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: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi

Never Eat Alone

Keith Ferrazzi
And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
4.3 (315 ratings)
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What's Never Eat Alone about?

In Never Eat Alone, Keith Ferrazzi, a successful businessman and marketing expert, takes us through the secrets to successful networking. He focuses on building lasting relationships rather than merely exchanging business cards, which seems to be many people’s idea of networking today. He summarizes his findings in a system of tried and tested methods. 

Who should read Never Eat Alone?

  • Anyone who wants to know what really constitutes good networking
  • Anyone who wants to know how to best achieve their goals
  • Anyone with a general interest in career advice and soft skills

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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 (630 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 (319 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: Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg

Smarter Faster Better

Charles Duhigg
The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business
4.1 (436 ratings)
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What's Smarter Faster Better about?

Smarter Faster Better (2016) combines personal stories and business research to show that being productive isn’t just about managing your to-do list, but about making the right choices and maintaining the right mindset. These blinks offer advice on how to stay motivated, keep yourself on track and work in teams effectively to maximize your creativity, productivity and success.

Who should read Smarter Faster Better?

  • Leaders looking to motivate a team
  • Business people who want to energize a company or employees
  • Anyone with a serious, long-term goal

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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 (746 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: Range by David Epstein

Range

David Epstein
Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
4.3 (593 ratings)
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What's Range about?

At a time when many see specialization as the route to success, Range (2019) shows that having broad interests and taking your time to find your focus in life lead to excellence and innovation. Drawing on examples from business, sports, science and human psychology, Range urges us all to stay open-minded and curious.

Who should read Range?

  • Individuals searching for a purpose in life
  • The intellectually curious
  • Those seeking an unconventional path to success

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Career Progress Books: The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan with Benjamin Hardy

The Gap and the Gain

Dan Sullivan with Benjamin Hardy
The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success
4.6 (1,842 ratings)
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What's The Gap and the Gain about?

The Gap and the Gain (2021) is a guide to finding happiness and fulfillment inside yourself, instead of constantly hunting for external affirmation. By learning to define your own standards of success, and by measuring your achievement backward, you’ll appreciate how much progress you’ve actually made, and experience renewed motivation in every area of your life.

Who should read The Gap and the Gain?

  • Undermotivated entrepreneurs 
  • Successful but unfulfilled business people
  • Persistent ruminators who want to learn how to think positively

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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 (1,175 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: Magic Words by Jonah Berger

Magic Words

Jonah Berger
What to Say to Get Your Way
4.6 (1,496 ratings)
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What's Magic Words about?

Magic Words (2023) teaches you how to use the power of language to achieve your goals. Want to win an argument, nail a job interview, or get your child to clean up after themselves? This guide reveals the magical yet scientifically proven words that may make all the difference.

Who should read Magic Words?

  • People interested in psychology and language
  • Anyone wondering which words to use to market themselves or their product
  • Anyone who wants to become better at (public) speaking

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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 (179 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: Future Skills by Bernard Marr

Future Skills

Bernard Marr
The 20 Skills and Competencies Everyone Needs to Succeed in a Digital World
3.9 (297 ratings)
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What's Future Skills about?

Future Skills (2022) outlines 20 core skills that will be essential for success in an increasingly digital world. From digital literacy to social media awareness, these competencies can benefit anyone regardless of career focus or life goals.

Who should read Future Skills?

  • Those worried about the AI revolution and its impact on the future of work 
  • Career optimizers seeking practical advice for the next digital age
  • Anyone looking for a competitive edge in an increasingly automated world

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Career Progress Books: $100M Leads by Alex Hormozi

$100M Leads

Alex Hormozi
How to Get Strangers to Want to Buy Your Stuff
4.3 (125 ratings)
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What's $100M Leads about?

$100M Leads (2023) is a proven playbook for attracting more leads than you’ll know what to do with. Through step-by-step frameworks and cutting-edge tactics, it shows you how to build self-sustaining marketing machines that convert at record rates.

Who should read $100M Leads?

  • Fledgling founders who want to make their dream business work
  • Experienced entrepreneurs who struggle with advertising and marketing
  • Seasoned salespeople who want to level up their strategies

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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 (660 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: 100 Ways to Change Your Life by Liz Moody

100 Ways to Change Your Life

Liz Moody
The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships and Success
4.3 (576 ratings)
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What's 100 Ways to Change Your Life about?

