I have always been an avid reader of books I thought would improve my skills in client development, leadership, teamwork and a variety of other topics, and help me use my time more effectively. I learned long ago a way to read business books. I first skim the book. In that process I decide what is important that I want to go back and read in detail.
People often ask me for a list of books I would recommend they read. So, I put this list together with the idea of you reading a book a month. Considering I am posting this blog in February, you may want to adjust the schedule accordingly. However, if you can find the time, I’d suggest you quickly read January’s book and then get right into the book for February. I hope you find each book to beneficial to you and I hope you enjoy them.
January: Getting Things Done by David Allen
February: Overachievement by John Eliot
March: The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
April: The Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughness by Daniel Teitelbaum
May: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey
June: The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey with Rebecca Merrill
July: Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz
August: Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles
September: High Trust Selling by Todd Duncan
October: 10 Secrets of the World’s Greatest Business Communicators by Carmine Gallo
November: Making Rain by Andrew Sobel
December: Trusted Advisor by David H. Maister, Charles H. Green and Robert M. Galfard
Six Bonus Books if you have already read any on the list above:
- Selling with Emotional Intelligence by Mitch Anthony
- How to Connect in Business in 90 Seconds or Less by Nicholas Boothman
- Heavy Hitter Selling by Steven W. Martin
- The Likeability Factor by Tim Sanders
- Presenting to Win: The Art of Telling Your Story by Jerry Weissman
- Leading with the Heart by Mike Krzyzewski
By the way, please feel free to post comments to this blog as you read the books. Tell me what you found helpful. I like receiving your feedback.