HALO Community Business BOok Recommendations

​When you’ve got a million (and more) books competing for your attention at the book stands, on your Amazon page and on your own book shelves, it can be challenging to know which ones to prioritize.  That’s why we solicited our expert community to share which books helped shape their lives and their business perspectives. Below is that list. Enjoy our HALO community top picks:

The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

Ries sets forth a lean proposal for Startups that he feels is the answer to his own startup fails.

“So many a-ha moments but one in particular about perfecting a service with just one single user before going out and trying to perfect it with hundreds.” - Monica Banks, President and Founder at Gugu Guru

Manifest Your Destiny by Wayne Dyer

You’re walked through the nine spiritual principles for getting everything you need. You’ll learn helpful meditation practices and ways to channel your energy to get what you desire. ​

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

Thinking without thinking is discussed in the second book from Malcolm Gladwell. He dives into your thoughts with a look at music, sales, gambling, speed dating, war, science, and more.

“Not only did it unearth some of the fundamental inequalities I hadn't seen before, but it taught me the importance of detail.” - Maureen Jann, CMO + Head of Product Development, Remodista

Give and Take by Adam Grant

Karma is alive and well with Grant’s take. The givers and takers make up how we interact in society. Both styles of interaction can have their own ways of success. ​

Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

This book explains the science of habit. It's why we do what we do and why we do it over and over again. ​

“Amazing stories about customers building a habit loop in order to adopt a new product and power of analysis in predicting patterns.” Sarah Sheldon, Director of Ecommerce at Rebecca Minkoff

Experience Economy by B. Joseph Pine II and James H. Gilmore

The experience economy is the most recent economy. The idea is that businesses need to create a lasting memory instead of just a good product or service. Your brand only stays around as long as people remember you.

Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferris

More and 130 successful individuals from all fields share their own tips that got them to the top.

“Full of short reads, great for saving time, and if you don't want to commit to a narrative.” Emma Sharley, Co-Founder & CMO of Shop You 

What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful by Marshall Goldsmith

The author Marshall Goldsmith is hailed as a success guru. His coaching can get you there, but his book has all the valuable lessons you’ll need to stay on top. 

The Other F Word: How Smart Leaders, Teams and Entrepreneurs Put Failure to Work by John Danner and Mark Coopersmith

We all fail, so why don't we embrace it? That failure can be the fuel in your fire. Danner and Coopersmith help you turn your failure into your next success story.

What's Next?

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