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Lead with a Story Audiobook by Paul Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Smith) — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:41:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lead with a Story Subtitle: A Guide to Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire Author: Paul Smith Narrator: A. T. Chandler Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 465 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Storytelling has come of age in the business world. Today, many of the most successful companies use storytelling as a leadership tool. At Nike, all senior executives are designated "corporate storytellers". 3M banned bullet points years ago and replaced them with a process of writing "strategic narratives". Procter & Gamble hired Hollywood directors to teach its executives storytelling techniques. Some forward-thinking business schools have even added storytelling courses to their management curriculum. The reason for this is simple: Stories have the ability to engage an audience the way logic and bullet points alone never could. Whether you are trying to communicate a vision, sell an idea, or inspire commitment, storytelling is a powerful business tool that can mean the difference between mediocre results and phenomenal success. Lead with a Story contains both ready-to-use stories and how-to guidance for listeners looking to craft their own. Designed for a wide variety of business challenges, the book shows how narrative can help: Whether in a speech or a memo, communicated to one person or a thousand, storytelling is an essential skill for success. Complete with examples from companies like Kellogg's, Merrill-Lynch, Procter & Gamble, National Car Rental, Wal-Mart, Pizza Hut, and more, this practical resource gives listeners the guidance they need to deliver stories to stunning effect. Members Reviews: Not what i expected I had expected this book to deconstruct the elements of storytelling as they relate to business. Instead, the author offers a variety of stories to use in specific business situation. This book is a "what to say," not a "how to say it," guide. Proctor and Gamble Saves the World! What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The idea of the book was fine...but I wish the author would have done more research on other industries. There were so many Proctor and Gamble stories that it felt more like an unabashed commercial for the company than it did a true informational read. It was distracting. What was most disappointing about Paul Smiths story? I wonder if Proctor and Gamble sponsored the book (did the author receive money from them to write the book)? You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? A later chapter on general tips for how to write stories Started well - couldn't go past half mark This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? People looking for general life advice What was most disappointing about Paul Smiths story? I wish it would continue helping me developing stories instead of giving me life advice How could the performance have been better? Continue with practical advices like it started throughout the book, not only in the first half Good but less P&G stories would be better I like most of the stories but too many were focused on P&G. I understand that is where he worked but this book would be better if he changed out have the P&G stories for other companies. Provided stories to use in business What made the experience of listening to Lead with a Story the most enjoyable? The book follows its own advice. It engages the reader with stories and gives steps on using the stories for business.

Change or Die Audiobook by Alan Deutschman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Deutschman) — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:39:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Change or Die Subtitle: The Three Keys to Change at Work and in Life Author: Alan Deutschman Narrator: Brian Keeler Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 325 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: This was the question Alan Deutschman posed in "Change or Die", his sensational cover story for the May 2005 issue of Fast Company. Surprisingly, Deutschman concluded that although we all have the innate capability and fundamental need to change our behavior, we rarely do. Against all warnings and reason, heart patients and smokers continue to lead dangerously unhealthy lifestyles, and many doomed companies stick to the same archaic business practices that routinely destine them for failure. In this inspiring, revelatory book, Deutschman helps deconstruct and demystify five age-old myths about change, including the notions that small, gradual changes are always easier to make and sustain, and that we can't change because our brains become "hardwired" early in life. Introducing breakthrough research and progressive ideas from a diverse selection of medical, science, and business leaders, Deutschman demonstrates how to achieve lasting, revolutionary change. A powerful book with universal appeal, Change or Die addresses every sphere of life, from companies that must remake their corporate culture to survive, to individuals who must make 360-degree changes in their lifestyle or risk stagnation - or even death. Each chapter also includes several emotional stories about real people who have succeeded or failed in their attempt to change and why. Change or Die is not about merely reorganizing or restructuring priorities; it's about challenging everyone to make drastic transformations in all aspects of life - changes that are positive, attainable, and absolutely vital. Critic Reviews: "The book lays out some principles for change that might apply not only to companies but to many facets of life." (U.S. News & World Report) Members Reviews: Fantastic info I bought this as a sales/professional development book. It is not that... well, not exactly. The author talks about different psychiatric principles and then gives some extreme examples of different situations in which people went against conventional wisdom and made changes to better their lives and the lives of the people around them. He then takes these examples and dissects them into basic elements and relates them to the psychiatric principles. The first half of the book is mainly 3 case studies which are very interesting and motivational. The rest of the book is how these relate to the principles and how they relate to you. Much to my chagrin, the book has absolutely nothing to do with sales (and little to do with business directly) but it does make you step back and think about different things and how you may approach them differently. Bottom line: entertaining & thought-provoking Simple. Smart. Sustaining. Not really knowing what to expect, I was very surprised with how much I learned from this audio book. After listening to this audio presentation, I have come away with a renewed sense of hope and a reduced sense of despair regarding areas of my life and work that I know require change. Listening to this audio book has also given me a more powerful conceptual framework for handling conflict and approaching issues of change with other people. Simple. Smart. Sustaining. I must also give kudos to the narrator. His voice and articulation perfectly matched the tempo and style of the book.

30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary Audiobook by Dan Strutzel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Strutzel) — Tue, 21 Jul 2015 10:36:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary Subtitle: The 500 Words You Need to Know to Transform Your Vocabulary...and Your Life Author: Dan Strutzel Narrator: Dan Strutzel Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-15 Publisher: Gildan Seminars Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: A Bigger Vocabulary = A Brighter Future Words. They're the foundation of nearly everything of value in our world. They have the power to create and the power to destroy. The power to inspire and to terrify. The power to enlighten and also to obscure. And, more specifically for you, they have the power to attract wealth and success and guarantee your brighter future. This is not hyperbole - it is based on rock-solid research. Studies show that those people with large vocabularies are smarter, wealthier, and happier than the average person - and substantially so. And here's the best news of all: a large vocabulary is not tied to your social status, your genes, or even your education level. It is a skill that can be learned - and it takes only 30 days. In this cutting-edge program, 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary, personal development expert and English enthusiast Dan Strutzel will instruct, enlighten, and inspire you with a concentrated 30-day program that will teach you over 500 words. But, more than teaching you these words, the uniquely designed morning and evening review sessions will ensure that these words become a habit-knit part of your life - and with minimal effort on your part. Best of all, research shows that learning new words has an exponential effect on the size of your vocabulary - since learning one word naturally produces an association between two to three more words. In short, after listening to and applying the system in this 30-day program, you will not only have a bigger vocabulary - you will have a brighter future! Here's just a sampling of what you'll learn: PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: I expected different benefits from the book personally, I find the first part the most interesting, mainly the part describing benefits and advantageous of vast vocabulary and part comparing job positions with regard to a vocabulary width of people exercising the job. However, the rest of the book did not give me much new knowledge or language learning know-how with regard to the books price. With focus on the price, I do not recommend the book to people who are not at vocabulary level C2 at minimum. Great for college students! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This was not only one of the more interesting vocabulary programs to listen to, but it contains words that are very relevant to today (many of the other vocal programs I listened to are not). As a college student, I feel much smarter going back to campus this Fall! Not bad but not what I expected If you are looking to expand your vocabulary, I think you might like this book but you might find that you already know most of these words. These are mostly words that you already know but they give a very clear definition of the word in case you weren't 100% sure of the meaning. I am a person who did not finish college but I knew most of theses words already. This is probably a great book for kids. Interesting and Informative I really enjoyed listening to this book.

The New Psycho-Cybernetics Audiobook by Maxwell Maltz edited by Dan S. Kennedy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Maxwell Maltz edited by Dan S. Kennedy) — Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:18:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Psycho-Cybernetics Author: Maxwell Maltz edited by Dan S. Kennedy Narrator: Paul Michael Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-02 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1629 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Since its publication in 1960, Dr. Maltz's seminal text has inspired more than 30 million readers to enhance their lives and achieve life-changing goals - from losing weight to excelling in sports to dramatically increasing their income. Now revised for a new millennium, The New Psycho-Cybernetics remains true to Dr. Maltz's visionary approach and proven groundbreaking techniques. You'll meet actors, athletes, coaches, sports psychologists, sales professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and many others whose lives were changed by putting into practice Dr. Maltz's incredible formula for success. Here is your path to a dynamic new self-image and self-esteem, and new dimensions of happiness and success. ©2002 The Learning Network Direct, Inc.; (P)2002 by Audio Renaissance, a Division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, LLC Caution: Do not use visualization or relaxation techniques while driving, operating dangerous machinery, or performing any task that requires your complete concentration, such as child care. Members Reviews: Worth every dollar. I have listened to this book at least 3 times so far and I haven't even got started. Don't pass this book up, you will not know what you are missing. Good useful information. Better than a 5! I own well over 1000 self-help books and CDs. In addition, as a public speaker, I spend at least $40,000 per year going to advanced training. THIS IS THE BEST OF THE BEST! I purchased the book which describes in detail the process to use to jump start a better life for you. In just three short weeks, I have accomplished goals I struggled with for months. Wow! Wow! Wow! I recommend this product to anyone who is serious about changing their level of consciousness and therefore, their level of success in this world! Follow the process outlined to your success! This is it. I bought this thinking okay another self help book; let me see what it can?t do. To my surprise this is probably the last and only self help book I?ll ever need. From a business and personal point of view, it's a book ahead of its time. We live in a I want it yesterday, multi-task society where we never seem to get enough done. This book tells you how to slow down, stop worrying and complete one task at a time. There is no such thing as multi-tasking. It teaches how to unselfishly love you. It tells you how to stop ridiculing yourself for making mistakes because mistakes are just another opportunity to get it right. This is a phenomenal book. Truly a Classic This is a self-help book that will stand the test of time. Maltz reveals sometime that is very profound: The things that happen to us in life are a result of our self-image. There is no pretentious language, just simple examples and intelligent insights that make the book even more powerful. I found that audio is a very good medium for self-help books because its message will sink into your head much easier. Fundamentals that have impacted my life I'm not a "touchy feely" type, so when I say that this book made a direct & positive impact on my life it is not faint praise. Understanding how our minds work has improved my outlook, and then my results in business, and personally. I listened to this the first time about 4 years ago and began practicing some of the simple prescriptions and found within a month or so things really started to improve.

The 8th Habit Audiobook by Stephen R. Covey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen R. Covey) — Wed, 03 Nov 2004 05:49:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 8th Habit Subtitle: From Effectiveness to Greatness Author: Stephen R. Covey Narrator: Stephen R. Covey Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-04 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1300 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: In the more than 15 years since its publication, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has become an international phenomenon. Tens of millions of people in business, government, schools, and families have dramatically improved their lives and organizations by applying the principles of Stephen R. Covey's classic book. The world, though, is a vastly changed place. The challenges we all face in our relationships, families, professional lives, and communities are of an entirely new order of magnitude. Being effective as individuals and organizations is no longer merely an option. But in order to thrive, innovate, excel, and lead in what Covey calls the new Knowledge Worker Age, we must build on and move beyond effectiveness. The call of this new era in human history is for greatness; it's for fulfillment, passionate execution, and significant contribution. Accessing the higher levels of human genius and motivation in today's new reality requires a sea change in thinking. The crucial challenge of our world today is this: to find our voice and inspire others to find theirs. It is what Covey calls the 8th Habit. So many people feel frustrated, discouraged, unappreciated, and undervalued, with little or no sense of voice of unique contribution. The 8th Habit is the answer to the soul's yearning for greatness, the organization's imperative for significance and superior results, and humanity's search for its "voice". This groundbreaking audiobook of next level thinking gives a clear way to finally tap the limitless value-creation promise of the Knowledge Worker Age. Covey's new audiobook will transform the way we think about ourselves and our purpose in life, about our organizations, and about humankind. Just as The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People helped us focus on effectiveness, The 8th Habit shows us the way to greatness. NOTE: On the cover and in the introduction, the audio mentions that a free bonus DVD is included. It is NOT included with this audio; however, it is available for free at the following FranklinCovey website: www.StephenCovey.com. Critic Reviews: "If organizations operated with Covey's ideas - and ideals - most people would undoubtedly find work much more satisfying." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Next level understanding! I am a professional leadership teacher and speaker. I have studied leadership for 10 years. Once every few years a book comes along that raises the understanding of even the most avid student of leadership. This book accomplishes that task and more. Honestly, I have found most of Stephen's books since 7 Habits to be somewhat prosaic. This book is something entirely different. I urge you to not just get the audio version, though. Invest in the book and then digest the book. The re-reads contain many defining moments for students, parents and business leaders. It really does take it to the next level Upfront, I'll admit to being a big fan of Stephen Covey. That said, I wouldn't consider myself a disciple or anything and I think I can write an objective review. This is without a doubt, life changing material for those who are ready to understand it. The 8th Habit is all about taking us from independence to interdependance on a whole new level. I found it to be particularly relevant for today's world and today's challenges.

The Asshole Survival Guide Audiobook by Robert I. Sutton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert I. Sutton) — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 20:38:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Asshole Survival Guide Subtitle: How to Deal with People Who Treat You Like Dirt Author: Robert I. Sutton Narrator: Robert I. Sutton Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 99 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: The New York Times best-selling author of The No Asshole Rule reads his guide on how to preserve civility, sanity, and success when facing a business world full of difficult people. Since The No Asshole Rule became a national best seller a decade ago, Robert Sutton has been asked, in a thousand different ways, the best way to deal with an asshole. This new guide presents Sutton's signature prescriptive advice for everyone who is feeling oppressed, demeaned, or disrespected by people who treat them badly. Drawing on a trove of real-life stories from people dealing with implacable jerks in every kind of setting, Sutton delivers a highly effective, methodical game plan, starting with a diagnosis: Exactly what kind of asshole are you dealing with? From there Sutton provides thoughtful, field-tested strategies aimed at specific asshole-deflecting goals - avoiding them, outwitting them, disarming them, and countering their negative influence. He even teaches you how to look inward to stifle your own jackass. Equally useful and entertaining, The Asshole Survival Guide helps you develop a robust new outlook that can preserve the sanity of your workplace and personal life and stop all those perfectly good days from being ruined by some jerk. Members Reviews: Highly recommend! We live in a world full of assholes. Sometimes we are that asshole! Great strategies for dealing with all kinds of assholes, including the one that you are. Super helpful It makes you think, laugh, and at times look in the mirror and think how you could be playing a role in the environment. Essential Reading for Humanity Thanks to Bob Sutton for sharing the benefit of years dedicated to this kind of research. The moment I picked up "The No Asshole Rule," the "light" went on. I didn't know how to "act" on the new knowledge, however. Was I coping well, or poorly? What was the right and wrong thing to do or not do? And, why me lol? This book was able to answer something I didn't have: perspective. It springs off of years of original research revealing emotional context, actions taken or not taken, and their outcomes, good or bad. Sutton skillfully uses these real world stories to present his insights and recommendations. The advice would hardly be worthwhile, however, if Sutton didnt understand and practice these principles himself. However, it's clear he takes them to heart and practices good old fashioned humility and self-awareness, like any perennial wise person worth their salt. Excellent Guide I thought the subject was an excellent topic for personal growth, but found the book to be slightly less than I expected. A must read for everyone As an asshole survivor Bob outlined in his first book a different way of running a business, an office, an organization. This book skillfully take you through the next step - how to handle them, and, more importantly, be aware that we can all be one (he even lists the high risk situations and triggers). He did a spectacular job with the audio and I can't wait for his next book.

80/20 Sales and Marketing Audiobook by Perry Marshall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Perry Marshall) — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 16:05:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 80/20 Sales and Marketing Subtitle: The Definitive Guide to Working Less and Making More Author: Perry Marshall Narrator: Ron Allan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-14 Publisher: Perry Marshall Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 732 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: *Stop "just getting by"... Master the 80/20 rule and make more money without more work.* When you know how to walk into any situation and see the 80/20's, you can solve almost any conversion problem. *Any traffic problem. Any money problem.* If you're a sales and marketing professional, you can save 80 percent of your time and money by zeroing in on the right 20 percent of your market. By page 5 you'll be applying 80/20 and 80/20 to gain 10X, even 100X the success. With powerful 80/20 software, you'll apply the Pareto Principle to: Created by famed marketing consultant and best-selling author Perry Marshall, unique tools show you exactly how much money you're leaving on the table, and how to put it back in your pocket then reinvest for even greater success. You'll identify untapped markets, incremental improvements and high-profit opportunities, gaining time, and greater income potential. The Software Tools can be found here - 8020curve.com Members Reviews: GREAT book BUT get the ebook version, not this This is a GREAT book, however, the author keeps referring to illustrations that are not supplied (like they are for other audio books) making you wonder what he is talking about - if you listen to this book as opposed to reading it with the illustrations, you are missing the whole picture. Get the print or the ebook version of this great book instead. The illustrations are REQUIRED to fully understand it. Note to Audible: if you make a book that contains plenty of illustrations available in audio format, PLEASE supply the illustrations with it - without them, you are selling a crippled product that isn't the same as the original book. Disappointing, but follows the 80/20 rule What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? This book follows the principle it is about too well. The first 20% is were the meat is and the rest is all a sales push for other content and resources that aren't in the book. Go to this website now for... What could Perry Marshall have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? There is far too much push to go to other websites where you need to sign up for more content. After going to the sites, my inbox was flooded with garbage I didn't want. I bought the book, let me learn from that and stop trying to keep upselling me on additional material. What three words best describe Ron Allans performance? The narrator was fine, my issue is with the content. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from 80/20 Sales and Marketing? Just stop reading once you've read the first 20-25% and don't bother going to the websites. Any additional comments? It's hard to fault Perry Marshall as he is doing exactly what he is teaching in the book. I kept reading hoping for more actual content of value, but the lesson was learned. Hopefully I can spare others from having to endure the last 80%. Fascinating Incredibly interesting with lots of actionable ideas for any business. One warning, however, this is one of those audio books where the experience isn't as rich as the hardcopy book because it references a number of figures and diagrams. Used car salesman The narrator and book sound like an infomercial.

The Success Principles Audiobook by Jack Canfield, Janet Switzer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Canfield) — Wed, 22 Dec 2004 10:20:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Success Principles Subtitle: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be Author: Jack Canfield, Janet Switzer Narrator: Jack Canfield Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1442 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: From learning these basics, you can then tackle the important inner work needed to transform yourself. After this inner work, you can turn to building a "success team" and the important ways of transforming your relationships for lasting success. Finally, because success always includes a financial dimension, you can learn to develop a positive money consciousness along with the habits that will ensure that you have enough to live the lifestyle you want, while keeping the importance of tithing and service central to your financial practice. Filled with memorable and inspiring stories of CEOs, world-class athletes, celebrities, and everyday people, The Success Principles will give you the courage and the heart to start living the principles of success today. Critic Reviews: "Canfield's energy and enthusiasm bounce off the page; many will flock to this inspiring (and very rich) teacher. And those starting off in business or in need of a refresher course may consider this title required reading". (Publishers Weekly) "Compelling. Canfield does an excellent job of...first, indicating what kind of thinking people need to do to understand how they would like their lives to play out, and second, imparting the courage to take action....Original and refreshing." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Excellent I believe that if you use half of the information in this book you will be so successful. I have listened to this book three times in one week.., each time I get something amazing from it. I have been applying the principles to my life and have seen changes in only 1 week. I am looking forward to seeing how this will play out. The book is well articulated and very easy to listen to. It is inspiring. I will read (listen ) to other audio books written by Jack Canfield. I look forward to learning from him... Could Replace a Bookshelf of Motivational Books Being a motivational book junkie for the past 20 years or so years, it is nice to run into a book that doesn't repeat the same message over and over and over again--"Groundhog Day" style. Mr. Canfield covers old ground in new ways--and introduces some powerful success strategies. There are plenty of real world examples showing how these techniques have worked for Mr. Canfield and others. The book has the same upbeat, inspirational, unabashedly warm style of the "Chicken Soup for the _______ Soul" books. I hope that if you decide to download this book, applying the principles will help you to realize your yet undreamed dreams. On second thought, I hope you realize your yet undreamed dreams, even if you don't download this book :) Good but no great revelations As a great fan of Jack Canfield I had high expectations for this program and was not disappointed.

