Sun Tzu for Success: How to Use the Art of War to Master Challenges and Accomplish the Important Goals in Your Life by Gerald Michaelson, Steven Michaelson (Contributor)
Know yourself; know your opponent" Although the Art of War was intended for emporers and generals as an advice book on eastern strategic thought, its simple truths have persisted over 2000 years and offer modern readers fresh insight on how to pursue and attain personal success. The subject is not about confrontation, but rather the key concepts of "winning without fighting"--seeking to win through psychology; "self knowledge" as the foundation for success; the value of preparation, strategy development and tactical implementation; and many others. Motivational quotations and examples sprinkled throughout the text further illuminate what is required to make the goal of success a reality. In short, an excellent read!
Recommended by Dr. Rebecca Tung, MD
Leadership: The Eleanor Roosevelt Way
Timeless Strategies from the First Lady of Courage by Robin Gerber
Gerber gives us an extremely motivating book filled with empowering leadership advice. Eleanor Roosevelt stands alone in history as a courageous woman leader, who was motivated by her desire to bring transformation in the areas of justice and equity within society at large. Each chapter in this book begins with a story from her life and explores how these circumstances and lessons shaped her personal growth and galvanized her leadership. With these anecdotes, we as readers are allowed entrance into her private world: her struggles, her vision, her determination, her mentorship of other women and her lasting legacy of a life well-lived.
Recommended by Rebecca Clare Tung, MD
What's Holding You Back? 8 Critical Choices for Women's Success by Linda Austin, M.D, Basic Books, 2000
This is best book on adult development I've yet found (and was the first one to stimulate me to appreciate my strengths rather than focus on my neuroses). I believe it will be of value to any with some awareness that they might be using their talent and energy more productively. Austin maintains that it is not that women fear success but that women have "failed to develop a value system that includes high achievement." A major theme of the book is how cultural hostility toward women's ambition has shaped their psychology such that women "cooperate but not initiate, produce but not invent, reflect but not create." And despite progress, "now discrimination takes the form of 'deeds undone'-collaborations not offered, acknowledgements unvoiced, introductions not made." Other important themes include competition, losing like a woman, and brokering power.
Recommended by Janet Bickel, AAMC
In the Company of Women: Turning Workplace Conflict into Powerful Alliances by Pat Heim, Ph.D. and SusanMurphy, PhD., MBA with Susan K Golant
Women to Women interactions can be positive or negative. Differences between women and men in their responses to workplace relationships and conflict are explored. Do we change the balance of power with peers of both genders when a woman is advanced in her career? Another woman can be an enemy or a strong ally. The authors give tools to enhance teams, to turn conflicts into peaceful endings, and to encourage mentoring. More women are entering the leadership roles of organizations and companies and are developing healthy alliances that lead to professional success.
Recommended by Dr. Lenore Kakita
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
A classic and favorite of mine! Here are tried and true techniques for lifting yourself out of your own point of view to truly listen to others and add value to their lives and yours. It is not only a refreshing view of interpersonal interactions, but adds zest to your business and personal relationships, while reaping unexpected rewards from your professional and family roles. I can never keep this book. One 25-year-old I lent it to went from hating her drudge of a job to becoming an appreciated leader in the same position and loving every minute of it. Beware. It can change your life.
Recommended by Dr. Laura Bolton
Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins
It is a good read because it can help anyone focus on what is important to them in their life.
Wake Up and Take Control of Your Life!
Anthony Robbins, the nation's leader in the science of peak performance, shows you his most effective strategies and techniques for mastering your emotions, your body, your relationships, your finances, and your life. The acknowledged expert in the psychology of change, Anthony Robbins provides a step-by-step program teaching the fundamental lessons of self-mastery that will enable you to discover your true purpose, take control of your life and harness... read more from amazon.com
Recommended by Dr. Wendy Roberts
Tempered Radicals: How People Use Difference to Inspire Change at Work by Debra Meyerson, Harvard Bus Schl Press, 2001
Tempered radicals" feel different from the traditional majority in their organizations; they want to rock the boat while staying in it and use their differences to inspire positive changes. Meyerson's advice for TRs is extremely valuable to anyone working on the front lines of conservative institutions.
Recommended by Janet Bickel, AAMC
Historical Atlas of Dermatology and Dermatologists by John Thorne Crissey, Lawrence Charles Parish, Karl Holubar
This is a 'must read' for all dermatologists. It gives a historical background of the evolution of modern dermatology. You might even recognize or know some of these masters of dermatology. It is enjoyable reading.
Recommended by Lenore S. Kakita, MD
Women in Medicine: A Celebration of Their Work by Ted Grant and Sandy Carter
Today, 80% of health care providers are women. This book is a photographic tribute to the dedicated professionals who represent women in many disciplines.
"Beautifully done."
Recommended by Sandra Read, MD
Survival of the Prettiest: The Science of Beauty by Nancy Etcoff
This author skewers one of our culture’s most enduring myths, that the pursuit of beauty is a learned behavior and explains why so many cultures are influenced by beauty.
