The 2023 Annual Goody Business Book Awards announces 154 Winners/Finalists with FULL LIST of Award-Winning Authors in 50 categories and 8 subject area genres.
With hundreds of nominations from around the world, these 100% social impact book awards are being presented by Goody PR to call attention to outstanding books, add value to the author’s brand as a thought leader and enhance book marketing campaigns.
This summary is a RECAP of the Award-Winning Authors. You can also view Award Winners and Finalists pages for each of the 50 categories that includes the author, book cover, HOW their words are making a positive impact and links to their Amazon book page.
All Award-Winning Authors were selected by a panel of marketing and communications judges based on their book quality and social impact.
Some of the most popular categories have multiple Winners and Finalists because there were so many outstanding books. These Goody Business Book Awards Winners and Finalists are not ranked, and it is considered a tie for all recognized if there is more than one in any of these 8 genres.
Table of Contents:
Business Award-Winning Authors
BUSINESS – AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Winner – Unemployable : How I Hired Myself – by Alysia Edith Silberg
Finalist – Autobiography of an Entrepreneur: Reflections on 20 Years of Travel, Adventure & Starting Businesses – by Jesse Krieger
Winner – 6Ps of Essential Innovation – by Michael McCathren
Winner – Fixing Work: A Tale about Designing Jobs Employees Love – by David G. Henkin & CoAuthor Thomas Bertels
Finalist – Make Your Brand Legendary: Create Raving Fans With the Customer Experience Engine – by Scott Wozniak
Finalist – The Oligarchs’ Grip: Fusing Wealth and Power – by David Lingelbach & Valentina Rodríguez Guerra
BUSINESS – BIOGRAPHY
Winner – Becoming Trader Joe: How I Did Business My Way and Still Beat the Big Guys – by Patty Civalleri
Finalist – The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It All – by Mary Childs
Winner – Building the Business of You: A System to Align Passion and Growth Potential Through Your Own Career Mashup – by Connie Steele
Winner – Burn Ladders. Build Bridges. Pursuing Work with Meaning + Purpose – by Alan Patterson
Winner – The Day One Executive: A Guidebook to Stand Out in Your Career Starting Now – by April Armstrong
Finalist – The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place – by Ellen Connelly Taaffe
Finalist – 8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility – by Chuen Chuen Yeo
Finalist – Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career – by Matthew J Louis
Finalist – The Conquering Creative: 9 Shifts to Build an Unstoppable Creative Business – by William Warren
BUSINESS – ECONOMICS
Winner – Poverty and the Unequal Society in Hong Kong – by Gary Lai
Finalist – Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health – by Anupam Jena & Christopher Worsham
BUSINESS – ENVIRONMENT
Winner – The Solutionists: How Businesses Can Fix the Future – by Solitaire Townsend
Finalist – The Coffee Bean: A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change – by Damon West and Jon Gordon
BUSINESS – PHILANTHROPHY
Winner – The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges – by Nathan C Chappell
Finalist – Money Matters for Nonprofits – by Melissa F. Galasso
Winner – Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff – by Aytekin Tank
Winner – Risk-Free Innovation: 10 Ways to Manage Uncertainty – by Thomas D. Kuczmarski & Co-Author Jacob T. Sherman
Winner – The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation – by Mark Graban
Finalist – The Sales Professional’s Survival Guide: A Blueprint for Tactical Prospecting – by Mike LaRusso
Finalist – Your Company Is Your Castle: Proven Methods for Building a Resilient Business – Sandeep Chennakeshu
BUSINESS – REAL ESTATE
Winner – Real Estate Rookie: 90 Days to Your First Investment – by Ashley Kehr
Winner – The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor: How to Reach Financial Freedom with Fewer Rental Properties – by Chad Carson
Winner – A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation – by Deepak Ohri
Winner – The Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood – by Heather R. Younger