Summary: Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual Audiobook by Readtrepreneur Publishing

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Readtrepreneur Publishing) — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 09:23:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary: Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual Author: Readtrepreneur Publishing Narrator: William Bahl Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: Readtrepreneur Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Disclaimer: This is a summary and not the original book. In order to achieve freedom in all aspect of our lives, we must constantly practice mental and physical discipline. Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual is exactly that - a manual which gives us clear steps to follow in order to become stronger, smarter, faster, and healthier. Note: This summary is wholly written and published by readtrepreneur.com It is not affiliated with the original author in any way. Dont let your mind control you. Control your mind. - Jocko Willink As a former member of the SEAL Team, which is considered to be the most disciplined and advanced military unit in the world, Jocko Willink created an infallible system which has helped countless people introduce discipline in their daily lives. This New York Times best seller provides strategies and tactics for reaching mental discipline as well as detailed workout routines, food intake recommendations and advice on sleep habits. Follow Jockos advice and see yourself conquering weakness, procrastination, and fear in record time. Jocko Willink believes that the key ingredient in overcoming your obstacles and reaching your goals is discipline. By disciplining your mind and body, you will be able to achieve true freedom. P.S. Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual is an extremely useful book that will help in getting your life together. It provides methods that make tasks seem more doable, ensuring that you meet your goals. Members Reviews: Excellent summary. Loved the book. A must buy and read, digest and apply the principles to your everyday life. Just DO! Worst Narration I've EVER heard.. I absolutely love the work of Jocko Willink. He is motivating, inspiring, and a BadAss. I have listened to a 24-hour audiobook in the past, so patience is not the issue here. I bought this for $5 and deleted after 30 seconds in! The narrator sounds as if the robot on the old movie theater hotline were trying it's hardest to be a person. The inflection, pace, and tone is utterly unbearable. Again, much love to Jocko and I hope to read the actual book soon. I only bought the summary because I cannot find the original on audible.com. Military 101 Mostly terrible and outdated. A few good points. Full of opinionated bro science eg. you should never eat carbohydrates but make sure you eat your veggies. I got a giggle from the reference to the "HORMONE" serotonin.

Steal the Show Audiobook by Michael Port

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Port) — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 05:46:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Steal the Show Subtitle: From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life Author: Michael Port Narrator: Michael Port Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 434 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: An inspiring program full of essential advice for spotlight lovers and wallflowers alike that will teach listeners how to bring any crowd to its feet Every day there are moments when you must persuade, inform, and motivate others effectively. Each of those moments requires you, in some way, to play a role, to heighten the impact of your words, and to manage your emotions and nerves. Every interaction is a performance, whether you're speaking up in a meeting, pitching a client, or walking into a job interview. In Steal the Show, New York Times bestselling author Michael Port draws on his experience as an actor and as a highly successful corporate speaker and trainer to teach listeners how to make the most of every presentation and interaction. He demonstrates how the methods of successful actors can help you connect with, inspire, and persuade any audience. His key strategies for commanding an audience's attention include developing a clear focus for every performance, making sure you engage with your listeners, and finding the best role for yourself in order to convey your message with maximum impact. Michael Port is one of the most in-demand corporate speakers working today. His presentations are always powerful, engaging, and inspirational. And yes, audiences always give him a standing ovation. Members Reviews: More self-absorbed than authentic Firstly, I was a big Michael Port fan. To an extent still am. This book is just... Hmmm, I wouldn't say it's too practical, because it isn't, really. It just feels as if Michael has all the answers, and he's eager to tell you how to do things. Problem is, his method (practicing a lot) is: 1. described well in other books, like Carmine Gallo's books. 2. quite formulaic. The latter can be okay, if only authenticity didn't suffer, and I think it does in this book. Michael is too enthusiastic, too upbeat, too great, too... full of... himself, or his approach. To supplement Carmine Gallo's books, I highly highly highly recommend Caroline Myss' Your Creative Soul: Expressing Your Authentic Voice. Truly remarkable. Maybe too spiritual/intuitive for some, but damn I love that book. Another promising book (haven't finished it yet) is Todd Henry's new one Louder Than Words. It's surprisingly good. Presentation tips for beginners There is good advice in this book, but it has two problems for me: too basic and not enough value for almost 8 hours. I kept pushing the 'forward button' until I gave up. A lot of what I heard was presentation 101. The rest was filler, as if the author had been advised an audiobook must be at least 7 hours to be worth the price. I simply did not find it engaging. I can see how this could be a very useful book for someone who has never given a presentation with 8 hours to spare. Great book with immediate actionable content The was an awesome book. The content is something you can apply immediately to your work, wether it's to become a better sales person, land your dream job or launch a speaking career. Great advice to become a better performer in life. Very good Michael doesn't just give tips for public speaking. This is a comprehensive plan of how to prepare and present in public and private situations.

How to Stay Motivated Audiobook by Zig Ziglar

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Zig Ziglar) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:59:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Stay Motivated Subtitle: Developing the Qualities of Success Author: Zig Ziglar Narrator: Zig Ziglar Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-08 Publisher: Made for Success Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2369 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: How to Stay Motivated provides you with clear and proven techniques to use to enhance relationships, improve your self-image, set and achieve goals, and so much more! Apply these winning steps from the motivational master himself to build a better, more productive, satisfying life for yourself and your family. Change your picture and change every facet of your life. Members Reviews: Zig without interruptions make it worth it. OK .. A previous review states that this is mostly material from his podcast. That in its self is a true statement the difference here is that you get the stories back to back without having to put the podcasts in the right order. And no interruptions. This is a great audiobook its classic Zig and some of the stories are repeated in other material but who cares it's Zig ! You can hear the same story over and over again and its still as interesting and motivating as it was the the first time you hears it. His excitement and love for life is contagious ! Great way to start the morning. You can listen to it at a faster speed but you wouldn't want to. This book made me a Zig fan This book is an excellent listen that will teach everyone something about attitude, direction, motivation, and having a successful career and life. Zig likes to use humor and short stories to make his points and I gaurantee you will listen to this book over and over. His best work. Of the 20+ audio books I've downloaded, this is my favorite. Inspiring I just love this guys enthusiasm, his voice is dreadful, but I just love him. I totally get his humor and he really does motivate me. This is not a book to take to bed. The car isnt a good place either as I take notes to capture those quirky expressions that get my creative juices flowing. I can listen to this over and over, always find something new to either give me a giggle and refresh stale ideas. Simply Amazing This is such an incredible book on just keeping your eye on the prize, and not letting the little things get in your way. I love it, and I love listening to it again and again and again! Encouraged Yes Zig is a Christian and he doesn't hide that fact. For people of like faith it is a refreshing collection of encouraging and motivating advice with biblical reference brought in once in a while. For others who don't share his beliefs it is still full of great wisdom that is very relevent regardless of the odd bible verses tossed in which some might not like. He is a speaker and motivator very highly regarded and comes highly recommended to anyone. To make it even more enjoyable he has a great sense of humour making it a fun listen as well.

Getting More Audiobook by Stuart Diamond

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stuart Diamond) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:60:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Getting More Subtitle: How to Negotiate to Achieve Your Goals in the Real World Author: Stuart Diamond Narrator: Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 693 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Negotiation is part of every human encounter, and most of us do it badly. Whether dealing with family, a business, or diplomacy, people often fail to meet their goals in every country and context. They focus on power and win-win instead of relationships and perceptions. They dont find enough things to trade. They think others should be rational when they should be dealing with emotions. They get distracted from their goals. In this revolutionary book, leading negotiation practitioner and professor Stuart Diamond draws on the research and practice of 30,000 people he has taught and advised in 45 countries over two decades to outline specific, practical and better ways to deal with others. They range from country and corporate leaders to administrative assistants, lawyers, housewives, students, and laborers. To this he adds his 40-year experience as an executive, Harvard-trained attorney, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. Getting More is based on Professor Diamonds award-winning negotiations course at The Wharton Business School, where it has been the most sought-after course by students for 13 years. It contains a powerful toolkit that can be used in any situation: with kids and jobs, travel and shopping, business, politics, relationships, cultures, partners and competitors. The advice is addressed through the stories of hundreds of people who have used Diamonds tools with great success. A 20% savings on an item already on sale. An extra $300 million profit in a business. A woman from India getting out of her own arranged marriage. A four-year-old willingly brushing his teeth and going to bed. Instead of win-win, it sometimes makes more sense to lose today to get more tomorrow. The use of power, Diamond cautions, too often causes retaliation, harms relationships, and costs credibility. Walking out is almost never as good as understanding the other persons perceptions and fixing the problem. Critic Reviews: "This immensely useful book will have wide appeal and leave many readers anxious to put their new skills to work." ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: This works Bought both the paper and audio book. Using both you can digest the info faster. I am one of those high IQ low EQ personalities. The approach recommended in this book feels very uncomfortable but I can't question the results. I hold a senior executive position in my company and within a week of using just a few of the techniques in my day to day negotiations I had emails flying around my company wondering what had happened to me. Suddenly a number of significant impasses and personality rifts within the executive team had diminished. Won't say resolved after all I am "being incremental". Also practices in a number of minor situations in hotels, restaurants and shops and have scored a couple of hundred bucks of discounts and complementary items. The only problem for us low EQ types is that consciously using this stuff is tiring. In a 3 day straight strategy sessions where I was using these techniques all day every day I came away physically exhausted. When I came to work the day after I simply declared to everyone that I was reverting to type for the day so I could recharge. The day following that I went back to using "getting more". I hope that with practice I won't find this so draining.

TED Talks Storytelling Audiobook by Akash Karia

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Akash Karia) — Tue, 12 May 2015 06:59:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: TED Talks Storytelling Subtitle: 23 Storytelling Techniques from the Best TED Talks Author: Akash Karia Narrator: Matt Stone Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Archangel Ink Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 453 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Master the one thing all great TED talks have in common! What is the secret to delivering a great TED talk? What is the magic ingredient that makes a TED talk captivating? And more importantly, how can you use those secrets to make your presentations more powerful, dynamic, and engaging? To try to answer these questions, I studied over 200 of the best TED talks. I broke each TED talk down in terms of structure, message, and delivery. Here's what I discovered: After studying over 200 TED talks, the one commonality among all the great TED talks is that they contain stories. Utilize advanced storytelling techniques to inject life into your presentations! Essentially, the best speakers on the TED stage were the ones who had mastered the art of storytelling. They had mastered how to craft and present their stories in a way that allowed them to share their message with the world without seeming like they were lecturing their audience. Discover the 23 storytelling secrets of the best TED talks! In this short, but powerful, guide you're going to learn how to use stories to make your presentations engaging and entertaining. Using case studies drawn from TED talks by Sir Ken Robinson, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, Susan Cain, Leslie Morgan Steiner, Mike Rowe, and Malcom Gladwell, you'll learn how to craft stories that keep your audience mesmerized. Critic Reviews: "Every speaker can put these ideas into practice immediately - and they should!" (Dr. Richard C. Harris, certified speaking coach) "Superb communication advice" (Larry Nocella, author of The Katrina Contract: A Novel) Members Reviews: don't buy it. the whole book like his last audiobook was him pretty much marketing himself and his website. Instead by Carmine Gallo is TED Talks book. bargain Book Bin content disappointing 99 cent book. I kept waiting to receive helpful content, however it was mediocre at best Good for beginners If you are new to story telling this might help you out. It puts some very obvious things younger/beginners might not know how to put into words, into words. Easy to follow and short enough you can power through if his voice bores you. Over all not a bad listen. Exactly what I needed This was to the point and gave me a structure about going forward to doing a great talk. Excellent for creating introductions This book wil help you when deciding how to set up your presentation, and creating an emotional or intoxication introduction!

Crucial Conversations Audiobook by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kerry Patterson) — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 13:45:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crucial Conversations Subtitle: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High Author: Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-06 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 923 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Based on the authors' highly popular DialogueSmart training seminars, the techniques are geared toward getting people to lower their defenses, creating mutual respect and understanding, increasing emotional safety, and encouraging freedom of expression. Among other things, rlisteners also learn about the four main factors that characterize crucial conversations, and they get a powerful six-minute mastery technique that prepares them to work through any high impact situation with confidence. Critic Reviews: "The program does a stellar job of explaining many types of communication errors and describing the best ways to achieve mutual purpose....Anna Fields gives a perfect reading - emotionally bright but still allowing the lesson to retain its practical, straight-talking nature." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Great communication tools! Crucial Conversations offers excellent analyses and real tools for improving the most difficult relationships in your professional and personal life. Beware: the emphasis is on YOU, so dont buy this hoping to find a way to change your boss, your spouse, or that back-stabbing SOB down the hall. Do buy it to find ways to get past that fight or flight reaction in yourself and almost anyone else so you can really talk. (Also read Martha Stouts The Sociopath Next Door to understand why no communication or relationship strategy can possibly work with some people.) I'm re-reading it now I really enjoy this book thoroughly. It's straight forward and explains things well. The examples and explanations are easily understandable and relate to real life. There are plenty of clever labels that make remembering important information easy. I enjoyed the explanations of labels such as: "Dope-up Dumbed-Down state". This label explains why critical conversations are difficult from a biological standpoint. Crucial conversations are defined as interactions with others (at home, work, or elsewhere) that have moderate to high stakes, opinions vary and emotions run high. The poor habits seem to reflect poor habits I have myself. The examples seem reasonable to real life and they are written in witty ways. The narration is (nearly) perfect as the description indicates. The narrator reads with accurate expression. I often found myself relating to the situations that are in the book. I'm a "Mute & Salute" kind of person (or "silent fumer"). I have been avoiding or poorly handling crucial conversations in my own life because I have felt ill-equipped to do it well. It undermined my influence. I've reread the forward & first chapter 3 times now. I have struggled with a lot of the things that are listed in the book. I look forward to applying these principles to my own conversations. I liked it so much, I ended up buying it as a gift for a friend of mine who I know would enjoy these topics and tools. I also look forward to listening to "Crucial Confrontations" by the same authors. I think this book should be considered by all. Essential Reading for Everyone We are taught the technical skills of our professions. But often we are not taught the most important one... How to communicate with one another. This audiobook has transformed the way that I interact with everyone.

Influence Audiobook by The Great Courses

biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 18:42:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Influence Subtitle: Mastering Life's Most Powerful Skill Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Kenneth G. Brown Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 854 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Don't just let influence just happen to you. Instead, take charge of your life by grasping the science behind how influence works and by strengthening your own skills at using it to your advantage. In this dynamic 12-lecture series, you'll discover how to tap into the hidden powers of influence - and use these powers to enhance your life in ways you never thought possible. Using clear and accessible language, Professor Brown teaches you how and why influence works. You'll explore the four key factors involved in influence attempts; delve into exciting psychological and sociological research and experiments; ponder the ethics surrounding influence by studying the lives of historical leaders (and despots); get solid tips for becoming more influential; and hone your skills with simple exercises for everyday living. By the final lecture, you'll be able to harness the power of influence at home, at work, at the store, in your social life, and anywhere else you may need it. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: WOW For me personally this book is really great at expanding your level of knowledge about influencing others and how to identify those who might use influence for malicious purposes. As always the great courses lectures give excellent examples of persons in history that model the level of influence and ethics that are needed to become a great leader More for consumer vs. sales person What did you love best about Influence? Great content with regards to supporting literature and case studies. Who was your favorite character and why? NA What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? The Good: Professor Brown executed the performance well. He particularly did a great job tying everything together at the end of the lectures. It is obvious that the content was well thought out. The Bad: I gave the performance a 3 out of 5 stars only because I felt the perspective was a tiny bit biased. During the lectures of sales and being both a consumer and a sales person. I felt that he treated sales as something to be afraid of, or to protect yourself against. This became especially apparent when he mentions his personal accounts with sales people. Don't get me wrong, I did get some good take aways being a professional sales person. I felt, however, that the content would be better suited for a cautious consumer than an aspiring sales person. Was it worth it? I do believe it was worth listening to. I learned a lot, and despite what I felt was a biased perspective of sales, he conveyed a lot of helpful tips and data that I benefited from. What did you learn from Influence that you would use in your daily life? The most important points I took away were on the lessons of public speaking. He had great examples of his concepts and related them together in a very interesting way. practical lessons backed up with research What made the experience of listening to Influence the most enjoyable? I've listened to another 'The Great Courses' book, and this one actually took me in. It was EASY to listen to, which is important for this kind of non-fiction, life lessons kind of thing.

The Little Black Book of Success Audiobook by Elaine Brown, Rhonda McLean, Marsha Haygood

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elaine Brown) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:57:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Little Black Book of Success Subtitle: Laws of Leadership for Black Women Author: Elaine Brown, Rhonda McLean, Marsha Haygood Narrator: Shari Peele Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 135 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Three powerful African-American female executives celebrate their gender and heritage as they share their secrets for success in this effective guide for businesswomen. Ways to communicate thoughtfully, trust yourself, and exude self-esteem are just a few tactics the authors discuss for those who want to enter the workforce as confident leaders. Critic Reviews: "Offering sound advice, practical tools, and warm wisdom, this book will help black professional women get and stay on track and maximize their abilities." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Essential for business women! Where does The Little Black Book of Success rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Highly recommended What does Shari Peele bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Inflection and I think hearing someone else's story is essential for a connection. You can more readily believe them and put things to action. Whats an idea from the book that you will remember? To stand up for yourself, know your limitations and if need be walk away from a job when you find a better one. Be true to yourself. Any additional comments? I enjoyed the different readers and the different stories. I look forward to another book. A must read for all business women I purchased this book with the goal of learning about becoming a leader in my workplace. Although the book is tailored toward the Black female, I found the book to be informative. The book takes a real-life approach to the struggles that most women face when striving to become a leader in her organization. The "Mammaisms" make the book even more enjoyable by throwing in sayings that I heard in my home growing up. I highly recommend this book for all women in business. Must Read What did you love best about The Little Black Book of Success? Simple, understandable and easy to apply. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Little Black Book of Success? MAMAism, as a woman and big sister I could really relate with this and this was my greatest lesson from this book. What does Shari Peele bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She reads slow and stresses the right important areas. She made the book a great listen. What did you learn from The Little Black Book of Success that you would use in your daily life? MAMAism, emotional intelligence, the art of war, general leadership. Any additional comments? I recommend this book to all my female friends. Insightful Overall I thought the book was very insightful. I am a black woman who has been in leadership in Corporate America for some time now , and I still found some "Aha" moments in this book. Will definitely recommend. "Great wisdom" A must read. This book has changed my life! I now look at being a leader, a professional and a woman in such a more focused lense.

