Happy Women’s History Month! We are so inspired by the women on the Chamber’s Board of Directors and their amazing stories of leadership. To recognize the contributions of female leaders and their inspiring stories, the women on the Board are highlighting their favorite books. These books have helped shape them as leaders, inspire their own journeys and deeply impact the way they lead. Be sure to check out these inspiring reads to help you on your own journey.
Janel Donohue, President of the Rappahannock United Way picks:Dare to Lead, by Brene Brown
That’s What She Said: Wise Words from Influential Women, by Kimothy Joy
Susan Spears, President and CEO of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce
Extreme Ownership, by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
Permission to be Bold, by Barbara Valentine Gustavson
Janet Gullickson, President of Germanna Community College picks:
The Three Mothers, by Anna Malaika Tubbs
Martha Hutzel, Library Director at Central Rappahannock Regional Library
Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead, by Sheryl Sandberg
Dinners with Ruth, by Nina Totenberg
Linda Rivera, VP, Process and Quality Performance at Hilldrup picks:
Dare to Lead, by Brene Brown
How to Lead Yourself and Others to Greater Success, by Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch, and Sean Lynch.
Lisa Williams, Chief Marketing Officer at Topside Federal Credit Union
How to Work With and Lead People Not Like You, by Kelly McDonald.
Staff Picks
The Likeability, Trap by Alicia Menendez
Power Moves, by Lauren McGoodwin
The Confidence Code, by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
My Own Words, by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Start with Why, by Simon Sinek
Discover Your Clifton Strengths, by Don Clifton