Winner – The Leadership Pause: Sharpen Your Attention, Deepen Your Presence, and Navigate the Future – by Chris L. Johnson
Finalist – Bullseye Marketing: How to Grow Your B2B Business Faster – by Louis Gudema
Finalist – The Doctor’s Voice – Empowering Solutions to Physicians’ Frustrations, Burnout and Healthcare Inefficiencies – by Dr Pietro Emanuele Garbelli
Finalist – Venus Genius: The Female Prescription for Innovation – by Fabienne Jacquet
BUSINESS – TRAVEL AND HOSPITALITY
Winner – Leading Travel and Tourism Retail: How Businesses Can Sustainably Capture New Profits in Shopping Tourism – by Sacha Zackariya
Finalist – A Bridge Not Too Far: Where Creativity Meets Innovation – by Deepak Ohri
BUSINESS – WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Winner –The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place – by Ellen Connelly Taaffe
Winner – Venus Genius: The Female Prescription for Innovation – by Fabienne Jacquet
Finalist – Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges – by Michelle D Gladieux
Finalist – Success is Just the Beginning: 6 Timeless Lessons to Achieve More in Business, Love, and Legacy – by Stephanie P. Kemp
BUSINESS – WRITING AND PUBLISHING
Winner – Getting Published: How to hook an agent, get a deal & build a career you love – by Harry Bingham
Finalist – How To Successfully Self-Publish A Book On Amazon & Audible: How To Build A Profitable Self-Publishing Business – by Richard Abbott
Entrepreneur Award-Winning Authors
ENTREPRENEUR – SMALL BUSINESS
Winner – The Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System: How to overcome the challenges of achieving 7-figure business success and beyond – by Kevin Brent
Finalist – Starting a Business QuickStart Guide: The Simplified Beginner’s Guide to Launching a Successful Small Business, Turning Your Vision into Reality – by Ken Colwell PhD
ENTREPRENEUR – ENTREPRENEURISM
Winner – Be Your Own Boss – by Bill McGowan
Winner – Make Your Kids Millionaires: Step-by-Step Guide To Lead Children To Financial Freedom – by Loral Langemeier & Co-Author Kyle Boeckman
Winner – Rite Of Passage: Transitioning from Wantrepreneur to Successful Entrepreneur – by V. Michael Santoro
Finalist – Automate Your Busywork: Do Less, Achieve More, and Save Your Brain for the Big Stuff – by Aytekin Tank
Finalist – Creating a Life of Abundance: A Couple’s Journey Together In Business, Real Estate and Short-term Rentals – by Andre Hanson & Meghan Hanson, Steve Duffley, Christine Duffley, Ryan Duffy, Shae Duffy, Dave Menapace, Kim Menapace
Finalist – The Entrepreneurial ScaleUp System: How to overcome the challenges of achieving 7-figure business success and beyond – by Kevin Brent
ENTREPRENEUR – START UPS
Winner – Your Company Is Your Castle: Proven Methods for Building a Resilient Business – by Sandeep Chennake
Finalist – Start-up Checklist For Success-The Essentials You Need To Know – by Noreen Hynes and Eugene Savage
Health Award-Winning Authors
HEALTH – ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Winner – Built from Broken: A Science-Based Guide to Healing Painful Joints, Preventing Injuries, and Rebuilding Your Body by Scott H. Hogan
Finalist – Optimize your Health with Therapeutic Peptides: Extend your Life by Becoming More Muscular, Leaner, Smarter, Injury-Free, and Younger – by Jay Campbell
HEALTH – DIET AND EXERCISE
Winner – Death by Comfort – How modern life is killing us and what we can do about it – by Paul Taylor
Finalist – Walk This Way: The Proven “Step-By-Step” Low Impact Exercise Guide to Lose Weight, Ease Anxiety, Increase Productivity and Regain Your Health – by Parker Scripps
HEALTH – MEDICAL
Winner – The B.A.B.Y. Book: Best Advice for Baby & You: The Essential Parent’s Hospital Guide to Postpartum Care From Delivery to Discharge…and Beyond! – by Karen Lea Brewer BSN, RNC-MNN
Finalist – My Dog’s Health Record Book: A Practical Guide to Log Your Dog’s Personal and Health History, With Tips For New Puppy Owners! – by Leila Grandemange
HEALTH – MEMOIR
Winner – In Pillness and in Health: A memoir – by Henriette Ivanans
Finalist – Behind the Facade: A Mental Health Memoir – by Lauren Bartleson
HEALTH – MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
Winner – Frazzlebrain: Break Free From Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology – by Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.D.
