The Diary of a CEO

Steven Bartlett
The 33 Laws of Business and Life
4.3 (669 ratings)
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What's The Diary of a CEO about?

The Diary of a CEO (2023) offers a compelling insight into the world of entrepreneurship and personal development. It’s a comprehensive guide that combines reflections, lessons learned, and practical advice. This aims to inspire and guide you in understanding business dynamics, personal development, and the intricacies of becoming an effective leader.

Who should read The Diary of a CEO?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders looking to start or grow a business
  • Professionals and students focused on personal and professional development
  • Anyone searching for mindset shifts and psychological tools to maximize their potential

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Career Progress Books: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant

Hidden Potential

Adam Grant
The Science of Achieving Greater Things
4.5 (483 ratings)
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What's Hidden Potential about?

Hidden Potential (2023) challenges the notion that only those born with natural and exceptional talent can excel intellectually, artistically or athletically. Supported by groundbreaking research, it offers a framework that any individual can use to tap into their hidden potential and achieve more than they ever thought possible. 

Who should read Hidden Potential?

  • Novices wanting to master a challenging skill
  • Those who feel they’ve stagnated or plateaued
  • Leaders seeking to unlock the potential of others

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Career Progress Books: Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David

Your Next Five Moves

Patrick Bet-David
Master the Art of Business Strategy
4.0 (47 ratings)
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What's Your Next Five Moves about?

Your Next Five Moves (2020) focuses on strategic thinking and how to master the art of anticipating future challenges and opportunities. It provides guidance on clarifying goals, understanding oneself and others, and developing a step-by-step plan to achieve success in business and life.  Through practical insights and actionable strategies, it empowers individuals to think multiple steps ahead and make informed decisions that drive long-term success.

Who should read Your Next Five Moves?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking strategic guidance and business success
  • Business leaders looking to refine their decision-making skills
  • Anyone interested in mastering long-term planning and foresight

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Career Progress Books: A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market by Matthew R Kratter

A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market

Matthew R Kratter
Everything You Need to Start Making Money Today
4.4 (16 ratings)
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What's A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market about?

A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market (2019) provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to investing, making it accessible for those new to the stock market. It breaks down essential concepts such as stock ownership, trading strategies, and market analysis, offering practical guidance to help readers develop a personalized investment approach while steering clear of common mistakes.

Who should read A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market?

  • New investors seeking foundational stock market knowledge
  • Individuals exploring diverse trading strategies and methods
  • Those wanting to build long-term wealth through investing

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Career Progress Books: The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner

The Book on Rental Property Investing

Brandon Turner
How to Create Wealth and Passive Income Through Smart Buy & Hold Real Estate Investing
4.5 (11 ratings)
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What's The Book on Rental Property Investing about?

The Book on Rental Property Investing (2015) shows you how to build lasting wealth through smart real estate investments. With proven strategies for finding profitable deals, maximizing cash flow, and leveraging tax benefits, you’ll gain the insights needed to turn rental properties into reliable financial assets. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned investor, this guide will help you make informed decisions and achieve financial independence.

Who should read The Book on Rental Property Investing?

  • Real estate investors seeking long-term wealth through rental properties
  • Aspiring landlords wanting to maximize cash flow and tax benefits
  • Entrepreneurs exploring creative financing and property management strategies

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Career Progress Books: The Idea Is the Easy Part by Brian Dovey

The Idea Is the Easy Part

Brian Dovey
Myths and Realities of the Startup World
4.1 (62 ratings)
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What's The Idea Is the Easy Part about?

The Idea is the Easy Part (2023) offers a refreshing, no-nonsense guide to the entrepreneurial journey, countering common myths about startup success and failure. With insights from decades of firsthand experience, it’s an enthusiastic yet realistic manual for aspiring entrepreneurs, providing practical advice on making informed decisions at every stage of the startup process, from ideation to execution.

Who should read The Idea Is the Easy Part?

  • Current and aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Anyone wanting to sort the startup fact from fiction 
  • People with big ideas that they want to become a reality

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Career Progress Books: The Art of Laziness by Library Mindset

The Art of Laziness

Library Mindset
Overcome Procrastination & Improve Your Productivity
4.4 (161 ratings)
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What's The Art of Laziness about?

The Art of Laziness (2024) is a transformative guide to improving your productivity, offering practical strategies for personal and professional growth. Through the dual focus of mindset and action, it teaches you how to overcome procrastination, harness your best work, and realize your full potential. 

Who should read The Art of Laziness?

  • Anyone who wants to kick the lazy habit 
  • Those who seem to work hard but go nowhere
  • People looking for their first self-help book

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Career Progress Books: The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking by Michael D. Watkins

The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking

Michael D. Watkins
Leading Your Organization Into the Future
4.2 (276 ratings)
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What's The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking about?

The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking (2024) is a comprehensive guide designed to enhance your leadership skills by focusing on strategic thinking. It identifies six key components of strategic thought: mental agility, pattern recognition, political savvy, problem-solving, systems analysis, and visioning, each essential for recognizing threats and opportunities, establishing priorities, and driving organizational success. Offering a blend of academic insights and practical tools, it aims to develop and nurture your strategic thinking, making it an invaluable resource.

Who should read The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking?

  • Aspiring business leaders seeking strategic skills
  • Executives facing complex organizational challenges
  • Professionals interested in leadership and organizational change

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Career Progress Books: Simple Truths of Leadership Playbook by Ken Blanchard & Randy Conley

Simple Truths of Leadership Playbook

Ken Blanchard & Randy Conley
A 52-Week Game Plan for Becoming a Trusted Servant Leader
3.7 (40 ratings)
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What's Simple Truths of Leadership Playbook about?

Simple Truths of Leadership Playbook (2023) highlights how adopting servant leadership, a balanced approach focusing on serving others and achieving outcomes, can cultivate strong relationships and superior results in the workplace.

Who should read Simple Truths of Leadership Playbook?

  • Aspiring servant leaders
  • Corporate managers
  • Team-building professionals

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Career Progress Books: Slow Productivity by Cal Newport

Slow Productivity

Cal Newport
The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout
4.1 (214 ratings)
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What's Slow Productivity about?

Slow Productivity (2024) offers a transformative philosophy for achieving meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overload. It critiques the broken definition of productivity that leads to overwhelming task lists and burnout, proposing a more sustainable alternative inspired by history's creative thinkers. Drawing on examples from Galileo to Jane Austen, it presents the principles of "slow productivity", offering practical advice for escaping overload and pursuing long-term quality in work.

Who should read Slow Productivity?

  • Stressed knowledge workers overwhelmed by pointless admin
  • Burnt-out professionals who’ve lost their creative spark
  • Managers who want to see real results from their teams

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Career Progress Books: The Education of Millionaires by Michael Ellsberg

The Education of Millionaires

Michael Ellsberg
Everything You Won't Learn in College About How to Be Successful
4.2 (171 ratings)
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What's The Education of Millionaires about?

The Education of Millionaires (2011) argues that the most critical skills for success aren’t taught in traditional educational institutions. Based on interviews with millionaires and billionaires, it suggests that to thrive in the real world, people need to learn practical skills such as finding great mentors, building a strong network, creating meaningful work, and developing a personal brand.

Who should read The Education of Millionaires?

  • Recent graduates disillusioned with conventional career paths
  • Creatives searching for ways to monetize their talents
  • Anyone feeling stuck in an unfulfilling job and looking for inspiration to bet on themselves

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Career Progress Books: Uncommon by Mark Divine

Uncommon

Mark Divine
Simple Principles for an Extraordinary Life
3.9 (261 ratings)
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What's Uncommon about?

Uncommon (2024) explores the mindset and strategies necessary for achieving extraordinary success in various aspects of life. It charts the five mountains of personal development – physical, mental, emotional, intuitional, and spiritual – providing actionable advice for optimizing each aspect of performance and reaching one’s full potential. 

Who should read Uncommon?

  • Personal development seekers 
  • Aspiring leaders and managers 
  • Military and law enforcement personnel

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Career Progress Books: Life Leverage by Rob Moore

Life Leverage

Rob Moore
How to Get More Done in Less Time, Outsource Everything and Create Your Ideal Mobile Lifestyle
4.2 (134 ratings)
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What's Life Leverage about?

