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Powerful Women Leaders & Entrepreneurs

This book list is compiled of books authored by women for women. These titles detail how women have succeeded in business and life and also offers tips for ambitious women. This list contains books, e-books and audiobooks. #cmlibrarysuggests #cmlibrary #women #entrepreneurs #leadership

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

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  • In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As first lady of the United States of America - the first African American to serve in that role - she…
    BookNew York : Crown, [2018] — B OBAMA
  • The first book from Ruth Bader Ginsburg since becoming a Supreme Court Justice in 1993 - a witty, engaging, serious, and playful collection of writings and speeches from the woman who has had a powerful and enduring influence on law,…
    BookNew York : Simon & Schuster, 2016. — B GINSBURG
  • In the Company of Women

    Inspiration and Advice From Over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

    Bonney, Grace
    Over 100 exceptional and influential women describe how they embraced their creative spirit, overcame adversity, and sparked a global movement of entrepreneurship. Media titans and ceramicists, hoteliers and tattoo artists, comedians and…
    BookNew York, NY : Artisan, [2016] — 338.09252 Bonney
  • I Know How She Does It

    How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time

    Vanderkam, Laura
    “Having it all” has become the subject of countless books, articles, debates, and social media commentary, with emotions running high in all directions. Many now believe this to be gospel truth: Any woman who wants to advance in a…
    BookNew York, New York : Portfolio, [2015] — 650.11082 Vanderkam
  • If You Ask Me

    (and of Course You Won't)

    White, Betty, 1922-2021
    It-girl Betty White delivers a hilarious, slyly profound take on love, life, celebrity, and everything in between. Drawing from a lifetime of lessons learned, seven-time Emmy winner Betty White's wit and wisdom take center stage as she…
    BookNew York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2011. — B WHITE
  • The Confidence Code

    the Science and Art of Self-assurance-- What Women Should Know

    Kay, Katty
    Following the success of Lean In and Why Women Should Rule the World, the authors of the bestselling Womenomics provide an informative and practical guide to understanding the importance of confidence—and learning how to achieve it—for…
    BookNew York, NY : HarperBusiness, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2014] — 158 Kay
  • Lean in

    Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

    Sandberg, Sheryl
    Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In is a massive cultural phenomenon and its title has become an instant catchphrase for empowering women. The book soared to the top of bestseller lists internationally, igniting global conversations about women and…
    BookNew York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2013. — 658.4092 Sandberg
  • Minority Leader

    How to Lead From the Outside and Make Real Change

    Abrams, Stacey
    "Abrams's own grit, coupled with her descriptions of much stumbling and self-doubt, will make [Lead from the Outside] touch you in a way few books by politicians can." (The New York Times) National leader Stacey Abrams has written the…
    BookNew York : Henry Holt and Company, 2018. — 328.73092 Abrams
  • Ensuring the rights and opportunities of women and girls remains a big piece of the unfinished business of the twenty-first century. While there’s a lot of work to do, we know that throughout history and around the globe women have…
    BookNew York : Simon & Schuster, 2019. — 920.72 Clinton
  • In the Company of Women

    Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs

    Various Authors
    eBookWorkman Publishing Company, 2016
  • Badass Affirmations

    The Wit and Wisdom of Wild Women

    Anderson, Becca
    eBookAndrews McMeel Publishing, 2018
  • Becoming

    Adapted for Young Readers

    Obama, Michelle, 1964-
    eBookNew York : Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 2021. — ebook
  • I Know How She Does It

    How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time

    Vanderkam, Laura
    eBookNew York, New York : Portfolio, 2015. — ebook OverDrive
  • If You Ask Me

    (and of Course You Won't)

    White, Betty, 1922-2021
    eBookNew York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, c2011. — Internet
  • You Are a Badass

    How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living An Awesome Life

    Sincero, Jen, 1965-
    eBookPhiladelphia : Running Press, 2013. — ebook OverDrive
  • Lean in

    Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

    Sandberg, Sheryl
    eBookNew York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2013. — Internet