Recommended by Susan Weinkle, MD
Are Men Necessary? by Maureen Dowd
My friend, Pulitzer-Prize winning NY Times columnist, Maureen Dowd, discusses men and skin/cosmetic concerns. Very witty.
Recommended by Tina Alster, MD
Road from Coorain by Jill Ker Conway
An autobiography of her childhood in Australia before eventually becoming the first president of Smith College. Inspiring and beautifully written memoir.
Recommended by Rochelle Torgerson, MD
Madam Secretary: A Memoir by Madeline Albright
An autobiography of the highest ranking woman in U.S. history in which she shares her inside views on world affairs.
Recommended by Vera Price, MD
The Princessa: Machiavelli for Women by Harriett Rubin
Discover how to rise in a career...
Thrive in a relationship...
Eliminate obstacles to your happiness...
And take what you want from the world
Recommended by Dr. Lenore Kakita
Women and men at work by Barbara Reskin and Irene Padavic
This is a historical discussion comparing men and women at work. The sexual division of work from the pre-industrial age to the present is explored. What is the “women’s place”? Passed in 1991 the Glass Ceiling Act, employers are supposed to remove the gender barriers to work mobility. Enforcement of this law is critical. Gender equality in the workplace is the ideal goal.
Recommended by Dr. Lenore Kakita
Dancing on the Glass Ceiling by Candy Deemer, Nancy Fredericks
Book Description from "amazon.com" How to play it like a woman and succeed
"The authors have written a wonderful, insightful book to guide women to the top of the pyramid, and to their fullest potential as leaders and women in the fullest sense of both terms." --Mark Bryan, author of The Artists' Way at Work
"Freeing, insightful, validating, and best of all, practical. Any woman who reads this book will be forever changed by it." --Patricia Aburdene, author of Megatrends for Women
Going against the grain of three decades of popular business thinking, Dancing on the Glass Ceiling contends that women have been shooting themselves in the foot by trying to play like a man. Backed by research, interviews, and real-life experiences, authors Candy Deemer and Nancy Fredericks explain why relying instead on feminine-based skills such as intuition, relationship building and communication is more likely to get a woman where she wants to go in business--above the glass ceiling. More at amazon.com...
Recommended by Dr. Patricia Walker
Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst
This is an old book that I have revisited over my life. When I was in my 30's, I loved the chapter on friendships and how we have different kinds of friends in life that will needs. For example, historical friends who know us since childhood and ground us, neighbors who may be friends for a short stint in life, but fill a sense of community. There is reference to only having a few true friends in life that we nurture and they nurture us throughout our life. In different stages of life, I have read the chapters on loss in marriage and death to help me in my own life and understanding what patients are going through.
Recommended by Brenda Dintiman, MD
Fast Food Nation, The Dark Side Of The All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser
It will be difficult to stomach a Happy Meal again after reading this book.
Recommended by Dr. Sandra Read
The V Book: A Doctor’s Guide to Complete Vulvovaginal Health by Elizabeth Stewart MD
I am recommending this book, as it is the best book covering a whole spectrum of vulvovaginal disease. It is written for any woman to read and I feel it is important that woman physicians have seen this book both for themselves, their families and their patients. Dr. Stewart has successfully tackled what she refers to as “the last frontier”of women's health, an area that has long been neglected by the medical profession. Dr. Elizabeth Stewart is a renowned gynecologist and vulvovaginal specialist. (I work with her in a combined vulvar clinic in Boston). She has written an excellent, reader-friendly guide to all aspects of vulvar health. It covers everything from yeast infections, rashes to vulvodynia. The V Book deserves a place on every women's book self.
Recommended by Dr. Lynette Margessen
The Uninvited Dilemma: A Question of Gender by Kim Elizabeth Stuart
Description from Book Jacket The Uninvited Dilemma" is different from the autobiographies and clinical studies on transsexuality. It represents two years of research involving carefully structured, in-depth personal interviews with seventy-five transsexuals, consultations with members of the medical and mental health communities, and conversations with loved ones of transsexuals. This book will give you an understanding of the true nature of transsexuality. It is a remarkable reading experience for all who are... read more at amazon.com
Recommended by Dr. Lynette Margessen
The Scalpel and the Silver Bear: The First Navajo Woman Surgeon Combines Western Medicine and Traditional Healing by Lori Alvord, MD
“After getting her MD she returned to the reservation and demonstrated her ability to incorporate her native American ways of thinking into her Western medical education and quickly gained the respect of her elders. She became an ally and friend of the medicine men. Her book is inches away from being a NYT Bestseller.”
Recommended by Dr. Linda Roth, keynote speaker at the 2006 Member Renewal Retreat in Boulder, CO.
Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories That Heal by Rachel Naomi Remen
A wonderful collection of true vignettes about healing written by a physician.
Recommended by Dr. Kristin Stevens
This Side Of Doctoring, Reflections From Women In Medicine by Dr. Eliza Lo Chin
Wonderful anthology of reflections of experiences in the lives of women doctors. There is also a contribution by a WDS member.