100 Ways to Change Your Life (2023) is a guide that offers you a wide range of practical tips and strategies for making impactful changes in various aspects of your life. Covering topics from health and wellness to personal growth and happiness, it’s designed to inspire and motivate you to implement small but significant adjustments to suit your individual needs and goals.

Who should read 100 Ways to Change Your Life?

  • Wellness devotees and productivity fanatics who’ve lost sight of simple happiness
  • Dreamers who’d love to start doing, if they could only stick to their goals
  • Anyone who feels there could be more to life than the status quo

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Career Progress Books: Level Up by Rob Dial

Level Up

Rob Dial
Get Focused, Stop Procrastinating and Upgrade Your Life
4.2 (890 ratings)
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What's Level Up about?

Level Up (2023) is a practical guide to help you move from inaction to taking focused steps to achieve your goals and dreams. It reveals the reasons behind inaction and offers strategies to stop spinning your wheels and start taking meaningful action.  

Who should read Level Up?

  • Individuals seeking practical strategies to overcome inaction.
  • People aspiring to improve focus and productivity.
  • Anyone interested in personal development and self-improvement.

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Career Progress Books: Hidden Potential by Adam Grant

Hidden Potential

Adam Grant
The Science of Achieving Greater Things
4.5 (454 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: LIT by Jeff Karp

LIT

Jeff Karp
Using Nature's Playbook to Spark Energy, Ideas, and Action
4.2 (116 ratings)
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What's LIT about?

LIT (2024) is a guidebook for anyone looking to ignite their inner potential and make a positive impact on their lives and the world around them. It’s designed to help people snap out of their rut, find inspiration, cultivate humility, and harness the transformative power of curiosity and compassion. 

Who should read LIT?

  • Anyone interested in personal growth
  • People curious about productivity and inspiration
  • Distracted minds looking for some calm and focus

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Career Progress Books: Rich Dad's Increase Your Financial IQ by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Rich Dad's Increase Your Financial IQ

Robert T. Kiyosaki
Get Smarter with Your Money
4.0 (137 ratings)
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What's Rich Dad's Increase Your Financial IQ about?

Increase Your Financial IQ (2011) is a guide to building financial intelligence and taking control of your financial future. It lays out key principles for protecting your money, budgeting, leveraging your assets, and continuously improving your financial knowledge.

Who should read Rich Dad's Increase Your Financial IQ?

  • Individuals and families striving to build long-term wealth
  • Small investors seeking to make smarter, more informed decisions
  • Anyone feeling overwhelmed or confused by personal finance

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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 (59 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 (147 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: Your Journey to Financial Freedom by Jamila Souffrant

Your Journey to Financial Freedom

Jamila Souffrant
A Step-By-Step Guide to Achieving Wealth and Happiness
4.3 (193 ratings)
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What's Your Journey to Financial Freedom about?

Your Journey to Financial Freedom (2023) is a comprehensive guide designed to help you achieve financial independence through smart money management and investment strategies. It delves into the importance of budgeting, saving, and investing, providing practical tools and advice to create a solid financial foundation. 

Who should read Your Journey to Financial Freedom?

  • Those seeking financial
  • Professionals looking to quit their nine-to-five
  • Beginners in personal finance and investment education

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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
4.1 (263 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: Real-Time Leadership by David Noble & Carol Kauffman

Real-Time Leadership

David Noble & Carol Kauffman
Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High
3.7 (29 ratings)
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What's Real-Time Leadership about?

Real-Time Leadership (2021) dives into how leaders can make quick and strategic decisions during high stakes situations using the practical M-O-V-E framework.

Who should read Real-Time Leadership?

  • Emerging leaders
  • Experienced decision-makers
  • Individuals in high-stakes roles

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Career Progress Books: Effective Decision-Making by Edoardo Binda Zane

Effective Decision-Making

Edoardo Binda Zane
How to Make Better Decisions Under Uncertainty and Pressure
3.5 (56 ratings)
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What's Effective Decision-Making about?

Effective Decision-Making (2016) explores the art and science of making better decisions amidst the challenges of uncertainty and pressure. It provides you with a comprehensive toolkit for improving decision-making processes, focusing on techniques that foster critical thinking, strategic analysis, and collaborative problem-solving.

Who should read Effective Decision-Making?

