To help authors attract more sales and media attention (TV, print, radio, podcasts and videos), the Goody Business Book Awards is sharing three new book marketing tips with examples of how to get someone’s attention.
Whether it’s a reader or a reporter, they will be much more interested in your book if you can explain a compelling backstory that emotionally connects.
The Goody Business Book Awards are sponsored by Goody PR, who’ve booked thousands of media interviews (TODAY Show, NPR, People Magazine, and more) for authors, thought leaders and business experts in the health, financial, technology, entrepreneur, lifestyle and entertainment industry clients.
Along with winning book awards, an author’s best way to stand out to a reader, producer or editor is to entertain and educate the target audience. As a first step in your book marketing, you can Nominate Your Book for the Goody Business Book Awards using our easy 3-step process (and don’t miss the Sept 30 deadline).
And with thousands of experts in your field, “I’m great” is not a PR strategythat will work for an author. You need to have a complete public relations strategy and build a library of online content with positive press. If a producer Googles you or your book, you want your story to dominate the content on the first few pages, Google Images, Videos and News tab.
Bottom line, if you don’t have the right story, title, author biography and tons of content online, your message will get nowhere fast. So take a close look at these 3 Book Marketing Tips for Authors.
1. Win Book Awards to add to Your Google Search Results
With 46+ million books on Amazon now, one of the best ways to stand out as a thought leader is to win book awards. While it is much easier now to become a bestseller on Amazon, book awards recognize authors based on a panel of judges. It’s much more selective and is not based on tricking an algorithm.
If you are selected as an Award-Winning Author, you can then add it to your biography to increase your credibility, send out a press release, add it to your website, post on your Amazon book page, add the awards seal to your book cover, and/or share the good news on social media. And if you a Winner or a Finalist for the Goody Business Book Awards, we are going to promote the heck out of your book online.
2. Explain the Author’s WHY Behind the Book
You want people to remember your book by sharing the author’s WHY or backstory for writing the book. For example, one of Goody PR’s former clients is Son/Editor Rob Schwartz for “The Wisdom of Morrie” (Blackstone Publishing, 2023) by his late father Morrie Schwartz. What is so powerful about this recent book’s backstory is that it was written by Morrie Schwartz before he got ALS, and got famous by his former student Mitch Albom, who wrote the book, “Tuesdays with Morrie”, that sold 19 million copies.
As an author and thought leader, Rob Schwartz shares how he found his father Morrie’s book in his desk after he passed, and decided to publish it due to the record-breaking interest in his father’s life lessons in “Tuesdays with Morrie”. Rob calls this book a “deep dive” into Morrie’s thoughts as a Sociology Professor, who was forced to retire at age 70, when he was not ready to be considered “old”. With millions of baby boomers retiring daily now, this new book especially resonates with that generation.
3. Select a Unique Book Title with a Powerful Backstory
To make it easy for readers to find you and your book, make sure you select a unique book title that is different and memorable. And then, buy the exact title website address via Go Daddy, share the website everywhere, secure social media usernames using that title and build your website BEFORE publishing and/or doing any marketing.
While this book marketing advice tip may sound obvious, you’d be surprised how many authors skip this step, and call us after their book is published for help. As a result, we always focus on promoting the author’s name and their personal WHY.
For example, we did PR for an author who selected a cliche title called “Playing for Keeps”. While we loved the book, the title made it much harder to remember and get SEO (Search Engine Optimization) when that title already had 128 results on Amazon (multiple books, movies, tv shows and more). As a result, we ended up branding the author’s name, but a unique title would have really helped with book marketing.
In comparison, another former Goody PR client wrote a WWII book called “40 Thieves on Saipan” about his father’s platoon who bravely fought behind enemy lines in the Pacific. The idea for this book originated when the author Joseph Tachovksy opened his father’s off-limits footlocker in the garage after he passed. Because his father never spoke about the war while he was alive, the footlocker’s contents opened a treasure chest of information. Based on his father’s platoon’s roster, Joseph traveled coast-to-coast for almost ten years interviewed any survivors or relatives of men in his father’s platoon. After collecting 600+ pages of notes, Joseph collaborated with co-author Cynthia Kraack who helped him organize the book into a compelling and untold story.