Life Leverage (2016) provides a model for taking full control of your time, energy, and priorities to balance work and free time effectively. By applying leverage principles like outsourcing, automation, and fusing your passion with your profession, you can maximize income while minimizing wasted effort and unhappiness. 

Who should read Life Leverage?

  • Nine-to-five workers ready to break free from the grind
  • Freelancers keen to flex their skills and scale their businesses
  • Founders and entrepreneurs who want to leverage their time and assets

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Career Progress Books: The Wealth Money Can't Buy by Robin Sharma

The Wealth Money Can't Buy

Robin Sharma
The 8 Hidden Habits to Live Your Richest Life
4.3 (300 ratings)
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What's The Wealth Money Can't Buy about?

The Wealth Money Can't Buy (2024) is a groundbreaking guide that will hardwire in you a completely new way of measuring wealth. With proven tactics and methods, it will help you stop chasing the wrong kinds of riches, so you can get on the right track to making a life you absolutely adore.

Who should read The Wealth Money Can't Buy?

  • Personal growth enthusiasts seeking fulfillment beyond material possessions
  • Overworked professionals looking to redefine success and priorities
  • Spiritual seekers desiring a holistic approach to abundance

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Career Progress Books: Burnout Immunity by Kandi Wiens

Burnout Immunity

Kandi Wiens
How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Resilience and Heal Your Relationship with Work
3.6 (132 ratings)
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What's Burnout Immunity about?

Burnout Immunity (2024) uncovers the root causes of burnout and why it is so pervasive in professional environments. It reveals the key to protecting against burnout – emotional intelligence – and explores techniques that anyone can learn to develop a better relationship with stress.

Who should read Burnout Immunity?

  • People interested in healing from or avoiding burnout
  • Leaders looking to increase their positive impact
  • Anyone seeking to further their understanding of emotional intelligence

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Career Progress Books: Get Better at Anything by Scott H. Young

Get Better at Anything

Scott H. Young
12 Maxims for Mastery
4.3 (246 ratings)
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What's Get Better at Anything about?

Get Better at Anything (2024) identifies three key factors for effective learning: observing others, practicing extensively, and receiving reliable feedback. Drawing on research and real-life examples, it provides valuable insights for anyone looking to improve their skills.

Who should read Get Better at Anything?

  • Anyone who wants to learn something new and doesn’t know where to start
  • Those who have stalled on their learning journey
  • People who feel their skillset is starting to backslide

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Career Progress Books: The Algebra of Wealth by Scott Galloway

The Algebra of Wealth

Scott Galloway
A Simple Formula for Financial Security
3.9 (226 ratings)
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What's The Algebra of Wealth about?

The Algebra of Wealth (2024) provides a guide to optimizing financial success in today’s economy. It emphasizes focusing on talent over passion for career decisions, leveraging economic trends, and making small financial moves with significant long-term returns. It also incorporates stoic principles to encourage better financial habits and reduced spending.

Who should read The Algebra of Wealth?

  • Young professionals seeking financial success strategies
  • Career changers aiming to optimize their talent
  • Students studying personal finance and economic trends

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Career Progress Books: Beyond Getting By by Holly Trantham

Beyond Getting By

Holly Trantham
The Financial Diet's Guide to Abundant and Intentional Living
3.4 (27 ratings)
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What's Beyond Getting By about?

Beyond Getting By (2024) is a guide for those looking to integrate financial management with personal fulfillment, emphasizing the use of money as a tool to enhance life quality. It offers practical advice and exercises to help readers define their budget philosophy, negotiate for raises, and balance their personal and professional lives to avoid burnout​.

Who should read Beyond Getting By?

  • Women seeking to improve financial literacy and independence
  • Individuals interested in holistic financial and life planning
  • Professionals aiming to balance career and personal life

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Career Progress Books: Supercoach by Michael Neill

Supercoach

Michael Neill
10 Secrets to Transform Anyone's Life: 10th Anniversary Edition
4.3 (66 ratings)
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What's Supercoach about?

Supercoach (2018) offers a simple but profound explanation of how the mind works and provides insights on happiness, goal-setting, relationships, emotions, financial security, and creativity. It aims to help readers unleash their potential and make a difference in the world while having a deeper, more meaningful experience of being alive.

Who should read Supercoach?

  • People seeking more ease, flow and consistency in pursuing their goals
  • Individuals looking to cultivate deeper well-being and resilience
  • Anyone open to unconventional approaches to achievement and success

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Career Progress Books: Switchers by Dawn Graham

Switchers

Dawn Graham
How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success
3.6 (8 ratings)
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What's Switchers about?

Switchers (2018) is a comprehensive guide designed for individuals seeking to make a successful career change. It offers tailored strategies for navigating the unique challenges of switching fields, from rebranding yourself and highlighting transferable skills to mastering interviews and negotiating competitive salaries.

Who should read Switchers?

  • Career changers seeking new industry opportunities
  • Professionals facing challenges in job transition
  • Ambitious individuals planning strategic career growth

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Career Progress Books: Nobody Cares About Your Career by Erika Ayers Badan

Nobody Cares About Your Career

Erika Ayers Badan
Why Failure Is Good and Other Hard Truths
4.1 (134 ratings)
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What's Nobody Cares About Your Career about?

Nobody Cares About Your Career 2024) is a no-nonsense guide to taking control of your professional life. It challenges you to shift your mindset from expecting others to advance your career to actively creating value, following your vision, and embracing change as your opportunity for growth.

Who should read Nobody Cares About Your Career?

  • Recent graduates entering the workforce, or mid-career professionals looking to advance or change careers
  • Those in fast-paced, changing industries looking to be proactive
  • Anyone interested in personal development and professional growth

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Career Progress Books: Good Judgment by Richard Davis

Good Judgment

Richard Davis
Better Business Decisions with Human Personality Science
4.3 (46 ratings)
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What's Good Judgment about?

Good Judgment (2024) explores the science of personality within the context of organizational psychology to enhance decision-making in business environments. It offers strategies for accurately reading and understanding people, which helps companies hire suitable employees, improve workplace relationships, and resolve conflicts effectively.

Who should read Good Judgment?

  • Business leaders seeking to enhance decision-making skills
  • HR professionals focused on improving recruitment and team dynamics
  • Anyone interested in leadership

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Career Progress Books: The Power of Instinct by Leslie Zane

The Power of Instinct

Leslie Zane
The New Rules of Persuasion in Business and Life
3.6 (94 ratings)
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What's The Power of Instinct about?

The Power of Instinct (2024) explores the role of instinctual behavior in decision-making and persuasion, particularly within business and marketing. It delves into how understanding and leveraging innate human instincts can lead to more effective communication, influence, and success, and offers practical strategies for harnessing these natural tendencies. 

Who should read The Power of Instinct?

  • Marketing and sales professionals
  • Entrepreneurs and startup founders
  • Anyone wanting to enhance their communication and persuasiveness

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Career Progress Books: The Skill Code by Matt Beane

The Skill Code

Matt Beane
How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines
3.9 (104 ratings)
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What's The Skill Code about?

The Skill Code (2024) explores how you can protect and enhance your skills in a workplace increasingly dominated by AI and robots. Unpacking the mentorship dynamic between experts and novices, it offers practical insights into integrating technology with human expertise. Tailored for both seasoned professionals and newcomers, this is your guide to thriving in a technologically advanced work environment.

Who should read The Skill Code?

  • AI and robotics professionals exploring human-machine collaboration
  • Educators and trainers seeking modern methods in skill development
  • Career development coaches advising clients on maintaining competitive skills

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Career Progress Books: The Energy of Belonging by Wendy Gates Corbett

The Energy of Belonging

Wendy Gates Corbett
75 Ideas to Spark Workplace Community
4.3 (133 ratings)
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What's The Energy of Belonging about?

The Energy of Belonging (2024) is an action-oriented guide for everyone who wants to help create a sense of connection, respect, and safety in the workplace, and how this can transform organizations. It focuses on practical strategies for employees at all levels to foster a culture of belonging, to boost productivity, creativity, and overall success. 