  • Managers and executives who need to make the big calls
  • Entrepreneurs who want to make quick and effective decisions 
  • Brainstormers looking to up their game

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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 (37 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: Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin
4.6 (70 ratings)
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What's Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin about?

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (1793) provides an intimate look at Franklin's successes and failures, revealing his views on practical wisdom and self-improvement. It showcases his journey from a young apprentice to a renowned figure in history, offering valuable life lessons along the way.

Who should read Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin?

  • History enthusiasts
  • Self-improvement seekers
  • Fans of personal narratives

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Career Progress Books: How to Make a Few Billion Dollars by Brad Jacobs

How to Make a Few Billion Dollars

Brad Jacobs
3.5 (198 ratings)
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What's How to Make a Few Billion Dollars about?

How to Make a Few Billion Dollars (2018) presents an insightful roadmap to assembling a team that's equipped to catapult a company to staggering heights of success. It zeroes in on the art of team building, detailing a multidimensional approach to recruit, manage, and incentivize a high performing squad.

Who should read How to Make a Few Billion Dollars?

  • Aspiring billionaires
  • Business team leaders 
  • HR recruitment specialists

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Career Progress Books: The 3.3 Rule by John Briggs

The 3.3 Rule

John Briggs
The New Workday Standard of Creating More by Working Less
3.8 (329 ratings)
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What's The 3.3 Rule about?

The 3.3 Rule (2020) offers a unique perspective on productivity and work-life balance. It presents the “3.3 Rule” – which advocates for working a maximum of three hours at a time, succeeded by breaks amounting to 30% of the work duration. This groundbreaking approach aims to rebuild conventional work patterns, fostering productivity and employee satisfaction.

Who should read The 3.3 Rule?

  • Corporate leaders 
  • Productivity enthusiasts 
  • Work-life balance seekers

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Career Progress Books: Your First Million by Arlan Hamilton

Your First Million

Arlan Hamilton
Why You Don't Have to Be Born Into a Legacy of Wealth to Leave One Behind
3.2 (334 ratings)
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What's Your First Million about?

Your First Million (2020) shines a light on the imperative of establishing multiple revenue streams to cultivate financial resilience. No matter the circumstances, it insists that wealth is accessible to everyone.

Who should read Your First Million?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs
  • Economic equality advocates
  • Personal finance enthusiasts

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Career Progress Books: Quick Confidence by Selena Rezvani

Quick Confidence

Selena Rezvani
Be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on Yourself
4.0 (63 ratings)
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What's Quick Confidence about?

Quick Confidence (2023) is a highly useful primer on how to move through the world with more self-assurance and determination. It provides tips that are useful for team managers, executives and self-employed entrepreneurs alike. This is advice that anyone can use to make better first impressions and stronger connections.

Who should read Quick Confidence?

  • Anyone looking to get their mojo back
  • People who want to be more effective in meetings
  • Managers who want to build better workplaces

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Career Progress Books: The 12-Week MBA by Nathan Kracklauer & Bjorn Billhardt

The 12-Week MBA

Nathan Kracklauer & Bjorn Billhardt
Learn the Skills You Need to Lead in Business Today
4.2 (108 ratings)
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What's The 12-Week MBA about?

The 12-Week MBA (2024) offers an accelerated path to mastering essential business administration skills and knowledge, traditionally taught in MBA programs, in just three months. It distills critical insights and practical advice for managers and aspiring leaders, aiming to equip them with the tools needed to succeed in the fast-paced business world.

Who should read The 12-Week MBA?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking foundational business knowledge
  • Professionals contemplating an MBA for career advancement
  • Small business owners focusing on growth strategies

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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 (190 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: Learned Excellence by Eric Potterat & Alan Eagle

Learned Excellence

Eric Potterat & Alan Eagle
Mental Disciplines for Leading and Winning from the World's Top Performers
4.4 (170 ratings)
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What's Learned Excellence about?

Learned Excellence (2024) offers a comprehensive guide to the five mental disciplines necessary for peak performance. It provides principles and practices used by top athletes, military personnel, and business executives to attain excellence – professionally and personally.

Who should read Learned Excellence?

  • Corporate executives and business leaders
  • Individuals in high-stress professions, such as first responders
  • Anyone striving for excellence in their personal life

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Career Progress Books: AI for Business Leaders by Michael Ramsay

AI for Business Leaders

Michael Ramsay
A Practical Guide to Business Growth and Success
2.9 (104 ratings)
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What's AI for Business Leaders about?

