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Cracking the Corporate Code
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Road Warrior: How to Keep Your Faith, Relationships, and Integrity When Away from Home (The Every Man Series)Road Warrior: How to Keep Your Faith, Relationships, and Integrity When Away from Home (The Every Man Series) by Stephen Arterburn
Buy new: $11.04 / Used from: $0.01
This book outlined a good foundation for professionals that have to travel a lot for work. Ultimately, the book is about how to maintain your faith and integrity while traveling a lot. Make no mistake about it, the book goes deep and touches on all of the key challenges that road warriors face.
The Greatest Salesman in the WorldThe Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.01
I came across this book by chance. It has really provided me with the attitude to persist through difficult situations and to accept rewards and praise with humility.
The Power of Positive Thinking (minature edition)The Power of Positive Thinking (minature edition) by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
Buy new: $4.95 / Used from: $0.34
I first read this book in the 10th grade. It changed my life then and still has a great impact on my life now. The book is a really quick read, but it outlines the key aspects of developing and maintaining a positive mental attitude towards life.
Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less TimeEat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $9.53
This is the absolute best book I have ever read. Brian Tracy clearly outlines what it takes to get s**t done. If you tend to procrastinate on big things like I do, then this book is the antidote.
Managing The Professional Service FirmManaging The Professional Service Firm by David H. Maister
Buy new: $17.16 / Used from: $3.26
Okay, I couldn't leave this book out since I lead a consulting practice for a leading consulting firm. Maister is the guru of professional consulting and lays the foundation for anyone that wants to understand how to build a thriving practice in a consulting environment. This book helped me decode some of the language and concepts used by leadership within my company.
Cracking the Corporate Code: The Revealing Success Stories of 32 African-American ExecutivesCracking the Corporate Code: The Revealing Success Stories of 32 African-American Executives by Price M. Cobbs
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $5.55
This book is a must read for any minority seeking to excel in Corporate America. The book profiles numerous successful minorities and tells their stories of success and failure. The book helps you understand the benefits and possible pitfalls for minorities seeking to climb the corporate ladder.
WinningWinning by Jack Welch
Buy new: $20.12 / Used from: $0.38
I thought this book was okay. I think it is geared towards current executives that are looking for an excuse to shake up their operations and do it "The Jack Way". Good read to understand how corporate executives think in multi-billion dollar companies.
Ben Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of GolfBen Hogan's Five Lessons: The Modern Fundamentals of Golf by Ben Hogan
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $9.77
Oh yeah! You have to get your golf on to be successful in Corporate America. Ben Hogan's Five Lessons provide a solid foundation and reference for people starting to play the game. This book, lessons, and a lot of time at the range is all you need.