Best Business Etiquette Books of 2025

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition is the ultimate guide to conducting smooth, orderly, and fair meetings. This updated edition includes new features such as section-based paragraph numbering, expanded appendix, and sample rules for electronic meetings. The book also provides helpful explanations and procedures for filling blanks, debate on nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time. Overall, this book is an essential resource for anyone involved in organizing or participating in meetings, and it is a must-have for anyone interested in parliamentary procedure.

I'm Not Yelling is a must-read for Black women navigating the workplace. Elizabeth Leiba provides statistical and anecdotal evidence to guide Black women in business to find their voices in toxic work environments and become successful business leaders. The book explores the experiences of racial inequity and discrimination at work for Black business women and provides strategies for racial trauma healing, emotional support, and business success. This work guide is a great addition to any collection of workplace culture books and is highly recommended for anyone looking to instill positive change in their workplace culture.

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, 3rd edition is a concise and user-friendly guide to conducting a meeting, written by the authors of the classic work on parliamentary procedure. This short edition takes readers through the most important rules needed at meetings, including debates, amendments, and nominations, with sample dialogues and a guide to using the complete edition. The book is an essential handbook for parliamentary proceedings, written by experienced authors who have participated in writing multiple editions of Robert's Rules of Order. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their knowledge of parliamentary procedures.

On Brand by Aliza Licht is a career book and personal growth guide that focuses on personal branding. The book guides readers on how to cultivate and craft their personal brand by shaping their narrative, building their network, growing their confidence, honing their mindset, and plotting their future. It is ideal for anyone seeking personal development to help them level up, pivot professionally or support them through a transition. The book is a must-read for graduates seeking career help relevant to the social media generation, and new entrepreneurs building their brand from scratch. Overall, On Brand is an insightful read that teaches readers how to market themselves and prosper both professionally and personally.

The 2-Hour Cocktail Party by Joshua Gray is a practical and upbeat guide that teaches readers how to host successful parties that are not only fun but also help them build strong relationships. The book offers step-by-step instructions, helpful pre-party checklists, and a breakdown of activities to encourage new connections. Gray leaves no stone unturned and provides numerous helpful hints and "party pro tips" for prospective hosts. The book is perfect for anyone looking to meet new people, strengthen existing relationships, and boost their career. Overall, The 2-Hour Cocktail Party is an excellent book that offers a new strategy for meeting people and networking.

The Unspoken Rules by Gorick Ng is a practical guide that demystifies the unspoken rules of work. Ng distills the wisdom he has gathered from over five hundred interviews with professionals across industries and job types about the biggest mistakes people make at work. The book provides concrete strategies to help readers navigate workplace politics, manage time, build relationships, and ask for help without looking incompetent or lazy. This book is a must-read for anyone starting their career or wanting to advance their career. The Unspoken Rules is an insightful and practical guide that will help readers set themselves up for a fulfilling career.

Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success by Sylvia Ann Hewlett is a must-read for anyone looking to advance in their career. Hewlett explains how having the experience and qualifications of a leader is not enough to succeed, but having Executive Presence (EP) is crucial. Based on a nationwide survey, the book provides practical advice for both men and women on how to embody the dynamic mix of appearance, communication, and gravitas needed to exude true EP. This groundbreaking book challenges the conventional wisdom and provides a simple guide to crack the code to career success. Overall, it is a real, pragmatic, and brilliant read.

A Kids' Guide to Manners is an essential business etiquette book for kids aged 7 to 12. The book is packed with 50 fun and interactive etiquette lessons that resonate with today's children, teaching them how to use manners in everyday life. From meeting new people to using technology appropriately, the book covers a wide range of topics. The author's approach to teaching manners is practical, making it easy for kids to learn and apply in their daily lives. Overall, the book is a must-have for families looking to instill good manners in their children and prepare them for success in the future.

The No Asshole Rule by Robert I. Sutton is an essential guide for anyone who has dealt with difficult coworkers. Sutton offers practical strategies to identify and eliminate negative influences in the workplace. He also provides a self-diagnostic test to help readers recognize and control their own negative behaviors. The book is filled with illuminating case histories from major organizations and is written in a compassionate and often humorous tone. The No Asshole Rule is a must-read for anyone looking to build a more civilized workplace, and it's no surprise it's a bestseller.

The Course Design Formula is a research-based instructional design process that helps instructors create high-quality online courses. Rebecca Frost Cuevas, an award-winning teacher and online learning expert, integrates best practices from cognitive psychology, instructional design, learning theory, and information processing theory to provide a clear, easy-to-apply process for designing engaging and effective online courses. Whether you're an experienced teacher or new to teaching, this book provides a fast track guide to becoming a transformational teacher. The Course Design Formula is a finalist in several prestigious book awards and is a valuable resource for anyone looking to teach online.