Hot Business Books you HAVE to Read

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Over the years I have amassed (yes, that's probably a very good word for it) a collection of business, marketing, leadership, personal development, writing, speaking, and web development books.  Starting a business book library for your home or small business can be a daunting task.  Where should you start? 

Each of these top five lists is comprised of books I actually own, have read, have studied, and have used.  No random lists snatched from the Internet here!  Create your own great business library by picking up a few of these books today.   

Advice from CEO's 

Some of the best advice for getting things done comes from the people who have "been there, done that, lived to talk about it."

Well Done!: The Common Guy's Guide to Everyday Success

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Leadership

Amazon Price: $25.95 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Iacocca: An Autobiography

Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Sales and Selling 

The techniques have changed, but the basic rules stay the same. People want things. How will you deliver?

Pushing the Envelope All the Way to the Top

Amazon Price: $10.88 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Zig Ziglar's Secrets of Closing the Sale

Amazon Price: $10.88 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

The Zen of Selling: The Way to Profit from Life's Everyday Lessons

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Leadership 

Without solid leadership, it doesn't matter how great of a job everyone is doing. Fabulous freelancing doesn't get the job done.

REAL CHANGE LEADERS.

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Leadership

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Principle Centered Leadership

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Dealing with Change 

Many people have a very hard time dealing with change. Even if they are used to being part of the change, when something else around them changes they can get nervous and shut down. Learning to deal with change is a vital life and business skill.

Who Moved My Cheese?: An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life

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Change is Like a Slinky

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Do One Thing Different: Ten Simple Ways to Change Your Life

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Marketing, Branding, and Buzz 

An assortment of marketing books that each have a distinctly different take on marketing, and offer a new direction for you to try.

The Anatomy of Buzz: How to Create Word of Mouth Marketing

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The Personal Branding Phenomenon

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Testosterone-Free Marketing: The Yin and Yang of Marketing for Women

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Service Marketing 

Marketing a non-tangible service is an entirely different challenge. Fortunately it doesn't have to be impossible.

Selling the Invisible: A Field Guide to Modern Marketing

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The Invisible Touch: The Four Keys to Modern Marketing

Amazon Price: $17.12 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

What Clients Love: A Field Guide to Growing Your Business

Amazon Price: $15.80 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Entrepreneurial Business Management 

A lot goes into running a successful business. Before you get in too deep, make sure you're not basing your outlook on fantasies.

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It

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Working from Home

Amazon Price: $14.96 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Animals, Inc.: A Business Parable for the 21st Century

Amazon Price: $26.00 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

The 100 Absolutely Unbreakable Laws of Business Success

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All I Really Need to Know in Business I Learned at Microsoft

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Time Management 

You can't truly manage time, but you can manage the activities you participate in that take time.

10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management

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Make Every Minute Count: 750 Tips and Strategies That Will Revolutionize How You Manage Your Time

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No-Nonsense Delegation

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Overwhelmed Person's Guide to Time Management

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Getting what you Want 

Knowing what you want and getting what you want are two different concepts. These books will help you achieve both.

Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want

Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Coach Yourself to Success : 101 Tips from a Personal Coach for Reaching Your Goals at Work and in Life

Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

The Aladdin Factor

Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

The Contented Achiever : How to Get What You Want and Love What You Get

Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Goals, Focus, and Productivity 

Being productive is often different than simply managing your time well. Being productive also involves making sure the activities you spend time on are of the highest value to you - and knowing what those activities are!

Create Your Own Future: How to Master the 12 Critical Factors of Unlimited Success

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The Power of Focus: What the Worlds Greatest Achievers Know about The Secret of Financial Freedom and Success

Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Amazon Price: $9.32 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Life Makeovers: 52 Practical & Inspiring Ways to Improve Your Life One Week at a Time

Amazon Price: $11.19 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

The Seth Godin Collection 

What can I say? Seth's the man.

Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable

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Small Is the New Big: and 183 Other Riffs, Rants, and Remarkable Business Ideas

Amazon Price: $17.13 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Permission Marketing : Turning Strangers Into Friends And Friends Into Customers

Amazon Price: $17.15 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Unleashing the Ideavirus

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Free Prize Inside: The Next Big Marketing Idea

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Wealth Creation 

Part of the American dream is wealth creation, and running a business is only one way to make that happen.

The One Minute Millionaire: The Enlightened Way to Wealth

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The Millionaire's Path: Passion, Optimism, and Wealth

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Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Excellence: A Relentless Pursuit

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The Laws of Money : 5 Timeless Secrets to Get Out and Stay Out of Financial Trouble

Amazon Price: $11.48 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Dealing with Difficult People, and Emotional Intelligence 

On the road to success, you have to pass a lot of losers. Don't let them get you down. Learn how to deal with them and move on. You may find out they're not so bad! (Or not...)

Dealing with People You Can't Stand: How to Bring Out the Best in People at Their Worst

Amazon Price: $9.50 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence

Amazon Price: $21.12 (as of 12/07/2009) Buy Now

Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ

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What books are your favorite? 

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    NathanLee NathanLee Jun 12, 2009 @ 4:07 pm
    Wow...nice selection of books.. I really think that your Goals, Focus, and Productivity section can have some exceptional impact on people.. Especially the Power of Focus....this is a powerful book. Thanks for the lens and I'll be looking forward to more.
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    Practice_Builder Practice_Builder Mar 23, 2009 @ 9:34 pm
    This is a wonderful lens! You have an amazing collection of great business books in this lens. When you get the chance, please feel free to stop by my lens and say hello.
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    bumblebeemoi bumblebeemoi Feb 1, 2009 @ 8:16 am
    Beautifully done.Here's my contributions:

    "The Power Of Now" by Eckert Tolle" - It will bring your thinking to be focused and clear, yet develop your spiritual discernment.

    "The Master Key System" by Charles F Haanel - It is the foundational and seminal book on the Law of Attraction. Written in 1912 and studied by all the current LOA "Masters." It's about learning to develop a new life by utilizing the creative power of thought. I have read the first 6 chapters dozens of times; this book transformed my life.

    "Try Giving Yourself Away" by David Dunn - You can still find this, written over 60 years ago with wonderful examples of becoming a "Collector of Glows and After-Glows" by giving away good will, caring, attention - YOURSELF!

    Philip Bourdon
    Your Bumblebee in Pittsburgh
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    expert_edge expert_edge Dec 23, 2008 @ 11:06 pm
    This is a great collection of business books. You've done an outstanding job at putting this together. I'd love it if you drop by my lens on The Expert's Edge when you have the chance.
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    eink21 eink21 Mar 31, 2008 @ 5:16 am
    Great list. I also found the following very useful:

    -The Innovator's Dilemma
    -Good to Great (someone else mentioned this)
    -Built to Last
    -The Intelligent Investor
    -The Goal (someone else mentioned this too - smart people)
    -The Profit Zone
    -In Search of Excellence
    -Competitive Advantage (Michael Porter)
    -Crossing the Chasm
    -Positioning: The Battle for your Mind
    -Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion
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