Books for the Modern Office

Books for the Modern Office

When personalizing an office space, it is often fun to merge functionality with ornamentation. Having books that keep your office space up-to-date with new trends in business and marketing is a great tool to keep you informed. Plus, they make a great addition to your desk decor! With a tiny bookshelf, classic bookends, or even a few novels stacked on top of each other, you will soon be on your way to creating the small office library of your dreams.

Here are our favorite modern books that are certain to fit into any office environment!

Find Your Way: Unleash Your Power and Highest Potential by Carly Fiorina

Carly Fiorina, the first female CEO of a Fortune 50 Company, shares her journey of navigating the workplace. Beginning as a secretary, she worked her way up over four decades, becoming a powerhouse businesswoman. Her novel is described to help: “choose a path over a plan, use problems to propel yourself forward, overcome fear and procrastination, make smart decisions, and reclaim your power and use it for good.”

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The Vibrant Workplace by Dr. Paul White

This novel is an excellent addition to any workplace. This book is filled with valuable lessons, such as: “Overcoming resistance from non-interested managers and supervisors, addressing the deeper issues underlying pervasive negativity, communicating authentic appreciation, and bringing out the best in your employees and teams.”

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Influencer: Building Your Personal Brand in the Age of Social Media by Brittany Hennessy

In this age of social media, it is imperative to be knowledgeable about how to brand yourself online. This book by Brittany Henessy is a perfect companion to your office, and is full of useful tips, such as how to: “build and engage an audience, how to package your brand, and how to monetize your influence.”

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Great Mondays: How to Design A Company Culture Employees Love

Mondays. We’ve all been there. This book is a great way to encourage an office culture that celebrates Mondays. Find ways to look forward to the work week! “Finding purpose, values, and rituals in ways to reconnect with your purpose and goals for the future.”

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Good Days Start With Gratitude Journal: Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude

Good Days Start With Gratitude is a 52-week journal that is designed to celebrate things that you have. Taking time each day to write down three things that you are thankful for is a way to guarantee that you are starting your day off with an energy of gratitude.

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Be Our Guest: Perfecting the Art of Customer Service by Theodore Kinni

“Exceeding expectations rather than simply satisfying them is the cornerstone of the Disney approach to customer service.” This book is an excellent companion for people in customer service but also applies to any industry. With the Disney touch, learn how one of the biggest corporations in the world manages to keep their customers happy and coming back.

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Decorating Your Space

Now that you have the books, it’s time to utilize your desk space to it’s highest potential. Here are some book displays that we love!

These compact shelves are a modern way to display not only your mini library but anything else you would choose to add to your desk. A clock, a plant, a photograph, or even a jar of pencils would look excellent propped up next to your collection.

Whether you are planning on decorating your workspace, your home desk, or you want to learn some new business trends, we hope this collection helps spark some inspiration. Share your desk decorations with us on Instagram by tagging us at @brightprowss.