The results of this book marketing for “40 Thieves on Saipan” have been over 1054+ reviews on Amazon with a 4.7 rating, being recognized with top book awards and a Regional Emmy-Award for Pioneer PBS for their story about this historic book and backstory.
So take an honest step back to see if your author and book brand are connecting with reporters and viewers. If you’re not getting your desired results, consider revamping your book marketing plan.
Consider nominating it for book award categories in your niche subject area, revise your book brand story and/or doing a public relations campaign.
And don’t miss our final deadline of Sept 30 to Nominate Your Book for the Annual Goody Business Book Awards.
For your book marketing and media success, authors should always start by defining a Wow Story that is unique and emotionally connects with your ideal target audience.
To help authors increase their odds, here are 5 tips for how to win book awards from the Goody Business Book Awards.
With 46+ million books on Amazon, book awards are a great marketing tool to call attention to your work. The challenge for authors is that it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which category is best for your book and how to win.
The Goody Business Book Awards has 50 categories in 8 genres (Business, Entrepreneur, Health, Leadership, Marketing, Money/Wealth, Self-Help and Technology), and you want to choose the best topic and/or multiple categories for your book.
5 Author Tips for How to Win Book Awards
1. Nominate early to avoid missing deadlines
All awards programs have a final deadline, and if you are not on top of the key dates, you might miss an opportunity. The Goody Business Book Awards are an annual program, and the final deadline is September 30. There are no exceptions, so mark your calendars, and Nominate Your Book early using these how to win author tips!
2. Think More Strategically about Award Categories
The next thing authors need to do is think more strategically about the best Book Awards Categories when nominating your book to increase your odds of winning. For example, identify your niche subject area. And then think about which category in that topic will probably have the least competition?
Once you have these two things defined, select 1 or more categories for your book nomination(s) and then Nominate Your Book by the deadline.
For example, if you are a small business owner, you may want to Nominate Your Book for the Business – Success and/or the Entrepreneur – Small Business Categories versus Self-Help – General. As a business leader, you want to win book awards in Business categories that best describe your content and book goals.
You can also nominate your book for multiple categories, which can also increase your odds of becoming an Award-Winning Author.
3. Follow Nomination Instructions Carefully
Along with writing a compelling book, it’s important to carefully read the book award nomination instructions. Before nominating, gather the documents requested, and then the process will be really easy. For example, the Annual Goody Business Book Awardsis an easy 3-step nomination process. Each book awards program also defines their eligibility requirements, has a submission process, and a deadline.
To make it easy for authors to submit their book, here is the easy nomination process for the Goody Business Book Awards:
Eligibility: You can nominate any book to the Goody Business Book Awards if it has been published within 5 years by a traditional publisher, hybrid publisher or is self-published.
Submission Process: It’s an easy 3-step nomination process that can be done in 5 minutes, if you have everything together. Authors will be asked to submit their book as a PDF, book cover as a JPEG or PNG, and a 1 paragraph summary of HOW your book is helping others – through words.
Deadline: The final deadline to nominate a book is September 30th at 11:59pm PST.
4. Write a Meaningful HOW Book is Helping Others Paragraph
Along with writing a great book, it’s important to take a few minutes to write a compelling paragraph about HOW your book is helping others. Because the Goody Business Book Awards honors 100% social impact authors, your “HOW is improving lives” answer is one of the most important things that judges will consider when selecting the Winners and Finalists. So this “how to win” tips is probably the most important.
While many authors simply copy and paste their book description in response to this question, the word limit is 150 words. Writing a clear, concise and compelling answer will really help your book stand out more to the judges.
In addition, if you are a Winner or Finalist, this paragraph will be republished on our website pages by category here:
5. Submit Book for Multiple Awards
And our final tip for how to win book awards is to apply to more than one program. While it may sound odd for us to advocate applying to other book awards program, we really want authors with high quality books to be recognized.