AI for Business Leaders (2023) unveils the transformative power of artificial intelligence in reshaping business strategies, operations, and competitive landscapes. It guides you through integrating AI into your business, offering strategies for overcoming implementation hurdles, enhancing customer experiences, and achieving sustainable growth. Engage with this comprehensive analysis to unlock AI’s potential in driving your business forward.

Who should read AI for Business Leaders?

  • Tech-savvy entrepreneurs seeking competitive advantages
  • Executives interested in AI-driven operational efficiency
  • Marketing professionals exploring AI for customer engagement

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Career Progress Books: All It Takes Is a Goal by Jon Acuff

All It Takes Is a Goal

Jon Acuff
The 3-Step Plan to Ditch Regret and Tap Into Your Massive Potential
4.3 (160 ratings)
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What's All It Takes Is a Goal about?

All It Takes Is a Goal (2023) is a transformative guide that empowers readers to achieve their dreams. It demonstrates how setting effective goals can help individuals escape their comfort zones, make measurable progress, and ultimately reach their full potential.

Who should read All It Takes Is a Goal?

  • Those seeking personal growth and self-improvement
  • People who struggle with lack of motivation
  • Anyone feeling stuck in their comfort zone and wanting to change

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Career Progress Books: The Next Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley & Sarah Stanley Fallaw

The Next Millionaire Next Door

Thomas J. Stanley & Sarah Stanley Fallaw
Enduring Strategies for Building Wealth
4.3 (190 ratings)
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What's The Next Millionaire Next Door about?

The Next Millionaire Next Door (2018) inspires readers of all backgrounds and income levels to build substantial wealth through frugal living and smart investing. Clear, simple strategies for living within your means and patiently growing assets show that economic success is truly accessible for all.

Who should read The Next Millionaire Next Door?

  • Average earners who feel like lasting wealth is out of their reach
  • Above average earners who struggle to grow their wealth, rather than spend it
  • Anyone who longs for the flexibility and financial freedom that comes with true wealth

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Career Progress Books: Think Remarkable by Guy Kawasaki & Madisun Nuismer

Think Remarkable

Guy Kawasaki & Madisun Nuismer
9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make a Difference
4.1 (63 ratings)
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What's Think Remarkable about?

Think Remarkable (2023) is a transformative guide to unlocking your full potential and living an extraordinary life. It draws on the wisdom and insights of remarkable individuals to provide a blueprint for personal growth and success.

Who should read Think Remarkable?

  • Students aiming to develop the skills and mindset needed for success
  • Anyone feeling stuck in a rut and wanting to break free from mediocrity
  • Those seeking inspiration and guidance from the world’s most remarkable people

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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 (162 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: Co-Intelligence by Ethan Mollick

Co-Intelligence

Ethan Mollick
Living and Working with AI
4.2 (244 ratings)
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What's Co-Intelligence about?

Co-Intelligence (2024) explores the benefits of partnering with generative, language-based artificial intelligence (AI) in education, the workplace, and any area of life you wish to excel in. By harnessing the potential of new AI technology, and better understanding its limitations, you can use AI to significantly enhance your performance and potential.

Who should read Co-Intelligence?

  • Workplace professionals wanting to benefit from AI
  • AI amateurs looking to advance their user skills
  • Curious luddites wishing to learn about AI

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Career Progress Books: Uncommon by Mark Divine

Uncommon

Mark Divine
Simple Principles for an Extraordinary Life
4.0 (195 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: The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing by Mel Lindauer, Taylor Larimore & Michael LeBoeuf

The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing

Mel Lindauer, Taylor Larimore & Michael LeBoeuf
4.2 (38 ratings)
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What's The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing about?

The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing (2014) lays out time-tested strategies for securing financial independence. You’ll learn how to navigate various financial behaviors, optimize investment strategies, and understand the critical role of emotional management in investing. This guide equips you to make informed decisions that align with your long-term financial goals.

Who should read The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing?

  • Aspiring investors seeking financial independence
  • Individuals interested in behavioral finance
  • Long-term financial planners

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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 (130 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
4.4 (250 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: Just the Good Stuff by Jim VandeHei

Just the Good Stuff

Jim VandeHei
No-BS Secrets to Success (No Matter What Life Throws at You)
4.1 (38 ratings)
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What's Just the Good Stuff about?