Who should read The Energy of Belonging?

  • Employees at all levels who want to contribute to a more positive work environment
  • Diversity and inclusion specialists or enthusiasts interested in fostering belonging
  • Anyone looking to integrate better into their teams, or promote success and wellbeing for everyone

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Career Progress Books: Powered by Me by Neha Sangwan

Powered by Me

Neha Sangwan
From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life
4.0 (154 ratings)
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What's Powered by Me about?

Powered by Me (2023) delves into the complexities of burnout, providing a clear method to pinpoint where it affects individuals across five levels: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. Packed with practical tools and tips for beating burnout, it shows you how to replenish your energy, enhance personal awareness, and align decisions with your core values. 

Who should read Powered by Me?

  • Professionals experiencing burnout and seeking recovery strategies
  • Individuals interested in holistic wellness and self-care
  • Leaders aiming to align personal values with decision-making

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Career Progress Books: The First Minute by Chris Fenning

The First Minute

Chris Fenning
How to Start Conversations that Get Results
4.1 (365 ratings)
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What's The First Minute about?

The First Minute (2020) explores effective techniques for mastering the crucial initial moments of communication, aiming to enhance the impact of spoken interactions. It offers strategies to organize thoughts and deliver messages with clarity and confidence, ensuring that speakers can engage and persuade their audiences from the start.

Who should read The First Minute?

  • Business professionals seeking improved presentation skills
  • Sales representatives working on more effective pitches
  • Team leaders looking to boost meeting productivity

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Career Progress Books: Leadership Strategy by Powerful Business Solutions

Leadership Strategy

Powerful Business Solutions
The Art & Science of Decision-Making
4.2 (33 ratings)
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What's Leadership Strategy about?

Leadership Strategy (2023) explores the mindsets and strategies of today’s boldest innovators, teaching you how to challenge assumptions and unlock creative breakthroughs. It offers actionable advice and real-world leadership examples to help you think exponentially, foster an entrepreneurial culture, and turn your transformational ideas into revolutionary realities.

Who should read Leadership Strategy?

  • Aspiring business leaders seeking visionary leadership strategies
  • Entrepreneurs aiming to innovate and disrupt their industries
  • Business professionals striving for transformative organizational change

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Career Progress Books: Smart, Not Loud by Jessica Chen

Smart, Not Loud

Jessica Chen
How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons
3.9 (57 ratings)
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What's Smart, Not Loud about?

Smart, Not Loud (2024) addresses why “loud” people often get noticed and promoted at work – and how quieter individuals can succeed without compromising their values. It offers practical strategies such as tactful self-advocacy, building strategic relationships, and mastering voice elements to enhance communication.

Who should read Smart, Not Loud?

  • Soft-spoken professionals navigating loud workplaces
  • Managers who want to support “quiet culture” employees
  • Anyone who feels they could improve their workplace communication skills

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Career Progress Books: No Ego by Cy Wakeman

No Ego

Cy Wakeman
Stop Drama, Eliminate Entitlement, Maximize Results
4.2 (173 ratings)
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What's No Ego about?

No Ego (2017) is a fresh take on leadership and a challenge to conventional wisdom. Focusing on eliminating workplace drama and emotional waste, it provides practical strategies for fostering accountability, resilience, and innovation. Wakeman's approach empowers managers and workers alike to embrace a culture of personal responsibility – a culture that, ultimately, will reduce stress, increase engagement, and engender a productive and positive work environment.

Who should read No Ego?

  • Leaders looking for new management techniques
  • Employees interested in self-motivation
  • Frustrated managers and executives

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Career Progress Books: The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz

The Magic of Thinking Big

David J. Schwartz
4.2 (181 ratings)
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What's The Magic of Thinking Big about?

The Magic of Thinking Big (1959) unveils why believing in ourselves is a pivotal key to success, and how we’re each capable of achieving any of the goals we’ve always dreamed of. The author’s methodology is supported by his work as a professor and leadership counselor, as well as by his innumerable interactions with people and businesses that have seen both sides of the success-failure coin.

Who should read The Magic of Thinking Big?

  • Anyone who wants to know how successful people become successful
  • Anyone who’s interested in achieving their goals – whether short term or lifelong
  • Anyone who wants a method for sustaining long-term happiness

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Career Progress Books: The Art of Conflict-Free Negotiations by Halbert Ward

The Art of Conflict-Free Negotiations

Halbert Ward
6 Steps to Winning Without Conflict
4.1 (24 ratings)
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What's The Art of Conflict-Free Negotiations about?

The Art of Conflict-Free Negotiations (2024) covers strategies for navigating workplace conflicts and deals while achieving mutually beneficial outcomes. By mastering these techniques, you’ll be able to conduct negotiations with integrity and foster successful relationships in all areas of life.

Who should read The Art of Conflict-Free Negotiations?

  • Business professionals seeking to enhance their negotiation skills 
  • Mediators and coaches looking for effective strategies to handle conflicts 
  • Leaders and managers needing to navigate team dynamics 

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Career Progress Books: Job Therapy by Tessa West

Job Therapy

Tessa West
Finding Work That Works for You
4.1 (122 ratings)
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What's Job Therapy about?

Job Therapy (2024) poses an important question: Why does work make people unhappy? It’s often attributed to poor management, mundane tasks, or high stress. But these gripes rarely address the true cause of workplace discontent – deeper, unmet psychological needs. By understanding these needs, you can find a job where you can truly flourish. 

Who should read Job Therapy?

  • Professionals who feel unfulfilled or undervalued at work
  • Individuals considering a career or job change
  • Managers seeking to understand employee dissatisfaction

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Career Progress Books: Start Now. Get Perfect Later. by Rob Moore

Start Now. Get Perfect Later.

Rob Moore
Make Quick, Smart Decisions, and Overcome Procrastination
4.3 (59 ratings)
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What's Start Now. Get Perfect Later. about?

Start Now. Get Perfect Later. (2018) offers a kick in the butt to anyone coping with procrastination and perfectionism. With actionable advice on decision-making, time management, and leveraging intuition, it empowers readers to start taking steps toward their goals today, rather than waiting for an ideal moment that may never come.

Who should read Start Now. Get Perfect Later.?

  • Anyone in need of motivation
  • People struggling with a fear of failure
  • Entrepreneurs with a good idea but little confidence

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Career Progress Books: Leading Yourself by Elizabeth Lotardo

Leading Yourself

Elizabeth Lotardo
Find Joy and Meaning in Your Job Despite Challenges and Setbacks
4.5 (15 ratings)
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What's Leading Yourself about?

Leading Yourself (2023) offers practical strategies for transforming your work experience – even in less-than-ideal job situations. It provides tools to manage self-doubt, handle difficult bosses, and make informed career decisions, empowering you to take control of your professional growth.

Who should read Leading Yourself?

  • Professionals seeking greater job satisfaction
  • Employees facing workplace challenges
  • Individuals interested in self-improvement at work

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Career Progress Books: Becoming a Changemaker by Alex Budak

Becoming a Changemaker

Alex Budak
An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Level
4.4 (16 ratings)
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What's Becoming a Changemaker about?

Becoming a Changemaker (2022) is a practical guide for individuals who aspire to create positive social change, regardless of their background or position. It emphasizes the importance of developing a changemaker mindset, cultivating leadership skills, and building a network of support. 

Who should read Becoming a Changemaker?

  • Aspiring social entrepreneurs 
  • Business leaders and managers 
  • Nonprofit and NGO workers 

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Career Progress Books: Interviewology by Anna Papalia

Interviewology

Anna Papalia
The New Science of Interviewing
4.0 (42 ratings)
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What's Interviewology about?

Interviewology (2024) introduces a groundbreaking approach to mastering job interviews. Offering four practical strategies to interviews based on personality type, it presents expert-validated methods that help both interviewers and interviewees perform better. By guiding readers through their own unique type and strategies, it emphasizes building confidence, effectively communicating strengths, and navigating social dynamics to increase the chances of acing an interview.

Who should read Interviewology?

