Best Business Facility Management Books of 2025

The "Airbnb Business" book is an up-to-date guide to becoming a successful Airbnb host. The book covers everything from creating a top-quality listing to automating your property and making it smart. It also includes accounting, ranking among the top listings, and becoming an Airbnb Superhost. This guide is filled with practical advice from a Superhost's experience and is a one-stop resource for anyone wanting to generate extra monthly income from a profitable, passive real estate investment business. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to succeed in the world of Airbnb rentals.

She Thinks Like a Boss is a must-read for women who want to become effective leaders in the workplace. Author Jemma Roedel offers practical tips on how to develop self-esteem, sharpen trust, and improve communication skills. The book also addresses imposter syndrome, a common issue among women in leadership. Roedel shares insights from successful women in leadership and provides easy-to-follow steps for readers to become effective leaders themselves. This book is a valuable resource for anyone new to leadership or looking to manage a team more effectively.

Quiet Voice Fearless Leader: 10 Principles For Introverts To Awaken The Leader Inside is a game-changing book that aims to challenge the misconception that introverts cannot lead. In fact, the author argues that introverts can be ideal leaders, and throughout the book, he provides core leadership principles along with multiple pillars to master them. The book covers various topics such as how introverts can add value to any room, grow confidence as a public speaker, lead teams effectively, establish presence at work and in business, and make difficult decisions as a leader. The Introvert Leader, Terrance Lee, shares his personal story of overcoming his fear of public speaking to become a successful leader. This book is a must-read for introverts who want to awaken the leader inside them.

Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices is a practical guide for those working in engineering, purchasing, finance, maintenance, reliability, or production, and especially for those preparing for a professional maintenance and reliability certification. The book has been updated to reflect the latest developments in technology and thinking, including innovative material related to leadership, change management, ISO standards, maintenance optimization, and communication. The addition of self-assessment questions in each chapter makes it easier for readers to learn and study pertinent topics. Overall, the book is a great resource for developing a road map to reliability and setting up an effective maintenance program.

The Airbnb Business, Updated Edition, is a comprehensive guide that offers readers a step-by-step approach to starting a successful short-term rental business. The book provides valuable tips on how to become a Superhost, stand out from competitors, and automate the business to reduce stress. It covers everything from researching the market, creating an eye-grabbing listing title, and capturing stunning photos to pricing strategies, essential amenities, and maximizing income. UrGod's Airbnb Business is an excellent resource for anyone looking to start a lucrative rental business with minimal effort.

Doing Safety Differently is an exciting and effective new way of thinking about safety that has found its way into many organizations worldwide. The book, written by Sidney Dekker and Todd Conklin, addresses six vital topic areas that are essential for successful safety change. From outcome to capacity, learning teams, and investigations, the book offers insightful advice on how organizations can improve their safety performance. Despite the challenges of changing entrenched organizational thinking and bureaucracy, the authors offer practical solutions that are both exciting and effective. Overall, Doing Safety Differently is a must-read for organizations looking to improve their safety performance.

Operations Management For Dummies is a comprehensive guide that simplifies the complex concepts of operations management. The book provides easy-to-understand explanations of theories and topics, including process mapping, bottlenecks, Lean Production, and supply chain management. The latest edition covers digital transformation, ethical sourcing, carbon footprint, and business resiliency. The book is a must-read for MBA students and business professionals who want to optimize operations and increase revenue. This book is unique in that it walks readers through the latest technology and sustainability concerns that affect operations management.

From Supervisor to Super Leader by Shanda K. Miller is an excellent guide for new supervisors and experienced managers who want to build a high-performing team. The book offers practical and easy-to-follow strategies for building strong relationships with team members, delegating tasks, holding staff accountable, and managing time effectively. Miller's "whole person" approach to learning and engaging and leading others is impressive. Overall, From Supervisor to Super Leader is a must-read for anyone looking to break free from stress and build a thriving team that gets results.

This book, "Leading & Managing Occupational Therapy Services: An Evidence-Based Approach," provides a comprehensive guide for occupational therapy managers. It covers everything from leadership and supervision to program development and quality improvement based on theory, research, and evidence. The practical knowledge and guidance in this book can help readers become more effective OTs, colleagues, and managers. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for those looking to put theory and research into practice for real-world success.

The Lean Manufacturing Pocket Handbook is a comprehensive guide for understanding the terms, concepts, and techniques involved in lean manufacturing. Written in an easy-to-understand fashion, the book is useful for both seasoned professionals and novices. The author, Kenneth Dailey, is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and has over twenty years of manufacturing experience. With 44 pages, 27 visuals, 34 definitions, and 16 examples, the pocket handbook is a concise reference guide. The book is also available in Spanish. Overall, The Lean Manufacturing Pocket Handbook is an excellent resource for anyone looking to improve their knowledge of lean manufacturing.