Finalist – The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life – by Mike Rucker
HEALTH – PARENTING AND FAMILY
Winner – The B.A.B.Y. Book: Best Advice for Baby & You: The Essential Parent’s Hospital Guide to Postpartum Care From Delivery to Discharge…and Beyond! – by Karen Lea Brewer BSN, RNC-MNN
Finalist – Low-Demand Parenting: Dropping Demands, Restoring Calm, and Finding Connection with your Uniquely Wired Child – by Amanda Diekman
Winner – Frazzlebrain: Break Free From Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology – by Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.D.
Winner – Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Don’t Finish What We Start – by Tracy Maylett & Co-Author Tim Vandehey
Finalist – Dear Psychosis, – by Sarah Martin
Finalist – The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life – by D. Terrence Foster, MD
HEALTH – WELLNESS
Winner – Beating Burnout, Finding Balance: Mindful Lessons for a Meaningful Life – by Melo Calarco
Winner – The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life – by D. Terrence Foster, MD
Finalist – Death by Comfort – How modern life is killing us and what we can do about it – by Paul Taylor
What makes these book awards unique is that they honor 100% social impact books – and HOW these Award-Winning Authors’ book is helping others is highlighted next to their award on the Goody Business Book Awards/AWARDS pages by category.
Leadership Award-Winning Authors
LEADERSHIP – DEI
Winner – Beyond Good: How Technology is Leading a Purpose-driven Business Revolution – by Theodora Lau & Bradley Leimer
Finalist – Building a Culture of Inclusivity: Effective Internal Communication For Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – by Priya Bates & Advita Patel
Finalist – The Inclusion Edge: Confidently create a culture that celebrates diversity and belonging – by Mary McGuire
LEADERSHIP – HR AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
Winner – Be Your Best You: The Ultimate Research-Based Guide to Outstanding Leadership – by Mary Kovach Ph.D.
Winner – Employalty: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work – by Joe Mull
Winner – The Trusted Learning Advisor: The Tools, Techniques and Skills You Need to Make L&D a Business Priority – by Keith Keating
Finalist – Hiring Veterans: How To Leverage Military Talent for Organizational Growth – by Matthew J. Louis & Dr. Anthony R. Garcia Sr.
Finalist – The Day One Executive: A Guidebook to Stand Out in Your Career Starting Now – by April Armstrong
LEADERSHIP – MENTORING / COACHING
Winner – Be Your Own Leadership Coach: Self-coaching strategies to lead your way – by Karen Stein
Winner – The Answer is a Question: The Missing Superpower that Changes Everything and Will Transform Your Impact as a Manager and Leader – by Laura Ashley-Timms & Dominic Ashley-Timms
Finalist – Be Your Best You: The Ultimate Research-Based Guide to Outstanding Leadership – by Mary Kovach Ph.D.
Finalist – 8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility: How to Lead and Inspire in the Real World – by Chuen Chuen Yeo
LEADERSHIP – MOTIVATION
Winner – Cowboys & Conductors: Conversations on Horseman-Humanship – by Paul Jan Zdunek & Co Author Dustin Davis
Winner – 8 Paradoxes of Leadership Agility: How to Lead and Inspire in the Real World – by Chuen Chuen Yeo
Finalist – The Handbook for Post-Covid Engagement – by Fiona Passantino
LEADERSHIP – TEAM BUILDING
Winner – The Great Team Turnaround – by Jeff Hilimire
Winner – Promote the Dog Sitter: And Other Principles for Leading During Disasters – by Edward L. Conley
Finalist – The Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood – by Heather R. Younger
Finalist – The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation – by Mark Graban
LEADERSHIP – THINK DIFFERENTLY
Winner – Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges – by Michelle D Gladieux
Winner – Five Brain Leadership: How Neuroscience Can Help You Master Your Instincts and Build Better Teams – by Carlos Davidovich MD & Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton
Winner – Leadership Mindset 2.0: The Psychology and Neuroscience of Reaching Your Full Potential by R. Michael Anderson
Winner – Positive Influence: Leadership in a Time of Crisis – by Glenn M. Parker and Michael P. Parker
Finalist – Compassionate Leadership: For Individual and Organisational Change – by Kirstie Drummond Papworth
Finalist – Grace Under Pressure: Leading Through Change and Crisis – by John Baldoni
Finalist – Inception Mindset: The Contextual Art and Science of Leading in a Permanently Complex World – by Robert Radi Ph.D.
