One way to increase your confidence, competence, and credibility is through continuous learning. Continuing to develop both personally and professionally is made simpler with books.
Reading has many benefits for adults. In addition to increasing your general knowledge, reading has the power to:
- Increase brain function
- Boost sleep quality
- Improve writing skills
- Reduce stress and increase tranquility
- Improve focus and concentration
- Offer free entertainment
- Boost creativity
- Increase happiness
- Promote mental health
- Enlighten conversations
- Greater empathy and open-mindedness
In short, leaders are readers. Here are 5 books written by women for women:T
- Think and Grow Rich for Women: Using Your Power to Create Success and Significance – Sharon Lechter
2. Girl Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be – Rachel Hollis
3. Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office: Unconscious Mistakes Women Make The Sabotage Their Careers – Lois P. Frankel, PhD
4. Nice Girls Don’t Get Rich: 75 Avoidable Mistakes Women Make with Money – Lois P. Frankel, PhD
5. Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead – Sheryl Sandberg
Have you read any of these books? Will you add any of them to your reading list?
Nicki Sanders, MSW, is a Leadership and Career Strategist who helps mid and senior level women leaders develop the confidence, competence, and credibility to lead with authenticity and boldness. She has an extensive background in leading multi-disciplinary teams, developing and managing programs, and forming public-private partnerships. She is a college professor with a passion for teaching and mentoring the next generation of leaders. Nicki is an accomplished supervisor, trainer, and group facilitator who has merged her Master of Social Work degree and over 20 years of diverse work experience into a thriving business. Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting assists companies in expanding their influence and impact by enhancing employee recruitment, increasing employee morale and performance, and decreasing employee turnover. Nicki is a travel and cupcake lover who also enjoys reading, listening to music, and serving her community.