Best Public Relations Books of 2025

Breaking Through by Sally Susman is a Wall Street Journal bestseller that reveals how leaders can effectively communicate to make positive change in today's noisy and turbulent world. The book tells the story of how Pfizer managed the massive communications challenge that came with Covid-19 and the race to produce an effective vaccine. Susman highlights the principles that enabled her to break through, connect, and help move people forward, not only at Pfizer but over a long and stellar career. This book is a must-read for any leader facing the daunting challenge of communicating in today's world.

How to Read People Like a Book is a revised and updated guide that teaches readers how to read body language, decode intentions, and connect with others effortlessly. James W. Williams, an expert in communication and body language, shares his extensive research on how to quickly and accurately read other people's emotions and motivations without even hearing them speak. The book helps readers foster deeper and more authentic relationships by debunking myths and reinforcing facts that make reading body language a powerful skill. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to improve their communication skills and connect with others on a deeper level.

Whatever It Takes: Master the Habits to Transform Your Business, Relationships, and Life is a no-BS guide to achieving success in all aspects of life. Brandon Bornancin shares his journey of going from a broke college graduate to closing over $100 million in sales for Google and IBM and founding two multimillion-dollar companies. In this book, you'll learn empowering beliefs and transformative habits, how to break bad habits, master tiny behaviors, fail forward, leverage Constructive Paranoia, and bullet-proof your sales. This book is not for the faint-hearted and demands hard work, but it provides a transparent and tough-love approach to help readers achieve their dreams.

Ask Powerful Questions: Create Conversations That Matter by Will Wise and Chad Littlefield is a best-selling book that provides a set of practice tools for understanding others by changing the way we ask questions. The book shows how to transform meaningless small talk into conversations that change not only how you lead but who you are as a person. The Asking Powerful Questions Pyramid™ breaks down the art of asking into six simple steps for everyone to understand. It's a must-read for educators, business professionals, personal coaches, and anyone in a position of leadership who wants to build a culture of connection.

The StorySelling Method: Master the Art of Storytelling to Build Trust, Stand Out, and Boost Sales is a practical guide to storytelling for business that teaches readers how to use storytelling to connect with customers on a personal level, stand out in a competitive market, and accelerate sales careers. The book provides simple but effective storytelling tactics that have helped professionals at top companies like Google and Visa win more business. With exercises and examples of everyday business storytelling, this book offers pragmatic advice on how to use stories to wow customers. Overall, this book is a goldmine for anyone who wants to get better at storytelling and succeed in sales.

The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz is a book that offers a simple strategy to grow a remarkable business in any field. Michalowicz discovered the process of growing giant pumpkins could apply to growing a business. The Pumpkin Plan involves planting the right seeds, weeding out the losers, and nurturing the winners. The book is full of stories of successful entrepreneurs and provides valuable insights for anyone looking to grow their business. Overall, The Pumpkin Plan is a must-read for entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level.

As a Man Thinketh is a self-help book by James Allen, published in 1903, that deals with the power of thought and its application to achieve happiness and success. The author believes that every individual holds the key to their own destiny and can transform their circumstances by working patiently and intelligently on their thoughts. Allen presents his ideas in a simple manner that is easy to understand and put into practice. This pocket companion for thoughtful people is a book that will help readers to help themselves.

This Notary Journal is a must-have for busy notaries public. Its large 8.5" x 11" size and comprehensive layout make it easy to record all notarial acts in detail. The template pages provide space to record 200 records with sequential numbered pages, including details such as signer and witness information, thumbprints, identification type and number, fees charged, and more. The book also includes space for comments, making it a complete record-keeping tool. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for notaries public and stands out for its easy-to-use format and comprehensive layout.

This book, titled "Sell 100+ Homes A Year: How We Use Engagement Marketing, Technology and Lead Gen to Sell 100+ Homes A Year, Every Year!" is a must-read for anyone in the real estate industry. Krista Mashore, a top-performing Realtor for 20 years, shares her secrets to success, including specific techniques that set her apart from the rest. The book provides step-by-step instructions on how to close over 90% of listing presentations, generate leads while sleeping, and become a go-to Community Market Leader®. Mashore also shares how to create a business model that fits your lifestyle and provides a reliable income stream, no matter what the market is doing. Overall, this book is a game-changer for real estate professionals looking to achieve their goals and reach new heights of success.

Improvise by Fred Cook is an inspiring story of how an unconventional path can lead to success. The author shares his life experiences, including odd jobs like pool hustler and cabin boy, and how they shaped his career as the CEO of GolinHarris. This book provides practical tips for graduates and young entrepreneurs on changing their perspectives and forging their own unique paths. The book is filled with colorful anecdotes and humor, making it an engaging read. Overall, Improvise is an excellent career development publication that offers an entertaining education on leadership, creativity, and business motivation.