We recommend Googling “Top Business Book Awards”, and then carefully review your options. Depending on your budget (most book awards charge an entry fee), it would be ideal for you to apply to 2-3 awards programs. And please do your research to identify the best book awards for you and your book.
The Goody Business Book Awards was fortunate to be included in Write Business Results list of “Top 8 Business Book Awards” for 2023. We highly recommend that authors review this business book awards summary and consider applying to multiple awards by the deadline.
And as a final bonus tip, time is running out to nominate your book for the Annual Goody Business Book Awards by the upcoming September 30th deadline. No more hesitation! Nominate your book today using these how to win book awards tips for 1 or more of the 50 categories.
To call attention to authors, the Annual Goody Business Book Awards marketing team goes above-and-beyond with seven book award promotions.
As media professionals, this unique book awards program is dedicated to supporting author success. Each Winner and Finalist receive a custom banner and video by category that most awards programs do not do.
With 46+ million books on Amazon now, book awards are a great way to stand out. And Goody PR started the Goody Business Book Awards for this reason after many of the author clients asked for their work to be submitted to award programs.
We also set up the book awards timeline so the final deadline to nominate your book is September 30, and the Winners and Finalists are announced by November 15, just-in-time for holiday book promotions.
Our goal is to promote your book and work through the power of SEO (Search Engine Optimization). When some does a Google search for award-winning books in your subject matter, you want your book to be on top of their search results, and our promotions will help you achieve that goal.
To help you better understand how we support authors, here is a quick summary:
7 Book Award Promotions for Authors
1. Goody Business Book Awards Seals
All Winner and Finalists will be emailed the Goody Business Book Awards Seal that can be added to your book cover, book website, graphics and/or social media posts.
2. Press Release Announcement
Our PR team will send out a press release that recognizes all Winners and Finalists when they are announced on November 15, 2024.
3. Book Award Website Page by Category
In addition, we will publish a Goody Business Book Awards website page for each of the 50 categories as part of our book award promotions. This category page will include all Winners and Finalists, along with their book cover and the paragraph submitted by the author about their HOW the book is helping others.
4. Will link to your Amazon Book Page
In addition, our Goody Business Book Awards website will link to your Amazon book page on the individual website pages by category. We want to make sure that people can find and buy your book easily.
5. Custom Banners for Winners and Finalists
You can also share your new book award all over social media using our custom banners. All Goody Business Book Awards Winners and Finalists will be emailed these banners to make it easier for them to share the good news on social media and your author website.
6. Custom Video Shorts by Category
In addition to custom banners, our team will create custom video shorts by category as one of our book award promotions. These videos will be emailed to all of the Winners and Finalists on November 15. You can share the videos on your social media, and they are also great for book your book and author SEO.
7. Social Media Promotions by Goody Business Book Awards
Once the winners are announced, Goody Business Book Awards will also post the Winners and Finalists on our social media @GoodyBusinessBookAwards using the custom banners and videos. To maximize the exposure, this process is usually done over a 2-month timeframe. We like to post one category per day, and with 50 total categories, it takes time to share the Award-Winning Authors by category. We encourage authors to immediately share their custom banners and videos in sync with their holiday book promotions.
Author Benefits for Book Awards
And if you’re wondering, WHY would you want to tell everyone that you are an Award-Winning Author? The answer is simple. Awards and book award promotions can increase your sales, build credibility as a thought leader, attract more media interviews, and help authors get more speaking events. It’s way too easy to become an Amazon bestseller today by telling your friends to all buy your book on the same day. Getting recognized with a book award is much more of an honor because it means your book stood out and was selected by a panel of judges.
So don’t even hesitate. Nominate your book today for our Annual Goody Business Book Awards. And if you are a Winner or Finalist, you will benefit from these book award promotions. The final deadline is September 30, and Winners and Finalists will be announced by November 15, and you can Nominate here https://goodybusinessbookawards.com/nominate-book/.
The Annual Goody Business Book Awards announces its 2024 book award nominations are now open for any book published within 5 years (2020-2024) with 5 new and 2 revised categories.
While many book awards highlight a social good category, the Goody Business Book Awards program honors 100% social impact books in 50 categories.
