10 Books to Inspire Your Business for 2008

Right now is a good time to begin to mentally prepare your business for 2008. A good way to do that is to take the time to read a good book or two to recharge your mind and thoughts. I have 10 books I would suggest you consider reading:

Truth or Delusion: Busting Networking's Biggest Myths by Dr. Ivan Misner. Dr. Misner is the founder of the highly success Business Network International organization, which brings together small groups of business executives from a variety of fields. As we head into the holiday season, this book is ideal for advice on how to sharpen your networking skills as you meet new people at holiday parties.

As an example of the power of networking, two years ago, I attended a Christmas party in Panama City, Panama. One of the guests was the president of the University of Louisville's Panama City campus. I mentioned to him that I wrote five books and work part-time for the Wharton School. Through that meeting I ended up with two paid engagements to teach classes on entrepreneurship and Internet marketing.

Create the Business Breakthrough You Want by Brian Tracy, Mark Victor Hansen, Robert Allen and Michael Cannon. As we close out the year, we start to think about ways to improve our business performance, as well as develop and attain new personal and professional goals. ...