40 Books in 2015

1. World's Best Known Marketing Secret 

by Ivan Misner, PhD & Mike Macedonio

2. The Go-Giver
by Bob Burg

3. The Nerdist Way: How to Reach the Next Level (In Real Life) (Audiobook)
by Chris Harwick

4. You Were Born Rich
by Bob Proctor

5. Level Up Your Day: How to Maximize the  Essential Areas of Your Daily Routine
by S.J. Scott and Rebecca Livermore

6. The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months
by Brian P. Moran and Michael Lennington

7. MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom
by Tony Robbins

8. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
by Marie Kondo

10. Profit First: A Simple System to Transform Any Business
by Mike Michalowicz

11. The Social Media Side Door: How to Bypass the Gatekeepers to Gain Greater Access and Influence
by Ian Greenleigh (in progress)

12. Influence: The Science and Practice, 5th Edition
by Robert B. Cialdini (in progress)

2014 

1. Start with Why by Simon Sinek
I started this book in 2013 & finished it in January. This book was recommended by my friend & mentor, Dawn Lyons.  The "Why" that Sinek  describes is similar to the Emotionally Charged Connection™ that our clients develop through Referral Institute's Certified Networker® III program. 

2. The Devil Wears Prada
I read this on my St. Croix vacation in January.  This is probably one of the few times I liked the movie more than the book. I abhor whiny female characters.  I quickly read through the annoying parts, but enjoyed reading about the fashion and media industries.

3. Study Smarts: How to Learn More in Less Time
by Judi Kesselman-Turkel & Franklynn Peterson
I've had this book since my first year of college.  It was a handy reference throughout school.  Now most of it applies to the personal and professional development classes I'm taking now.

4. Nice Girls Do Get the Sale
by Elinor Stutz
I'm currently working with a sales coach and Stutz's philosophy falls in alignment with the same relationship-building strategies.  It's a great read and her stories help me absorb the many tips she shares in the book.  I recommend this book to every woman business owner who loves her business, but hates being salesy.

5. 80/20 Principle