Before you head to this year’s Women in Retail Leadership Summit, here are 10 must-read books from the speakers you’ll be hearing from in Miami. These books are full of tips and insights that the authors have gained through their long, fulfilling careers, including how to negotiate, how to choose the right career path, how to manifest your dreams, and how to overcome the most difficult days.

You can find these 10 authors at the Summit (April 25-27, Miami) participating in workshops, serving as career coaches, and sharing their personal success stories through keynote speeches. See you there!

Indra Nooyi, “My Life in Full: Work, Family and Our Future“

“My Life in Full” offers a firsthand account of Nooyi’s legendary career as the first woman of color and immigrant to run a Fortune 50 company. The CEO and chairman of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2019, Nooyi takes us through the events that shaped her, from her childhood and early education in 1960s India, to the Yale School of Management, to her rise as a corporate consultant and strategist who quickly ascended into the most senior executive ranks. Catch Nooyi’s keynote at the Summit on Tues., April 26 at 9:30 a.m.

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, “Choose Possibility“

One of tech’s top leaders, Sukhinder Singh Cassidy offers a new perspective for anyone afraid of making the wrong career choices in her latest Wall Street Journal best-seller, “Choose Possibility.” Cassidy is the founder of theBoardlist, and former president of StubHub. This book chronicles her own career misfires, unexpected forces and surprising outcomes. You can hear from Cassidy on Wed., April 27 at 12:15 p.m. for her keynote on why taking risks catalyzes career success.

Victoria Medvec, “Negotiate Without Fear: Strategies and Tools to Maximize Your Outcomes“

Master negotiator, Kellogg professor and accomplished CEO Victoria Medvec shares the ultimate strategies she developed over decades of advising Fortune 500 clients on high-stakes, complex negotiations. “Negotiate Without Fear” provides readers at all levels of negotiation skill the ability to increase their negotiating confidence and maximize their negotiation success. Don’t miss Medvec’s keynote on Tues., April 26 at 11:45 a.m., and get an autographed copy of the book at the Summit!

Cindy Marshall, “Sorry About the Diagnosis – You’re Fired!”

Cindy Marshall, founder and CEO of international consulting firm SHINE Strategy, and a Women in Retail Leadership Circle advisory board member, shares her life lessons in courage, tenacity, love and fragility in her forthcoming book, which is launching at the Summit. A 10-year breast cancer survivor, Marshall describes how she overcame her most difficult days, like losing her hair and her job during chemo. Catch Marshall at the Summit during her keynote on Wed., April 27 at 11:10 a.m.

Suzy Batiz, “The WOO of POO: Change Your Life in the Time You Take a Sh*T“

Suzy Batiz, CEO and creator of natural odor eliminator purveyor Poo~Pourri, shares her incredible career journey to building a multimillion-dollar Poo Empire in her 2018 book, “The WOO of POO: Change Your Life in the Time You Take a Sh*T.” This hilarious self-help book delivers outrageous advice and action plans that have guided Suzy and her team to manifest their dreams — no matter how “woo woo” they seemed. Catch Suzy on the Summit main stage on Wed., April 27 at 9:15 a.m.

Cindy Solomon, “The Rules of Woo: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Capturing the Hearts & Minds of Today’s Customers“

Sought-after leadership speaker Cindy Solomon shares her expert knowledge on how to attract and keep profitable customers in her book, “The Rules of Woo: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Capturing the Hearts & Minds of Today’s Customers.” The book cuts through the clutter to the essence of what today’s customers really want, and details how your organization can give it to them. Come early for Marshall’s pre-conference workshop on building your courageous presence and your career, happening Mon., April 25 from 8:30 am to 11:30 a.m.

Dr. Betty Orlandino, “Fast Track to the Corner Office for Women“

This book covers Orlandino’s personal struggles and experiences that led to her current success as a certified talent consultant, mentor, performance coach and author. The book includes case histories and direct how-to advice for overcoming obstacles on the road to the executive suite. Orlandino uses humor, practical talent and common sense insights to help women answer the most pressing workforce issues they face today. You can sign up for a 30-minute, one-on-one coaching meeting with Orlandino at the Summit.

Joan Lunden, “Why Did I Come Into This Room? A Candid Conversation About Aging“

The award-winning journalist, best-selling author, motivational speaker and former host of “Good Morning America” has published eight books, including her latest, “Why Did I Come Into This Room? A Candid Conversation About Aging.” Published in March 2020, the book delves into the various phases of aging that leave many feeling uncomfortable, confused and on edge. You can hear Lunden speaking at the Summit on Wed., April 27 at 10:20 a.m.

Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, “By Invitation Only: How We Built Gilt and Changed the Way Millions Shop“

Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, who co-founded the fashion startup Gilt with Alexis Maybank in 2007, details the co-founders’ journey from a bold idea to a complete transformation of how people shop. Catch Wilkis Wilson moderating the “How She Built This” panel, featuring female entrepreneurs and their startup journeys, on Wed., April 27 at 11:30 a.m.

Jamie Kern Lima, “Believe IT: How to Go From Underestimated to Unstoppable“

The founder of IT Cosmetics shares the wild but true story of how a once-struggling waitress turned her against-the-grain idea into an international best-selling sensation. Kern Lima eventually sold her company for over $1 billion to L’Oreal, where she became the first female CEO of a brand in the company’s 100-plus year history. Catch Kern Lima on the main Summit stage on Mon., April 25 at 1:40 p.m.

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