  • Job seekers looking to improve their interview performance
  • Recent graduates entering the job market for the first time
  • HR professionals aiming to enhance their hiring processes

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Career Progress Books: Principles by Ray Dalio

Principles

Ray Dalio
Life and Work
3.7 (55 ratings)
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What's Principles about?

Principles (2017) is a comprehensive guide on personal and professional development, based on the author's own experiences as the founder of Bridgewater Associates. Focusing on radical truth and transparency, the book emphasizes how having a set of core principles guiding every action can make decision-making an easy process, no matter what situation you’re in. 

Who should read Principles?

  • Managers who want to become better leaders
  • Entrepreneurs interested in starting their own business 
  • Readers curious about personal growth and improvement

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Career Progress Books: The Unspoken Truths for Career Success by Tessa White

The Unspoken Truths for Career Success

Tessa White
What You Never Learned about Navigating Pay, Promotions and Politics in the Workplace
3.9 (16 ratings)
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What's The Unspoken Truths for Career Success about?

The Unspoken Truths for Career Success (2023) doesn’t view the world of work through rose-tinted glasses. With challenges from toxic office cultures to remote work, hybrid schedules, and the ever-elusive work/life balance, building a successful career is a challenge. But it’s not insurmountable. By embracing practical strategies, you can overcome commonplace career hurdles and thrive in today’s workplace. 

Who should read The Unspoken Truths for Career Success?

  • Young professionals navigating remote or hybrid work environments
  • Executives developing modern, millennial-focused workplace strategies
  • Anyone seeking career advancement and personal growth insights

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Career Progress Books: The Innovation Mindset by Lorraine Hudson Marchand, John Hanc

The Innovation Mindset

Lorraine Hudson Marchand, John Hanc
Eight Essential Steps to Transform Any Industry
5.0 (6 ratings)
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What's The Innovation Mindset about?

The Innovation Mindset (2022) provides a strategic framework for transforming creative sparks into market-ready products – challenging the notion that groundbreaking ideas alone guarantee success. Exploring the critical elements of innovation, from cultivating a problem-solving culture to supporting diverse voices in entrepreneurship, it offers a practical roadmap for navigating the complex journey from concept to market breakthrough.

Who should read The Innovation Mindset?

  • Entrepreneurs and start-up founders looking to turn their ideas into successful products
  • Product developers and designers seeking a structured approach to innovation
  • Business students wanting to understand the realities of bringing new ideas to market

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Career Progress Books: Ambition by Gilbert Brim

Ambition

Gilbert Brim
How We Manage Success and Failure Throughout Our Lives
4.2 (19 ratings)
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What's Ambition about?

Ambition (1992) explores the psychology of striving, drawing on both research and real-life examples. It reveals how we constantly adjust our expectations after achieving success, quickly moving on to new goals without lingering on our accomplishments.

Who should read Ambition?

  • Personal and professional growth seekers
  • People struggling to balance their goals and fulfillment
  • Curious minds interested in motivational psychology

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Career Progress Books: The Art of Explanation by Ros Atkins

The Art of Explanation

Ros Atkins
How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence
4.2 (71 ratings)
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What's The Art of Explanation about?

The Art of Explanation (2023) explores techniques and strategies for effectively crafting clear and impactful explanations. Through practical insights and tools for improving clarity, storytelling, and structure, it's an essential guide for anyone looking to become a clear communicator in any scenario.

Who should read The Art of Explanation?

  • Presenters who need to hold their audience’s attention
  • Workers who feel overwhelmed at the prospect of crafting an essay or report
  • Job-seekers who want to convey essential information in interview settings

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Career Progress Books: On the Edge by Nate Silver

On the Edge

Nate Silver
The Art of Risking Everything
4.0 (34 ratings)
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What's On the Edge about?

On the Edge (2024) explores the world of risk-takers who shape modern life, from poker players and hedge fund managers to venture capitalists and crypto enthusiasts. It delves into the strategies and mindsets of those who thrive in high-stakes environments, offering insights into how they navigate uncertainty and use risk to their advantage. Through a blend of storytelling and analysis, it sheds light on the art of risk and its pivotal role in today's rapidly changing world.

Who should read On the Edge?

  • Entrepreneurs and business leaders facing strategic decisions
  • Investors looking to systematize their thinking
  • Anyone interested in understanding risk and uncertainty

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Career Progress Books: One Second Ahead by Rasmus Hougaard, Jacqueline Carter, Gillian Coutts

One Second Ahead

Rasmus Hougaard, Jacqueline Carter, Gillian Coutts
Enhance Your Performance at Work with Mindfulness
3.9 (113 ratings)
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What's One Second Ahead about?

One Second Ahead (2016) explores how mindfulness can enhance productivity, focus, and well-being in the modern workplace. It provides practical tools and techniques for training your brain to manage distractions and pressures more effectively, leading to better time-management, communication, and overall job satisfaction.

Who should read One Second Ahead?

  • Corporate leaders seeking to improve team productivity
  • Professionals struggling with stress and multitasking
  • Individuals aiming to enhance their work-life balance

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Career Progress Books: No Limits by John C. Maxwell

No Limits

John C. Maxwell
Blow the CAP Off Your Capacity
4.2 (142 ratings)
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What's No Limits about?

No Limits (2017) challenges the idea that capacity is fixed, suggesting instead that limitations are often self-imposed. It examines various aspects of personal potential, offering practical advice on how to expand your capacity through intentional choices and actions. By identifying and growing your capacity, you can achieve greater success and fulfillment in life.

Who should read No Limits?

  • Professionals seeking to unlock their full potential
  • Leaders looking to enhance their capacities
  • Anyone aiming to first discover, and then overcome their self-imposed limitations

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Career Progress Books: Seculosity by David Zahl

Seculosity

David Zahl
How Modern Life Became Our New Religion
4.5 (117 ratings)
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What's Seculosity about?

Seculosity (2019)  takes aim at our futile quest for perfection in every aspect of our lives. It suggests that performance-obsessed striving makes us anxious, cruel, and miserable. So why do we continue chasing this mirage? It makes a compelling argument that perfectionism fills the hole left by the decline of capital-R religion: our human need for “enoughness.”

Who should read Seculosity?

  • Individuals exploring modern cultural and religious practices
  • Readers seeking insights into personal and societal burnout
  • Fans of thoughtful, yet accessible theological discussions

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Career Progress Books: Likeable Badass by Alison Fragale

Likeable Badass

Alison Fragale
The New Science of Successful Women
4.1 (95 ratings)
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What's Likeable Badass about?

Likeable Badass (2024) offers a groundbreaking approach to women’s career advancement. This insightful guide reveals how women can navigate workplace challenges by mastering the delicate balance between assertiveness and likeability, ultimately reshaping organizational cultures for greater equity and success.

Who should read Likeable Badass?

  • Women at all stages of their careers, from entry-level to executive positions
  • Human resources professionals focused on diversity and inclusion
  • Anyone interested in supporting gender equity in the workplace

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Career Progress Books: The Ten Commandments for Business Failure by Donald R. Keough

The Ten Commandments for Business Failure

Donald R. Keough
Avoid the Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Business
4.5 (71 ratings)
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What's The Ten Commandments for Business Failure about?

The Ten Commandments for Business Failure (2011) is a light-hearted “how-not-to” business guide that illustrates how companies prosper – or falter. Packed with insights into the pitfalls even seasoned executives overlook, it offers a unique perspective on the art of business. 

Who should read The Ten Commandments for Business Failure?

  • Business leaders seeking insights on avoiding common pitfalls
  • Entrepreneurs interested in learning from past corporate failures
  • Executives aiming to improve decision-making and leadership skills

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Career Progress Books: Sell Like A Spy by Jeremy Hurewitz

Sell Like A Spy

Jeremy Hurewitz
The Art of Persuasion from the World of Espionage
4.5 (28 ratings)
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What's Sell Like A Spy about?

Sell Like a Spy (2024) reveals how the clandestine strategies used by intelligence operatives to master the art of persuasion and negotiation can be applied to sales and client relations. It offers a unique blend of espionage lore and practical advice, transforming ordinary interactions into powerful opportunities for influence and success. 

Who should read Sell Like A Spy?

