"Today a reader, tomorrow a leader
- Margaret Fuller
At Pioneering Women we have partnered with Harper Collins on a couple of events in the past that featured two of their inspiring authors (Amanda Lang and Gail Vaz-Oxlade) and we hope to do more events with authors in the future. Clearly we are a fan of reading, which lead us to create this page!
Are you looking for books written by influential women in business that you can relate to? Look no further! We suggest that you read the works of Arlene Dickenson and Mireille Guiliano as they have some GREAT insight and advice! Dealing with negativity at the office or difficult co-workers/bosses? There is no one better to dish helpful and simple advice than Jon Gordon. Want to learn about a company that makes happiness for their external AND internal customers their number one priority and find out how do they do it? If yes, then Delivering Happiness by Zappos' CEO Tony Hsieh is a must read. Or, if you are simply yearning for insight on becoming a better leader, then Robin Sharma has some simple yet solid advice for that too in The Leader Who Had No Title.
We will continue to add books to the selection below, but if you have read any books that have inspired you – please contact us HERE. We would love to hear about it and may be able to share your suggestions here or through our social media channels. There really is no excuse NOT to be inspired by some of today's best authors and thought leaders, and we hope you find these suggestions helpful!!
A groundbreaking women's leadership expert and popular conference speaker gives women the practical skills to voice and implement the changes they want to see in themselves and in the world.
DARLING, YOU CAN'T DO BOTH by Janet Kestin and Nancy Vonk
From two of the real women behind Dove s Campaign for Real Beauty, a creative, fresh and brutally honest guide to making it in the working world on your own terms. Janet Kestin and Nancy Vonk have built their careers on unconventional creative thinking. As ad agency leaders behind Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty, they famously championed stripping away the photo retouching and false perfection that force women to conform to narrow beauty stereotypes and leave them feeling lacking. After years of rethinking brands, they decided to focus on rethinking the way women work or, in many cases, the way work doesn t work for women.
Thirty years after women became 50 percent of the college graduates in the United States, men still hold the vast majority of leadership positions in government and industry. This means that women’s voices are still not heard equally in the decisions that most affect our lives. In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg examines why women’s progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to achieve their full potential.
PERSUASION by Arlene Dickinson
Blending her own frank stories with compelling social science, she explains how to persuade both in the boardroom and in everyday life: the crucial importance of a particular kind of listening; how to get people to buy into your ideas; how to attract followers and deal with naysayers; the art of storytelling; how to turn mistakes to your advantage; and how to seize opportunities where others see only roadblocks.
IT'S YOUR MONEY by Gail Vaz Oxlade
With everything she does, Gail Vaz-Oxlade focuses on putting money in perspective and encouraging people to take control of their money and their lives. But over the years, she''s found that an astonishing number of smart, competent women are relinquishing that control. It''s Your Money is designed to inspire and inform them to take charge of their financial destinies.
WOMEN, WORK AND THE ART OF SAVOIR FAIRE by Mireille Guiliano
Mireille Guiliano, internationally bestselling author of French Women Don’t Get Fat and former senior executive for Veuve Clicquot, uses her distinctive French woman’s philosophy and style to share lively lessons, stories, and helpful hints from her experiences at the front lines and highest echelons of the business world. Guiliano offers every reader the practical advice she needs to make the most of work without ever losing sight of what is most important: feeling good, facing challenges, getting ahead, and maximizing pleasure at every opportunity.
THE LEADER WHO HAD NO TITLE BY Robin Sharma
Regardless of what you do within your organization and the current circumstances of your life, the single most important fact is that you have the power to show leadership. Wherever you are in your career or life, you should always play to your peak abilities. This book shows you how to claim that staggering power, as well as transform your life and the world around you in the process.
DELIVERING HAPPINESS by Tony Hsieh
In DELIVERING HAPPINESS, Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh shares the different lessons he has learned in business and life, from starting a worm farm to running a pizza business, through LinkExchange, Zappos and more. Fast paced and down-to-earth, DELIVERING HAPPINESS shows how a very different kind of corporate culture is a powerful model for achieving success – and how by concentrating on the happiness of those around you, you can dramatically increase your own.
THE NO COMPLAINING RULE by Jon Gordon
Negativity in the workplace costs businesses billions of dollars and impacts the morale, productivity and health of individuals and teams. "In The No Complaining Rule: Positive Ways to Deal with Negativity at Work, Jon Gordon, a bestselling author, consultant and speaker, shares an enlightening story that demonstrates how you can conquer negativity and inspire others to adopt a positive attitude." Based on one company s successful No Complaining Rule, the powerful principles and actionable plan are practical and easy-to-follow, making this book an ideal read for managers, team leaders and anyone interested in generating positive energy.
The Energy Bus, an international best seller by Jon Gordon, takes readers on an enlightening and inspiring ride that reveals 10 secrets for approaching life and work with the kind of positive, forward thinking that leads to true accomplishment - at work and at home. Jon infuses this engaging story with keen insights as he provides a powerful roadmap to overcome adversity and bring out the best in yourself and your team. When you get on The Energy Bus you ll enjoy the ride of your life!
THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE by Stephen Covey
One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for 25 years. It has transformed the lives of Presidents and CEOs, educators and parents in short, millions of people of all ages and occupations.
Researcher and thought leader Dr. Brene Brown offers a powerful new vision that encourages us to dare greatly: to embrace vulnerability and imperfection, to live wholeheartedly, and to courageously engage in our lives.