Organize Tomorrow Today Audiobook by Matthew Rudy, Jason Selk, Tom Bartow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew Rudy) — Tue, 27 Dec 2016 23:60:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Organize Tomorrow Today Subtitle: 8 Ways to Retrain Your Mind to Optimize Performance at Work and in Life Author: Matthew Rudy, Jason Selk, Tom Bartow Narrator: Christian Steiner Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 247 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: How do elite athletes and star business leaders alike achieve their peak performance? Effective habits, rather than innate talent, are the keys to success in work and life. Dr. Jason Selk and star business coach Tom Bartow combine the most effective elements of both their disciplines to offer an organizational improvement plan that anyone can learn and apply right away. Organize Tomorrow Today is composed of eight simple, concrete, easy-to-understand guidelines - the multitasking myth, building and breaking habits, the two-minute mental toughness drill, and more. The key to high-level success is to pick one thing to change and master it. Then, over time, you can build on it one step at a time. Organize Tomorrow Today is a blueprint for success. Members Reviews: if you're going to get one self-improvement book.. I've listened to thousands of self-improvement books over the years and this book is simplistic actionable and life-changing.The narration is easy to get through and as soon as I was done I started listening to it again. I own an accounting firm and I can't wait to put these practices into every day application. I can see how these changes focusing on one thing at a time can yield amazing results. thank you for bringing high-level coaching to the masses. Fantastic!! A fantastic book very easy to follow I highly recommend it to anybody there are willing to improve themselves I know mine starts today.. Too many sports references and analogies If you're not really into sports like me, it could be difficult to follow his references and analogies. I'm sure he has great advice to learn from. It's just hard to follow if you don't have a background or interest in sports. This book made a difference for me The title says it all for me. But the devil is in the details. And the chapter on pushing through is what made the whole difference. Organizing tomorrow today has proven very powerful for me. But learning to push through and to persevere with these useful habits is the key. This book teaches simple techniques, but does it in a way that makes them stick. Good content. Way too many sports references. The content is quite good. I enjoyed that part of the book. But honestly, every time the author launched into another tired sports story or analogy, I wanted to pull my hair out! A few sports references here and there are fine, but it was another "this coach said this", or "that team won that" every couple of minutes. I get that folks write what they know, but it got tiring very quickly. On the whole, if you're on the fence, I'd say that you should get the book. Just be wary of the overzealous athletics rampant throughout.

The Founder's Dilemmas Audiobook by Noam Wasserman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Noam Wasserman) — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:46:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Founder's Dilemmas Author: Noam Wasserman Narrator: Mark Mosely Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 388 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Often downplayed in the excitement of starting up a new business venture is one of the most important decisions entrepreneurs will face: should they go it alone, or bring in cofounders, hires, and investors to help build the business? More than just financial rewards are at stake. Friendships and relationships can suffer. Bad decisions at the inception of a promising venture lay the foundations for its eventual ruin. The Founder's Dilemmas is the first book to examine the early decisions by entrepreneurs that can make or break a startup and its team. Drawing on a decade of research, Noam Wasserman reveals the common pitfalls founders face and how to avoid them. He looks at whether it is a good idea to cofound with friends or relatives, how and when to split the equity within the founding team, and how to recognize when a successful founder-CEO should exit or be fired. Wasserman explains how to anticipate, avoid, or recover from disastrous mistakes that can splinter a founding team, strip founders of control, and leave founders without a financial payoff for their hard work and innovative ideas. He highlights the need at each step to strike a careful balance between controlling the startup and attracting the best resources to grow it, and demonstrates why the easy short-term choice is often the most perilous in the long term. The Founder's Dilemmas draws on the inside stories of founders like Evan Williams of Twitter and Tim Westergren of Pandora, while mining quantitative data on almost 10,000 founders. People problems are the leading cause of failure in startups. This book offers solutions. Critic Reviews: "[A] seminal work.... Sure to be required reading in business school curricula, this illuminating and captivating read will also appeal to aspiring entrepreneurs or founders who want to make better decisions in existing ventures." ( Publishers Weekly) "Ten years of extensive research combined with winning case studies make this a trustworthy source not only for the potential startup owner but also for the classroom." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: An important FACT based book on entrepeneurship Would you listen to The Founders Dilemmas again? Why? Yes, I will refer to the book often as it is full of interesting facts and figures What did you like best about this story? I appreciated the research based findings. What does Mark Mosely bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Honestly, this might be a better book to read in print and refer back too, but it was an entertaining, easy listen in the car too Any additional comments? So many entrepreneurship books are just stories and anecdotes, this one is actually based on the findings of research. It's really fascinating! Too much talk on the data What was most disappointing about Noam Wassermans story? Before buying I was excited that Noam has gather data from 1000s of businesses but after completing the book, the book was more towards sharing and talking about the data instead of using those data to create insights and actionable knowledge for the listeners. Oh... and if you're a listener on the go, its better if you get the a book instead of an audiobook for Founder's Dilemma because this book will point you to a graph instead of explaining to you the graph. (e.g: Here is what 27% of the companies did that the others didn't do.

The Storyteller's Secret Audiobook by Carmine Gallo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carmine Gallo) — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 12:53:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Storyteller's Secret Subtitle: From TED Speakers to Business Legends, Why Some Ideas Catch on and Others Don't Author: Carmine Gallo Narrator: Carmine Gallo Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 277 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: This program is read by the author. How did a Venice Beach T-shirt vendor become television's most successful producer? How did an entrepreneur who started in a garage create the most iconic product launches in business history? How did a timid pastor's son overcome a paralyzing fear of public speaking to captivate sold-out crowds at Yankee Stadium, twice? How did a human rights attorney earn TED's longest standing ovation, and how did a Facebook executive launch a movement to encourage millions of women to "lean in"? They told brilliant stories. In The Storyteller's Secret: From TED Speakers to Business Legends, Why Some Ideas Catch on and Others Don't, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and communication expert Carmine Gallo reveals the keys to telling powerful stories that inspire, motivate, educate, build brands, launch movements, and change lives. The New York Times has called a well-told story "a strategic tool with irresistible power". The proof lies in the success stories of 50 icons, leaders, and legends featured in The Storyteller's Secret: entrepreneurs like Richard Branson, Sara Blakely, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, and Sheryl Sandberg; spellbinding speakers like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Bryan Stevenson, and Malala Yousafzai; and business leaders behind famous brands such as Starbucks, Southwest Airlines, Wynn Resorts, Whole Foods, and Pixar. Whether your goal is to educate, fundraise, inspire teams, build an award-winning culture, or to deliver memorable presentations, a story is your most valuable asset and your competitive advantage. In The Storyteller's Secret, Gallo explains why the brain is hardwired to love stories - especially rags-to-riches stories - and how the latest science can help you craft a persuasive narrative that wins hearts and minds. "The art of storytelling can be used to drive change," says billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson. And since the next decade will see the most change our civilization has ever known, your story will radically transform your business, your life, and the lives of those you touch. Ideas that catch on are wrapped in story. Your story can change the world. Isn't it time you shared yours? The opinions expressed by Carmine Gallo in The Storyteller's Secret are his own. His audiobook is not endorsed, sponsored or authorized by TED Conferences, LLC, or its affiliates. Members Reviews: A beautiful story teaching how to tell you own. Using the principles of effective storytelling the author teaches what those principles are and how to use them. Fun, inspiring, and enlightening this is a great audiobook to listen to. Fantastic Book Absolutely Excellent. This book provided clear evidence on why story is the best communication vehicle for humanity. Don't try to change people's minds without appealing to their heart through story. Relevant and Helpful I'm grateful to find this story. I read Talk Like Ted, The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, and now the Storytellers Secret... wow. So relevant to my life - now and in the future - and so helpful! Great Story This book compiled some of worlds best story tellers. Very inspirational and a most read! Inspiring This book talks about stories as a powerful tool for communication and I completely agree.

The Daily Trading Coach: 101 Lessons for Becoming Your Own Trading Psychologist Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brett N. Steenbarger) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:33:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Daily Trading Coach: 101 Lessons for Becoming Your Own Trading Psychologist Author: Brett N. Steenbarger Narrator: Joel Pierson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 193 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Every trader is an entrepreneur. And just as a new business must capitalize upon the strengths of its founders, a career in the markets crucially hinges upon the assets - personal and monetary - of the trader. As an active trader and a coach of traders in hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, and investment bank settings, author Brett Steenbarger has helped others see the personal assets they have possessed all along: those that can pay a lifetime of dividends. In The Daily Trading Coach, Steenbarger provides the tools to help you prioritize both your trading goals and your life - and become your own trading psychologist. There are 101 lessons in The Daily Trading Coach, each averaging several minutes in length. Each lesson follows the same general format: identifying an everyday challenge that traders face, an approach to meeting that challenge, and a specific suggestion for implementing that approach. The lessons cover a range of topics relevant to trading psychology and trading performance, including detailed instruction for utilizing psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioral brief therapy methods to change problematic behavior patterns and instill new, positive ones. In addition, the book includes insightful self-coaching perspectives from 18 successful trading professionals who share their work online. While the aim of the book is to help you become your own trading coach, its broader purpose is to help you coach yourself through life. The challenges and uncertainties you face in trading - the pursuit of rewards in the face of risks - are just as present in careers and relationships as in markets. The Daily Trading Coach provides a road map, and a practical set of insights and tools, for discovering and implementing the best within you. Members Reviews: Great book and tips Would you consider the audio edition of The Daily Trading Coach: 101 Lessons for Becoming Your Own Trading Psychologist to be better than the print version? This book is perfect to be placed in audiobook format because there are no real charts, tables, or figures to look at it. I personally hate reading and only do so when necessary. I'm thankful I found this book here. I found it via Investimonials - they provided great reviews of this book if you would like further information/reviews...and I guess there are the numerous www.amazon.com reviews... What did you like best about this story? It helped me a lot to assess my psychological trading mistakes. I think every trader should at least skim over this book. They will find a mistake they are committing. I've learned a lot about myself while reading this book like my fear or rejection or making mistakes - this makes me stay in positions longer than I should. There are a lot of great trading tips. Which scene was your favorite? Definitely does not apply to a trading book... If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? ...It's a trading book... great read trading improved significantly I doing it to be very stimulating and thought provoking.. my habits have gone from poor to great! highly recommended Great book for every level of trader! A book you should listen to at least a few times a year to keep you on the right track. Great book for both neophite and seasoned trader! This book impressed me a lot since the first lessons, written by a real trader.

The Code of Trust Audiobook by Robin Dreeke, Cameron Stauth, Joe Navarro - foreward

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robin Dreeke) — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:08:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Code of Trust Subtitle: An American Counterintelligence Expert's Five Rules to Lead and Succeed Author: Robin Dreeke, Cameron Stauth, Joe Navarro - foreward Narrator: Robin Dreeke Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: This audibook is read by the author, with a forward read by Joe Navarro. Robin Dreeke is a 28-year veteran of federal service, including the United States Naval Academy and the United States Marine Corps. He served most recently as a senior agent in the FBI, with 20 years of experience. He was, until recently, the head of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program, where his primary mission was to thwart the efforts of foreign spies and to recruit American spies. His core approach in this mission was to inspire reasonable, well-founded trust among people who could provide valuable information. The Code of Trust is based on the system Dreeke devised, tested, and implemented during years of fieldwork at the highest levels of national security. Applying his system first to himself, he rose up through federal law enforcement and then taught his system to law enforcement and military officials throughout the country, and later to private-sector clients. The Code of Trust has since elevated executives to leadership and changed the culture of entire companies, making them happier and more productive as morale soared. Inspiring trust is not a trick, nor is it an arcane art. It's an important, character-building endeavor that requires only a sincere desire to be helpful and sensitive and the ambition to be more successful at work and at home. The Code of Trust is based on five simple principles: 1. Suspend Your Ego 2. Be Nonjudgmental 3. Honor Reason 4. Validate Others 5. Be Generous To be successful with this system, a listener needs only the willingness to spend eight to 10 hours learning a method of trust-building that took Robin Dreeke almost a lifetime to create. Members Reviews: A book that will change your life, if you want to! Would you listen to The Code of Trust again? Why? I am actually looking forward to listening again. Learning the Code of Trust and hearing the lessons again will only re-enforce my grasp on the Code. What other book might you compare The Code of Trust to and why? Honestly, I have never read anything like it Have you listened to any of Robin Dreekes other performances before? How does this one compare? I have had the pleasure of seeing Robin present a class in person. He is a very good presenter. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? YES Any additional comments? I only hope my wife and my kids listen to this book. I know what I have learned will help them too! Powerful lesson It's a treat when the author narrates their own book; the lesson takes on greater depth and understanding. I didn't want the book to end. Great tools for our modern society. Narration, cadence, and format deserves a BRAVO ZULU! Great book. Very interesting content. This should be recommended reading for all leaders, managers, and businesses practitioners. Leadership is a social contract and the system only works if trust is both given and received. This book tells you how to build it. Intelligent Disobedience by Ira Chaleff tells you how to maintain it from a subordinate's perspective and Patrick Lencioni's Five Dysfunctions of a Team tells you how to maintain it from the boardroom. The performance was good but there are some noticeable hiccups.

Respect for Acting, 2nd Edition Audiobook by Uta Hagen, Haskel Frankel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Uta Hagen) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:11:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Respect for Acting, 2nd Edition Author: Uta Hagen, Haskel Frankel Narrator: Angele Masters Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 124 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: "I have attempted to break down all the areas in which you can work and search for realities in yourself which serve the character and the play. Put your instincts and sense of truth, your understanding of human realities to use while probing and grappling with the content and the roots of the material. Be specific and real in your actions, and they will communicate your artistic statement. Bring your universal understanding of the present to the present as a real artist." &Uta Hagen At the invitation of Herbert Berghof, the late Uta Hagen joined the faculty of the HB Studio in 1947. Since then, teaching was always a challenge for her, as well as for the many prominent actors whom shehelped to develop. For many years, she was asked to write a book. Finally she did, and here it is: an account of her own struggle with the techniques of acting and based on her teachings. The first part, "The Actor", deals with techniques that set an actor in motion physically, verbally, and emotionally. It deals with the actor's concept of himself and with the art of acting, as well as with the ethics that have made the theater what it is today and what it could be tomorrow. Part Two, "The Object Exercises", offers specific and detailed work for the actor, covering a broad range of his problems. Part Three, "The Play and the Role", concerns itself with the definition of the play and identification with the character the actor will undertake. It also covers practical problems, the rehearsal, "style", and communication. Respect for Acting is a book for people who respect (or wish they could) the theater on both sides of the footlights, for actors and audiences who favor truth in a creative process. The constructive stages of work delve into performance as well as into the issues surrounding a necessary change in the theater. It is all quite authentic, since Uta Hagen never hesitated to throw herself into a good fight for a better offering in the theater in "the time of her life." Critic Reviews: "This fascinating and detailed book about acting is Miss Hagen's credo, the accumulated wisdom of her years spent in intimate communion with her art. It is at once the voicing of her exacting standards for herself and those she [taught], and an explanation of the means to the end." ( Publishers Weekly) "Hagen adds to the large corpus of titles on acting with vivid dicta drawn from experience, skill, and a sense of personal and professional worth. Her principal asset in this treatment is her truly significant imagination. Her 'object exercises' display a wealth of detail with which to stimulate the student preparing a scene for presentation." ( Library Journal) "Uta Hagen's Respect for Acting... is a relatively small book. But within it, Miss Hagen tells the young actor about as much as can be conveyed in print of his craft." ( Los Angeles Times)

The Secrets of Power Negotiating Audiobook by Roger Dawson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roger Dawson) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 01:14:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secrets of Power Negotiating Subtitle: You Can Get Anything You Want Author: Roger Dawson Narrator: Roger Dawson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-14 Publisher: Nightingale-Conant Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 316 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Negotiate successfully! Are you aware that almost everything is negotiable? Negotiation is a skill that can bring you vast success in all aspects of your life. When you're a skilled negotiator, you can get the best possible price on everything you purchase or sell, and you can deal with salespeople or clients. We're all negotiating all the time in all kinds of everyday situations: parents negotiating with their children; employees negotiating with each other, with subordinates, with bosses; customers negotiating with salespeople or service providers. And with The Secrets of Power Negotiating, you'll always have the upper hand in every negotiating situation in which you find yourself. For example, the program gives you specific ways to: Members Reviews: Chapters are out of order! I enjoyed his voice, but doubt this is unabridged. Unfortunately, the chapters are out of order, which is a pain. The order in which you should listen are as follows (using the workbook as reference). Chapter: 1, 6 to 13, 2 to 4 Chapter 1 = 1 Chapter 2 = 10 Chapter 3 = 11 Chapter 4 = 12 Chapter 5 = Bonus chapter? Buying an automobile Chapter 6 = 2 Chapter 7 = 3 Chapter 8 = 4 Chapter 9 = 5 Chapter 10 = 6 Chapter 11 = 7 Chapter 12 = 8 Chapter 13 = 9 Very disappointing - Not an unabridged recording Any additional comments? Chapter two began by referring back to principles (personality styles) developed in Chapter One. The only problem is this was not discussed in Chapter one. Materials from the book have clearly been left out of this recording. I can live with an abridged recording, but don't claim to be otherwise and don't edit so sloppily. Very disappointing. This is not unabridged!! The information is good, but it's a shame that there are parts left out of this audio version. Would have liked to know the other info. Inconsistent with the book This audiobook was not even an abridged version of the book. It was a series of audio lectures which discussed topics from the book, but did not not nearly with the same depth as the book. Good Content, Horrible Organization Any additional comments? The chapters are completely disorganized, and there are a few missing. Of all the simple fixes, it baffles me that the owners of this content don't fix the problem. There's a lot of good content here, this is timeless negotiation education. Worth a listen if you're someone like me who digs in deep to audio books, listening and re-listening, again and again.

The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs Audiobook by Carmine Gallo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carmine Gallo) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:15:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs Subtitle: How to Be Insanely Great in Front of Any Audience Author: Carmine Gallo Narrator: Carmine Gallo Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1001 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Whether he was introducing the latest iPad or delivering a keynote presentation, Steve Jobs electrified audiences with his incomparable style and showmanship. He didnt just convey information in his presentations; he told a story, painted a picture, and shared a vision. He gave his audience a transformative experience that was unique, inspiring, and unforgettable. Now you can do it too, by learning the specific techniques that made Jobs the most captivating communicator on the world stage. Using Jobss legendary presentations as a blueprint, communication-skills coach Carmine Gallo has mapped out a ready-to-use framework of presentation secrets to help you plan, deliver, and refine the best presentation of your life. Youll learn how to: Every chapter provides tools and strategies for you to implement in your next presentation. Using actual presentations from Steve Jobs, Gallo helps you identify and adopt Jobss techniques to keep your audience on the edge of their seats, giving customers, clients, and coworkers alike an exciting experience. With The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs, you can take charge of any room, deliver your message concisely and clearly, convey the value of your products and services, and sell your ideas more persuasively than you ever imagined possible. Best of all, youll blow away the competition, turning prospects into clients and clients into evangelists for your brand. Steve Jobs was a hard act to follow, but once you start using his techniques in your own presentations, youll be hard to forget. Members Reviews: A book that will change the way you present Where does The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs My presentations will never be the same! I learned so much from this book. I listened to this book in one sitting! Steve Jobs presentations catapulted him to messianic status and Apple to being the epicycloid of the smart phone industry. Although his presentations seems informal and spontaneous, this book clearly shows a pattern that Jobs used and emphasizes the hours of practice that produced these insanely great presentations. Toastmasters International has been helping people learn and practice tools to help them become great speakers for decades. This book takes those principles of gestures, eye contact, using a prop, writing it out, organizing the content, using vocal variety and the pause, and gives examples of where jobs used them and what he said. Then comes the insanely great part: Jobs threw in a Holy Smokes!!! moment and reinterpreted the use of slides. How to create the HS moment is included and can be adapted to any topic. For anyone who uses PowerPoint in their presentations, this book is a must! Learning how to use the slides like Jobs did can change the audience from yawning to inspired. When I want to increase my understanding of a topic, I borrow the book from the library and buy the Audible book. I listen as I read. This narrator made a mess of the book. Many paragraphs were totally skipped, he paraphrased and changed words. He totally skipped examples from Steves speeches.

ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life: Second Edition Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Judith Kolberg) — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 23:12:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life: Second Edition Subtitle: Strategies That Work from an Acclaimed Professional Organizer and a Renowned ADD Clinician Author: Judith Kolberg, Kathleen G. Nadeau Narrator: Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-17 Publisher: Bibliomotion, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed professional organizer Judith Kolberg and Dr. Kathleen Nadeau, renowned ADHD clinical psychologist, are back with an updated edition of their classic text for adults with ADD. Their collaboration offers the best understanding and solutions for adults who want to get and stay organized. Listeners will enjoy all new content on organizing digital information, managing distractions, organizing finances, and coping with the "black hole" of the Internet. This exciting new resource offers three levels of strategies and support: self-help, non-professional assistance from family and friends, and professional support; allowing the listener to determine the appropriate level of support. Members Reviews: Nice and easy to read Currently reading and like it so far nice easy text to read with some figures added for visual aid, as well as nice straightforward bulletin notes to get right to the point. This is helping or so dar I have both editions of this book now and the ... I have both editions of this book now and the additions and improvements make it twice as valuable because the changes in technology tend to make our lives even harder to manage, but this book has a steadying influence. Four Stars Love tips and ideas. But I feel like I'm little overwhelming by many information. my life has more useful meaning. Thank you This book hit my life right on the nail! I couldn't believe I was reading about me! Thank you so much for strategies and little ideas that made my life so much easier, and efficient. My time management has improved; my life has more useful meaning. Thank you. Life changing I can't speak highly enough about this book. I struggle with adult ADHD and this has provided usable, life changing strategies for all aspects of my life. Not only that, it's been highly comforting and validating to know that I'm not alone in these challenges.

Working with Emotional Intelligence Audiobook by Daniel Goleman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daniel Goleman) — Tue, 18 Jan 2000 08:58:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Working with Emotional Intelligence Author: Daniel Goleman Narrator: Aaron Meza Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-00 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 283 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Do you work for an emotionally intelligent organization? In his phenomenal best seller Emotional Intelligence, Daniel Goleman, Ph.D. mapped the territory where emotional intelligence meets I.Q. - where we apply what we know to how we live. His benchmark work validated what many successful people already knew: Being smart isn't just a matter of mastering facts; it's a matter of mastering your own emotions and understanding the emotions of the people around you. Now, in Working with Emotional Intelligence, Dr. Goleman shows why emotional intelligence has become the new yardstick of success for CEOs and junior hires alike. Drawing on both unparalleled access to business leaders and cutting-edge research, he shows that star performance in every field depends more on emotional intelligence than on I.Q. or technical skills. You'll be surprised to learn how the impact of emotional intelligence is even greater at the top of the leadership pyramid and will benefit from the real-life examples from the business world that Goleman uses to illustrate his theory. ©1998 by Daniel Goleman; (P)1998 by Audio Renaissance, an Imprint of Renaissance Media, Inc. Members Reviews: One of the most important books I've encountered Yes, I'll say it: this is one of the most important books I've read (listened to) in my life. I am well into my career of many years. I am 49. I work with executives, and I have friends that are execs, but I am not one. I am sometimes caught in between their squabbles. This book helps me understand my organization infinitely better than I did before. It's phenomenal for work relationships and interactions. It is great at helping you understand where you are in your career and how organizations and teams work best. It so rich. There is so much there,. I just finished Emotional Intelligence and then did this one. I think it is better to do it this way, but I think someone would get as much just doing this book. Intelligence for the 21st Century Workplace In his first book on emotional intelligence, Daniel Goleman focuses on education and how we teach emotional intelligence. In this book, the focus is on the work world and how critical emotional intelligence is for organizational success. Goleman reviews the five dimensions of emotional intelligence (self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and handling relationships) and lists 25 emotional competencies, highlighting which of those competencies lead to business success and which determine the success or failure of an executive. Throughout the book, Goleman supports his argument for the need for emotional intelligence, noting that organizations going through the greatest change need emotional intelligence the most and that EI accounts for ninety percent of what's required for effective leadership. Moreover, he lauds the concept of learning organizations because they increase emotional intelligence, particularly in the areas of building trust and improving communications and dialogue. He closes the book with the statement that lack of emotional intelligence is the corporate equivalent of a weakened immune system - not necessarily deadly but ultimately affecting productivity and competitiveness.

The Power of a Positive No Audiobook by William Ury

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Ury) — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:44:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Power of a Positive No Author: William Ury Narrator: William Ury Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-07 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 465 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: But as we all know, the wrong no can also destroy what we most value by alienating and angering people. That's why saying no the right way is crucial. The secret to saying no without destroying relationships lies in the art of the Positive No, a proven technique that anyone can learn. This indispensable audiobook will give you a simple three-step method for saying a Positive No. It will show you how to assert and defend your key interests; how to make your no firm and strong; how to resist the other side's aggression and manipulation; and how to do all this while still getting to yes. In the end, the Positive No will help you get not just to any yes but to the right yes, the one that truly serves your interests. Based on William Ury's celebrated Harvard University course for managers and professionals, The Power of a Positive No offers concrete advice and practical examples for saying no in virtually any situation. Whether you need to say no to your customer or your coworker, your employee or your CEO, your child or your spouse, you will find in this book the secret to saying no clearly, respectfully, and effectively. In today's world of high stress and limitless choices, the pressure to give in and say yes grows greater every day, producing overload and overwork, expanding e-mail and eroding ethics. Never has no been more needed. A Positive No has the power to profoundly transform our lives by enabling us to say yes to what counts: our own needs, values, and priorities. Critic Reviews: "His reminders to consider the other person's perspective while asserting your own position create a clear, unambiguous path to win-win situations." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Truly applicable Having listened to "Getting to YES," I was surprisingly pleased with how much better "The Power of a Positive No" was in comparision. This is not to say that the first book was substandard, but rather that this book focused on what so many people struggle with: Understanding how, why, and when to say "NO" in order to get to "YES." It addresses everything from the struggle within ourselves to say the word, to delivering it with confidently, ethically, and gracefully. You never feel as if the author meanders off course, but rather ties all points back to the central theme of the higher (or deeper) purpose: reaching a consensus and a solution. This book is well written, the narration is excellent, and the content woven with historical references (biographical and autobiographical) yet never becomes self-aggrandizing. This book is a must for EVERYONE, regardless of societal position. It will not disappoint. Don't underestimate the title This is an excellent book. A must read for everyone. Don't think this is just about how to say NO firmly. It is much more than that. The power of positive no This as a very helpful and insightful teaching on how to say NO without malice or defeat. A win -win approach to saying no may just be the power of a win -win negotiation or answer for the nayer and the sayer. WoW! When I started this book I was immersed into the best self help enlightening experience ever, Easy steps to give a person firepower in negotiating life daily task and interaction with work, family and personal feelings. Narrator was very friendly and easy to understand.

Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life Audiobook by Donald J. Trump, Bill Zanker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donald J. Trump) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:37:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life Author: Donald J. Trump, Bill Zanker Narrator: Alan Sklar, Donald J. Trump Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-07 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 873 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: He's Donald J. Trump, and he's going to reveal to listeners the secrets to succeeding like he has in Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life. His co-author is Bill Zanker, CEO of the Learning Annex, which he started with $5,000 in Bar Mitzvah money. It's now one of Inc. magazine's 500 Fastest Growing Companies for the second straight year, with over $100 million in sales. Together, they think BIG! And now, listeners will learn how they too can kick ass and achieve the success they've always dreamed of in business - and in their personal lives as well. This audiobook is filled with the authors' incredible personal stories from their rough-and-tumble rise to the top of their fields, plus the experiences of other top achievers, including Russell Simmons, Mark Burnett, and Vince McMahon. Readers will get the inside story on Trump's recent clash with Rosie O'Donnell, how not to crack under pressure, the secrets to staying focused, how Trump himself stumbled and recovered multiple times on his way to the top, and much more. The book features the Trump IT test, which will drive listeners to see if they have what IT takes and in what areas they need to kick it up, plus a selection of the best Q & A's from Trump's incredibly popular Learning Annex Wealth Expos and true stories of success from students who are already practicing his "Think BIG" strategies. Members Reviews: A peek at Trump's worldview, but left empty Is there anything you would change about this book? It is not clear from the book that you are really only getting about 50% of the book from Trump, with the other half "written" by Bill Zanker. Truth be told, I ended up actually enjoying some of the Zanker material more than the Trump material, but that wasn't clear when using my credit. What did you take away from Think BIG and Kick Ass in Business and Life that you can apply to your work? If you want to be successful in business, you kinda have to be a dick. Any additional comments? On the whole, I don't believe my credit was wasted, it was an interesting look at two men's take on success in business, but for someone looking for a good business book, I would check out Millionaire Mind and Good To Great first before even considering this book. Good pump up Awesome. Trumps thinking is refreshingly aggressive. He does blow his trumpet alot but alot of the stories are funny and all are inspirational. If your loking for a a bit of a pump up this is great. Get it Now We all take advice from successful millionaires. But how often can we take an advice from a billionaire? You need to read this book, there is a self-assessment test in the begging. It's important you pass it, because I'm sure most people will fail. Once you read it, unless you are an idiot, you will have what it takes to pass the test. Also I highly recommend Anthony Robbins 30 day audio program called Personal Power, Time of your life, Art of Influence, and of course, Creating lasting change. Just keep at it, and it takes 30 days to build a habit of learning 15-30 min a day forever. Wonderful read. Awesome kick ass real life stories Wonderful read. Awesome kick ass real life stories from Trump.

Crucial Confrontations Audiobook by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kerry Patterson) — Tue, 07 Mar 2006 22:26:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crucial Confrontations Author: Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler Narrator: Barrett Whitener Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-06 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 557 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Discover skills to resolve touchy, controversial, and complex issues at work and at home, now available in this follow-up to the internationally popular Crucial Conversations. Behind the problems that routinely plague organizations and families, you'll find individuals who are either unwilling or unable to deal with failed promises. Others have broken rules, missed deadlines, failed to live up to commitments, or just plain behaved badly, and nobody steps up to the issue. Or they do, but do a lousy job and create a whole new set of problems. Accountability suffers and new problems spring up. New research demonstrates that these disappointments aren't just irritating, they're costly, sapping organizational performance by 20 to 50 percent and accounting for up to 90 percent of divorces. Crucial Confrontations teaches skills drawn from 10,000 hours of real-life observations to increase confidence in facing issues like: Members Reviews: One of the best books I have read or listened to! This is an excellent book for enhancing relationships at work and at home. Its too bad its not taught in high school! The listening experience is tremendously enhanced if you also read the book as there are a few key concepts that have been edited in this audio version. This book is absolutely one of the best I have read or listened to! I highly recommend it. Enlightening I wanted to read this book, but felt a little self-conscious doing so. Listening to the book was great. I would pause from time to time to reflect on the examples and strategies. I have begun to use several of the strategies - successfully! I will listen to several sections of this book again and again, as I continue to implement some of the techniques. Much more useful for actually making changes in how to approach others than it's predecessor, Crucial Conversations - a book that highlighted the need to consider a different approach to important discussions. Crucial Confrontations is contains very practical strategies to improving professional and personal communications. Bravo! Not a lot of new information If you could sum up Crucial Confrontations in three words, what would they be? This is a follow up book to Crucial Conversations and not a lot of new information was presented. Don't decide based on reviews of reader I was kind of surprised at the reactions to the narrator, whose tone seemed typical for this type of book, i.e., matter of fact. He reads as though he understands what he's saying-- which is the major requirement-- and I don't think a tone of great excitement would be appropriate for the material. (Compare the narrator of "The World is Flat," who maintains a uniformly breathless tone throughout that I found highly distracting.) He does, however, sound sarcastic during his reading of the "scripts" provided by authors when it is clearly not what the authors intended. (On the other hand, when the scripts in fact do call for a sarcastic tone, he's superb.) On the whole, I rarely found myself distracted by the narrator, and, especially since this book is a quite good example of its type, I would not avoid it just based on the reviews of the narrator. Good Material, Tough Listening I agree with the other listener about the tone of the narrator on this audiobook. His unenthusiastic tone seems dry and I find it hard to list to.

Do You Talk Funny? Audiobook by David Nihill

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Nihill) — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 18:35:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Do You Talk Funny? Subtitle: 7 Comedy Habits to Become a Better (and Funnier) Public Speaker Author: David Nihill Narrator: David Nihill Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: FunnyBizz Books - David Nihill Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 317 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Public speaking can be terrifying. For David Nihill, the idea of standing in front of an audience was scarier than cliff jumping into a thorny pit of spiders and mothers-in-law. Without a parachute or advanced weaponry. Something had to change. In what doesn't sound like the best plan ever, David decided to overcome his fears by pretending to be a comedian called "Irish Dave" for one full year, crashing as many comedy clubs, festivals, and shows as possible. One part of the plan was at least logical: He was already Irish and already called Dave. In one year David went from being deathly afraid of public speaking to hosting a business conference, regularly performing stand-up comedy, and winning storytelling competitions in front of packed houses. He did it by learning from some of the best public speakers in the world: stand-up comedians. Do You Talk Funny? shows how the key principles of stand-up comedy can be applied to your speaking engagements and presentations to make you funnier, more interesting, and better looking (or at least two of the three). Whether you are preparing for a business presentation, giving a wedding toast, defending your thesis, raising money from investors, or simply want to take on something you're afraid of, this book will take you from sweaty to stage-ready. Ten percent of the author's proceeds from this book will go to Arash Bayatmakou via Help Hope Live until he is fully back on his feet and thereafter to one of the many facing the same challenges after suffering severe spinal cord injuries. Members Reviews: A Textbook for a Take Action Program Would you listen to Do You Talk Funny? again? Why? I'd listen to Do You Talk Funny again because he is implementing in his writing and editing what he's trying to teach us. So, he'll teach you something, and you'll quickly realize he's actually using that mechanism himself. What other book might you compare Do You Talk Funny? to and why? David has clearly done his research. Unlike most authors, he doesn't just change the words of the ideas he's 'borrowed' and make himself come off like a scholarly expert. He simply wraps his ideas in the quotations of people we all know, like and trust. It's as if he had an idea, discovered the formula, and implemented the wisdom from many - many people; as we all do naturally. Have you listened to any of David Nihills other performances before? How does this one compare? I've heard David live - and it's easy to imagine how the simple techniques he covers can actually be learned. He went through an intensive obsession to master his fear of public speaking. He immersed himself in standup comedy, figuring those people are the best suited to deal with fears in public speaking. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The first time I met David, my face was literally falling apart I was laughing so hard for more than an hour. Great stories, Humor ( the formula is included ), and what I now know is rehearsed spontaneity are all pulled together with some delivery techniques that absolutely had him controlling the audience (chapter #6 in the book) Any additional comments? What struck me about the book is how confident I felt I could absorb the material.

The Book of Five Rings Audiobook by Miyamoto Musashi, William Scott Wilson (translator)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Miyamoto Musashi) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:56:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Five Rings Author: Miyamoto Musashi, William Scott Wilson (translator) Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 570 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Setting down his thoughts on swordplay, on winning, and on spirituality, legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi intended this modest work as a guide for his immediate disciples and future generations of samurai. He had little idea he was penning a masterpiece that would be eagerly devoured by people in all walks of life centuries after his death. Along with The Art of War by Sun Tzu, The Book of Five Rings has long been regarded as an invaluable treatise on the strategy of winning. Musashi's timeless advice on defeating an adversary, throwing an opponent off-guard, creating confusion, and other techniques for overpowering an assailant was addressed to readers of earlier times on the battlefield and now serves the modern listener in the battle of life. In this new rendering by the translator of Hagakure and The Unfettered Mind, William Scott Wilson adheres rigorously to the 17th-century Japanese text and clarifies points of ambiguity in earlier translations. In addition, he offers an extensive introduction and a translation of Musashi's rarely published The Way of Walking Alone. Critic Reviews: "On Wall Street, when Musashi talks, people listen." (Time) Members Reviews: Great guide for a great mindset Great work, it is quite short though. A lot of the information you will have to investigate thoroughly elsewhere. However, he does put you on the right course for a winning mind set. Really insight into the mind of a man who won over 60 life and death fights. A classic must read Would you listen to The Book of Five Rings again? Why? Yes, anyone into martial arts or philosophy. Any additional comments? If you read books like "Art of War" then you need this one in your collection as well. The book of the five rings You should investigate this thoroughly study this in great detail. Put it to practice daily An excellent audio book! Will listen again! A great audio book that's short but containing practical information. Something to review multiple times. Good book! Great for disciplining the mind Though I may not practice anything with a sword this translation of musashis' "book of five rings" helped sharpen my hand to hand skills and organized my dad to day life by learning such rhythms.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 6-Hour Abridgement) Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen R. Covey) — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:01:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 6-Hour Abridgement) Author: Stephen R. Covey Narrator: Stephen R. Covey Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 692 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: This new audio set is a very special abridgement of two of Stephen R. Covey's best-selling business books, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 8th Habit, read by Dr. Covey himself. We've condensed the content of two entire books into just six hours of audio, but you'll still enjoy Dr. Covey's lessons on powerful personal change and how to incorporate his ideas into your life to fulfill your ultimate potential. Critic Reviews: "The 7 Habits have the gift of being simple without being simplistic." (M.Scott Peck) Members Reviews: Very good I've been avoiding the "7 habits", since I tend to be an anti-joiner, and it got real popular, almost "cult" like. Also, I tried to tackle the book a long time ago, and got bogged down right away. This is a great listen, as well as great content. I listened to the "6 hour" version, but now I'm thinking I should get the 12 hour version. One warning about this version -- particularly near the beginning the adbridgement is really lame. A professional-sounding announcer (not a compliment, from me) introduces each snip, which can be amazingly short sometimes, "sound-bite" sized. It seemed like they quit this annoying habit (!) about a third or half the way through (or I just tuned it out). Even so, if you want a bit more than a "taste" of the 7 habits, I recommend this book -- it has the potential to be life-changing. I'm wondering if I should go get a "7 habits" organizer. Not sure I ready for that, but it sure inspires me to do some kind of follow-through so that it's more than just a read. Wish had it earlier - although we all know it! Would you consider the audio edition of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 6-Hour Abridgement) to be better than the print version? Yes...This book is a encyclopedia of the self help literature from the past centuries. The author has summarized the main teachings about the topic into seven basic tenats. The stress is on self improvement and principle change - supported by not just vague or ambigous, open to interpretation ways to improve one self, he teaches specific examples in daily life, touch points in our work/life where we can start making changes and see expected results. The best part of the book - this does not teach you to be pretentious, or one of the 'How to manage your perception' prescriptions, it states that to achieve harmony and as a result being effective, one needs to make fundamental changes to one's guiding principles and the rest follows. The author cites great examples and suggestions. What was one of the most memorable moments of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People & The 8th Habit (Special 6-Hour Abridgement)? The discussion on going from perosnal level of effectiveness to greatness! What does Stephen R.