  • Sales professionals
  • Business leaders and managers
  • Anyone involved in negotiations

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Career Progress Books: You Weren’t Supposed To See That by Joshua Brown

You Weren’t Supposed To See That

Joshua Brown
Secrets Every Investor Should Know
3.7 (104 ratings)
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What's You Weren’t Supposed To See That about?

You Weren't Supposed to See That (2024) draws on fifteen years of insights from The Reformed Broker, the most-read financial blog in the world. An essential compilation of financial wisdom, it reveals crucial, sometimes startling truths about finance, investing, and Wall Street that are vital for today’s investors. 

Who should read You Weren’t Supposed To See That?

  • Aspiring investors seeking practical financial insights
  • Finance professionals looking for industry wisdom
  • Readers interested in behind-the-scenes Wall Street dynamics

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Career Progress Books: Dynamic Drive by Molly Fletcher

Dynamic Drive

Molly Fletcher
The Formula for Sustained High Performance in All Phases of Your Life
4.3 (138 ratings)
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What's Dynamic Drive about?

Dynamic Drive (2024) challenges the conventional understanding of success by presenting a purpose-driven approach that emphasizes long-term fulfillment over fleeting achievements. It provides a practical formula with seven key principles, designed to align personal and professional growth with one's deeper purpose. By focusing on intentional change and holistic growth, it encourages readers to sustain high performance without burning out.

Who should read Dynamic Drive?

  • Professionals aiming for personal and career alignment
  • High performers looking to enhance purpose-driven growth
  • Anyone seeking sustainable success without burnout

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Career Progress Books: Strive by Venus Williams

Strive

Venus Williams
8 Steps to Find Your Awesome
4.3 (96 ratings)
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What's Strive about?

Strive (2024) unveils a transformative approach to personal growth, blending hard-won wisdom with scientific insights. Drawing from the personal experiences of a tennis champion and her battle with an autoimmune disorder, it presents a compelling strategy for turning smart choices into sustainable habits – ultimately leading to a lifestyle of genuine fulfillment and success.

Who should read Strive?

  • Aspiring athletes looking for insights from a champion’s mindset
  • Self-improvement enthusiasts seeking practical strategies for personal growth
  • Fans of Venus Williams interested in her approach to life beyond tennis

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Career Progress Books: I Hate Job Interviews by Sam Owens

I Hate Job Interviews

Sam Owens
Stop Stressing. Start Performing. Get the Job You Want.
4.2 (6 ratings)
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What's I Hate Job Interviews about?

I Hate Job Interviews (2024) provides a comprehensive system for mastering job interviews, offering frameworks and techniques to tackle a wide variety of questions with confidence. It equips you with tools to craft compelling examples, practice effectively, and negotiate salary, all aimed at helping you stand out and secure your desired positions.

Who should read I Hate Job Interviews?

  • Recent college graduates entering the job market
  • Job seekers preparing for important interviews
  • Mid-career professionals seeking new opportunities

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Career Progress Books: The Upside of Disruption by Terence Mauri

The Upside of Disruption

Terence Mauri
The Path to Leading and Thriving in the Unknown
4.2 (88 ratings)
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What's The Upside of Disruption about?

The Upside of Disruption (2024) explores how rapid technological advancements and shifts in corporate models are reshaping industries and societies. It delves into the opportunities created by disruption, highlighting how organizations and leaders can adapt to thrive in an unpredictable, fast-evolving world. The best way for businesses and individuals to unlock innovation and create competitive advantages can be summed up in two words: embrace change. 

Who should read The Upside of Disruption?

  • Business leaders and entrepreneurs  
  • Consultants focused on future-proofing organizations 
  • Individuals interested in trends shaping the future of work

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Career Progress Books: How to Lead When You're Not in Charge by Clay Scroggins

How to Lead When You're Not in Charge

Clay Scroggins
Leveraging Influence When You Lack Authority
4.3 (27 ratings)
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What's How to Lead When You're Not in Charge about?

How to Lead When You’re Not in Charge (2017) explores how individuals can exercise leadership and influence, even when they lack formal authority. It emphasizes that true leadership is more about mindset, personal responsibility, and relational influence than having a title or position. With practical advice, it empowers people to make a meaningful impact from any position in an organization.

Who should read How to Lead When You're Not in Charge?

  • Aspiring leaders without formal authority or titles
  • Middle managers seeking greater influence in organizations
  • Anyone looking to grow personal leadership skills and responsibility

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Career Progress Books: Speak Like a CEO by Suzanne Bates

Speak Like a CEO

Suzanne Bates
Secrets for Commanding Attention and Getting Results
4.3 (187 ratings)
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What's Speak Like a CEO about?

Speak Like a CEO (2005) offers practical advice for developing a commanding presence, handling various speaking situations, and creating effective self-improvement plans. It includes real-world examples and actionable strategies to help individuals at all levels become compelling communicators.

Who should read Speak Like a CEO?

  • Newly-minted managers seeking to establish a communication style
  • Seasoned CEOs ready to level up their communication skills
  • Aspiring executives who want to speak their way into the top job

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Career Progress Books: Hook Point by Brendan Kane

Hook Point

Brendan Kane
How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World
4.2 (13 ratings)
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What's Hook Point about?

Hook Point (2020) explores strategies for capturing attention in a world dominated by micro-attention spans, where content has only three seconds to make an impact. It introduces the concept of “hook points,” which are succinct, attention-grabbing messages that help brands stand out amidst the daily barrage of digital stimuli. Through real-world examples, it provides tools to effectively communicate and market content, ensuring sustained growth and brand recognition in both digital and offline spaces.

Who should read Hook Point?

  • Digital marketers who need to create impactful content
  • Entrepreneurs who want to share their value proposition with the market
  • Content creators looking for effective ways to connect with their audience

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Career Progress Books: Scaling Smart by Rich Fettke, Kathy Fettke

Scaling Smart

Rich Fettke, Kathy Fettke
Create and Scale Passive Income with a Business on Autopilot
3.8 (12 ratings)
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What's Scaling Smart about?

Scaling Smart (2024) guides you to scale your business sustainably through a combination of expansion and efficiency. You’ll learn to establish a strong foundation, build an engaging company culture, and implement automation for lasting success. Change your growth approach and watch your business thrive.

Who should read Scaling Smart?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking sustainable growth strategies
  • Business leaders focused on scaling efficiently
  • Managers building strong company cultures and leadership

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Career Progress Books: Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life by Bob Proctor

Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life

Bob Proctor
Unlock Your Potential to Achieve
4.4 (28 ratings)
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What's Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life about?

Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life (2021) delves into how deeply ingrained beliefs and habits, known as paradigms, influence every aspect of our lives. By offering mindset transformation strategies and visualization techniques, it provides a framework for identifying and shifting these limiting paradigms to unlock personal and professional success. It empowers readers to take control of their mindset, fostering transformative changes that can lead to lasting growth.

Who should read Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life?

  • Personal development enthusiasts seeking personal and professional growth
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to overcome limiting beliefs
  • Anyone struggling with financial or career stagnation

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Career Progress Books: Purpose Mindset by Akhtar Badshah

Purpose Mindset

Akhtar Badshah
How Microsoft Inspires Employees and Alumni to Change the World
3.8 (76 ratings)
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What's Purpose Mindset about?

Purpose Mindset (2020) dives into how embedding a sense of purpose within organizations can lead to greater individual and collective success. It outlines how Microsoft developed a culture of giving and volunteerism, which enhanced employee satisfaction while helping the company attract and retain top talent. It also illustrates how a strong sense of purpose can drive both individual fulfillment and broader social change. 

Who should read Purpose Mindset?

  • Individuals seeking to align career with social impact and purpose
  • Leaders aiming to foster a purpose-driven culture in organizations
  • Professionals interested in using talents for societal and community change

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Career Progress Books: IRREPLACEABLE by Pascal Bornet

IRREPLACEABLE

Pascal Bornet
The Art of Standing Out in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
4.1 (36 ratings)
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What's IRREPLACEABLE about?