Just the Good Stuff (2024) is a practical and candid guide to managing today’s complex world and achieving success, regardless of your starting point. It offers essential advice on finding your passion, building a meaningful career, and attaining health, wealth, and happiness.

Who should read Just the Good Stuff?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking inspiration
  • Individuals overcoming personal or professional challenges
  • Personal growth and resilience seekers

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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
3.5 (125 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 (230 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: Financial Literacy for All by John Hope Bryant

Financial Literacy for All

John Hope Bryant
Disrupting Struggle, Advancing Financial Freedom, and Building a New American Middle Class
3.3 (33 ratings)
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What's Financial Literacy for All about?

Financial Literacy for All (2024) equips you to navigate the complexities of personal and community finances with greater proficiency and understanding. It reveals how financial education can transform your economic stability and unlock opportunities by managing credit more effectively. This guide is essential for anyone looking to enhance their financial literacy and make informed decisions that pave the way to personal and communal prosperity.

Who should read Financial Literacy for All?

  • Young adults entering the workforce
  • Educators and financial advisors
  • Policymakers in education and finance

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Career Progress Books: Optimal by Daniel Goleman & Cary Cherniss

Optimal

Daniel Goleman & Cary Cherniss
How to Sustain Personal and Organizational Excellence Every Day
3.6 (99 ratings)
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What's Optimal about?

Optimal (2024) looks at how enhanced emotional intelligence can significantly boost engagement, productivity, and satisfaction in both personal and organizational contexts. It outlines practical strategies for leaders and individuals wishing to apply emotional intelligence effectively, aiming to sustain high performance and create a supportive work environment. Through stories and scientific research, it illustrates the profound impact emotional intelligence has on managing stress and improving team dynamics.

Who should read Optimal?

  • HR professionals and organizational development specialists
  • Leaders and managers at all levels
  • Entrepreneurs and start-up team members

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Career Progress Books: The Mentally Strong Leader by Scott Mautz

The Mentally Strong Leader

Scott Mautz
Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors
4.4 (87 ratings)
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What's The Mentally Strong Leader about?

The Mentally Strong Leader (2024) is a comprehensive guide to cultivating the mental fortitude essential for effective leadership. Detailing over 50 tools designed to enhance the regulation of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, it empowers leaders to thrive in challenging environments and steer their teams with greater confidence.

Who should read The Mentally Strong Leader?

  • Leaders aspiring to greater mental strength
  • Professionals in high-pressure leadership roles
  • Personal and professional growth seekers

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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 (171 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
3.7 (14 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: MicroSkills by Adaira Landry & Resa E. Lewiss

MicroSkills

Adaira Landry & Resa E. Lewiss
The Tiny Steps That Lead to the Biggest Accomplishments
3.7 (133 ratings)
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What's MicroSkills about?

MicroSkills (2024) offers a deep dive into how small, specific skills can significantly enhance your personal and professional growth. Learn to break down complex goals into manageable actions, from building professional resilience through self-care to transforming workplace conflicts into opportunities for success.

Who should read MicroSkills?

  • Aspiring moguls seeking corporate finesse
  • Self-improvement fans craving everyday success
  • Career climbers championing small changes

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Career Progress Books: Excessively Obsessed by Natasha Oakley

Excessively Obsessed

Natasha Oakley
Find Your Passion, Build Your Business, Learn Your Limits, Love Your Life
4.1 (19 ratings)
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What's Excessively Obsessed about?

Excessively Obsessed (2024) offers a candid and practical roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs. This guide demystifies the entrepreneurial journey, revealing the gritty realities behind glamorous social media portrayals and providing actionable insights on everything from funding and marketing to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Who should read Excessively Obsessed?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking practical advice on starting and growing a business
  • Small business owners looking to scale their operations and improve their marketing
  • Influencers and content creators aiming to build and monetize their personal brand

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Career Progress Books: Built with Purpose by Bill Roark

Built with Purpose

Bill Roark
How Our Employee-Owned Business Changed What it Means to Work and Why
3.6 (11 ratings)
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What's Built with Purpose about?

Built with Purpose (2024) chronicles the development of Torch Technologies from a defense company into a flourishing conglomerate under Starfish Holdings, illustrating a business model that enriches and empowers its employee-owners while making significant community contributions. Showcasing Torch’s sustainable business practices, it challenges outdated models focused solely on enriching a few founders.