Getting Past No Audiobook by William Ury

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Ury) — Wed, 15 Dec 1999 13:05:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Getting Past No Subtitle: Negotiating with Difficult People Author: William Ury Narrator: William Ury Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 606 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: In Getting Past No, Dr. Ury offers his unique five-step system to dismantle stone walls, disarm tough bargainers, deflect attacks, and dodge dirty tricks. Dr. Ury's method of breakthrough negotiation depends not on scoring a win over your opponent - but on winning him over. Getting Past No offers specific techniques and proven strategies designed to identify the problem, develop practical proposals, and invent creative options that satisfy both sides' needs. Whether you're dealing with an unruly teenager or an office bully, Dr. Ury's method will help you gain control in even the most difficult situations. More than getting mad or getting even, Getting Past No will get you results! Members Reviews: Good as quick read, otherwise Getting to Yes Getting Past No contains many of the techniques and ideas that are fully developed in the original "Getting to Yes." If you are looking for a quick read, this is good - otherwise, I would go for the "full" version. Lots of good ideas I needed a quick 'tutorial' before answering a difficult person that I am currently negotiating with. This was great. In 2 short hours, I had a pocketful of ideas which I used (and they worked!). It was very helpful to me. If the only available versions had been the longer ones (6 hours) , I probably would not have listened to anything, and not gained this valuable information. The Bomb! This Book is very good! I also bought "Getting to Yes" and this blew it away. A must listen. Getting Past No As a Mediator, this book is a must read on negoiation tips to help resolve conflicts with differing personalties, conflicts and finding win win. Ok book The book is Ok for a 2 hours listen, but I have read/listened to much better books. It starts very slow also yet gradually catches up.

Today Matters Audiobook by John C. Maxwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John C. Maxwell) — Thu, 13 May 2004 20:03:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Today Matters Subtitle: 12 Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow's Success Author: John C. Maxwell Narrator: John C. Maxwell Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-13-04 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 535 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Lots of books claim they can change your life. But how many actually teach you how to take the many small steps that lead to success each and every day of your life? Now in Today Matters, motivational teacher and best-selling author John C. Maxwell shows you how to seize the day. In this hands-on and inspiring guide he offers twelve daily practices to help you control your daily agenda, make time for people you love, and find success in your career. There's a great time to begin a more successful life. It's called today. Listen to everything by . ©2004 John C. Maxwell; (P)2004 Time Warner AudioBooks Critic Reviews: Audie Award Finalist, Personal Development/Motivational, 2005 Members Reviews: Pragmatic, Pithy and to the point Great book, written version has many useful forms for the listener who would like to go further in your application of the principles provided. The book is great for someone who wants to get down to the issues and make changes. Not filled up with stories, or personal accounts. Good hard outlines, clear instruction, solid reasoning, good research. Well worth the investment Great Book for Change One of the better books I have read that are very descriptive in how too change your life on a daily basis. John Maxwell has always been an easy person too listen too (or read) and this book is another great one. His teachings are brilliant, and very easy too follow and take notes too. Highly Recommended!!! Solid work First of all, you won't be disappointed by purchasing this book. Previously, I've listened to "Roadmap for Success". It changed my life for good. If "Today Matters" was my first John Maxwell book, it would make nearly the same effect. The only negative thing is overemphasize of religion. It's just my opinion of course. Classic Maxwell You can always count on John Maxwell to give you a roadmap that is easy and logical to follow, and this book is no different. With this book, he broadens the typical list of things you might use as anchors in your life (you know the standard five -- family, work, financial,civic, and social)-- and thereby bring a broader set of tools to help align life with goals. He also provides good examples from his own life to bring it all together. Another good Maxwell book -- if you liked somd of this other books, you will like this one too. LOVED IT!! THIS denotes what's next... Definitely a must read if your searching that something that will pull it all together in your life. it's all about step by step AND discipline!!!!

How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less Audiobook by Nicholas Boothman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nicholas Boothman) — Wed, 03 Mar 2004 10:06:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less Author: Nicholas Boothman Narrator: Nicholas Boothman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-04 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 823 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Whether selling, managing, job hunting, negotiating, pitching an idea, applying for law school, joining a new group, or on your knees with a marriage proposal, the secret of success is based on connecting with other people. And the most powerful new idea for making connections is revealed, step by step, in Nicholas Boothman's breakthrough program of rapport by design. Easily learned, it will help you make the best of any relationship's most important moment: those first 90 seconds. Never again let shyness get in the way of an appointment or interview. Or leave the making of an important contact to chance. Or find yourself tongue-tied or distracted in social situations. The key, according to Boothman and his plan for face-to-face communication, is simple: the way to make a person like you is to make yourself be like that person, if only for the 90 seconds or less it takes to establish rapport. Learn the power of a Really Useful Attitude, the secrets of voice tone and body language, the difference between "opening up" words and "closing down" words. And reinforcing all of these skills is knowing how to read another person's sensory preference; most of us are Visual people, some are Kinesthetic, and a few are Auditory. So when you say, "I see what you mean" to a Visual, you're really speaking his or her language. And then you're on your way. Critic Reviews: "Boothman enthusiastically shares strategies for establishing rapport, building interpersonal relationships, gaining a competitive edge, and making favorable impressions." (Booklist) Members Reviews: A wealth of information I will listen to this over and over. There is so much good, concrete information here. Techniques, explanations, how-to's, etc. It's much better than I even hoped it would be. I have already gotten along better with the new people I am meeting thanks to the guidelines in this book. I'm so very glad I bought it. It's going to be a treasured title in my audio library. Theory meets practice, and works This was my first Audio book and I scored a home run with the choice. It draws heavily on key theories from the world of NLP, yet makes them relevant with a skillful blend of real world example and exercises. Once you get past the intro chapter, every following chapter arms you with powerful tools that unravel the subconscious art of effective communication. From how to break the ice with a stranger, to how to deal with an irate customer, the Author systemically builds up your skill base to become an effective listener, observer, influencer & communicator. I have previously been on a 2-day intro to NPL and came away with many of the same tools delivered by this book. So considering that course cost me Three Hundred pounds I would say this book also represents excellent value for money. Although, this book gives you the tools to make a difference, it will not make up for the fact that you may be dressed like a bag lady/man, have breath that would stop a stampeding elephant in its tracks or a have the depth of personality that has to be measured at the molecular level.

Integrity Audiobook by Henry Cloud

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henry Cloud) — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 17:47:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Integrity Subtitle: The Courage to Meet the Demands of Reality Author: Henry Cloud Narrator: Henry Cloud Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-06 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 588 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Integrity. It is more than simple honesty. It's the key to success. A person with integrity has the, often rare, ability to pull everything together, to make it all happen no matter how challenging the circumstances. Drawing on experiences from his work with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and individual leaders, Dr. Henry Cloud, a clinical psychologist and nationally syndicated radio host, shows how our character can keep us from achieving all we want to (or could) be. In Integrity, Dr. Cloud explores the six qualities of character that define integrity. He uses stories from well-known business leaders like Michael Dell and sports figures like Tiger Woods to illustrate each of these qualities. He shows us how people with integrity: Success is not related to only talent or brains. There are a lot of bright, talented people who are never successful. And the most successful are not only the ones with the most talent. The real factor, Cloud demonstrates, is the makeup of the person. All of us can grow in the kinds of real character that bring about fruitful relationships and achievement of purpose, mission, and goals. Integrity is not something that you either have or don't, but instead is an exciting growth path that all of us can engage in and enjoy. Critic Reviews: "Cloud's conversational writing style makes for an easy read, and much of his advice is sound." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: An Audiobook That Everyone Should Hear I only downloaded this book a couple of days ago and I'm already on my second listen. Harry Cloud speaks very well and seems to truly know his subject matter. Although nothing is truly ground-breaking or life-altering about this book it is a great reminder about why we should strive to improve our character and our integrity. He says we should do it not just for its own sake but because it will help us in every aspect of our lives, from our careers to our relationships. While I was listening, I found myself applying what he said to myself and also the people that I know. It helped me more fully understand what it takes to become "integrated" and more respected and liked by others. Finally - clearly defined components of Character! Would you listen to Integrity again? Why? Yes it is packed for solid and applicable information for all aspects of your life. What was one of the most memorable moments of Integrity? How Dr Cloud introduces the terms and applies real stories for application. His story telling approach makes the concepts very useful. Which scene was your favorite? No specific one - all good! If you could give Integrity a new subtitle, what would it be? Character Integration & Transparency or Heart and Will: Creating a Win - Win Any additional comments? Truly a must read for all brave enough to Lead were no one else wants to go. Different than You Think, Better Than I Thought Those who have read Henry Cloud's books know that he does great stuff. Intregrating into your life what you know as truth is at the heart of integrity. Come to this book with an open mindset, you will love it. A good listen I downloaded the book and listened to it during one long road trip. Very empowering! It caused me to do a great deal of introspection and gave me motivation to continue a journey of improvement. I love this stuff. Everyone needs to read this.

Schedule Your Success Audiobook by Tom Corson-Knowles

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Corson-Knowles) — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 03:30:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Schedule Your Success Subtitle: How to Master the One Key Habit That Will Transform Every Area of Your Life Author: Tom Corson-Knowles Narrator: Greg Zarcone Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-14 Publisher: TCK Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: This one habit can change your life forever. It's the key to habit change, creativity, increased productivity, and happiness. In this little audio book, you're about to learn how to master one simple habit that will make everything else in your life easier, more productive, and more enjoyable. Most of us are run by our schedules. So let me ask you this: Where is your schedule taking you? Is your calendar full of fun, exciting and fulfilling experiences that not only make you happy, but also lead you to a future of even more success and abundance? Or is your calendar just full of errands and chores you feel like you have to do. When you begin to Schedule Your Success, you'll never have to worry about time management or productivity secrets again. You'll automatically be on the right track to your ideal future, and you'll have a lot more fun along the way as well. It all starts with awareness Go ahead. Ask someone how they spend their time every day. Most people don't even know! I was one of those people. I had just started my first business, and I was broke so I was really motivated to make it work. I thought I was working 40, 60, or even 80 hours a week. But when I did the Time Tracking Exercise you'll learn in this book, I realized that I was spending more than 25 hours a week on completely unproductive activities that weren't helping me achieve any of my goals. As soon as I became aware of how I was wasting my time, I immediately knew there were a few small changes I could make that would create a HUGE difference in the results I could produce. In just a few months, I went from broke to earning a stable monthly income from my business. If I can do it, you can too! Members Reviews: Cuts to the chase. This guy provides some real meat and potatoes no fluff. Best use of time for reader/listener. I've already started following his instruction, easy and simple. The Book that has GOLDEN NUGGETS This book goes into the key components that will ensure how you will have not only success at being organized but be successful at every goal you set. Value for money A fresh idea to implement, review your day in 15 minute chunks. Then some great ideas on how to review the results and improve your life. Easy Listening and informative. I loved it because it really forces one to analyze and evaluate ones productivity and the lack there of. It continuously keeps you thinking about your actions and habits as well as the results . Scheduling decreases procrastination and produces results. super for habit change, not about scheduling Super for habit change, not about scheduling I liked it and would recommend for identifying and changing habbits

The No Asshole Rule Audiobook by Robert I. Sutton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert I. Sutton) — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:05:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The No Asshole Rule Subtitle: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't Author: Robert I. Sutton Narrator: Robert Sutton Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 599 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Now, in a definitive book that addresses this growing problem, Sutton shows you how you can work with unsavory people without becoming one of them yourself. Critic Reviews: "Sutton's work is sure to generate discussions at watercoolers around the country and deserves influence in corporate hiring and firing strategies." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: okay, I get it Interesting, but nowhere near the best advice book I have read. Some parts are really great, and the self reflection this book triggers is valuable to even the nicest of us (like me!), but some of the advice is really terrible. For example, this is not an area where "fighting fire with fire" is a good idea. If you are sensitive enough to be bothered by these people, do you really want to become one of them as a means of coping? I suspect not. I picked up some things from this book that I really appreciate, but I am also very glad to have read more than this one book. Summary - its worth a listen if you are a self help junkie, but don't take the advice too much to heart. Great Listen Wow What a great book! I work with a verbially abusive person in the office. This book gave me insight into why he acts the way he does. It has helped me realize that his actions arent my fault. Disappointing... Disappointing... I really thought this book would help me deal with negativity in the work place. Once you get past laughing about the title, there is not much substance to the book. I didn't even listen to the last thirty minutes, too painful! Disappointing! This book was a huge disappointment to me. Not only did it not offer any useful advice whatsoever on dealing with assholes, it quickly became plain to me that the author is an asshole himself. It was also an annoying listen - how is it possible that a Stanford professor repeatedly pronounces words such as "especially" as "expektially"? He sounds like an ignorant and arrogant man, and he offers no credible expertise in dealing with human beings. At least he expresses regret for his own horribly bad behavior, but it is too little and too late, and embedded in loads of subtle and not-so-subtle praise for assholes. Ew, ew, and ew! I pity this author's co-workers! Save your money There's nothing here. Assholes are real. Don't let them into your organization and clean house if you have some there. Make examples of them. If you can't remove them then leave. Hopefully I saved someone a few dollars.

Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves, The Cheat Sheet Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (SpeedReader Summaries) — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 09:31:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves, The Cheat Sheet Subtitle: Summary of Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Author: SpeedReader Summaries Narrator: David Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-16 Publisher: SpeedReader Summaries Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Please note: This is a review and summary of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, not the original book. Improve your emotional intelligence the easy way! Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves is a skill-based book with a single purpose: to increase your emotional intelligence and thus enhance every single aspect of your life. Emotional Intelligence 2.0, The Cheat Sheet is a quick, easy-to-use reference tool that captures the principles found in Emotional Intelligence 2.0 and distills them down to a format that makes the content easy to quickly digest and absorb. Inside, you'll find: Please note that this summary is intended to be used as a supplement to Emotional Intelligence 2.0, rather than as a replacement. Members Reviews: Good primer for the book. This ~30 minute audible overview is a great way for readers to know if they want to tackle the whole book. I am surprised more business related books don't include a 5-10 page overview for their readers. An overview for a mystery novel would be silly, but I believe a must have for a business or self help book. This audio format is just that. A lot of "fluff" Some good ideas but unfortunately there is mainly fluff to fill the space in the book Better in hard copy This is probably one of those books that needs to be in paper hard copy form. The detail needs to be seen more than heard. Duh I guess if you're really awkward or abrasive then this would be a good book for you. There are some helpful reminders about how to listen and communicate. People too often become completely about themselves. I did not find any jaw dropping ah-ha moments. However this is a summary so perhaps the book offers more insight. Nulla di nuovo Semplicistico, niente di nuovo, una raccolta di buon senso di cose già note. Forse utile per chi si avvicina all'argomento per la prima volta.

Write. Publish. Repeat. Audiobook by Johnny B. Truant, Sean Platt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Johnny B. Truant) — Fri, 07 Mar 2014 07:06:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Write. Publish. Repeat. Subtitle: The No-Luck Guide to Self-Publishing Success Author: Johnny B. Truant, Sean Platt Narrator: Simon Whistler Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-14 Publisher: Sterling & Stone Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 484 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: In 2013, Johnny B. Truant and Sean Platt published 1.5 million words and made their full-time livings as indie authors. In Write. Publish. Repeat., they tell you how exactly how they did it: How they created over 15 independent franchises across 50+ published works, how they turned their art into a logical, sustainable business, and how any independent author can do the same to build a sustainable, profitable career with their writing. Write. Publish. Repeat. explains the current self-publishing landscape and covers the truths and myths about what it means to be an indie author now and in the foreseeable future. It explains how to create books your readers will love and will want to return to again and again. Write. Publish. Repeat. details expert methods for building story worlds, characters, and plots, understanding your market (right down to your ideal reader), using the best tools possible to capture your draft, and explains proven best practices for editing. The audiobook also discusses covers, titles, formatting, pricing, and publishing to multiple platforms, plus a bit on getting your books into print (and why that might not be a good idea!). But most importantly, Write. Publish. Repeat. details the psychology-driven marketing plan that Sean and Johnny built to shape their stories into "products" that readers couldn't help but be drawn into - thus almost automatically generating sales - and explores ways that smart, business-minded writers can do the same to future-proof their careers. This audiobook is not a formula with an easy path to follow. It is a guidebook that will help you build a successful indie publishing career, no matter what type of writer you are...so long as you're the type who's willing to do the work. Members Reviews: The One Book All Self Published Authors Must Read! Would you listen to Write. Publish. Repeat. again? Why? Yes. This book is the needed third book all writer must read. I put it up there with "On Writing" and "The Elements of Style" as absolute must reads. Who was your favorite character and why? I love the whole book but my favorite bits were when Dave interjected his thoughts. What about Simon Whistlers performance did you like? It was amazing! I would listen to this man read the stock ticker to me. What did you learn from Write. Publish. Repeat. that you would use in your daily life? I've been a fan of the Self Publishing Podcast almost since the beginning. It was because of these men that I was able to truly take control of my publishing career and kick it in the balls. This book is the perfect distillation of the tips, tricks, and awesome bits of advice Sean, Johnny, and Dave have been giving us for 2 years. Any additional comments? If you are a writer read this book! The #1 Book for new writers looking for Advice I have to say this book was everything they said it was. I have read dozens of writing books and this one really delivered value. I market companies for a living and the authors "get" what you need to do. They come across as really in-tune with the real world and deliver a no hype, no bs assessment of direction you can go. They deliver in every chapter and are really quite funny. I was also pleased with the examples they used. In the past 3 years I have listened to about 5 books they mentioned. It was nice to hear their comments.

The Answer Audiobook by John Assaraf, Murray Smith

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Assaraf) — Tue, 20 May 2008 09:10:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Answer Subtitle: Grow Any Business, Achieve Financial Freedom, and Live an Extraordinary Life Author: John Assaraf, Murray Smith Narrator: John Assaraf, Murray Smith Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-08 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 428 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: In The Answer, you'll learn how to: Critic Reviews: "A brilliant formula for growing any business and living an extraordinary life - entrepreneurial wisdom embodied in a proactive, balanced approach to living." (Stephen R. Covey) "It is by far the best book I have ever read on how to use the law of attraction and the latest breakthroughs in neuroscience to quantum leap the growth of any business. It is now required reading for all my staff and students." (Jack Canfield) Members Reviews: A manual for the Brain and Steps to Use It I read "the Secret", and to be honest- I didn't get it. For that reason, I didn't expect much of "the Answer". After reading this book, "The Answer" was all I was looking for, and really needed. The book is clearly in two parts from two authors. It goes a little into each authors background and footnotes, and clearly offers direction to their joint venture company which is dedicated to helping business owners with the concepts in this very book. Warning to those without businesses, the second half is designed for business owners. The first half goes from research data about the brain to the realm of quantum physics. (Don't worry- there are no math problems) It was pretty easy to understand. I have to tell you, it made an awful lot of sense. It answered why people meditate, the benefits of positve thought, and the destruction of negative thoughts. More importantly- it is clear to the reader. I would best describe it as an operating manual for the brain. So once you are all charged up with your daily mental excercises, the book rewinds and starts talking about building successful businesses. The back half of the book starts with the footnotes of the second author and some of his accomplishments. Then it whips through all the keys models he used on everyone of his successful businesses. I have been in marketing for years and the concepts are not new, but they are solid. I think the first half of this book would be great for everyone. It improves your mind, alters perception, and is generally a good read. The second half is for those people who can truly believe they can do great things and chart a course to their success. It's a study book, not a read. You'll want to keep it on your shelf for future reference. A Must Own for every Business Whether you own a business or involved in running a business, You Must Listen To This Book! In order to understand how to achieve great results, you need to know how your mind works and this book provides wonderful insights into this subject. The authors also provides excellent exercises on goal setting and focusing your purpose. When you consider the past lives of both authors and the success and wealth they have generated, you can't help but take stock in the advice and knowledge they share with the listener. John Assaraf especially does a great job at narrating and is very inspiring. I am on my 3rd listen, there is so much information that you need to listen to it several times which is ok because it's an absolute pleasure to listen to it. Although it's business based, I suggest even those without businesses buy it.

