The book titles on this list have been approved by Professor Mixson. Search the library catalog for more (use the search box below).
Many of these books are also available as audiobooks or books on CD through public libraries such as the Kern County Library.
Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by
Newport flips the narrative on impact in a connected age. Instead of arguing distraction is bad, he instead celebrates the power of its opposite. Dividing this book into two parts, he first makes the case that in almost any profession, cultivating a deep work ethic will produce massive benefits. He then presents a rigorous training regimen, presented as a series of four "rules," for transforming your mind and habits to support this skill.
The Hard Thing about Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by
Ben Horowitz analyzes the problems that confront leaders every day, sharing the insights he's gained developing, managing, selling, buying, investing in, and supervising technology companies. A lifelong rap fanatic, he amplifies business lessons with lyrics from his favorite songs, telling it straight about everything from firing friends to poaching competitors, cultivating and sustaining a CEO mentality to knowing the right time to cash in.
How to Win Friends and Influence People by
Carnegie's rock-solid, time-tested advice has carried countless people up the ladder of success in their business and personal lives.
Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by
Robert Cialdini--New York Times bestselling author of Pre-Suasion and the seminal expert in the fields of influence and persuasion--explains the psychology of why people say yes and how to apply these insights ethically in business and everyday settings.
Make the Right Career Moves by
Breaks down a goal, project, or task into manageable steps Leads the reader step-by-step from start to finish Offers direction by experts in a field Gives plenty of practical examples, samples, and case studies
Positioning: the Battle for Your Mind by
Ries and Trout provide many valuable case histories and penetrating analyses of some of the most phenomenal successes and failures in advertising history. Revised to reflect significant developments in the five years since its original publication, Positioning is required reading for anyone in business today.
Social Networking for Career Success by
Offers: Social media essentials How do you create an effective, compelling online presence? Successful professionals explaining how social networking propelled their careers. The ins and outs of social networking sites LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Quora, Pinterest, and many more from the basics to the advanced features Tips for creating and maintaining a blog that will establish you as an expert in your field"
Zen and the Art of Making a Living by
Applies Zen philosophies and techniques to uncovering one's talents, assessing career skills, marketing one's abilities, and conducting a job search.