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Books

Leadership TOP

How to Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie

This inspirational personal development guide shows how to achieve lifelong success. Designed with professionals in mind, and designed to help professional people do better in business by helping them make social contacts and improve their speaking skills. TOP

Management Challenges for the 21st Century, by Peter F. Drucker

In his newest book, Drucker reveals how the concept of management is changing in the new century. He analyzes the forces that will impact society and business, and describes how the structure of organizations must change in order to deal with them. This is an important book for all business leaders. TOP

On Becoming a Leader, by Warren G. Bennis

This provocative examination will encourage all aspiring leaders to take risks, embrace change and transform their visions into reality. TOP

The Power of Influence, by John C. Maxwell

New York Times best-selling author, John C. Maxwell, provides you with the power you need to think bigger and bolder thoughts, live with healthier and more positive attitudes, influence the lives of others for the better, and lead with excellence. TOP

Principle-Centered Leadership, by Stephen R. Covey

A guidebook to personal fulfillment and professional success through "principle-centered leadership." A long-term, inside-out approach to developing people and organizations. TOP

Synchronicity: The Inner Path of Leadership, by Joseph Jaworski

An inspirational guide to developing the most essential leadership capacity for our time: how we can collectively shape our future. A must read for anyone serious about leadership. TOP

Selling TOP

Advanced Selling Techniques, by Brian Tracy

This book is based on the bestselling audio program, The Psychology of Selling. The book is an action-oriented, strategic guide for sales success written by one of America’s top sales trainers. TOP

The Greatest Salesman in the World, by Og Mandino

"What you are today is not important…for in this runaway bestseller you will learn how to change your life by applying the secrets you are about to discover in the ancient scrolls." A quick, enjoyable read. TOP

How I Raised Myself From Failure to Success in Selling, by Frank Bettger

"Encouraged to tell his story by admiring colleague Dale Carnegie, Bettger reveals his proven success formula so that you too can work magic with sales -- and multiply your income and happiness a thousandfold!" A must read for all sales people. TOP

How to Master the Art of Selling, by Tom Hopkins

This is a great book for anyone looking to succeed in the sales profession. TOP

Relationship Selling, by Jim Cathcart

This is an essential book for anyone truly serious about achieving sales success. The book teaches a simple but effective strategy--how to increase sales and keep customers happy by building strong business relationships. TOP

Small Business TOP

The E-Myth Revisited, by Michael Gerber

If you own a business, or are considering starting one, then this book is a "must read." Gerber dispels the myths surrounding business, and shows how to grow your business in a predictable and productive way. TOP

Who Moved My Cheese?, by Spencer Johnson, M.D.

The #1 New York Times bestseller. An amazing way to deal with change in your work and in your life. A must for everyone who wants to succeed in these changing times. TOP

Career TOP

Doing Work You Love: Discovering Your Purpose and Realizing Your Dreams, by Cheryl Gilman

A must read for those in search of fulfilling work. Do work you love where you keep expanding your natural talents and passions and adapt those to the marketplace. TOP

Do What You Love, the Money Will Follow, by Marsha Sinetar

A must read book for anyone dissatisfied with their career. Overcome fears, learn to take risks, and evaluate and build self-esteem. TOP

I Could Do Anything if I Only Knew What It Was, by Barbara Sher

How to discover what you really want and how to get it. This is a perfect book for new college graduates or anyone sick and tired of languishing in a dead-end job or relationship--yet reluctant to make drastic life changes due to uncertainty about what would actually inspire them. TOP

What Color Is Your Parachute? 2001 Edition, by Richard Nelson Bolles

A must read for job-hunters and career-changers. Discusses an alternative approach to standard methods of searching for employment, advice on how to determine which skills to keep in mind in the job search, and other helpful hints for the job hopeful. TOP

Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want, by Barbara Sher

An innovative source book for career changing and life enhancement. Discover your strengths and skills; turn your fears and negative feelings into positive tools; diagram the path to your goal--and make out target dates for meeting it, and much more! TOP

Personal Development TOP

Acres of Diamonds, by Russell H. Conwell

A simple, yet powerful lesson on achievement—that sometimes the answer you are looking for is right in front of you. Short, simple, and thought provoking. TOP