Finalist – The Natural Strategist: Cultivating a Mindset of Care and Connection – by Stefan Raffl
Finalist – You Get The Agency You Deserve: 20 Practical and Emotional Lessons to Maximize Your Agency and Partner Relationship – by Jared Belsky
Marketing Award-Winning Authors
MARKETING – BRANDING
Winner – Bullseye Marketing: How to Grow Your B2B Business Faster – by Louis Gudema
Winner – Make Your Brand Legendary: Create Raving Fans With the Customer Experience Engine – by Scott Wozniak
Finalist – Brand Fusion: Purpose-driven Brand Strategy – by Terry Smith
Finalist – Purposeful Brands: How Purpose and Sustainability Drive Brand Value and Positive Change
MARKETING – COMMUNICATIONS AND PR
Winner – PR Lessons Learned Along the Way: Strategies, Tips & Advice for the Higher Ed and Nonprofit Public Relations Professional – by Marc Whitt
Winner – PR School – Your Time To Shine. A Masterclass in Publicity for You and Your Business – by Natalie Jane Trice
Finalist – High-Impact Content Marketing: Strategies to Make Your Content Intentional, Engaging and Effective – by Puma Virji
Finalist – When In Doubt, Make Applesauce! Core Habits of the Masterful Public Relations Professional – by Marc Whitt
MARKETING – DIGITAL MARKETING
Winner – 100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions, Volume 3: Top Content Creators Help You Succeed in an Era of Rapid Change – by Ross Brand
Winner – High-Impact Content Marketing: Strategies to Make Your Content Intentional, Engaging and Effective – by Puma Virji
Finalist – Bullseye Marketing: How to Grow Your B2B Business Faster – by Louis Gudema
MARKETING – SALES
Winner – The Invisible Game: The Secrets and the Science of Winning Minds and Winning Deals – by Gabriele Rehbock & Kai-Markus Mueller
Finalist – The Pocket Guide to Product Launches: Get Confident, Go to Market, and Win – by Mary Sheehan
Money Wealth Award-Winning Authors
MONEY – PERSONAL FINANCE
Winner – Pillars of Wealth: How to Make, Save, and Invest Your Money to Achieve Financial Freedom – by David Greene
Finalist – My Money Journey: How 30 people found financial freedom – by Jonathan Clements
MONEY – RETIREMENT PLANNING
Winner – Retirement Planning For Dummies – by Matt Krantz
Finalist – Retirement Money Secrets: A Financial Insider’s Guide to Income Independence – by Steve Selengut
MONEY – WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Winner – First Generation Wealth: Three Guiding Principles for Long-Lasting Wealth and an Enduring Family Legacy – by Robert Balentine & Co-Author Adrian Cronje, PhD
Winner – Wealth Your Way: A Simple Path to Financial Freedom – by Cosmo P. DeStefano
Finalist – The Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor: How to Reach Financial Freedom with Fewer Rental Properties – by Chad Carson
The five most popular categories that received the most nominations and Award-Winning Authors included: 1. Leadership – Think Differently, 2. Business – Career Success, 3. Business Thought Leader, 4. Entrepreneur – Entrepreneurism, and 5. Self-Help – General, in that order.
Self-Help Award-Winning Authors
SELF-HELP – GENERAL
Winner – Think Like A Bartender: Recipes for Life – by LD Morrow
Finalist – Frazzlebrain: Break Free From Anxiety, Anger, and Stress Using Advanced Discoveries in Neuropsychology – by Gina Simmons Schneider Ph.D.
Finalist – Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love Addiction – by Cortney Soderlind Warren
Winner – The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life – by Mike Rucker
Finalist – The 5 Pillars of Positive Thinking – Master Your Mind: Proven Strategies to Cultivate Joy, Confidence, and Inner Peace. Control Your Thoughts and Unleash Your True Potential for Happiness and Success – by David Heimbacher
SELF-HELP HOW TO
Winner – The Stress Book: Forty-Plus Ways to Manage Stress & Enjoy Your Life – by D. Terrence Foster, MD
Winner – Hiring Veterans: How To Leverage Military Talent for Organizational Growth – by Matthew J. Louis & Dr. Anthony R. Garcia Sr.