Who should read Built with Purpose?

  • Entrepreneurs seeking sustainable, employee-focused business models
  • Business leaders interested in long-term company growth
  • Anyone curious about innovative corporate philanthropy practices

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Career Progress Books: Supercoach by Michael Neill

Supercoach

Michael Neill
10 Secrets to Transform Anyone's Life: 10th Anniversary Edition
4.2 (50 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
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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: The Venture Mindset by Ilya Strebulaev, Alex Dang

The Venture Mindset

Ilya Strebulaev, Alex Dang
How to Make Smarter Bets and Achieve Extraordinary Growth
3.9 (87 ratings)
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What's The Venture Mindset about?

The Venture Mindset (2024) transforms your approach to business with insights inspired by venture capitalists. This guide reveals the secrets behind identifying groundbreaking ideas and making calculated risks, using examples from successful startups like Zoom. You’ll learn how to harness the power of long-term thinking, embrace dissent, and turn failure into a stepping stone for extraordinary success in any industry.

Who should read The Venture Mindset?

  • Entrepreneurs seeking insights into successful startup strategies
  • Investors looking to spot and nurture groundbreaking innovations
  • Business leaders aiming to foster a culture of long-term thinking

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Career Progress Books: You Deserve Good Gelato by Kacie Rose

You Deserve Good Gelato

Kacie Rose
Travel, Embrace Failure, and Face Your Fears
4.0 (148 ratings)
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What's You Deserve Good Gelato about?

You Deserve Good Gelato (2024) is a memoir that engages both the excitement and heartbreak of taking big leaps of faith, navigating the challenges and joys of expat life, and learning profound lessons about resilience, growth, and finding happiness in the moment.

Who should read You Deserve Good Gelato?

  • Aspiring travelers looking for inspiration and guidance 
  • Anyone feeling stuck or unfulfilled and seeking motivation
  • Those who want to feel less alone in their lives

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Career Progress Books: Good Team, Bad Team by Sarah Thurber & Blair Miller

Good Team, Bad Team

Sarah Thurber & Blair Miller
Lead Your People to Go After Big Challenges, Not Each Other
4.4 (80 ratings)
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What's Good Team, Bad Team about?

Good Team, Bad Team (2024) provides a powerful guide to transforming team dynamics and performance. Discover how to leverage thinking preferences, foster trust, and build a shared purpose to unlock your team’s full potential. Get ready to elevate collaboration and achieve remarkable results.

Who should read Good Team, Bad Team?

  • Team leaders seeking high-performance strategies
  • Professionals navigating cognitive diversity challenges
  • Individuals pursuing personal or team growth

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Career Progress Books: Grow the Pie by Alex Edmans

Grow the Pie

Alex Edmans
How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit
4.4 (78 ratings)
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What's Grow the Pie about?

Grow the Pie (2020) shows how businesses can thrive by creating value for society while also achieving sustainable profits. It reveals that companies prioritizing the well-being of all stakeholders often outperform those focused solely on shareholder returns. By presenting extensive research and real-world examples, it makes a compelling case that long-term success comes from growing the pie for everyone.

Who should read Grow the Pie?

  • Business leaders seeking sustainable growth strategies
  • Investors interested in long-term corporate performance
  • Academics studying corporate governance and responsibility

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Career Progress Books: What's Next Is Now by Frederik Pferdt

What's Next Is Now

Frederik Pferdt
How to Live Future Ready
3.8 (41 ratings)
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What's What's Next Is Now about?

What's Next Is Now (2024) presents a transformative mindset to help you navigate uncertainty with purpose. It offers a motivational guide to creating a future you desire through optimism, curiosity, and experimentation, offering practical exercises and real-world insights to foster a future-ready perspective.

Who should read What's Next Is Now?

  • Professionals navigating rapidly changing industries
  • People experiencing major life transitions
  • Those seeking motivation and optimism in the face of the future

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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 (123 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: Day Trading Attention by Gary Vaynerchuk

Day Trading Attention

Gary Vaynerchuk
Build Brand and Sales in the New Social Media World
4.4 (80 ratings)
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What's Day Trading Attention about?

Day Trading Attention (2024) explores innovative advertising strategies tailored to the digital age, emphasizing the importance of social media in building a brand. Geared toward helping you leverage content creation and distribution, it focuses on practical steps for harnessing the power of social media platforms to gain consumer attention effectively.

