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In the world of business, female CEOs are blazing trails and rewriting the rules of leadership. Their unique journeys and insights have been captured in an array of inspiring books that offer invaluable lessons for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs. This article highlights ten empowering books written by these trailblazing women, each sharing their personal stories, challenges, and strategies for success. Click here for more info: Blog about books for women

In 1971, 24-year-old Sandra Kurtzig, a working wife planning to start a family, sought a home-based job and leveraged her experience in computer time-sharing and programming. With just $2,000 and a spare bedroom, she founded ASK Computer Systems to help small- to mid-size companies streamline their operations. Her company quickly grew into the fastest-growing software business in the U.S., with clients like Eastman Kodak, Hughes Aircraft, and Emerson Electric. In 1981, Kurtzig became the first woman to take a high-tech company public, achieving success during a Wall Street slump. This book details the business acumen, resourcefulness, and determination behind her remarkable success.

In the New York Times bestseller “#GIRLBOSS,” Sophia Amoruso shares her unconventional journey from dumpster diving to founding Nasty Gal, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world. Amoruso’s early years were marked by hitchhiking, petty theft, and scavenging for food, but by age twenty-two, she was broke and directionless, working as a security guard for health insurance. It was then that she began selling vintage clothes on eBay, which led to her incredible success as the founder and CEO of Nasty Gal and Girlboss. “#GIRLBOSS” is a candid and humorous account that shows success isn’t about your education or popularity, but about trusting your instincts, learning from mistakes, and knowing when to break the rules. Celebrated for its honest advice and entertaining storytelling, the book has been praised as a movement for innovative and entrepreneurial minds.

In “Taking Up Space,” Karen S. Lynch, CEO of CVS Health and Fortune’s #1 Most Powerful Woman in Business, shares her journey from a challenging childhood in Massachusetts to leading one of the nation’s largest healthcare companies. Lynch provides an inspiring, authentic roadmap for overcoming systemic obstacles to leadership. She emphasizes the importance of owning your past, seeking mentorship, embracing non-linear career paths, learning through experience, leading with empathy, demonstrating responsible transparency, and harnessing the power of purpose and choice. Lynch’s insights guide readers on how to use their voices and earn influence, transforming traditional business approaches to create value and drive positive change.

In “Hire Purpose,” a Wall Street Journal Business Bestseller, Deanna Mulligan explores the future of work in a rapidly changing, post-pandemic world. She emphasizes the urgent need for leaders in both the private and public sectors to address the impending transformation of nearly every job due to emerging technology and automation. Mulligan argues that the private sector must take the lead in crafting a values-based response to these changes, focusing on the power of education and the importance of reskilling and retraining. By integrating lifelong learning opportunities that bridge the gap between classroom and workplace, businesses can ensure the well-being and growth of their employees. Drawing on her experiences and historical examples, Mulligan provides a practical framework for business leaders to prepare for and navigate technological disruptions, making “Hire Purpose” an essential guide for the next decade and beyond.

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