IRREPLACEABLE ( 2024 ) explores the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence and automation in the workforce. It examines how these technologies are reshaping industries, while also emphasizing the importance of uniquely human skills that cannot be replicated by machines. By offering insights on how individuals and businesses can adapt to this transformation, it provides a framework for the use of technology in a manner that enhances personal, professional, and entrepreneurial growth.

Who should read IRREPLACEABLE?

  • Anyone curious about AI’s impact on jobs
  • Business leaders aiming to integrate AI into their companies
  • Individuals wanting to stay relevant in an automated world.

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Career Progress Books: The Startup Lifecycle by Gregory Shepard

The Startup Lifecycle

Gregory Shepard
The Definitive Guide to Building a Startup from Idea to Exit
3.8 (4 ratings)
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What's The Startup Lifecycle about?

The Startup Lifecycle (2024) gives you a step-by-step roadmap for navigating each phase of your startup’s journey, from initial concept to profitable exit. Avoid common pitfalls and master proven strategies to accelerate growth, secure investments, and achieve lasting success. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to make a real impact and scale their business effectively.

Who should read The Startup Lifecycle?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking a clear roadmap to startup success
  • Early-stage founders looking to scale their businesses effectively
  • Investors interested in understanding the startup growth and exit process

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Career Progress Books: Hope Is Not a Strategy by Rick Page

Hope Is Not a Strategy

Rick Page
The 6 Keys to Winning the Complex Sale
4.4 (70 ratings)
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What's Hope Is Not a Strategy about?

Hope Is Not a Strategy (2003) offers a strategic framework for handling complex sales, emphasizing that success depends on more than just closing skills. It outlines a six-step process for identifying prospects’ needs, qualifying opportunities, and building competitive advantages, all aimed at increasing sales effectiveness.

Who should read Hope Is Not a Strategy?

  • Sales professionals managing complex, high-stakes deals with multiple stakeholders
  • Account managers seeking to build long-term client relationships
  • Business leaders aiming to improve their team’s sales strategy

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Career Progress Books: Market Mind Games by Denise Shull

Market Mind Games

Denise Shull
A Radical Psychology of Investing, Trading and Risk
4.1 (27 ratings)
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What's Market Mind Games about?

Market Mind Games (2012) explores the psychological aspects of investing and trading, emphasizing the role of emotions in financial decision-making. It challenges the traditional view that successful traders must suppress their emotions, arguing instead that understanding and embracing them can lead to better performance. Combining insights from neuroscience and behavioral finance, it offers strategies for navigating uncertainty and risk.

Who should read Market Mind Games?

  • Traders seeking to improve emotional decision-making skills
  • Financial professionals managing risk and uncertainty in markets
  • Leaders managing complex decision-making in volatile environments

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Career Progress Books: The Oz Principle by Roger Connors, Tom Smith, Craig Hickman

The Oz Principle

Roger Connors, Tom Smith, Craig Hickman
Getting Results Through Individual and Organizational Accountability
4.2 (13 ratings)
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What's The Oz Principle about?

The Oz Principle (1994) explores the concept of accountability as the key to both individual and organizational success. It encourages you to stop blaming external circumstances and take responsibility for your actions by adopting an “Above the Line” mindset, focused on ownership and solutions. Through examples and strategies, it shows how accountability can lead to better results and foster a culture of personal and professional growth.

Who should read The Oz Principle?

  • Business leaders seeking to improve organizational accountability
  • Employees aiming to take ownership of results
  • Entrepreneurs striving for personal and team accountability

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Career Progress Books: Nobody Is Coming to Save You by Scott Mann

Nobody Is Coming to Save You

Scott Mann
A Green Beret's Guide to Getting Big Sh*t Done
3.9 (16 ratings)
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What's Nobody Is Coming to Save You about?

Nobody Is Coming to Save You (2024) reveals how to conquer high-stakes challenges by building trust and connections. Drawing from his experience in the most intense environments, Scott Mann shows you how to motivate others and bridge divides – whether at work, in your community, or in your personal life. This is your guide to cutting through the chaos and leading with purpose.

Who should read Nobody Is Coming to Save You?

  • Professionals looking to enhance their leadership and communication skills
  • Veterans navigating post-service transitions and leadership challenges
  • Community organizers looking to foster deeper, authentic connections

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Career Progress Books: Think Like a UX Researcher by David Travis, Philip Hodgson

Think Like a UX Researcher

David Travis, Philip Hodgson
How to Observe Users, Influence Design, and Shape Business Strategy
4.0 (3 ratings)
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What's Think Like a UX Researcher about?

Think Like a UX Researcher (2023) is a guide to user experience research. It provides strategies for planning, conducting, and analyzing UX research, while also offering insights on career development and team leadership in the field.

Who should read Think Like a UX Researcher?

  • Students studying UX research and design
  • UX researchers looking to refine their methods
  • Product managers seeking to make data-driven decisions

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Career Progress Books: Trump: The Art of the Deal by Donald J. Trump, Tony Schwartz

Trump: The Art of the Deal

Donald J. Trump, Tony Schwartz
The Art of the Deal
4.2 (20 ratings)
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What's Trump: The Art of the Deal about?

Trump: The Art of the Deal (1987) looks at Donald Trump’s business strategies and personal experiences in real estate. It outlines his principles of negotiation, risk-taking, and public image-building, emphasizing the importance of persistence and adaptability. Through real-life examples, Trump provides a step-by-step guide to closing deals and achieving success.

Who should read Trump: The Art of the Deal?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking business negotiation strategies
  • Business professionals aiming to enhance their public image
  • Anyone interested in Donald Trump’s career and philosophy

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Career Progress Books: The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh, Steve Jamison, Craig Walsh

The Score Takes Care of Itself

Bill Walsh, Steve Jamison, Craig Walsh
My Philosophy of Leadership
3.7 (6 ratings)
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What's The Score Takes Care of Itself about?

The Score Takes Care of Itself (2009) outlines a philosophy of leadership based on focusing on process, preparation, and discipline rather than the outcome. It shares principles for achieving excellence by maintaining high standards, building a strong culture, and handling adversity. It suggests that, if you focus on consistent performance and execution, success will naturally follow.

Who should read The Score Takes Care of Itself?

  • Aspiring and current business leaders seeking leadership insights
  • Coaches and sports professionals aiming for team success
  • Anyone interested in personal growth and discipline

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Career Progress Books: Millionaire Mission by Brian Preston

Millionaire Mission

Brian Preston
A 9-Step System to Level Up Your Finances and Build Wealth
4.1 (15 ratings)
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What's Millionaire Mission about?

Millionaire Mission (2024) offers a clear, straightforward method for building wealth with the resources you already have. It assists in identifying and tackling financial vulnerabilities, alleviates the anxiety linked to making financial decisions, and provides practical strategies for effective money management.

Who should read Millionaire Mission?

  • Forward-thinkers wanting to achieve sustainable financial security
  • Aspiring investors seeking clear, actionable wealth-building strategies
  • Individuals overcoming financial decision-making anxiety

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Career Progress Books: Hyperefficient by Mithu Storoni

Hyperefficient

Mithu Storoni
Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work
4.2 (130 ratings)
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What's Hyperefficient about?

Hyperefficient (2024) explores the challenge facing knowledge workers expected to deliver high outputs reminiscent of industrial-era efficiency in the modern, technology-driven workplace. It argues that the key tasks of idea generation, complex problem-solving, and learning require a new approach to productivity. It suggests tailoring work patterns to natural cognitive rhythms, thereby creating a more sustainable and effective way of working that aligns with how our brains naturally function.

Who should read Hyperefficient?

  • Knowledge workers seeking sustainable productivity methods
  • Leaders aiming to enhance team efficiency
  • Anyone interested in neuroscience-based performance improvement

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Career Progress Books: Becoming a Person of Influence by John C. Maxwell, Jim Dornan

Becoming a Person of Influence

John C. Maxwell, Jim Dornan
How to Positively Impact the Lives of Others
4.4 (147 ratings)
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What's Becoming a Person of Influence about?

Becoming a Person of Influence (1997) is a guide to positively impacting others, regardless of your position or title. It explores the four stages of influence – modeling, motivating, mentoring, and multiplying – and how the principles and practices outlined can be used to elevate both personal and professional success. 