Skill with People Audiobook by Les Giblin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Les Giblin) — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 02:46:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Skill with People Author: Les Giblin Narrator: Pat Reilly Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-14 Publisher: Les Giblin Books Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 339 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Are you having problems with the boss? Wishing you could be a better spouse? Not communicating well with your employees? Having trouble building business relationships? Or would you just like to improve your people skills and your ability to make strong, lasting impressions on the men and women you meet every day? The solution is Skill with People! Les Giblin's timeless classic has what you need to get on the fast track to success at home, at work, and in business. Life lessons from the Master of basic people skills. Described as "the most wisdom in the least words", Skill with People has sold over 2 million copies and has been translated into 20 languages. Credited with transforming the lives of its many readers, Skill with People is a must-have for everyone's personal library. Learn to communicate with impact; influence with certainty; and listen with sensitivity. Members Reviews: very short but to the point Very short but to the point. The narrator was excellent. I wish I had extra samples for every subject, Simple but it works! This is a simple but very effective book. I recommend it to people wanting to improve their communications in any field. Sure there are more things and strategies to try but this is a good foundation to start with. Really good review tool for other books... I like Les Giblin very much. He says the same thing that Dale Carnegie says in How to Win Friends and Influence People in Les' book How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing with people. Although, I think Les gets more to the point with less storytelling. Both mentioned books are equally worth reading. Truth be told... I enjoyed Les' book more. This book, Skill with People, is a good review of those previously mentioned books without having to reread either. I'm not sure this book stands on it's own very well. Had I not read the others first, this book would have left me wanting more. As it stands, I feel like this book is a really good and quick review tool, but nothing more. The narrator was good as well. Short and Powerful The book is short and to the point and the points are powerful and useful. I am beyond thrilled to have this in my library! One of the Best books about dealing with others If you could sum up Skill with People in three words, what would they be? People Skills Tutorial What other book might you compare Skill with People to and why? n/a Which character as performed by Pat Reilly was your favorite? n/a Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? This book is a tutorial outline of the various skills one should master if he or she wants to interact skillfully with others. It is brief and to the point, just the way I like it. I liked it all, and have read or listened to it over two dozen times. It works. Any additional comments? Highly recommended if you wish to be better at relationships with others. I rated the story a 4 because it is more of an instructional text than a story.

Simply Said Audiobook by Jay Sullivan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jay Sullivan) — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 21:20:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Simply Said Subtitle: Communicating Better at Work and Beyond Author: Jay Sullivan Narrator: Jay Sullivan Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Master the art of communication to improve outcomes in any scenario. Simply Said is the essential handbook for business communication. Do you ever feel as though your message hasn't gotten across? Do details get lost along the way? Have tense situations ever escalated unnecessarily? Do people buy into your ideas? It all comes down to communication. We all communicate, but few of us do it well. From tough presentations to everyday transactions, there is no scenario that cannot be improved with better communication skills. This book presents an all-encompassing guide to improving your communication, based on the Exec|Comm philosophy: we are all better communicators when we focus less on ourselves and more on other people. More than just a list of tips, this book connects skills with scenarios and purpose to help you hear and be heard. You'll learn the skills to deliver great presentations and clear and persuasive messages, handle difficult conversations, effectively manage, lead with authenticity and more, as you discover the secrets of true communication. Communication affects every interaction every day. Why not learn to do it well? This book provides comprehensive guidance toward getting your message across, and getting the results you want. Did that email come across as harsh? Did you offend someone unintentionally? Great communication skills give you the power to influence someone's thinking and guide them to where you need them to be. Simply Said teaches you the critical skills that make you more effective in business and in life. Members Reviews: Brief Review Would only recommend if you want a concise brief review of professional communication. The clean-cut dry delivery may not be interesting otherwise. Everyone who presents or is in a sales position should read this book!! I have read several books on communication and I am always trying to better myself and learn. This book by far helped me the most and Ive recommended it to several of my coworkers. Id say it is a must read for anyone in sales or if you do presentations to groups of people. I have read several times and I learn more every time I read it. Definitely 5 stars from me.

Win Your Case Audiobook by Gerry Spence

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerry Spence) — Fri, 17 Jun 2005 07:48:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Win Your Case Subtitle: How to Present, Persuade, and Prevail, Every Place, Every Time Author: Gerry Spence Narrator: Gerry Spence Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-05 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 383 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: What's true for training great trial lawyers is true for all winning presenters. According to renowned trial attorney and best-selling author Gerry Spence, presenting a case before decision makers is not simply a technique, but an occasion for summoning your deepest reserves to advocate on behalf of something crucial. Here, Spence combines a rich exploration of truth, fairness, and emotional honesty with practical advice gleaned from a lifetime of hard-earned legal triumphs to show what makes a strong, persuasive presentation. Spence's essentials include: ©2005 Gerry Spence; (P)2005 Audio Renaissance, a division of Holtzbrinck Publishers, LLC Members Reviews: Win Your Case I have been a prosecutor for the last 7 years in the SF Bay Area, and Gerry Spence in "How to Win Your Case" has given me even more confidence in trying my cases through his methods of persuasion. At the start, it comes out elementary, but as it progresses the book literally gives you power to make an argument for what you believe in. And everything he talks about can be applied to any situation you may find yourself having to argue an idea or a case to another person or group of persons. He keeps it simple and commonsensical. I play it in my car while going to my next day of trial. Each time you listen, you come up with new ideas on how you tailor your arguments through your own life experiences. Dry then Wet The beginning talks a lot about who you are and getting to know your inner voice... I almost thought it was a self help book for a little bit. Then it picked up drastically by dealing with situations a trial lawyer will encounter, such as: empathizng with the client, appearing as a truly honest person, and other entities to sway the jury. He hits on many key points that seem obvious but truly aren't. As a future lawyer I found many key points that were not explicit in most legal books. There are no break throughs but this is definitely a solid read and gives you something more to measure a yourself and a lawyer by. Classic Gerry Some good material here, but Gerry Spence would hold my attention reading the phone book. His delivery is so damn entertaining. Had this book been read by a professional reader, I'd probably have given it only 3 stars. I plan to listen to this over and over.... This is one of those books that you can listen to very passively but the valuable information can sink in. I really enjoyed this book and I'm a big fan of the author. I also like the fact that it's rather short but the information is very beneficial. I also want to note that I'm not an attorney. I do not agree with the notion that this is a book only for attorneys. The logic here can apply to anyone in any position. Spence Rocks. What a fantastic book for lawyers and nonlawyers alike! This guy has forgotten more than we'll ever know about trying a case. Brilliantly written and read by the author himself. It doesn't get any better.

The Innovator's DNA Audiobook by Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen, Clay Christensen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeff Dyer) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:01:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Innovator's DNA Subtitle: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators Author: Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen, Clay Christensen Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 284 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Are you the next Steve Jobs? You can be as innovative and impactful - if you can change your behaviors to improve your creative impact. In The Innovators DNA, authors Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen, and bestselling author Clayton M. Christensen (The Innovators Dilemma, The Innovators Solution) build on what we know about disruptive innovation to show how individuals can develop the skills necessary to move progressively from idea to impact. By identifying behaviors of the worlds best innovators - from leaders at Amazon and Apple to those at Google, Skype, and Virgin Group - the authors outline five discovery skills that distinguish innovative entrepreneurs and executives from ordinary managers: Associating, Questioning, Observing, Networking, and Experimenting. Once you master these competencies (the authors provide a self assessment for rating your own innovators DNA), the authors explain how you can generate ideas, collaborate with colleagues to implement them, and build innovation skills throughout your organization to sharpen its competitive edge. That innovation advantage can translate into a premium in your companys stock price - an innovation premium - that is possible only by building the code for innovation right into your organizations people, processes, and guiding philosophies. Practical and provocative, The Innovators DNA is an essential resource for individuals and teams who want to strengthen their innovative prowess. Members Reviews: Starts slowly and then... it pops! If you could sum up The Innovator's DNA in three words, what would they be? This book analyzes some of the best thinkers of our time and shares strategies and tools to think like them. It won't make you an instant innovator or genius critical thinker but it definitely will add some tools to your toolbox. Give it a listen past the first few chapters-- it starts off a little preachy with motivational garb as if this were a self-help book but it picks up and provides some real gems! The inner-workings of innovators minds. Nice book! Where does The Innovator's DNA rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It's in the top tier group of the audiobooks I have listened to. What did you learn from The Innovator's DNA that you would use in your daily life? It gave me a way to structure my thinking to my come up with new business ideas. It gives you ways to develop not only your own discovery skills but those of your company. Amazing book for anyone wanting BUSINESS Incredible! if you want to release ypur creative potential and know what you need to implement that cr3ativoty this is for you!! Starts super but too much talkative in the last parts It's good to learn the possible ways to be more innovative. Too much in the last 5 chapters that are the carbon copies of the first chapters plus the word organization
Game Changer!
Simply brilliant! This book has changed my life and provides tools to help inspire innovation

Mastering the CCNA Audiobook Audiobook by Christopher Parker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Parker) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:31:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mastering the CCNA Audiobook Subtitle: Complete Audio Guide Author: Christopher Parker Narrator: Jason Harris Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-09 Publisher: PrepLogic, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 229 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Mastering the CCNA is the first ever audiobook created for the Cisco CCNA certification. It's a new and improved way for you to earn your CCNA. Mastering the CCNA gives you the comprehensive training of a traditional textbook combined with the portability, convenience and speed of audio. Our Mastering the CCNA audiobook is a fast and enjoyable new way to learn anywhere and pass your CCNA exam. The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) is among the most widely recognized and accepted IT certifications in the world. Earning the CCNA shows that you've mastered the foundations of Cisco networking technology used as the backbone of network communications worldwide. Mastering the CCNA provides coverage for all of the topics you'll find on the CCNA certification exam. Enjoy earning your CCNA certification with our Mastering the CCNA audiobook. Members Reviews: Excellent review material Don't use this book as your primary study method. Rather, use it for the last 4 hours leading up to your test. It makes for a great review right before the test. I passed the CCNA on my first try. (I used Testout Labsim CCNA and the CCNA Press books as my primary study method). could be better After listening to this book I have come to realize that a companion (real) book is nessasary to fully understand what is being taught. Sense I am taking a course in Cisco systems CCNA, I understand what is being said and taught by the narrator but would be lost if I was not attending night school. The book only highlights some of the things that are necessary to know before taking the certification exam. I feel that if a person only relies on this audio book to pass the tests, they might be surprised that they may need a lot more training than this book offers. This is a good book to refresh one's self on the subjects that are being taught in classes offered by Cisco, but it is NOT a substitute. This is extremely well delivered. This CCNA listen is very well laid out and will help immensely. ******PLEASE GET AND KEEP VISUAL AIDS AND GO TO CISCO'S SITE AND REGISTER. THIS WILL HELP BUT THIS IS AUDIO AND YOU HAVE TO PHYSICALLY DO THE THINGS YOU ARE LEARNING.****** "Knowledge only becomes Intelligence when it is APPLIED" keeg This helped soo much, I'm soo happy to have found this audiobook. Please Please keep doing these tech books! I would like to see other certification books and just computer books in general. Great stuff!!! This audio book is really great!!! Something a networking professional/ continuing education student will listen to over and over again. Grrrrrrreat!!!!

Make Today Count Audiobook by John C. Maxwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John C. Maxwell) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:49:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Make Today Count Subtitle: The Secret of Your Success Is Determined by Your Daily Agenda Author: John C. Maxwell Narrator: Lew Grenville Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-08 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 241 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: This version is designed to be listened to in one sitting, or taken in as brief lessons in a few spare minutes each day. It covers such topics as: Members Reviews: Helpful This is an awesome book! If your reading this your thinking about it so go for it. He uses 12 topics or principles that every person should have in their day. He calls it the daily dozen. I feel if you could just use one or two and apply them to your life it would be worth the money. I have listened to this book three times and plan on listening to it more until I have all the daily dozen memorized with the facts behind them. This book really has the ability to change your life if you let it. The thing about the daily dozen is they arent principles out of reach. Anyone can live by them or apply them. And on the finance principle, let me recommend Dave Ramsey for help on that. On the Faith principle, let me recommend Jesus Christ. He changed my life more than anyone ever has. I Loved It! The audio book content, the narrator, every thing perfect! This is one of the very few audio books I intently enjoyed listening to, from the beginning to the end. It makes us become aware, with the very essential aspects of life that we take for granted or even never given thought to. It is very well elaborated and easily presented by the narrator. I definitely recommend this book to any one, and I mean any one! I will unquestionably rat it five stars. Save your money! This book is a disappointment; the author regurgitates the same old "don't let your life slip away" lines. He presents a few commonly understood "principles" and spends the other 90% of the book talking about himself to illustrate his points. This would be fine if the reader learned something new....not the case here. Save your money. Enlightening Very informative and great guide to helping to determine how important your daily routine is. Believe it or not My first John Maxwell book. John is obviously a a catalyst for many of the books I have already read. Thanks John for helping me a better person. great lessons to live by in both business and personal life.

The Right - and Wrong - Stuff Audiobook by Carter Cast

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carter Cast) — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 08:33:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Right - and Wrong - Stuff Subtitle: How Brilliant Careers Are Made and Unmade Author: Carter Cast Narrator: Carter Cast Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Nearly a quarter century ago Carter Cast seemed to have it all together: he had a first-class education, an all-American athletic career, and was a very bright and energetic rising star on the fast track at a Fortune 100 company, PepsiCo. But blissfully unaware of how negative perceptions were shaped, he was stunned when called into his boss's office, and told he was "unpromotable" because he was "obstinate", "resistant", and "insubordinate". Baffled, scared, and embarrassed, that defining moment led to Cast's years-long effort to try to understand why he came so close to going off track, discovering that what he saw as idiosyncratic was actually widespread. His research shows that 98 percent of people have at least one derailment risk factor and that half to two-thirds actually go off the rails. More often than not, people get fired, demoted, or plateau not because they lack the "right stuff," but because they let the "wrong stuff" act out. Derailment often afflicts talented people who are either unaware of a debilitating weakness or an interpersonal blind spot, or are arrogant enough to believe that feedback doesn't apply to them. Cast's experiences and research led to five defining archetypes - Captain Fantastic, the One-Trick Pony, the Solo Flyer, Version 1.0, and the Whirling Dervish - that express traits that cut across gender and every level of seniority and that play out everywhere, from big corporations to small law firms, from education institutions to raw start-ups. He shows how these archetypes fail and succeed, and how to recognize blind spots that can lead to downfall. He provides ways to improve self-understanding - digging into topics like values, needs, and motives - and provides the listener with new ways to take charge of his or her career. Members Reviews: Great ideas, great research, great reader This book is for business but is interesting to a wide audience. Cast writes beautifully and reads with warmth and comfort. Good read for anyone interested in learning about him or herself. A must read This book is so valuable. I wish it came out a decade ago. Carter presents valuable tools and research packaged in a relatable set of examples and with a requisite degree of humility that its impossible not to come away from it without gaining a level of introspection which will hopefully limit the pitfalls which contribute to career derailment.

Speaking As a Leader Audiobook by Judith Humphrey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Judith Humphrey) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:35:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Speaking As a Leader Subtitle: How to Lead Every Time You Speak...from Board Rooms to Meeting Rooms, from Town Halls to Phone Calls Author: Judith Humphrey Narrator: Vanessa Hart Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 196 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Make every communication count - with a simple, four-step speaking model. Whether it's among colleagues at lunch or an audience of 1000, a leader's role is to move and inspire others. It's not only the big occasions that test a leader's mettle, but the little ones as well - in a casual conversation in the elevator, in phone calls, or one of many incidental, seemingly "insignificant" interactions in everyday work life. Written by one of the world's leading communications coaches, Speaking as a Leader shows you how to make the most of your daily communications, creating a presence on the job as a genuine and constant leader. In this eye-opening guide, aspiring (and established) leaders can enhance their reputations and influence by following a few simple steps. Speaking as a Leader: With Speaking as a Leader, you'll learn to tap into your innate leadership skills at every occasion - whether small or large - and earn the sort of respect that creates devoted friends and passionate supporters. Members Reviews: It benefits me in strengthening my speech. It's good for audience that hope to get his speaking and leading abilities improving. It's worth of the time to read. A Must Read What did you love best about Speaking As a Leader? This book is packed full of practical and inspirational tips to help us speak as leaders. While many tips are so simple they are almost "common sense", it is the how the book is arranged, that walks you through the process of speaking as a strong leader. I have my entire executive team reading this book! What was one of the most memorable moments of Speaking As a Leader? Leaders speak to inspire not to inform Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yes!!! Sorry to say The message is to speak clearly. The narrator is slurring. I should have read this book instead. Great info & tips Did not like the narrator, she enunciated so much that she sounded like a robot. It was distracting at times but the information was great. Not just for CEOs If you feel like a leader but your peers do not have the same perception this book helps you convey your inner leadership. Just remember it's not nearly as effective if your peers do not know it. Inspire them into believing! CEOs or management need not to be overly confident and unteachable. No such thing as too humble to better yourself. Grab this book and run with it! The narrator's voice is good but raspy, but the messages delivered are great.

Zig Ziglar's Secrets of Closing the Sale Audiobook by Zig Ziglar

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Zig Ziglar) — Thu, 06 May 2004 13:11:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zig Ziglar's Secrets of Closing the Sale Author: Zig Ziglar Narrator: Zig Ziglar Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 05-06-04 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 386 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: All of us are involved in selling every day. Whenever we present a product or a principle, inform a client, or instruct a child, we are engaging in the art of effective persuasion. Allow America's master of the art of selling explain proven, practical sales techniques all of us can use every day. He provides vital strategies for specific closes, hundreds of sales questions, and dozens of persuasion procedures to help everyone sell their ideas, or themselves. No matter what your age, gender, occupation, or lifestyle, these proven techniques from America's selling sensation can work for you. Listen to everything by . ©1984 Zig Ziglar Corporation; (P)1992 Simon & Schuster, Inc. SOUND IDEAS is an imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster, Inc. Members Reviews: classic Zig This is a classic Zig: the Texas "twang"; the wealth of stories; the glib cleches. Outstanding motivational content; very positive and inspirational. If you like self-dev and inspirational books, you'll love this one. Classic Ziglar Would you consider the audio edition of Zig Ziglar's Secrets of Closing the Sale to be better than the print version? I haven't read the print version, but I loved hearing Zig himself. This audio version isn't Zig narrating, but rather audio of him "giving" his presentations. It is accompanied by a narrator who introduces and summarizes each segment. Any additional comments? This "book" is a wonderful compilation of how to close the sale, given in excellent Zig fashion with anecdotes, illustrations and examples throughout. Great listen! A "Must Have" Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Every aspect of this audiobook is relevant and impactful if you are in professional selling. Ziglar uses real life scenarios with each closing technique and I could identify with each example. Outstanding! What did you like best about this story? There was never a dull moment while listening to Ziglar. He delivers the entire book with enthusiasm! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No Any additional comments? This is a book you listen to many times. eh i've heard a lot of good things about zig but in the end, it was just too much hype and not enough performance. the strategies are very easy to see through which would annoy the prospect (i've tried them) Maybe for a car dealer I really wanted to like Zig Zigler. I have heard so much praise about his tapes and seminars. I found his stories amusing but lacking in substance. His tactics are loud, obnoxious, and overbearing. If someone tried to sell to me with these tactics I would take my money and run the other way. This book may apply more for someone in a direct sales environment, car sales, vacume cleaner sales, timeshares. But I sell embroidery, this won't work for me at all.