The Aladdin Factor, by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

The authors of Chicken Soup for the Soul introduce readers to "the magical wellspring of confidence and desire that turns dreams into reality—and teach them how to put it into effect in their own lives." Learn about the happiness, fulfillment, success and joy that are yours for the asking. TOP

Awaken the Giant Within, by Anthony Robbins

"The creator of acclaimed personal achievement programs and the author of the best-selling Unlimited Power reveals the proven steps to self-mastery. Robbins shares the secrets of his exclusive "Date with Destiny" seminars, describing how unconscious beliefs control our behavior and how we can make immediate changes to accomplish our goals." TOP

Dare to Win, by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen

Yes, the Chicken Soup guys again! You may as well just put all their books on your reading list, because they’re all great! This book provides techniques to help you achieve the things you want in life. Read the book, and begin applying its ideas immediately. TOP

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, by Susan J. Jeffers

Techniques to help you become more powerful in the face of your fears. Recommended for anyone preparing to take risks or make changes in their life. TOP

First Things First, by Stephen R. Covey

If you were to consider three or four things that matter most in your life, what would they be? Are they receiving the time they really deserve? This book will show you how to improve the quality of your life by structuring time around what's truly important to you. TOP

How to Get Control of Your Time and Your Life, by Alan Lakein

If you’re looking for THE book on time management, this is it. If you think you have time management down, read this anyway. It is far and away the best book ever written on time management. And, for those of you who don’t have time to read it, it’s a fast read. Buy it now! TOP

It Only Takes a Minute to Change Your Life, by Willie Jolley

The minute you decide to go after your dreams is the minute you change your life. Willie Jolley shows readers how to summon and pursue their dreams of success, build persistence, and resist the temptation to succumb to defeat. TOP

The Magic of Thinking Big, by David Schwartz

One of the world’s foremost authorities motivation, Schwartz shows how thinking big can bring big results. Get the most out of your life by reading this book, and applying its techniques. TOP

Maximum Achievement, by Brian Tracy

The renowned motivational expert presents his powerful and pragmatic lessons to help readers reach peak performance, personally and professionally. Tracy's straightforward advice is accompanied by easy-to-do exercises and enhanced with inspiring stories of successful, highly motivated achievers in many fields. TOP

The Power of Focus, by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Les Hewitt

This book provides a practical guide for achieving desired results in the key areas of your life. The action steps at the end of each chapter make it easy to formulate your plan and then implement it immediately in your life. TOP

The Power of Positive Thinking, by Norman Vincent Peale

"Faith in yourself makes good things happen to you. This classic guide to self-esteem and success will help you learn how to: break the worry habit; get other people to like you; avoid "the jitters" in your daily work; believe in yourself and everything you do; develop the power to reach your goals, and so much more." A must read. TOP

Psycho-Cybernetics, by Maxwell Maltz

This book is a classic bestseller on realizing goals through self-image. In it, Maltz describes the steps to help navigate your life toward a more positive self-image, one that can actually alter your life’s course. TOP

See You at the Top, by Zig Ziglar

The highly acclaimed motivational speaker reveals the secrets of climbing the stairway to personal success. This book is one of the classics in the area of personal development. TOP

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. Covey

With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, honesty and human dignity-principles that give us the security to adapt to change, and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates. TOP

Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill

This is probably the greatest book ever written on success. The book, first published in 1937, documents the results of Hill’s 20-year study of the era’s greatest achievers. No success library is complete without this timeless classic. If you have not read it, then get it now. If you already have it, then read it again. TOP

Time Tactics of Very Successful People, by Eugene Griessman

The difference between successful people and unsuccessful people is how they use their time. This book documents how very successful individuals manage their time, and how you can, too. It is a terrific book, and very useful. TOP

Creativity TOP

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, by Julia Cameron

A 12 week program for unblocking the artist within. TOP

How to Think like Leonardo da Vinci, by Michael Gelb

Discover an exhilarating new way of thinking. A step-by-step guide to harness the power and awesome wonder of your own genius. TOP

The Path of Least Resistance: Learning to Become the Creative Force in Your Own Life , by Robert Fritz

