No matter how smart or talented you are, there’s always a significant adjustment to make when transitioning from school to the workforce, because you’re
starting at the bottom.
If you want to boost your networking skills, leadership skills, and time-management skills, get and read the following books.
(1) ‘So Good They Can’t Ignore You’ by Cal Newport.
People say if you pursue your passion, the money will follow. Newport argued that it must not only be your passion, he says mastery of a certain skill can lead to finding your passion, since the mastery of this skill can open new doors and allow you to progress in your career.
He’s not suggesting you give up on your passion and dreams, but ensure that you pair them with reality and make yourself valuable in the marketplace
(2) ‘The Black Swan’ by Nassim Taleb
In “The Black Swan,” investor-philosopher Taleb writes about the way people misguidedly lean on prediction as a way of moving through the world, and reveals how the most structured of systems are the most vulnerable to collapse.
(3)‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill
“Think and Grow Rich” is a collection of timeless advice on building meaningful relationships and exhibiting leadership that anyone can practice immediately.
(4)‘Getting Things Done’ by David Allen
This book teaches you the basics of time management, at work and at home. The idea is to come up with an organizing system for daily to-dos so that you free up mental space for focusing on big-picture goals.
(5) ‘The Hard Thing About Hard Things’ by Ben Horowitz
This book drives home that there is no magical recipe to success as some would have you believe; the only way to make it as an entrepreneur is through sheer determination and paying attention to what worked and what didn’t.
(6) ‘Mindset’ by Carol Dweck
In the book, Dweck describes research that illuminates the difference between a “fixed” mindset (believing your talents and abilities are innate) and a “growth” mindset (believing you can learn and improve).
By believing you can learn and improve, you can set yourself up for decades of achievement, no matter what career field you find yourself in.
(7) ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ by Stephen R. Covey
Each chapter of this book explores a crucial habit, including proactivity and synergy. Each one is geared toward helping you become a more effective and compassionate leader and team member.
(8)‘The Intelligent Investor’ by Benjamin Graham
Published by Warren Buffett’s mentor Graham in 1949, it’s an in-depth introduction to value investing.
Even if the industry you work in is far removed from finance, Graham’s advice will help you make the most of your money in the long term.
(9)‘Crossing the Unknown Sea’ by David Whyte
In this book, Whyte, a British poet now living in the US, frames a career not as a quarry to be captured but as an on-going conversation one has with the world and one’s self.
(10) ‘Choose Yourself’ by James Altucher
Altucher’s message in this book is that even those who work for someone else need to be more self-reliant than at any other point in history.
Through his own story and the stories of other entrepreneurs, Altucher illustrates why the only way to achieve success on a large scale is by choosing yourself.
(11)‘Lean In’ by Sheryl Sandberg
In the book, she combines compelling research with moving personal stories to examine how women unintentionally undermine their professional progress. Moreover, she offers guidance for women and men looking to promote women’s career success.
(12) ‘The Power of Habit’ by Charles Duhigg
Duhigg, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains how the road to success — whether that means quitting smoking or procrastinating — is paved with tiny behavior tweaks you can implement today.
(13) ‘Give and Take’ by Adam Grant
In this book “Give and Take,” Grant, a Wharton organizational psychologist, outlines why that view is dead wrong. The research indicates that people who create the most value for others are the ones who end up on the top of their fields. And Grant shows you how.
(14) ‘#GirlBoss’ by Sophia Amoruso
This book is chock full of practical advice that will inspire you to follow your passion and forge your own professional path. The bottom line? It won’t be easy, but it will definitely be worth it.
(15) ‘How to Win Friends & Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie
Carnegie’s language and references can be charmingly dated, but the core lessons on how to overcome conflict and inspire people to open up to you are just as valuable today as they were decades ago.
(16) ‘Strengths Finder 2.0′ by Tom Rath
The philosophy behind “StrengthsFinder 2.0″ is that we should spend less time focusing on our flaws and weaknesses and more time focusing on what we do well. As you consider what career your personality and skill set are best suited for, this book will help you find your professional niche and figure out how you can best contribute to society.
(17) ‘Zero to One’ by Peter Thiel
Thiel, a billionaire investor and entrepreneur, pulls back the curtain on this world. It’s an enjoyable and concise guide to how game-changing businesses are built and managed.
(18) ‘Never Eat Alone’ by Keith Ferrazzi
In the book, Ferrazzi lays out the easy-to-follow strategies he used as a young professional to reach out to people he admired, and you can use them to start becoming an effective networker.
(19) ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ by Tim Ferriss
The title, not meant to be taken literally, reflects Ferriss’ goal of finding the workflows and tricks like “fear setting” that can maximize your efficiency and make the approach to your professional and personal lives as effective as possible.
(20) ‘Quiet’ by Susan Cain
Whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, Cain’s research will help dispel the socially ingrained idea that to be successful you need to be loud, outgoing, and aggressively competitive.
(21) ‘Predictably Irrational’ by Dan Ariely
In “Predictably Irrational,” Ariely presents scientific research that helps explain everything from why we procrastinate to how we determine what a product is worth.