Louder Than Words Audiobook by Joe Navarro, Toni Sciarra Poynter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joe Navarro) — Tue, 07 May 2013 17:46:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Louder Than Words Subtitle: Take Your Career from Average to Exceptional with the Hidden Power of Nonverbal Intelligence Author: Joe Navarro, Toni Sciarra Poynter Narrator: Paul Costanzo Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 185 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: International best-selling author and behavior expert Joe Navarro helps you successfully navigate the business world by understanding what your boss and coworkers are really thinking. Why is it that some people have all the elements of success - education, skills, integrity, motivation - but can't seem to move from effectiveness to excellence in their careers? Behavior expert Joe Navarro reveals the long-sought answer. Louder Than Words teaches how to master nonverbal intelligence, the ability to interpret and nonverbal signals - in poker terms, "tells" - in business, to assess and influence others. Drawing on his decades in the behavioral sciences, Navarro shows how to use his simple yet powerful "comfort/discomfort" model to decode what's really being said at meetings, interviews, negotiations, presentations, business meals, and more, including the casual exchanges that often impact decisions and reputations. Jump-start your career as you discover how to: Use Louder Than Words to close the deal, keep your customers, secure new ones, and lead your company with confidence. For job seekers looking to stand out from the pack, this audiobook is your get-back-to-work bible. Members Reviews: Incredibly useful Would you consider the audio edition of Louder Than Words to be better than the print version? Not necessarily. But it's definitely way more convenient for me since I am able to listen to it when spending hours driving. I mean, I tried reading and driving at the same time...doesn't seem to work for some reason. What did you like best about this story? The concepts he teaches, especially the body language signs he teaches you all about are amazingly useful. I see these things in my every day life and it has been an immense eye-opener into the feelings of others around me, and these concepts have given me such a power to influence others and be effective in human interaction. As something that is accessible to anyone to use, it is unmatched in its usefulness and influence. Which scene was your favorite? Chapter 4 and Chapter 9 What did you learn from Louder Than Words that you would use in your daily life? Tons of things in the non-verbal world, which means that I use it every moment of my life; and this does not only include body language, but other non-verbals as well. Though I absolutely favor the body language aspect Any additional comments? Joe Navarro is a non-verbal genius. If you want to be more effective and influential in every interaction you are involved in among other people, read this book. Read this if you're an average worker If you've read the author's other book "What Every BODY Is Saying," you'll find some repetition in the beginning of this book. This book is exactly what its title purport it to be - take your career from average to exceptional. Many of the observations that the author makes about businesses and individuals are obvious, like customers get upset when there's only one cashier to handle a long line and when another worker is called, the worker strolls to his station. Managers should be training their workers to be more responsive to customers if they want to keep their business. I think this book is still worth reading.

48 Days to the Work You Love Audiobook by Dan Miller

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Miller) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:05:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 48 Days to the Work You Love Author: Dan Miller Narrator: Dan Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-12 Publisher: B and H Publishing Group Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 414 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: In 2009, the U.S. unemployment rate approached ten percent. Today, when new work is found, it may not be traditional. Studies estimate half of the American workforce will soon consist of freelancers, consultants, independent contractors, entrepreneurs, "electronic immigrants", and so forth. Are you ready for the new normal? Dan Miller has seen it coming for years. But his thriving vocational best seller, 48 Days to the Work You Love, is not so much about finding a new job as it is learning about who we are really called to be in relation to our vocation - whatever shape that career may take in these changing times. According to the author, failing to make that fundamental discovery of calling is why so many people find themselves in jobs they hate. But now, thousands upon thousands are finding the work they love, thanks to practical advice from this leading career counselor. Conversational and creative, Miller helps the reader understand one's God-given skills and abilities, personality traits, values, dreams, and passions. Doing so helps us recognize clear patterns that will point toward successful decisions along the career path. Step by step, this updated edition of 48 Days to the Work You Love reveals the process for creating a Life Plan and translating that plan into meaningful and fulfilling daily work. Let the countdown begin! Members Reviews: More than one way- Useful I found this book to be very helpful, I tend to be at a job for about a year and then I get discouraged by something or someone. I start to look around for some other job, I mean there must be something better out there right? I find a job that promises better pay, better benefits, whatever. A year later, I'm out looking again. This book asks great questions about what you like to do, and in different ways than the typical- "What would you do if you didn't have to go to work?" kind of questions. So there I was, at my workstation, trying to figure out what i wanted to do with my life. and i looked back on my little scrap of paper and realized- I am DOING work that I love. Now, it might not be this job but Mr. Miller makes a great point in separating job, career, and vocation. He gives great information on how to decide what you enjoy doing, and then how to find a way to DO IT. Whether it is to start your own business, start several "side jobs", or how to land the job at the company that you really want to work for. Couple this book with Quittter by Jon Acuff or Entreleadership by Dave Ramsey Decent, Basic Information Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I listened to the entire book. I thought about moving on and not finishing the book, but I wanted to give it a fair listen. It's okay material. Nothing earth shattering. TONS of lists...almost too many and there is no way to remember all of the lists he presents. I am not in the place that most of this book focuses on, but there were some universal principles that I was able to get out of it and apply. If you're looking for a new job, this book is for you.

Let the Story Do the Work Audiobook by Esther K. Choy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Esther K. Choy) — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 13:05:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Let the Story Do the Work Subtitle: The Art of Storytelling for Business Success Author: Esther K. Choy Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: It sounds so simple: Tell stories from your life, and people will remember your message. But when you get down to crafting one, there's nothing easy about it. Material for stories surrounds us. Yet few people are skilled at sharing personal anecdotes and even fewer know how to link them to professional goals. Whether you want to stand out in the interview process, add punch to a presentation, or make a compelling case for a new initiative, Let the Story Do the Work shows you how to mine your experience for simple narratives that convey who you are, what you want to achieve, and why others should care. Packed with enlightening examples, the book explains how to find the perfect hook, structure your story...and deliver it at the right time in the right way. You'll discover how to use stories to: Never underestimate the power of a great story. Learn to leverage the elements of storytelling - and turn everyday communications into opportunities to connect, gain buy-in, and build lasting relationships. Members Reviews: Story Telling well explained! This book was a pleasure to listen. I learned a lot of tools Ill use when selling and teaching. Couldn't keep my interest. Honestly, for a storyteller who is in the business of telling stories, this story was so terribly told. I never felt any emotion to the story (something pressed upon), and found it hard to follow among the distractions of life. -- and whoever was chosen to narrate this story was a terrible choice.

Never Eat Alone Audiobook by Keith Ferrazzi, Tahl Raz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Keith Ferrazzi) — Fri, 15 Jul 2005 04:07:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Never Eat Alone Subtitle: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time Author: Keith Ferrazzi, Tahl Raz Narrator: Richard Harries Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 882 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Ferrazzi's form of connecting to people is based on generosity, helping friends connect with other friends. He distinguishes genuine relationship-building from the crude, desperate glad-handling usually associated with "networking". In the course of the book, Ferrazzi outlines the timeless strategies shared by the world's most connected individuals, from Katherine Graham to Bill Clinton, Vernon Jordan to the Dalai Lama. Chock full of specific advice on handling rejection, getting past gatekeepers and more, Never Eat Alone is destined to take its place as an inspirational classic. Critic Reviews: "[A] useful volume....His clear and well-articulated steps for getting access, getting close and staying close make for a substantial leg up." (Publishers Weekly) "Ferrazzi presents a whirlwind of ideas to widen your circle of contacts that goes way beyond the usual stale concepts of 'networking'." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Worth the Read The critics of this book have some basis for what they are telling you. The narrator is not great and the book is very long. The author is a bit over the top as well. However, I found the message to be very important. I had avoided "playing politics" my whole career feeling that it was dishonest and selfish. This book changed my mind 100%. If you already see the value of networking you may not understand that it only truly works if it is a win-win for everyone. It should not be selfish or unethical. Help everyone while helping yourself. I think that is the point of the book. If everyone did that we could all get on with doing our jobs without all the nonsense. Do yourself a favor and read the book, but set your mp3 player to a faster than normal speed. The narrator is much easier to take and the book only seems to drone on for a little while. It's worth the effort and it has turned out for me to be a very important book in my library. Best I'm really surprised by the previous reviewers' comments. Granted, the author does like to mention his accomplishments but most authors of How-To books do so in order to give credibility to their advice. His main message is that most people in our culture value a sense of individuality that eventually leads to isolation, loneliness, and a lack of personal fulfillment. This book is an attempt to inspire you to connect to and develop your community by following your passion, helping others, and making connections among the people you know. In turn, your community will want to see you develop and be successful. I just wish I would have 'read' this book sooner. Good book/terrible narrator I heard the author on Dr. Oz's radio show. He was humble, intelligent, witty, and had much gratitude for his life and all the people he's met along the way. He had a genuine sense of wanting to make a difference in his life. I was drawn to his book because of the interview. However, I was shocked when I heard the narrator. His pace was unbelievable slow, the pauses unbearable. It was almost like he was reading in such a way to help non-english speakers understand english. The inflections were moronic almost like a bad actor trying to do Shakespeare. I agree with the other reviewers that he comes across as self-absorbed.

How to be a Real Estate Investor Audiobook by Phil Pustejovsky

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Phil Pustejovsky) — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:08:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to be a Real Estate Investor Author: Phil Pustejovsky Narrator: Phil Pustejovsky Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-12 Publisher: Freedom Mentor Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 307 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: America's most trusted real estate investing mentor and coach, Phil Pustejovsky, shows you step by step how to be a real estate investor, regardless of how much money you have, your credit rating, or your experience level. This audiobook was created for anyone looking for an easy to follow guide on real estate investment in today's market. Members Reviews: snake oil Any additional comments? Please don't waste your time on this book. I am an active real estate investor and this guy comes off like a snake oil salesman. I tried to force myself to listen to the whole thing but just couldn't get more than 60% of the way through. Instead of this, please read, in this order, Investing in Real Estate by Gary Eldred, Trump Strategies for Real Estate by George Ross, and Loopholes of Real Estate by Garrett Sutton and Robert Kiyosaki (I'm not a big fan of the Rich Dad stuff, but this one has some good info at times) One Big Sales Pitch What disappointed you about How to be a Real Estate Investor? He wrote this book in order to convince you to buy all of his other real estate coaching stuff. Excellent Book! As a real estate investor myself for many years, this book is right on the money. I wish I would have read this book when I first got started. The author shares the real world of real estate investing in a very accurate and entertaining format. I listened to the audio version and since the author was also the narrator, I got to hear the author's intent as well which made a big difference for me. He is a great speaker, actually, and kept my focus the whole time. You won't get bored, that's for sure! There are a ton of books out there about real estate. What makes this one different is that the author covers the whole spectrum of investing, from flipping to long term rentals, to everything in between. Phil condenses a huge topic into an easy-to-follow format so that the reader can make there own decision on what angle of the real estate game they want to go into. I'm used to books where the author is trying to convince you to invest in a particular way; like wholesaling, or foreclosures, or whatever. Phil doesn't do that. In fact, he points out the pros and cons of each style. Which was quite illuminating to me because there was a lot of misconceptions I had about certain techniques. I'm what I would consider to be an expert at investing these days and I got a whole bunch of golden nuggets out of this book. Those brand new to real estate will get a ton out of this book.

How to Stay Motivated Audiobook by Zig Ziglar

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Zig Ziglar) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:27:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Stay Motivated Subtitle: The Goals Program Author: Zig Ziglar Narrator: Zig Ziglar Format: Original Recording Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-08 Publisher: Made for Success Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 707 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: How to Stay Motivated provides you with clear and proven techniques to use to enhance relationships, improve your self-image, set and achieve goals, and so much more! Setting and achieving your life goals are among the most important activities in which you can apply yourself, as your goals will set the course of your most important decisions. Apply these winning steps from the motivational master himself to build a better, more productive, satisfying life for yourself and your family. Change your picture and change every facet of your life. Members Reviews: Great Information and wisdom I like this book because it truly says it all in the fact that you can do nothing without God in your life. I recommend this book to anyone struggling with the troubles in life and who can't seem to break free from them. The information in this book can get you on the right track if you open your heart and shut down your flesh. Zig Ziglar is Positive and Inspiring I really like Zig Ziglars message, I find it positive and inspiring. This audiobook is a part of a larger series, but here is the rub, Audible does not make it clear what books make-up the entire series and what order they should be read in. So listening to just this book makes me feel incomplete, like there is something important missing, like I dont have the entire story. Although I feel unsatisfied with this book, I did enjoy listening to it and will probably get another book or two that will hopefully be a part of the series, maybe someday I will actually get the entire message. Not as good as some of the others Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? Not really. Some good tips, but really maybe 1.5 hours was about setting goals. The remainder were stories about how Ziglar's tapes benefit people. If you've listened to some of his other recordings, the jokes will be the same and there is little fresh material here. How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? More talk on setting and achieving goals. There was surprisingly little on this topic considering the title of the lecture. Any additional comments? I enjoy listening to Ziglar. I have several of his recordings. IMHO, this one is one of the weakest in his series. Classic Zig Ziglar Zig Ziglar is one of the all-time best motivational speakers because of his dynamic personality and his deep rooted values. This particular audiobook is a great example of Zig in action. He doesn't focus on complicated "Get it Done" strategies or systems. Instead, he simply uses common sense ideas and he illustrates them with captivating stories and his one-of-a-kind delivery. He reminds us to that the first step in getting things done is setting specific goals and for those who have a hard time doing that, perhaps your first goal is to give him a listen. Once you do, you'll want to explore some of his other books, such as "See You at the Top". Awesome!! I first listened to Zig back in 1982. He was the first one to get me started on the audio books path. This is an awesome program filled with some great motivational material. I would recommend it highly for anyone.

Public Speaking Magic Audiobook by Mark Davis, Tom "Big Al" Schreiter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Davis) — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 08:01:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Public Speaking Magic Subtitle: Success and Confidence in the First 20 Seconds Author: Mark Davis, Tom "Big Al" Schreiter Narrator: Dan Culhane Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-16 Publisher: Fortune Network Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: When we talk, we want to be heard. People guard their time. They ask themselves, "Why should I invest my time and attention to listen to you?" Or, "Why should I believe this message?" Whether it is a speech, a presentation, a webinar, or even a casual conversation, we have just a few seconds to prove our value. How can we capture our audience's instant attention and support? By mastering our first 20 seconds. We can compel our audience to lean forward and eagerly accept our message. It doesn't matter if we are an experienced public speaker or just making our first speech. By using any of the three major openings in this book, we can confidently start our speeches and presentations without fear. Our obligation is to get our audience to hear, believe, and identify with our message. We must fulfill our duty to our audience. Members Reviews: Speak Freely What did you love best about Public Speaking Magic? Organized for quick use and application! What did you like best about this story? Practical application Whats an idea from the book that you will remember? The list of topics that I have readily made useable for my Facebook LIVE broadcasts Any additional comments? Mark is a fabulous coach and if you have a direct selling team gives a wonderful team call with excellent outcome!

Getting There: A Book of Mentors Audiobook by Gillian Zoe Segal

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gillian Zoe Segal) — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 14:36:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Getting There: A Book of Mentors Author: Gillian Zoe Segal Narrator: Alex Hyde-White, Rene Ruiz, Jorjeana Marie Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 03-31-17 Publisher: Novel Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: The path to success is rarely easy or direct, and good mentors are hard to find. In Getting There, 30 leaders in diverse fields share their secrets to navigating the rocky road to the top. In an honest, direct, and engaging way, these role models describe the obstacles they faced, the setbacks they endured, and the vital lessons they learned. They dispense not only essential and practical career advice, but also priceless wisdom applicable to life in general. Getting There is for everyone - from students contemplating their futures to the vast majority of us facing challenges or seeking to reach our potential. Members Reviews: Pretty good! What made the experience of listening to Getting There: A Book of Mentors the most enjoyable? I liked the male narrator. Also, learning some of the back stories of famous people was cool. What other book might you compare Getting There: A Book of Mentors to and why? I don't read a lot of personal development books...seems like it's probably similar to some of those. Which character as performed by the narrators was your favorite? There were no characters, just real people. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? It had short chapters, so it was good to listen to in quick shifts. Any additional comments? I got this for free in exchange for an honest review. Sage Advice for Seekers Whats an idea from the book that you will remember? Frank Gehry's chapter stands out for me. One of his pearls of advice was startling for me as a designer because it was so on target and yet something I had never heard a creative person observe or provide advice about before. You'll have to listen to learn more.... It was also very helpful to me as a dyslexic to find a set of the mentors in this book who share an arc of experiences - not fitting in as kids, taking jobs seeming below their calling or wide of the mark, and then later pulling everything together in a grand slam. Saying that it's good to see this story played out again and again by people, some who are very likely also dyslexic, is an understatement. Thank you Gillian. The book is an act of mentorship. These rich people are way cooler than I expected. What made the experience of listening to Getting There: A Book of Mentors the most enjoyable? I liked that there were a few different voice actors in this one. One of the male actors in particular was really great, but I don't know which one. What did you like best about this story? It feels kind of cheesy to say, but this book was actually super motivational. I listened to it on my way to work and by the time I got there, I felt ready to give it my all. I'm impressed that the author was able to get interviews with all of these people Which scene was your favorite? The creator of Mad Men guy said some great stuff...I had to look up this line again, but it really stuck with me: "A great idea is worthless; execution is everything. It doesn't matter if you invented Star Wars before Star Wars existed." Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I always knew Anderson Cooper was smart and handsome, but I had no idea how much of a BADASS he is. Wow, he's been through a lot and taken a lot of risks to get where he is, which I really respect. CRUSH SOLIDIFIED.