Discover the steps of creating; the importance of creating what you truly love, how to focus on the creative process to move from where you are to where you want to be, and much more. TOP

Organization/Simplicity TOP

Organizing from the Inside Out, by Julie Morgenstern

Organize your home, your office and your life. Julie's system enables you to design a unique organizing plan based on your individual goals, natural habits, and psychological needs -- a plan that will work with your personality rather than against it. TOP

Wealth & Finance TOP

Cashflow Quadrant: Rich Dad’s Guide to Financial Freedom, by Robert Kiyosaki with Sharon Lechter

A continuation of the Rich Dad, Poor Dad series (see below), this book takes the reader one step closer to financial freedom by evaluating their chosen path for getting there. As the book reveals, "it is simply a matter of knowing which quadrant to work from and when." TOP

The Courage to Be Rich, by Suze Orman

Learn to identify and overcome the obstacles of financial fear, shame, and anger in order to achieve material and spiritual abundance. TOP

Eight Steps to Seven Figures: The Investment Strategies of Everyday Millionaires and How You Can Become Wealthy Too, by Charles B. Carlson

Focuses squarely on the investing strategies and principles that ordinary people have used to achieve the million-dollar mark. TOP

Lessons from the Legends of Wall Street, by Nikki Ross, CFP

For both the novice and experienced investor. Discover how to apply the three vital investment steps for today's markets along with time-tested strategies for acquiring wealth and keeping it. TOP

The Millionaire Next Door, by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko

"In this phenomenal bestseller, Stanley and Danko reveal surprising secrets about America’s millionaires—a provide a valuable blueprint for improving anyone’s financial health." This book will definitely cause you to look closely at your own lifestyle. TOP

The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom, by Suze Orman

A financial planner for almost 30 years, Orman teaches practical financial advice and a "liberating program to end forever the money worries that stand in the way of a more fully satisfying and rewarding life." You do possess the power to control your money, and this book will help you recognize that, and take action to provide for yourself and your family. TOP

One Up on Wall Street, by Peter Lynch

The former star manager of Fidelity's multibillion-dollar Magellan Fund, Lynch reveals how he achieved his spectacular record. Writing with John Rothchild, Lynch offers easy-to-follow directions for sorting out the long shots from the no shots by reviewing a company's financial statements and by identifying which numbers really count. TOP

Rich Dad, Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki with Sharon Lechter

USA Today calls this book "a starting point for anyone looking to gain control of their financial future." Kiyosaki describes the lessons learned about personal finance from two very different influences—his father and his best friend’s father. His philosophy is somewhat controversial, but it will cause you to reevaluate your strategy around the area of personal finance. TOP

The Richest Man in Babylon, by George S. Clason

This is one of the best books ever written about money and wealth accumulation, and is a must read. The parable is easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to apply. TOP

The Wealthy Barber, by David Chilton

This bestselling financial planning book tells "the story of a friendly barber who dispenses timeless, homespun advice that will help anyone get rich—slowly but surely." TOP

Relationships TOP

Light Her Fire, by Ellen Kreidman

This is the ultimate "how-to" book for bringing lasting romance and passion into relationships. Warning: Be prepared for the "fire" that ensues when you implement these strategies! TOP

Light His Fire, by Ellen Kreidman

Yes, there’s one for women, too. This guide shows you how to have a love affair with the man of your choice for the rest of your life. TOP

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, by John Gray

In this book, Gray uses the metaphor of men and women being from different planets to illustrate the commonly occurring conflicts between men and women. It is mandatory for anyone wanting to develop a deeper and more satisfying relationship with his or her partner. TOP

1001 Ways To Be Romantic, by Gregory J. Godek

Okay, so some of them are a little corny. But if you’re running out of ideas, this book contains plenty of great ways to express love. Everyone in a relationship should have this in his or her reference (i.e., romance) library. TOP

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families, by Stephen R. Covey  

With the same profound insight, simplicity, and practical wisdom that have already reached tens of millions of readers, Stephen R. Covey demonstrates how the principles he introduced in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People can be used to build the kind of strong, loving family that lasts for generations. TOP

