With the New Year almost here, it’s time for resolutions. If advancing your career is at the top of your list, there are many ways you can do that. One is to start reading books that can give you insight and knowledge into how to take your career to the next level.
Yet with so many options available, where should you begin? Here are there books to put on your list in 2023.
“How to Fail at Almost Anything and Still Win Big: Kind of the Story of My Life” by Scott Adams
Most people are afraid of failure. However, failure can actually be a steppingstone to something bigger and better. So you shouldn’t look at mistakes or setbacks as a negative, but rather an opportunity, according to the author who is also the creator behind the Dilbert comic strip. His advice is to dream big, learn from the mistakes you make, and then develop habits that will help you get on track to your ultimate goal.
“Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t” by Simon Sinek
This acclaimed book was inspired by a conversation the author had with a Marine Corps General. He said in the chow hall, “Officers eat last.” Sinek takes this concept and runs with it in his leadership philosophy, focusing on ways leaders can “do better” to “succeed more.” It offers many common-sense strategies for building new leadership skills or sharpening existing ones.
“Emotional Intelligence: Discover Why It Can Matter More Than IQ” by Daniel Goleman
Being a successful professional requires emotional intelligence, a concept that is examined in this book. The author redefines what it means to be smart, shares research about the brain and how emotional intelligence can be strengthened. He also provides information on our “two minds” – the rational and the emotional – and how they work together to shape our future.
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