Who should read Day Trading Attention?

  • Entrepreneurs seeking innovative digital marketing strategies
  • Business owners interested in leveraging social media for growth
  • Marketing professionals aiming to enhance content creation and distribution

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Career Progress Books: Good Judgment by Richard Davis

Good Judgment

Richard Davis
Better Business Decisions with Human Personality Science
4.4 (37 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 Success Myth by Emma Gannon

The Success Myth

Emma Gannon
Letting Go of Having It All
4.5 (152 ratings)
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What's The Success Myth about?

The Success Myth (2023) challenges the conventional metrics of achievement and exposes how they often lead to a sense of dissatisfaction and emptiness. It proposes a new framework for viewing success, focusing on personal fulfillment rather than societal accolades. Through a mix of anecdotal evidence and practical advice, it invites readers to redefine success to align more closely with their own values and aspirations. 

Who should read The Success Myth?

  • Young professionals seeking career fulfillment
  • Burned-out individuals reassessing life priorities
  • Career coaches and mentors guiding others

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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
3.7 (89 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 (98 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 (130 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 (135 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
4.3 (172 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
4.4 (20 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: The Whole Story by John Mackey

The Whole Story

John Mackey
Adventures in Love, Life, and Capitalism
4.3 (104 ratings)
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What's The Whole Story about?

The Whole Story (2024), offers a candid account of Whole Foods Market’s journey from a small natural foods store to a global retail giant. It interweaves personal reflections with business insights, chronicling the challenges and triumphs that shaped both the company and the natural foods industry as a whole.

Who should read The Whole Story?

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those in the natural foods or retail sectors
  • Health-conscious consumers curious about the origins of the organic food movement
  • Anyone interested in the history and evolution of American food culture

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Career Progress Books: The Formula by Joshua Robinson, Jonathan Clegg

The Formula

Joshua Robinson, Jonathan Clegg
How Geniuses and Speed Freaks Made F1 the Fastest-Growing Sport
4.3 (81 ratings)
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What's The Formula about?

The Formula (2024) chronicles the evolution of Formula 1 from its post-World War II origins to its current status as a global entertainment powerhouse. It follows the larger-than-life personalities that have shaped the sport through technological innovations and business strategies, and their attempt to balance the pursuit of engineering excellence with the demands of commercial success.

Who should read The Formula?

  • Formula 1 enthusiasts seeking deeper insights
  • Sports business aficionados interested in high-stakes drama and growth strategy
  • Readers captivated by stories of innovation and success

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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
3.5 (22 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
4.3 (128 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 (131 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
4.2 (13 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 (99 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
4.1 (23 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: The Curious Advantage by Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, Garrick Jones

The Curious Advantage

Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown, Garrick Jones
Harness Curiosity to Thrive in Today’s Digital World
5.0 (1 ratings)
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What's The Curious Advantage about?

The Curious Advantage (2020) explores the role of curiosity in the digital age, examining its impact from historical, neuroscientific, and business-focused perspectives. It offers practical tools and insights for individuals and organizations to harness curiosity as a strategic advantage, promoting innovation and adaptability in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Who should read The Curious Advantage?

  • Learners aiming to deepen their curiosity
  • Innovative leaders driving organizational curiosity and creativity
  • Anyone with an ounce of curiosity wanting to unleash its power

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Career Progress Books: The Resilient Culture by Liane Stephan, Silke Rupprecht, Chris Tamdjidi, Michael Richards

The Resilient Culture

Liane Stephan, Silke Rupprecht, Chris Tamdjidi, Michael Richards
How Collective Resilience Leads to Business Success
4.5 (6 ratings)
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What's The Resilient Culture about?

The Resilient Culture (2024) provides a practical guide to building resilience within organizations, emphasizing the importance of productive, collaborative, and innovative cultures. It leverages decades of corporate and academic expertise to help businesses achieve lasting success.

Who should read The Resilient Culture?

  • Business leaders seeking strategies to enhance organizational resilience
  • HR professionals interested in practical frameworks for improving employee well-being
  • Team managers who want to cultivate collaborative and innovative work environments.

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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
4.7 (3 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
4.3 (8 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: The Ethical Imperative by Andrew Cooper

The Ethical Imperative

Andrew Cooper
Leading with Conscience to Shape the Future of Business
5.0 (1 ratings)
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What's The Ethical Imperative about?