Finalist – Be Your Own Leadership Coach: Self-coaching strategies to lead your way – by Karen Stein
SELF-HELP – INSPIRATION
Winner – What if There’s More? Finding Significance Beyond Success – by Traci Schubert Barrett
Finalist – ConsistenSee What Happens: A sneak peek at how it feels to diligently work at something you genuinely enjoy – by Patrick Willy Lange
SELF-HELP – MEMOIR
Winner – Brave-ish, One Breakup, Six Continents and Feeling Fearless After Fifty – by Lisa Niver
Winner – Dear Psychosis, – by Sarah Martin
Finalist – ConsistenSee What Happens: A sneak peek at how it feels to diligently work at something you genuinely enjoy – by Patrick Willy Lange
Finalist – Living On A Smile: 16 Ways to Live a Big Life and Lead with Love – by Jo Ann Herold
SELF-HELP MOTIVATION
Winner – What Does Your Fortune Cookie Say?: 80 Important Life Lessons The Universe Is Trying To Share With You – by Adam Albrecht
Finalist – The Doctor’s Voice – Empowering Solutions to Physicians’ Frustrations, Burnout and Healthcare Inefficiencies – by Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli
Finalist – Think Like A Bartender: Recipes for Life – by LD Morrow
SELF-HELP – PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION
Winner – Inner Switch: 7 Timeless Principles to Transform Modern Leadership – by Susan S. Freeman
Winner – Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career – Matthew J. Louis
Finalist – What if There’s More? Finding Significance Beyond Success – by Traci Schubert Barrett
Finalist – Live Forever & Fix Everything: A Practical Plan for a Future That Works for Everyone – by James Baker
SELF-HELP – RELATIONSHIPS
Winner – Letting Go of Your Ex: CBT Skills to Heal the Pain of a Breakup and Overcome Love Addiction – by Cortney Soderlind Warren
Finalist – Effective Communication and Empathy: How to Communicate Better With Social Skills and Confidence to Create Lasting Relationships and Connect … Witty Banter – By Richard Garraway
SELF-HELP SPIRITUAL
Winner – Dear Durga: A Mom’s Guide to Activate Courage and Emerge Victorious – by Shanita Liu
SELF-HELP – SUCCESS
Winner – Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Don’t Finish What We Start – by Tracy Maylett & Co-Author Tim Vandehey
Finalist – The Mirrored Door: Break Through the Hidden Barrier that Locks Successful Women in Place – by Ellen Connelly Taaffe
Finalist – The Invisible Game: The Secrets and the Science of Winning Minds and Winning Deals – by Gabrielle Rehbock & Co-Author Kai-Markus Mueller
SELF-HELP – WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Winner – Beating Burnout, Finding Balance: Mindful Lessons for a Meaningful Life – by Melo Calarco
Winner – The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life – by Mike Rucker
Finalist – What if There’s More? Finding Significance Beyond Success – by Traci Schubert Barrett
Technology Award-Winning Authors
TECHNOLOGY – FUTURE TECH AND INNOVATIONS
Winner – Next Level Virtual Training: Advance Your Facilitation – by Diana L. Howles
Winner – The Next Gold Rush: The Future of Investing in People – by Ethan Turer
Finalist – AI: The Profitable Future of Innovation and Human Progress: Unlocking the Boundless Potential of Artificial Intelligence with ChatGPT for a Smarter and Brighter Tomorrow (The Passive Income Life) – by Janek Kruczkowski
TECHNOLOGY – SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Winner – Developer Career Masterplan – by Heather VanCura and Bruno Souza
Finalist – Present Future: Business, Science, and the Deep Tech Revolution – by Guy Perelmuter
Thank you to the Award-Winning Authors, Publicists, Publishers, Agents, book experts, readers and fans who nominated books.
These Award-Winning Authors are being honored for mostly non-fiction and some fiction books published within the last 5 years (2019-2023) by traditional publishers (Wiley, HarperCollins Leadership, Penguin Random House SEA, Doubleday, New Harbinger Publications, Atria Publishing Group, a division of Simon & Schuster), independent publishers (Kogan Page Inc., BiggerPockets), hybrid publishers (Page Two, Amplify) and self-published authors.
