In the fast-paced world of business women are constantly seeking inspiration and guidance to succeed in their careers. As we look ahead to 2024 there are several inspirational books that are must-reads for any businesswoman looking to make her mark in the industry.
These books provide valuable insights practical tips and motivational stories from successful women leaders that can help aspiring businesswomen navigate the challenges and triumphs of the corporate world.
Here are the top five inspirational books for business women to read in 2024:
1. Times Up
Why you should read it: It is common for men to think “it’s not my issue” when women and minority groups are not being hired for jobs. “I work hard to achieve what I have and strive to remain focused just like everyone else.” Books like Time’s Up help us recognize the unfairness in large corporations.
Many books try to separate men and women but Patricia Lenkov uses research to show the importance of having a mix of different people. This book is great because it is written by a big company that hires a lot of people.
Patricia Lenkov is the person who started and leads Agility Executive Search. She has a unique viewpoint on hiring executives. She clearly describes the qualities she seeks in an executive and explains why having diverse executives is important.
I found out that when there are more people from different backgrounds in top positions at a company it helps make the entire company more diverse. Having different types of people helps us see things from different angles and understand how the world economy works better. Patricia Lenkov knows this better than anyone else.
2. The Demotivated Employee
Why you should read it: Have you ever had a job that made you feel like you were giving up your soul just to get up in the morning? “If you haven’t gone through that consider yourself lucky because not many people have been in that situation.” According to a recent survey by Virtual Vocations a job placement agency only 53% of workers in 2022 are happy with their job.
Dr. has written about the demotivated employee. Tara Peters and Dr. Smith worked together to conduct research on climate change. Cathy Bush has figured out how to create the perfect work setting for your team.
Creating the right company culture is often forgotten in business. The doctor studied the patient’s symptoms carefully before making a diagnosis. “Peters and Dr.” could be paraphrased as “Peters and the doctor.” Bush described the various reasons why workers might not feel motivated and therefore not be working as efficiently as expected.
The most important lesson I gained from reading this book is how crucial communication is in a company. If you’re a CEO or manager and think your company could do better with OKRs and BPRs The Demotivated Employee can help improve performance.
3. Taming The Sabertooth
Why you should read it: Stress affects everyone no matter what you do or how busy you are. Some people work for very large companies worth billions of dollars while others stay home to look after their children. We all have things that stress us out and can influence the choices we make even if those choices may not be the best ones. Tracey Grove gives helpful tips on how to manage stress and conquer it.
I was really impressed by how applicable her advice is for everyone not just people in business. She describes the fight-flight-or-freeze response and how it can help you make better decisions by managing stress around you.
The title and cover of Taming The Sabertooth caught my attention because they were very interesting. Secondly I have knowledge about how people react when they are under a lot of stress in dangerous situations like combat because I used to be a soldier. I completely agree with Tracey’s explanation of how our body reacts to fear and ways to conquer it.
4. Just Change
Why you should read it: Tynesia Boyea-Robinson is the leader of Reliance Methods and writer of Just Change. “As a former high school history teacher I was instantly drawn to this book.” Tynesia has shown that she can make a positive impact in sustainable education employment and health opportunities.
The real-life examples and research findings in Just Change give community leaders and investors clear chances to invest with solid data. She is very inspiring to learn about because she cares a lot about making society fair and equal for everyone.
Having experience in disadvantaged neighbourhood’s I could tell that she truly understands and cares about the problems facing our cities. I really like the tools she talks about because they have been used in many communities all over the country to help improve people’s lives.
5. Discovering Your Dawn
Why you should read it: Every book on this list connects with me but Discovering Your Dawn stands out as the kind of inspiration and outlook that I think everyone can benefit from.” Discovering Your Dawn is a book that tells the story of Katherine Miracle and how she was able to overcome a devastating loss in her life.
Katherine’s story about dealing with toxic relationships and losing loved ones really struck a chord with me. We all face difficult times in our lives and I agree with Katherine that what really matters are how we bounce back and respond to challenges.
Reading Discovering Your Dawn has taught me new ways to handle my personal and work relationships. “I struggled with relationships before but it’s nice to know I’m not alone in feeling this way”. I recommend reading this book to learn how a woman faces and conquers obstacles on her way to becoming a powerful CEO and earning millions of dollars.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, these top five inspirational books for business women in 2024 offer a wealth of knowledge, insights, and motivation for women looking to excel in the corporate world. By reading these books, businesswomen can gain valuable perspectives, practical tips, and inspirational stories that can help guide them towards success in their careers.
Whether it’s learning about the importance of diversity, improving company culture, managing stress, creating social change, or overcoming personal challenges, these books offer something for every businesswoman striving to make a difference in the world.