Parenting TOP

7 Things Kids Never Forget: And How to Make the Most of Them, by Ron Rose

The key to your long-term influence as a parent lies in the memories you make with your children today. While those memories may include great vacations, this book is about making the most of routine, everyday moments that kids always remember. Every parent should read this book, and apply its techniques, in order to make a lasting and positive impression on your children. TOP

Health & Fitness TOP

The Corporate Athlete, by Jack L. Groppel

"Drawing on cutting-edge scientific research and dramatic, real-life stories from the thousands of business and sports clients with whom he has worked, Dr. Groppel demonstrates step-by-step how nutrition, fitness and self-improvement can work synergistically to turn any businessperson into a corporate athlete." This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to achieve maximum performance in business and life. TOP

Spiritual & Inspirational TOP

As a Man Thinketh, by James Allen

One of the great inspirational classics! Building on the Bible verse. "As a man thinketh, so he is", Allen insists that it is within the power of each person to form his own character and create his own happiness. Read it today, and reread it again and again. TOP

The Bible (NIV version)

The number one study Bible available, and arguably the most readable. Includes over 20,000 study notes, which are conveniently positioned on the text pages. The in-text maps, charts, diagrams and illustrations also facilitate study. TOP

It’s Not What Happens to You, It’s What You Do About It, by W. Mitchell

"W. Mitchell's story is not only a compelling and fascinating read, it is also a lesson in perseverance, personal motivation and accomplishment in the face of adversity." After reading this book, your own problems will seem small, and the way you look at life will be changed forever. TOP

Man’s Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl

This book tells the chilling and inspirational story of psychiatrist Viktor Frankl, who was imprisoned in a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. Frankl observes the differences between those who survive and those who don’t. His conclusion—that the most basic human motivation is the will to meaning—became the basis of his groundbreaking psychological theory, logotherapy. This book is incredible! TOP

More Than a Carpenter, by Josh McDowell

This book, the focus of which is Jesus Christ, is a "hard-headed book for people who are skeptical about Jesus’ deity, his resurrection and His claim on their lives." It is also a great resource for Christians to build their faith and share the Gospel with others. TOP

Tuesdays With Morrie, by Mitch Album

This book chronicles the time together of a student and his former teacher. Album rekindled his relationship with Morrie after learning of his teacher’s battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. It is a touching book, and one that you will want to revisit periodically, in order to reinforce the powerful lesson that the story provides. TOP

Biographies/Autobiographies TOP

An Enterprising Life, by Jay Van Andel

The cofounder of the Amway Corporation tells of the adventures, hardships, faith and determination that built a company that embodies the true spirit of free enterprise. This book is the story of a leader whose vision created a company that personifies the American Dream. TOP

Be My Guest, by Conrad Hilton

A chronicle of the life of Conrad Hilton. Truly one of the great success stories. This book is tough to find, but worth the search. TOP

Buffet: The Making of an American Capitalist, by Roger Lowenstein

This book is an excellent insight into America’s most successful investor. It’s a great book about an amazing person. TOP

Hammer, by Armand Hammer

An out-of-print book about the life of one of the world’s great industrialists. TOP

Iacocca, by Lee Iacocca

"The son of Italian immigrants, Lee Iacocca rose spectacularly through the ranks of Ford Motor Company to become its president, only to be toppled eight years later in a power play that should have shattered him. But Lee Iacocca didn't get mad, he got even. He led a battle for Chrysler's survival that made his name a symbol of integrity, know-how and guts for millions of Americans." TOP

Losing My Virginity, by Richard Branson

"Oh screw it, let’s do it" is Branson’s philosophy. While it may seem outlandish, no one can argue with his success. Branson has written his own "rules" for success, creating a group of companies with a global presence, but no central headquarters, no management hierarchy, and minimal bureaucracy. A fun, entertaining read that may alter your paradigm about how to achieve entrepreneurial success. TOP

Made in America, by Sam Walton

This national bestseller tells the fascinating story of Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart. A true American folk hero, the book describes how Walton turned a single dime store into Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world. A great read! TOP

Pizza Tiger, by Tom Monaghan

The founder of Domino’s Pizza, and former owner of the Detroit Tigers, describes his climb up the ladder of success. A great story, and Monaghan’s spiritual values really put things in perspective. TOP

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