Authors, publishers, literary agents, publicists and fans are encouraged to make nominations for their favorite books by the final deadline: September 30, 2024.
Goody PR and Goody Business Book Awards Founder, Award-Winning Author and Podcast Host Liz H. Kelly explains; “With almost 50 million books published on Amazon’s e-commerce platform alone, authors really need to find new ways to stand out beyond being a bestseller, which includes becoming an Award-Winning Author.”
When asked what’s changed, Kelly explains, “The Goody Business Book Awards still has 50 total categories, so there is something for every author for nominations. What’s new in 2024 is that we replaced 5 categories with 5 new ones to spice things up and give authors better options. Our favorite new book category is Business – Disruptor.”
In addition, the two Technology categories have been revised to include: Technology – General and Technology – Gamechanger.
The Goody Business Book Awards’ 2024 Nominations and Awards Timeline includes three phases:
– Phase 1 – Nominations Accepted: Now – September 30, 2024
– Phase 2 – Winners/Finalists Announced: November 15, 2024
– Phase 3 – Promote Award-Winning Authors: November 15 – December 31, 2024 and Beyond
Over 100 Award-Winning Authors (50 Winners and 50 Finalists) will be announced by the Goody Business Book Awards by November 15, 2024. The authors can then promote their awards on their book cover, website, social media, blogs, videos and/or distribute a press release. And as the presenting sponsor and marketing agency, Goody PR will also actively promote the winners using a similar digital marketing campaign.
The overall goal is to amplify authors in their niche area of expertise to better attract potential readers, fans and clients.
The 50 Categories include 8 subject areas for nominations: Business (16 categories), Entrepreneur (3 categories), Health (6 categories), Leadership (6 categories), Marketing (4 categories), Money/Wealth (2 categories), Self-Help (11 categories) and Technology (2 categories).
Kelly emphasizes, “It’s an easy 3-step Nominations Process that take less than 5 minutes And when submitting a book, the most important question is HOW is your book improving lives?”
“If your book is helping people start a business, be successful, live longer, be inspired, be a better leader, save money, buy a house, market their product better and/or other positive impacts, you should nominate your book for a Goody Business Book Award,” Kelly adds.
These unique business book awards can help authors increase awareness of their work, build credibility as a trustworthy thought leader, increase sales, and attract more raving fans and clients through the power of recognition.
The Goody Business Book AwardsHonorary Board of Advisors (HBOA) includes marketing, public relations, publishing, and media experts, who provide their expertise and advise the judges.
ABOUT GOODY BUSINESS BOOK AWARDS: The Annual Goody Business Book Awards are presented by Goody PR to honor 100% social impact book books, and were recognized in the Top 8 Business Book Awards for 2023 by Write Business Results. After promoting hundreds of authors and small business owners for 15+ years, Goody PR Founder, Award-Winning Author (“8-Second PR”) and Podcast Host Liz H. Kelly designed the program to amplify authors making a positive impact with words.
This annual awards program is an extension of Goody PR’s Mission to “Magnify Good”. The Honorary Board of Advisors includes successful founders and marketing and media experts. The Goody Business Book Awards logo is a hot air balloon with a book as the basket to symbolize their Mission to “Uplift Author Voices” literally above millions of similar books. For more information, and to nominate books, visit: https://goodybusinessbookawards.com
ABOUT GOODY PR: Goody PR works primarily with clients who are Small Businesses, CEOs, Founders, Entrepreneurs, Speakers, CEOs, Thought Leaders, Experts, and Authors on public relations and digital marketing campaigns. To amplify their brand story, Goody PR is grateful to have booked thousands of earned media interviews (TV, print, radio and podcasts) on major media, including the TODAY Show, CNN, BBC World News, FOX Weather, NPR, TIME Magazine, The Chicago Tribune, The Wall Street Journal, WebMD, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, Forbes and hundreds of local TV, newspapers, radio shows and top podcasts.
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.
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
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
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.
Congratulations again to the 154 Award-Winning Authors for the 2023 Goody Business Book Awards Winners, and thank you for helping us Uplift Author Voices – one book at a time!