(22) 'Liar’s Poker’ by Michael Lewis
Through a nonfiction account that reads more like a novel, Lewis paints a vivid picture of the trading room and the characters in it.
(23) ‘How Will You Measure Your Life?’ by Clayton Christensen
“How Will You Measure Your Life?” is a philosophical meditation disguised as a business book. The book investigates why some of those incredibly privileged people leave their lives in ruins while others flourish.
(24) ‘Steve Jobs’ by Walter Isaacson
The late Apple cofounder and CEO Steve Jobs has become a mythical figure who still looms over Silicon Valley. Jobs’ story of being cast away from the company he created, only to return to transform it into one of the world’s most successful companies, shows the value of rebounding from one’s mistakes and tapping into unyielding determination.
(25) ‘Creativity, Inc.’ by Ed Catmull
As you develop your career, you may find that your job has killed the creativity that you’d previously held precious.
Pixar cofounder Catmull tells the story of building the computer animation giant, arguing along the way that everyone is inherently creative, but most people stymie their creativity because of a variety of social forces and personal inhibitions.
(26) ‘The Tipping Point’ by Malcolm Gladwell
“The Tipping Point,” came out 15 years ago, but its insights into how and why people distribute ideas and information until they become an “epidemic” is just as relevant and interesting today, especially since the idea of going viral has long been part of the zeitgeist.
(27) ‘Flow’ by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
“Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience” is the distillation of decades of research into how happiness works.
For Csikszentmihalyi, happiness is a product of a life lived at its frontiers, where one is constantly expanding and exploring the sense of self.
(28) ‘The Power Broker’ by Robert Caro
Not understanding how powerful people work makes you vulnerable to their will.
This is why “The Power Broker,” Caro’s immense biography of the New York urban planner Robert Moses, is so essential.
If you want to see Machiavellian principles in action, read this.
(29) ‘The Fire Starter Sessions’ by Danielle LaPorte
LaPorte’s “Fire Starter Sessions” is a collection of essays that will inspire you to take a look at your whole self, overcoming the fear of confronting the habits or beliefs that have previously held you back.
The one theme that runs through the book is that you must ultimately be responsible for your identity, and that you cannot fall into the trap of shaping yourself to someone else’s desires or perceptions as you grow older and develop a career.
(30) 'Getting Things Done’ by David Allen
This book is a must-read for anyone relatively new in his or her career because it teaches you the basics of time management, at work and at home. The idea is to come up with an organizing system for daily to-dos so that you free up mental space for focusing on big-picture goals.
starting at the bottom.
If you want to boost your networking skills, leadership skills, and time-management skills, get and read the following books.
(1) ‘So Good They Can’t Ignore You’ by Cal Newport.
People say if you pursue your passion, the money will follow. Newport argued that it must not only be your passion, he says mastery of a certain skill can lead to finding your passion, since the mastery of this skill can open new doors and allow you to progress in your career.
He’s not suggesting you give up on your passion and dreams, but ensure that you pair them with reality and make yourself valuable in the marketplace
(2) ‘The Black Swan’ by Nassim Taleb
In “The Black Swan,” investor-philosopher Taleb writes about the way people misguidedly lean on prediction as a way of moving through the world, and reveals how the most structured of systems are the most vulnerable to collapse.
(3)‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill
“Think and Grow Rich” is a collection of timeless advice on building meaningful relationships and exhibiting leadership that anyone can practice immediately.
(4)‘Getting Things Done’ by David Allen
This book teaches you the basics of time management, at work and at home. The idea is to come up with an organizing system for daily to-dos so that you free up mental space for focusing on big-picture goals.
(5) ‘The Hard Thing About Hard Things’ by Ben Horowitz
This book drives home that there is no magical recipe to success as some would have you believe; the only way to make it as an entrepreneur is through sheer determination and paying attention to what worked and what didn’t.
(6) ‘Mindset’ by Carol Dweck
In the book, Dweck describes research that illuminates the difference between a “fixed” mindset (believing your talents and abilities are innate) and a “growth” mindset (believing you can learn and improve).
By believing you can learn and improve, you can set yourself up for decades of achievement, no matter what career field you find yourself in.
(7) ‘7 Habits of Highly Effective People’ by Stephen R. Covey
Each chapter of this book explores a crucial habit, including proactivity and synergy. Each one is geared toward helping you become a more effective and compassionate leader and team member.
(8)‘The Intelligent Investor’ by Benjamin Graham
Published by Warren Buffett’s mentor Graham in 1949, it’s an in-depth introduction to value investing.
Even if the industry you work in is far removed from finance, Graham’s advice will help you make the most of your money in the long term.
(9)‘Crossing the Unknown Sea’ by David Whyte
In this book, Whyte, a British poet now living in the US, frames a career not as a quarry to be captured but as an on-going conversation one has with the world and one’s self.
(10) ‘Choose Yourself’ by James Altucher
Altucher’s message in this book is that even those who work for someone else need to be more self-reliant than at any other point in history.