Who should read Becoming a Person of Influence?

  • Leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs seeking to expand their influence
  • Coaches and mentors guiding personal and professional growth
  • Anyone seeking to improve communication and leadership skills

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Career Progress Books: The 80/20 CEO by Bill Canady

The 80/20 CEO

Bill Canady
Take Command of Your Business in 100 Days
4.2 (134 ratings)
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What's The 80/20 CEO about?

The 80/20 CEO (2024) presents a comprehensive operating system for business leadership. It offers a strategic framework designed to help executives guide their organizations toward profitable growth, emphasizing efficiency in achieving business objectives.

Who should read The 80/20 CEO?

  • Entrepreneurs looking to create and scale their businesses
  • CEOs and executives of struggling or underperforming companies
  • Business consultants specializing in turnarounds and growth strategy

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Career Progress Books: Non-Obvious Thinking by Rohit Bhargava, Ben DuPont

Non-Obvious Thinking

Rohit Bhargava, Ben DuPont
How to See What Others Miss
4.2 (36 ratings)
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What's Non-Obvious Thinking about?

Non-Obvious Thinking (2024) introduces a practical four-step method designed to help you break free from conventional thinking and uncover hidden opportunities. The SIFT framework – Space, Insight, Focus, and Twist – teaches you how to become more observant, creative, and flexible in your approach to problem-solving. Through engaging stories and actionable lessons, it shows how shifting your perspective can unlock the potential of your best ideas.

Who should read Non-Obvious Thinking?

  • Creative thinkers looking to break away from conventional ideas
  • Professionals seeking innovative solutions to everyday challenges
  • Problem-solvers interested in spotting hidden opportunities

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Career Progress Books: Negotiation Made Simple by John Lowry

Negotiation Made Simple

John Lowry
A Practical Guide for Making Strategic Decisions, Finding Solutions, and Delivering the Best Deal
4.5 (135 ratings)
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What's Negotiation Made Simple about?

Negotiation Made Simple (2024) is a practical guide to mastering the art of negotiation in both professional and personal contexts. The book outlines five essential skills that anyone can develop to become a more effective negotiator, transforming everyday interactions into opportunities for mutual benefit and long-term success.. 

Who should read Negotiation Made Simple?

  • Business professionals negotiating deals, contracts, and partnerships
  • Parents and partners dealing with conflict-resolution and decision-making
  • Anyone navigating complex stakeholder interests and building consensus

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Career Progress Books: Rebel by Graham Cochrane

Rebel

Graham Cochrane
Find Yourself by Not Following the Crowd
3.5 (4 ratings)
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What's Rebel about?

Rebel (2024) is a guide to breaking free from societal expectations and living authentically. It presents a five-step framework for rediscovering your passions, redefining success, and embracing a revolutionary mindset to create a life that truly resonates with your authentic self. 

Who should read Rebel?

  • Career changers or recent college graduates seeking direction
  • Individuals struggling with societal expectations and pressures
  • Anyone interested in living more authentically, on their own terms

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Career Progress Books: Cold Calling Sucks (And That's Why It Works) by Nick Cegelski, Armand Farrokh

Cold Calling Sucks (And That's Why It Works)

Nick Cegelski, Armand Farrokh
A Step-by-Step Guide to Calling Strangers in Sales
4.4 (5 ratings)
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What's Cold Calling Sucks (And That's Why It Works) about?

Cold Calling Sucks (And That’s Why It Works) (2024) equips you with practical strategies to conquer your fear of cold calling and thrive in sales. Through a step-by-step breakdown, industry-specific examples, and real-world data, you’ll learn how to master the first 60 seconds, overcome objections, and book more meetings. Embrace the challenge, and you might just find yourself among the top performers who succeed where others give up.

Who should read Cold Calling Sucks (And That's Why It Works)?

  • Sales professionals looking to improve their cold calling techniques
  • New sales reps seeking actionable frameworks for outreach success
  • Entrepreneurs wanting to build stronger pipelines and close more deals

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Career Progress Books: Pivot or Die by Gary Shapiro

Pivot or Die

Gary Shapiro
How Leaders Thrive When Everything Changes
4.1 (8 ratings)
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What's Pivot or Die about?

Pivot or Die (2024) offers a framework for leaders to navigate rapid changes and challenges in the technology and business world. It explains how embracing different types of pivots – whether in response to failure, success, or unforeseen circumstances – can help organizations stay agile and competitive. Through case studies and lessons, it highlights the critical role of adaptability in achieving long-term success.

Who should read Pivot or Die?

  • Technology entrepreneurs looking to withstand industry disruptions
  • Startup founders seeking strategies for growth and pivoting
  • Professionals involved in change management or strategic planning

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Career Progress Books: Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI for Beginners by David M. Patel

Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI for Beginners

David M. Patel
The Complete Guide
4.1 (129 ratings)
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What's Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI for Beginners about?

Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI for Beginners (2023) introduces foundational concepts of artificial intelligence and generative AI. Covering key topics like machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing, it aims to simplify complex ideas for newcomers to the field. Through practical examples, it demonstrates how AI is applied in real-world settings, offering an accessible and engaging way to explore this rapidly evolving technology.

Who should read Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI for Beginners?

  • Tech enthusiasts curious about AI and generative technologies
  • Beginners seeking simple explanations of complex AI concepts
  • Professionals exploring AI's real-world applications and potential impacts

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Career Progress Books: The Art of SEO by Eric Enge, Stephan Spencer, Jessie Stricchiola

The Art of SEO

Eric Enge, Stephan Spencer, Jessie Stricchiola
Mastering Search Engine Optimization
3.0 (6 ratings)
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What's The Art of SEO about?

The Art of SEO (2023) offers a comprehensive guide to search engine optimization, covering everything from basic methods to advanced tactics. It provides insights into the complexities of internet search, the inner workings of search engines, and the latest SEO tools and methods, including generative AI. 

Who should read The Art of SEO?

  • Digital marketers looking to refine their SEO strategies
  • Entrepreneurs aiming to increase their online visibility
  • Web developers seeking to optimize website performance

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Career Progress Books: The Skills-Powered Organization by Ravin Jesuthasan, Tanuj Kapilashrami

The Skills-Powered Organization

Ravin Jesuthasan, Tanuj Kapilashrami
The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise
4.1 (29 ratings)
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What's The Skills-Powered Organization about?

The Skills-Powered Organization (2024) explores the shift from job-based to skill-based organizational models in today’s business world. It provides a framework for companies to reinvent themselves, offering guidance on developing new organizational capabilities and work systems to enhance agility, productivity, and value creation.

Who should read The Skills-Powered Organization?

  • CEOs and business leaders looking to understand emerging workforce trends
  • HR executives seeking insights into future-oriented talent management strategies
  • Strategy consultants advising clients on long-term competitiveness and adaptability

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Career Progress Books: Raise Your Game by Alan Stein Jr., Jon Sternfeld

Raise Your Game

Alan Stein Jr., Jon Sternfeld
High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best
4.4 (111 ratings)
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What's Raise Your Game about?

Raise Your Game (2020) reveals how discipline, preparation, and focus drive success in any field. With lessons from top athletes and leaders, it delivers powerful insights to help you build unstoppable habits. Whether it’s Kobe Bryant’s legendary work ethic or Mark Cuban’s fierce commitment to preparation, you’ll be ready to push your limits and hit new heights.

Who should read Raise Your Game?

  • Anyone wanting to develop high-performance habits
  • Business leaders seeking strategies to boost team performance and culture
  • Athletes aiming to apply mental discipline to excel in their sport

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Career Progress Books: Working with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

Working with Emotional Intelligence

Daniel Goleman
The Crucial Role of EQ in the Workplace
4.3 (74 ratings)
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What's Working with Emotional Intelligence about?

Working with Emotional Intelligence (1999) explores how emotional intelligence (EQ) plays a key part in professional success, surpassing cognitive abilities like IQ or technical expertise. It shows that skills like self-awareness, empathy, and social competence are key to career advancement and offers practical insights for anyone looking to enhance their professional life through emotional intelligence.

Who should read Working with Emotional Intelligence?