The Ethical Imperative (2024) explores the role of ethics in modern business. It offers a treasure trove of narratives, strategies, and tools for leaders aiming to embed ethical decision-making within their organizations.

Who should read The Ethical Imperative?

  • Business leaders seeking to integrate ethics into their company culture
  • Entrepreneurs interested in sustainable, responsible business practices
  • Executives aiming to enhance organizational trust and integrity

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Career Progress Books: Interviewology by Anna Papalia

Interviewology

Anna Papalia
The New Science of Interviewing
3.6 (7 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
3.8 (13 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
3.0 (1 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: Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish by Peter Yawitz

Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish

Peter Yawitz
Navigating the Dos and Don'ts of Workplace Culture
3.5 (2 ratings)
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What's Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish about?

Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish (2022) is a practical guide to workplace culture and communication, particularly aimed at those early in their careers. It offers advice on handling common professional scenarios confidently, from writing emails to delivering presentations and food to travel. Through humor and relatable examples, it aims to demystify the unspoken rules of corporate life.

Who should read Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish?

  • Recent college graduates entering the workforce 
  • Managers mentoring new employees 
  • Career switchers adjusting to corporate environments 

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Career Progress Books: Economical Writing by Deirdre Nansen McCloskey

Economical Writing

Deirdre Nansen McCloskey
Thirty-Five Rules for Clear and Persuasive Prose
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What's Economical Writing about?

Economical Writing (1986) offers a concise guide to crafting clear and effective prose, particularly in the field of economics. Through thirty-five practical rules, it provides strategies for improving writing at every level, from overall structure to individual word choice, making it a valuable resource for writers looking to elevate their work.

Who should read Economical Writing?

  • Students looking to improve their academic writing
  • Professionals aiming to enhance their communication skills
  • Writers seeking to refine their prose and clarity

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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 (5 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: Modern Achievement by Asheesh Advani, Marshall Goldsmith

Modern Achievement

Asheesh Advani, Marshall Goldsmith
A New Approach to Timeless Lessons for Aspiring Leaders
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What's Modern Achievement about?

Modern Achievement (2024) redefines leadership for today’s dynamic, globalized world, focusing on personal empowerment and the journey of achievement rather than just goal-setting. Through vivid storytelling, it empowers young leaders to grow, achieve, and inspire others by embracing a fresh, modern approach to success. 

Who should read Modern Achievement?

  • Young professionals and recent graduates looking to develop their leadership skills
  • Business leaders aiming to adapt to new global challenges
  • Teachers and advisors who work with aspiring leaders

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Career Progress Books: How Work Works by Michelle P. King

How Work Works

Michelle P. King
The Subtle Science of Getting Ahead Without Losing Yourself
4.5 (6 ratings)
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What's How Work Works about?

How Work Works (2023) shows you how to thrive in your career by recognizing the hidden rules that shape workplace dynamics. This guide offers insights into building strong connections and staying true to yourself while advancing professionally. It’s your map to navigating modern work life with confidence and purpose.

Who should read How Work Works?

  • Professionals seeking to advance their careers with authenticity
  • Leaders interested in building inclusive workplace cultures
  • Individuals navigating the challenges of modern workplace dynamics

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Career Progress Books: Ambition by Gilbert Brim

Ambition

Gilbert Brim
How We Manage Success and Failure Throughout Our Lives
5.0 (2 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
4.7 (7 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
4.4 (9 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
3.8 (5 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
3.9 (11 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
4.3 (3 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
4.3 (3 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
4.0 (1 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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What's the best Career Progress book to read?

While choosing just one book about a topic is always tough, many people regard Never Eat Alone as the ultimate read on Career Progress.

What are the Top 10 Career Progress books?

Blinkist curators have picked the following:
  • Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi
  • So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport
  • The Success Principles by Jack Canfield
  • Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg
  • How Successful People Think by John C. Maxwell
  • Range by David Epstein
  • The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan with Benjamin Hardy
  • Never Finished by David Goggins
  • Magic Words by Jonah Berger
  • Good Leaders Ask Great Questions by John C. Maxwell

Who are the top Career Progress book authors?

When it comes to Career Progress, these are the authors who stand out as some of the most influential:
  • Keith Ferrazzi
  • Cal Newport
  • Jack Canfield
  • Charles Duhigg
  • John C. Maxwell