Through his own story and the stories of other entrepreneurs, Altucher illustrates why the only way to achieve success on a large scale is by choosing yourself.
(11)‘Lean In’ by Sheryl Sandberg
In the book, she combines compelling research with moving personal stories to examine how women unintentionally undermine their professional progress. Moreover, she offers guidance for women and men looking to promote women’s career success.
(12) ‘The Power of Habit’ by Charles Duhigg
Duhigg, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains how the road to success — whether that means quitting smoking or procrastinating — is paved with tiny behavior tweaks you can implement today.
(13) ‘Give and Take’ by Adam Grant
In this book “Give and Take,” Grant, a Wharton organizational psychologist, outlines why that view is dead wrong. The research indicates that people who create the most value for others are the ones who end up on the top of their fields. And Grant shows you how.
(14) ‘#GirlBoss’ by Sophia Amoruso
This book is chock full of practical advice that will inspire you to follow your passion and forge your own professional path. The bottom line? It won’t be easy, but it will definitely be worth it.
(15) ‘How to Win Friends & Influence People’ by Dale Carnegie
Carnegie’s language and references can be charmingly dated, but the core lessons on how to overcome conflict and inspire people to open up to you are just as valuable today as they were decades ago.
(16) ‘Strengths Finder 2.0′ by Tom Rath
The philosophy behind “StrengthsFinder 2.0″ is that we should spend less time focusing on our flaws and weaknesses and more time focusing on what we do well. As you consider what career your personality and skill set are best suited for, this book will help you find your professional niche and figure out how you can best contribute to society.
(17) ‘Zero to One’ by Peter Thiel
Thiel, a billionaire investor and entrepreneur, pulls back the curtain on this world. It’s an enjoyable and concise guide to how game-changing businesses are built and managed.
(18) ‘Never Eat Alone’ by Keith Ferrazzi
In the book, Ferrazzi lays out the easy-to-follow strategies he used as a young professional to reach out to people he admired, and you can use them to start becoming an effective networker.
(19) ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ by Tim Ferriss
The title, not meant to be taken literally, reflects Ferriss’ goal of finding the workflows and tricks like “fear setting” that can maximize your efficiency and make the approach to your professional and personal lives as effective as possible.
(20) ‘Quiet’ by Susan Cain
Whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, Cain’s research will help dispel the socially ingrained idea that to be successful you need to be loud, outgoing, and aggressively competitive.
(21) ‘Predictably Irrational’ by Dan Ariely
In “Predictably Irrational,” Ariely presents scientific research that helps explain everything from why we procrastinate to how we determine what a product is worth.
(22) 'Liar’s Poker’ by Michael Lewis
Through a nonfiction account that reads more like a novel, Lewis paints a vivid picture of the trading room and the characters in it.
(23) ‘How Will You Measure Your Life?’ by Clayton Christensen
“How Will You Measure Your Life?” is a philosophical meditation disguised as a business book. The book investigates why some of those incredibly privileged people leave their lives in ruins while others flourish.
(24) ‘Steve Jobs’ by Walter Isaacson
The late Apple cofounder and CEO Steve Jobs has become a mythical figure who still looms over Silicon Valley. Jobs’ story of being cast away from the company he created, only to return to transform it into one of the world’s most successful companies, shows the value of rebounding from one’s mistakes and tapping into unyielding determination.
(25) ‘Creativity, Inc.’ by Ed Catmull
As you develop your career, you may find that your job has killed the creativity that you’d previously held precious.
Pixar cofounder Catmull tells the story of building the computer animation giant, arguing along the way that everyone is inherently creative, but most people stymie their creativity because of a variety of social forces and personal inhibitions.
(26) ‘The Tipping Point’ by Malcolm Gladwell
“The Tipping Point,” came out 15 years ago, but its insights into how and why people distribute ideas and information until they become an “epidemic” is just as relevant and interesting today, especially since the idea of going viral has long been part of the zeitgeist.
(27) ‘Flow’ by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
“Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience” is the distillation of decades of research into how happiness works.
For Csikszentmihalyi, happiness is a product of a life lived at its frontiers, where one is constantly expanding and exploring the sense of self.
(28) ‘The Power Broker’ by Robert Caro
Not understanding how powerful people work makes you vulnerable to their will.
This is why “The Power Broker,” Caro’s immense biography of the New York urban planner Robert Moses, is so essential.
If you want to see Machiavellian principles in action, read this.
(29) ‘The Fire Starter Sessions’ by Danielle LaPorte
LaPorte’s “Fire Starter Sessions” is a collection of essays that will inspire you to take a look at your whole self, overcoming the fear of confronting the habits or beliefs that have previously held you back.
The one theme that runs through the book is that you must ultimately be responsible for your identity, and that you cannot fall into the trap of shaping yourself to someone else’s desires or perceptions as you grow older and develop a career.
(30) 'Getting Things Done’ by David Allen
This book is a must-read for anyone relatively new in his or her career because it teaches you the basics of time management, at work and at home. The idea is to come up with an organizing system for daily to-dos so that you free up mental space for focusing on big-picture goals.
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