  • Aspiring leaders who want to enhance their promotion chances by cultivating EQ
  • Managers brushing up on conflict resolution strategies and interpersonal skills
  • HR professionals looking to identify and nurture employees with high EQ levels

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Career Progress Books: Say What They Can't Unhear by Tamsen Webster

Say What They Can't Unhear

Tamsen Webster
The 9 Principles of Lasting Change
4.0 (4 ratings)
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What's Say What They Can't Unhear about?

Say What They Can’t Unhear (2024) provides a fresh approach to driving lasting change by leveraging ethical persuasion and behavioral insights. It explores nine “persuasion principles” that help transform passive agreement into passionate buy-in, inspiring long-term shifts in thinking and behavior.

Who should read Say What They Can't Unhear?

  • Business leaders seeking to inspire lasting organizational change
  • Managers aiming to guide teams through transitions
  • Entrepreneurs needing strategies to influence customer behavior

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Career Progress Books: Work Clean by Dan Charnas

Work Clean

Dan Charnas
The life-changing power of mise-en-place to organize your life, work, and mind
4.5 (135 ratings)
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What's Work Clean about?

Work Clean (2016) reveals how the professional kitchen system of mise en place can transform your work and daily life through mindful preparation and purposeful action 

Who should read Work Clean?

  • Freelancers managing their own workflow and client relationships
  • Professionals struggling with digital overwhelm or multiple competing deadlines
  • Anyone feeling overwhelmed by workplace chaos or seeking more mindful work practices

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Career Progress Books: Burned Out to Lit Up by Cara E. Houser

Burned Out to Lit Up

Cara E. Houser
Ditch the Grind and Reclaim Your Life
3.9 (9 ratings)
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What's Burned Out to Lit Up about?

Burned Out to Lit Up (2023) is a practical guide to recovering from burnout. It shows that by prioritizing our own needs, setting boundaries, and adopting positive habits, we can live happier, healthier lives.

Who should read Burned Out to Lit Up?

  • People who feel burned out
  • Parents struggling to juggle work and family commitments
  • Anyone who wants to live a more balanced life

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Career Progress Books: Rebel Talent by Francesca Gino

Rebel Talent

Francesca Gino
Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life
4.4 (7 ratings)
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What's Rebel Talent about?

Rebel Talent (2018) dives into why the rule-breakers and innovators – the rebels – are the ones who’ll thrive in today’s super competitive world. Encouraging a bit of rebellion can spark growth and innovation, and not just at work. By seeing the value in challenging the norm and thinking differently, life can become more exciting and fulfilling.

Who should read Rebel Talent?

  • Business leaders seeking innovative management and culture strategies
  • Professionals aiming to boost creativity and job satisfaction
  • Anyone interested in personal and professional growth

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Career Progress Books: The Life Cycle of a CEO by Claudius A Hildebrand, Robert J Stark

The Life Cycle of a CEO

Claudius A Hildebrand, Robert J Stark
The Myths and Truths of How Leaders Succeed
4.5 (4 ratings)
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What's The Life Cycle of a CEO about?

The Life Cycle of a CEO (2024) shatters the myth of the natural-born corporate leader by revealing the five distinct phases every CEO must master. Through unprecedented research spanning thousands of executives, you’ll discover how successful leaders navigate each critical stage – from launch through legacy – and develop the specific skills needed at each step. You’ll learn exactly what it takes to transform from a capable leader into an exceptional CEO who drives lasting success.

Who should read The Life Cycle of a CEO?

  • Ambitious executives seeking insights for their leadership journey
  • Mid-career professionals planning their path to senior management
  • Business students and academics studying corporate leadership patterns

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Career Progress Books: The Employee Advantage by Stephan Meier

The Employee Advantage

Stephan Meier
How Putting Workers First Helps Businesses Thrive
3.5 (2 ratings)
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What's The Employee Advantage about?

The Employee Advantage (2024) argues that prioritizing employees can drive business success by encouraging innovation, improving profitability, and attracting top talent. It highlights how organizations can benefit from focusing on employee well-being, showcasing examples of companies that have thrived by adopting an employee-centric approach. It also provides actionable strategies for leaders to create workplaces where employees feel valued and motivated.

Who should read The Employee Advantage?

  • Business leaders seeking innovative employee engagement strategies
  • Entrepreneurs building people-focused, sustainable organizations
  • Students of business or organizational psychology

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Career Progress Books: 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do by Amy Morin

13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do

Amy Morin
Own Your Power, Channel Your Confidence, and Find Your Authentic Voice for a Life of Meaning and Joy
3.8 (10 ratings)
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What's 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do about?

13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do (2018) is a snappy, straight-to-the-point guidebook aimed at women who are ready to stop holding themselves back. It’s filled with practical strategies for building mental toughness through rejecting perfectionism, breaking free from gender roles, resisting guilt, and overcoming societal expectations.

Who should read 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do?

  • Working women ready to break through the glass ceiling
  • Busy moms ready to put themselves first
  • Retired women ready to shape a new life chapter 

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Career Progress Books: The Power of Culture by Laura Hamill

The Power of Culture

Laura Hamill
Bringing Values to Life at Work
4.0 (1 ratings)
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What's The Power of Culture about?

The Power of Culture (2024) explores how a well-crafted culture can transform an organization, boosting employee engagement, performance, and well-being. By examining how values, behaviors, and leadership shape the work environment, it emphasizes the importance of creating a culture that encourages people and places to thrive. 

Who should read The Power of Culture?

  • HR professionals focused on workplace culture 
  • Business leaders wanting to boost employee engagement and performance 
  • Anyone interested in organizational psychology 

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Career Progress Books: Simply Said by Jay Sullivan

Simply Said

Jay Sullivan
Communicating Better at Work and Beyond
4.0 (1 ratings)
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What's Simply Said about?

Simply Said (2016) presents powerful principles for crafting and delivering messages that resonate deeply with your audience, whether in writing, speaking, or leadership roles. The book reveals how focusing on audience impact, mastering delivery techniques, and creating psychologically safe communication environments can transform workplace interactions and drive meaningful results.

Who should read Simply Said?

  • Professionals seeking to advance their careers through better communication skills
  • Remote team leaders navigating the challenges of virtual communication
  • Anyone struggling with difficult workplace conversations looking for better results

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Career Progress Books: The Score That Matters by Ryan Hawk, Brook Cupps

The Score That Matters

Ryan Hawk, Brook Cupps
Growing Excellence in Yourself and Those You Lead
5.0 (2 ratings)
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What's The Score That Matters about?

The Score That Matters (2024) explores how society's obsession with external metrics like social-media followers, revenue, and material success often leaves people feeling unfulfilled. It presents an alternative approach focused on developing an internal scoreboard that aligns with one's purpose and values, offering guidance on how to regulate emotions, handle adversity, and avoid comparison while pursuing meaningful personal growth.

Who should read The Score That Matters?

  • Personal development enthusiasts interested in career growth
  • High achievers feeling burnt out from chasing external metrics
  • Anyone who wants to cultivate sustainable excellence

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Career Progress Books: Radical Inclusion by David Moinina Sengeh

Radical Inclusion

David Moinina Sengeh
Seven Steps to Help You Create a More Just Workplace, Home, and World
1.0 (1 ratings)
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What's Radical Inclusion about?

Radical Inclusion (2024) tells the compelling story of a fight to guarantee the right of pregnant girls in Sierra Leone to attend school. It explores how exclusionary systems can be transformed and offers practical strategies for creating more inclusive and equitable communities. Through personal stories and global experiences, it will provide you with a blueprint for fostering a world where everyone truly belongs.

Who should read Radical Inclusion?

  • Community leaders advocating for social change  
  • Educators seeking inclusive teaching strategies 
  • Policymakers addressing systemic inequality and exclusion

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  • So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport
  • The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
  • How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell
  • The Job-Ready Guide by Anastasia de Waal
  • Never Finished by David Goggins
  • Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell
  • The Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett
  • Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
  • Your Next Five Moves by Patrick Bet-David
  • A Beginner's Guide to the Stock Market by Matthew R Kratter

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  • Cal Newport
  • Jack Canfield
  • John C. Maxwell
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  • David Goggins