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Women face unique challenges in their battle for business success. in 2018, only 2.2% of venture capital funding went to women-led companies. To correct the imbalance, women must exceed expectations and leave no doubt about their abilities.
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Whether you’re the founder of a new company or an ambitious professional vying for promotion, you don’t have to fight alone. many women have survived the challenge and they, or others who witnessed their success, are eager to share their experiences and wisdom with the next wave.
here are nine business books to guide your own path to success:
Secrets of Six Figure Women by Barbara Stanny
Despite the odds, women are earning more than ever. To join the new generation of six-figure earners, read Barbara Stanny’s classic, which provides an informative mix of research and interviews to teach readers how to increase their earning potential. stanny walks readers through the challenges women in business face to address the most common pitfalls that keep women from earning what they should. Her research identifies seven strategies that distinguish well-paid women, including resilience, self-awareness, and detachment. And if you ever feel unworthy or insecure along the way, browse six-figure women’s secrets to get you back on track and start earning the money you deserve.
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get over yourself by romi neustadt
former attorney and public relations executive romi neustadt saw the pinnacle of corporate life but decided she wanted more. With a combination of tenacity and creativity, she built a direct sales and network marketing empire that gave her the freedom and flexibility she wanted. Neustadt’s Get Over Yourself cuts through the noise of traditional business advice and provides honest coaching for women facing challenges men rarely see. From managing teams to mastering mindsets, Neustadt empowers readers to remove doubt, embrace positivity, and turn trust into cash.
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girl stop apologizing for rachel hollis
The empowerment phenomenon of early 2019 tackles all the tough questions ambitious women must answer before they succeed. Best-selling author and founder Rachel Hollis helps women unravel lifelong lessons in passivity so they can stop second-guessing and start chasing their dreams. In Girl, She Stops Apologizing , Hollis teaches readers to define themselves through their own personalities rather than through their roles as wives, mothers, daughters, and employees. Her book breaks down all the lessons women need to unlearn to thrive and replaces those bad habits with life skills.
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the 30 day money cleanse by ashley feinstein gerstley
If you’re struggling financially and never have time to adjust your budget, consider the lessons in this book. Ashley Feinstein Gerstley understands that women often develop negative relationships with their personal finances. stress and bad experiences create negative self-perceptions, which in turn lead to poor financial well-being. in most cases, she has enough money to live the life she wants; you just have a few blind spots as to where your money is going. By eliminating financial stressors, identifying bad habits, and making some practical changes, you can use the tips in the 30-Day Money Cleanse to free yourself from budgeting hassles and build the life you want.
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alpha girls by julian guthrie
As mentioned, women continue to raise only a small portion of venture capital funding, but women on the other side of the table can help potential female entrepreneurs correct that imbalance. Alpha Girls covers the stories of four women who rose through the ranks of the VC world without sacrificing their family lives in the process. Julian Guthrie uses her award-winning journalistic skills to reveal how Magdalena Yesil, Mary Jane Elmore, Theresia Gouw and Sonja Hoel came from very different (and often unfavorable) backgrounds to shape the modern Silicon Valley. once she hears her stories, she will learn to look beyond the glass ceiling to the rewards that lie beyond.
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An Economist Walks into a Brothel by Allison Schrager
Part philosophy, part self-help, Allison Schrager’s latest book takes readers through a series of unexpected situations and the math behind them. As an economist walking into a brothel, schrager examines all the risks inherent in daily life and provides clarity on how to make the right decisions to maximize your chances of success. Packed with practical guidance, this book provides five risk management principles to help readers make the most of limited opportunities. Using anecdotes from professional poker players to war generals and everyone in between, Schrager paints a vivid picture of how to make the most of every opportunity.
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how women get high by sally helgesen and marshall goldsmith
Both men and women struggle to climb the ranks in competitive industries, but women face different obstacles than their male counterparts and require different tactics to overcome challenges. in how women get promoted, sally helgesen and marshall goldsmith combine their years of experience to identify the 12 habits that hold women back at work and teach readers how to break them. If you find yourself giving credit for your work or failing to tap into your professional network, this is the book for you. stop taking second place from your own success to take charge of your growth.
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radical sincerity by kim scott
Leaders don’t have the luxury of beating around the bush if they want their teams and colleagues to take them seriously. With radical candor, former Google and Apple executive Kim Scott teaches readers how to deal with the old adages about courtesy and humility without becoming idiots in the process. Women learn from a young age to be nice or quiet, but Scott challenges that perception. Instead of passivity, she provides a framework for personal concern and direct challenge, empowering women in leadership to build better relationships and advance their careers at the same time.
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boss! by lindsay teague moreno
Your good ideas deserve a spotlight. boss! will help you get your ambitions out of your brain and into the real world. No matter what your personal situation, education, or experiences, Lindsay Teague Moreno’s book encourages you to adopt practical business principles that fit any lifestyle. Using his own path to success to illustrate his narrative, Moreno shares ten philosophies on success to help anyone with a dream break free from the everyday. I read an advance copy and felt inspired again to tackle my goals before 2020 dawns.
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