Self-Discipline: 32 Small Changes to Create a Life Long Habit of Self-Discipline, Laser-Sharp Focus,

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ryan James) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 19:19:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Self-Discipline: 32 Small Changes to Create a Life Long Habit of Self-Discipline, Laser-Sharp Focus, and Extreme Productivity Subtitle: Self-Discipline Series, Book 1 Author: Ryan James Narrator: Sam Slydell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Ryan James Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Science shows that people with self-discipline are happier with their lives. They are successful in almost all areas of life - physical, mental, social, and even financial. And the good news is, self-discipline isn't some lucky mutation that people are randomly blessed with at birth. It is cultivated. It is learned. It might seem impossible with what the traditional notions of discipline that are always associated with austerity. But the truth is, anyone can learn it. This book is developed precisely to help the average person build a lifelong habit of discipline. This book reveals 32 small changes that you can make right now in order to start your quest for self-mastery including: With the information in this book, you can: If you feel helpless and you want to change that, listen and learn about how you can regain control. With better self-discipline, you will have confidence, laser-sharp focus, and tenacity to be more productive. You can win in life. The choice is yours. Apply these small changes in your life and see what it's like again to have mastery of your own self! Members Reviews: Waste of time This is complete common sense! I bought this after reading the great reviews...I think I must be listening to the wrong book. 5 stars Loved this book. I found it extremely helpful and easy to have. I highly recommend it if you are into self improvement great style of explanation... The author shows how much of our lack of self-discipline is due to the way we think and how to change that. This book will inspire you to see change in many areas of your life and be a better person... This was an awesome book. I could not put it down! Talk about jump starting your initiative! Amazing Book.... I got some really good tips. I got some really good tips from this book. Some of which I had never thought of and others I didn' t realize I was already using. Definitely a good read. fabulous There are many simple and complex book out there to help you "live up to your full potential","get more success in your life" or my favorite "get more money and make people like you". This book is not about any of that it more about you or more importantly the you you want to be.recommended highly

Six-Figure Musician: How to Sell More Music, Get More People to Your Shows, and Make More Money in

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Hooper) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:58:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Six-Figure Musician: How to Sell More Music, Get More People to Your Shows, and Make More Money in the Music Business Subtitle: Music Marketing [dot] com Presents Author: David Hooper Narrator: Chris Caldwell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-13 Publisher: Music Marketing [dot] com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 239 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: An Open Letter to Any Musician Who Wants to Make $100,000 (or More) in the Music Business You're in a career where it's considered "normal" to be broke. If you were doing anything else for a living, you'd have given up by now. And I'm sure there are people in your life who wish you'd do just that... They want you to settle down, get a "real" job, and make music a hobby. Screw 'em. The truth is, if you know what to do, you can make a lot of money as a musician. This book shows you what to do. You'll learn exactly how to make money with your music - in the club, on the Internet, and on the road. Here's a taste of what's waiting for you... And that's just for starters. There's a lot of money to be made in the music business and this book will make sure you don't miss out. Now is your chance. If you want a successful career as a musician, this book will help you. Members Reviews: Dope This was a good read well I should say listen. For any artist any genre take what you like and start moving that music TODAY do not wait for no one play YOUR own game and you won't lose Cool Guide for Cool Musicians If you could sum up Six-Figure Musician: How to Sell More Music, Get More People to Your Shows, and Make More Money in the Music Business in three words, what would they be? Ideas worth spreading What did you like best about this story? The book answers a lot of tricky questions that I toughed are nowhere to be found. It contains a lot of useful ideas. It is clear, understandable and practical. What about Chris Caldwells performance did you like? It was ok Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No, I wanted to do it step by step, because I needed time to digest so many ideas that I found in the book. Any additional comments? I'm very happy that I've found this book, and listened to it. It helped me understand how really music business works and where it is going. The book has changed the perspective on those issues, that I have struggled to understand before. After listening to it I gained much more confidence in what I'm doing. Now I have more ideas for building cool future music career. Great book What made the experience of listening to Six-Figure Musician: How to Sell More Music, Get More People to Your Shows, and Make More Money in the Music Business the most enjoyable? The music industry has changed from the days of the record labels being in charge of everything. Your success is not dependent on them alone anymore. David does a great job of spelling out the opportunities available to musicians of all stripes and describes the tools and techniques to help you engage with your audience. The audible.com version has a great appendix packed with information and an interview with the author. What did you learn from Six-Figure Musician: How to Sell More Music, Get More People to Your Shows, and Make More Money in the Music Business that you would use in your daily life? That it is not about you, but about making your audience feel good, that is the business we are in.

How to Prospect, Sell, and Build Your Network Marketing Business with Stories Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom "Big Al" Schreiter) — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 18:38:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Prospect, Sell, and Build Your Network Marketing Business with Stories Author: Tom "Big Al" Schreiter Narrator: Dan Culhane Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-14 Publisher: Fortune Network Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 278 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: In network marketing, the easiest and most comfortable way to prospect, sell, and sponsor, is with... a story. Facts are boring. Everyone represents a company with great facts. Our prospects have heard that all before. But with a story, everything changes. The prospect becomes involved in the story, and instantly sees what you see. And isn't that what you want? So forget the flip chart, the presentation book, the website, the PowerPoint, and the video. These are great tools after your prospect has made the mental decision to do business with you. Instead, use stories to get that "Yes" decision. Then you can do your regular boring, fact-filled presentation, but use this presentation as your new distributor's first training session. The difference is monumental. Instead of detailed explanation (facts) about what stories do inside your prospects' heads, I focused this audiobook on the actual stories I use, word for word. You will love these stories, you will use them often, and you will definitely enjoy the increased success in your business. Join the top earners now and become a professional storyteller. Members Reviews: tools for the business! dear reader if this is the first time that you are looking at this book or if you've been in the business for a while I highly recommend this great inspirational reading, As well as tools for your arsenal. it has definitely helped me in realizing what I've done wrong and what I can do better he progress myself in the industry. Inspiring way to look at Network Marketing I enjoy a thing from "Big Al". There is a simplicity to the subject matter that makes it seem like common sense afterwards. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking to step up their game. Forget the rest, listen to the best! What did you love best about How to Prospect, Sell, and Build Your Network Marketing Business with Stories? Very informative, concise format that allows for discussion, rejection free! What was one of the most memorable moments of How to Prospect, Sell, and Build Your Network Marketing Business with Stories? Loved the way Tom weaves everyday stories into this presentation Have you listened to any of Dan Culhanes other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, as good as the rest. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Tom's stories provide the "Ah-ha" moment with respect to talking to people. Any additional comments? Tom is funny and engaging, a person who is out to do good. Take my advice, listen to what Tom has to say. You will not be sorry! Great education and self development book. Anyone in the business should read this book. survey should not ask for minimal words. Use Stories This was a great reminder to keep on using stories in my presentations Very quick listen.

Persuasion: 3 Manuscripts - Persuasion Definitive Guide, Persuasion Mastery, Persuasion Complete

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ryan James) — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 02:49:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Persuasion: 3 Manuscripts - Persuasion Definitive Guide, Persuasion Mastery, Persuasion Complete Step by Step Guide Author: Ryan James Narrator: Miguel Rodriguez Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 09-15-17 Publisher: Ryan James Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: The Persuasion Series: Three Books in One Do you want to know exactly how to get the upper hand in conversations, debates, and negotiations? Do you desire the ability to persuade individuals as well as audiences? Persuasion is one of the most important skills to acquire and it is all around us. You are affected by it every day. Simple choices like the colors of a company logo influence the way you think. You may already practice persuasion without even realizing it. This book contains all three books on persuasion, written by Ryan James. Many proven persuasion methods have been collected and placed in the pages of this book. As you read this book, you will learn to master the art of persuasion. Things you will learn include: You have the natural ability to persuade others. Using your natural talent, you can persuade others to agree with you, and even make them alter their own opinions to align with yours, further increasing your success in designing your dream life right now. Through this book, you will learn to understand exactly how you can practice these techniques in your everyday life, making it easy for you to overcome obstacles and achieve the results you are seeking. Grab your copy and start mastering the skill of persuasion today. Members Reviews: dr barbs review love it!!! love love love love it!rrad it youll love too. i cant say enough about this book fantastic The book explains how we are manipulated by media, salespeople, politicians and even on occasion, our kids. Read this to find out how to be less vulnerable to psychological tricks, and gain back some of the control over your life. Along with 'Thinking, Fast & Slow' it should belisten by every high school student. A friend recommended this book to me and I'm very grateful. Can't believe it took me so long to find it. great books A detailed book that illustrates the principles of influence with many examples and research in an insightful way. Great listen pretty good Great book! I havent read all of it, but am hooked so far. Very intertaining, well explained and has a lot of good information on the subject! well organized The book is well organized and well written, with chapters delving deep into the persuasive tactics marketers and salespersons might use and just how powerful they are. I had no idea authority had the power to make normal humans so cruel (the famous electric shock for wrong memorization study but also a military example where a man lost his legs because of an authority's command). Truly a book I want to relisten every year to not forget.

The 2-Hour Job Search Audiobook by Steve Dalton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Dalton) — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 05:44:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 2-Hour Job Search Subtitle: Using Technology to Get the Right Job Faster Author: Steve Dalton Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: The 2-Hour Job Search shows job seekers how to work smarter (and faster) to secure first interviews. Through a prescriptive approach, Steve Dalton explains how to wade through the Internet's sea of information and create a job search system that relies on mainstream technology such as Excel, Google, LinkedIn, and alumni databases to create a list of target employers, contact them, and then secure an interview - with only two hours of effort. Avoiding vague tips like "leverage your contacts", Dalton tells job hunters exactly what to do and how to do it. This empowering book focuses on the critical middle phase of the job search and helps listeners bring organization to what is all too often an ineffectual and frustrating process. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: "Well argued...the procedures [Dalton] proposes to take advantage of the technological tools available to job seekers are logical and easy to follow." ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: Decent advice overall. However, the five point emails need to be modified. So I've seen the five star reviews, and the one star reviews, and I have to disagree with both. The one star reviews mention you having to pay for something like a database subscription? You don't, unless there's another version of the book they're reading. If they're talking about alumni associations, it should be free. But if it's not, then just get a Facebook or LinkedIn account and look up your school to get in touch with alumni. I do have to agree that the first section on "finding jobs" might be a bit much. It describes how to prioritize jobs that you find, which might not be important if you plan on applying to EVERY plausible job you find (which I've done from time to time). But the one-star reviews complained about the process of prioritizing jobs using Excel. I actually found that part very helpful, although I came up with my own scheme for prioritization instead of using Mr. Dalton's. Anyways, so I don't agree with the one-star reviews on these things. However, I don't agree that the book holds up its promise of a 2-hour job search. The author claims that the success rate for a five point email is around 40%. Here are the actual numbers. I've been using this book for exactly one month. I've sent out about eighty emails/LinkedIn messages to people I didn't know over the last month. (Now I only send out LinkedIn messages since finding people's emails makes you feel like a stalker (I'm surprised how easy it is to find people's emails :-x), and although I've gotten a few nibbles by sending those emails, I've been able to connect better by LinkedIn). Forty of them were EXACTLY like the one in the book, asking for an informational interview. Forty of them just asked a quick question without asking for an informational interview by phone. Of the first forty, only one replied. He later was busy (which is understandable) and replied to the questions I asked in about two paragraphs.

What Color Is Your Parachute? 2017 Audiobook by Richard N. Bolles

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard N. Bolles) — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 20:53:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Color Is Your Parachute? 2017 Subtitle: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers Author: Richard N. Bolles Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 79 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: With more than 10 million copies sold in 28 countries, the world's most popular job-search book updated for 2017 tailors Richard Bolles's long-trusted guidance with up-to-the-minute information and advice for today's job-hunters and career-changers. In today's challenging job-market, the time-tested advice of What Color Is Your Parachute? is needed more than ever. Recent grads facing a tough economic landscape, workers laid off mid-career, and people searching for an inspiring work-life change all look to career guru Richard N. Bolles for support, encouragement, and advice on which job-hunt strategies work - and which don't. This revised and updated edition combines classic elements like the famed Flower Exercise with updated tips on social media and search tactics. Bolles demystifies the entire job-search process, from resumes to interviewing to networking, expertly guiding job-hunters toward their dream job. Members Reviews: You need the workbook Great but you need the workbook to follow along and get the full value. Thx very helpful great book lots of practical thought filled exp and advice I am just about to start it again so I can get more information Inspirational and uplifting job search resource I found this book very inspiring and uplifting. I now have many new ideas about how to go about my job search and feel more optimistic. I would recommend this book to anyone who is job searching or looking for a career change.

What Got You Here Won't Get You There Audiobook by Marshall Goldsmith, Mark Reiter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marshall Goldsmith) — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 22:32:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Got You Here Won't Get You There Subtitle: How Successful People Become Even More Successful! Author: Marshall Goldsmith, Mark Reiter Narrator: Marshall Goldsmith Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 212 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Who can help? Marshall Goldsmith is an expert at helping global leaders overcome their (sometimes unconscious) annoying habits and attaining a higher level of success. His one-on-one coaching comes with a six-figure price tag. But with this audiobook, you'll get Marshall's great advice without the hefty fee! What is the solution? The Harvard Business Review asked Goldsmith, "What is the most common problem faced by the executives that you coach?" Inside, he answers this question by discussing not only the key beliefs of successful leaders, but also the behaviors that hold them back. He addresses the fundamental problems that often come with success and offers ways to attack them. Goldsmith outlines 20 habits commonly found in the corporate environment and provides a systematic approach to helping executives achieve a positive change in behavior. Critic Reviews: "[Goldsmith's] steps in coaching for success are simple, honest, without artifice." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Excellent, simple insights into change Marshall Goldsmith is an engaging, facinating speaker and his personality shows through nicely in this audiobook. His technique of picking one bad habit to change and following up month after month is very effective. I am using his techniques in my life and in my office and am very happy with the results. Very Worthwhile I found this to be very useful. As it turns out, I am one of those people who may come across as being arrogant. I think many of us can see ourselves in the 20 bad habits he documents. To get this kind of information in a corporate setting would cost thousands. This book has caused me to think...which is the highest accolade I can give. Rev This book is most suitable for individuals who are already successful and have issues such as arrogance, not complimenting others and/or over-confidence. Not an inspirational read-like I was hoping it would be. Food for thought! I found the book very interesting and as someone who is always looking to get better I found a few things I can work on. Great read for people looking to achieve more! All about making Goldsmith rich Not about helping others to success but all about how to make the top stay on top.

Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln Audiobook by James C. Humes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James C. Humes) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:51:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln Subtitle: 21 Powerful Secrets of History's Greatest Speakers Author: James C. Humes Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 424 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Ever wish you could captivate your boardroom with the opening line of your presentation, like Winston Churchill in his most memorable speeches? Or want to command attention by looming larger than life before your audience, much like Abraham Lincoln when, standing erect and wearing a top hat, he towered over seven feet? Now, you can master presentation skills, wow your audience, and shoot up the corporate ladder by unlocking the secrets of history's greatest speakers. Author, historian, and world-renowned speaker James C. Humes - who wrote speeches for five American presidents - explains how great leaders through the ages used simple yet incredibly effective tricks to speak, persuade, and win throngs of fans and followers. In this book, you'll discover how Napoleon Bonaparte mastered the use of the pregnant pause to grab attention, how Lady Margaret Thatcher punctuated her most serious speeches with the use of subtle props, how Ronald Reagan could win even the most hostile crowd with carefully timed wit, and much, much more. Whether you're addressing a small nation or a large staff meeting, you'll want to master the tips and tricks in Speak Like Churchill, Stand Like Lincoln. Critic Reviews: "I love this book. I've followed Humes's lessons for years, and he combines them all into one compact, hard-hitting resource. Get this book on your desk now." (Chris Matthews) Members Reviews: WHAT SPEAKING IS ALL ABOUT I've heard about a dozen books on speaking and this work contains the best advice I've ever heard. Mr. Humes draws on his decades of experience of writing speeches for Presidents to cut through the little mechanical details where most books get bogged down and hit the essence of audience reaction. 21 points are probably more than can be memorized. Don't worry about that; you won't use all those points. You'll likely use more than 10 of Humes' secrets depending on the type of speaking required in your engagements. But any 5 points will more than justify the time it takes to wade through the other ones. Whether you speak to a small team or an arena, don't skip this book. A must read in my book... I love this book! As a teacher and presenter I'm always looking for information on improving my skills. This book absolutely does that. Mr. Hume covers all the aspects of a presentation the pause, the stand, the prop, the voice and uses historical characters like Lincoln and Churchill for examples of where these became very effective. I have recommended this book to several of my colleagues, this book is that good. A complete guide for speaker and leaders It's a long book, but it is enjoyable and full of practical knowledge for anyone who gives speeches, leads teams, presents in front of large audiences, is a spokesperson or is a master of ceremonies. Every key point in the book is illustrated with plenty of examples from recognized leaders.

Peaks and Valleys Audiobook by Spencer Johnson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Spencer Johnson) — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 05:14:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Peaks and Valleys Subtitle: Making Good and Bad Times Work for You - at Work and in Life Author: Spencer Johnson Narrator: John Dossett Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 288 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Initially, the young man does not realize he is talking with one of the most peaceful and successful people in the world. However, through a series of conversations and experiences that occur up on peaks and down in valleys, the young man comes to make some startling discoveries. Eventually, he comes to understand how he can use the old man's remarkable principles and practical tools in good and bad times and becomes more calm and successful himself. Now you can take a similar journey through the story and use what you find to your advantage in your own work and life. Members Reviews: Embrace your peaks and valleys Life isn't easy, but after reading this book you will definitely approach both good and bad times differently. awesome! these concepts are taught in many ways from the resources I have come across in my readings, and this is just one more classic to add to my list of life changing books to live by! Peaks & Valley's helped me to put things into perspective. Narration was excellent. Was reminescant of listening to one's wise old grandfather. Amazing story, powerful message. Such a well constructed story that conveys some very profound yet common sense messages. This book helps you connect the dots and gives you some good cognitions, all of which you already know to be true but somehow have been programmed to forget. Highly recommended. A very good read A very good read indeed. I enjoyed it and learned something from it as well. Looking forward to applying it.

Start Writing Your Book Today Audiobook by Morgan Gist MacDonald

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Morgan Gist MacDonald) — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 07:43:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Start Writing Your Book Today Subtitle: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, from First Draft to Finished Manuscript Author: Morgan Gist MacDonald Narrator: Jodi Stapler Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-15 Publisher: Paper Raven Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Nonfiction writers, this is a step-by-step guide that walks you through good writing routines and how to develop a solid timeline, then how to write a first draft and revise the draft, how to bring in beta readers and incorporate their feedback, and finally, how to pull it all together into a finished manuscript. This audiobook is perfect for nonfiction authors, because I show you how to streamline your argument, how to make sure you don't have repetitions or tangents, and how to incorporate research without getting sidetracked in your writing. I lay every piece out for you in the book and coach you through each step. No more excuses. You'll be ready to finally start writing your book. Members Reviews: Very detailed Start Writing Your Book Today is the perfect book for the beginner writer to know the fundamentals of writing. I feel so much more equipped to start writing my book now that I have the basics. Thank you Morgan! Superb read! Ive aspired to write a nonfiction book for a decade, but never felt like I had the time or experience necessary. This book provides just enough structure and a whole lot of encouragement to jump in with both feet! It was an easy listen and the narrator was superb, bringing a great sense of emotion and energy. Well done! Highly recommended What an inspirational and motivational journey! I feel the flame under my ass to get my story completed! what i needed honesty a great book im this is what i needed to get started a great guide very useful this book is basic AF. short and no insight. could be labeled time management 101. would not recommend to anyone looking for insightful help writing a book.

Big Results Audiobook by Robert Greene

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Greene) — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:22:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Results Subtitle: The Steps to Getting the Results You Want, and Why Setting Goals Never Works Author: Robert Greene Narrator: Chris Abernathy Format: Unabridged Length: 38 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-16 Publisher: Gilberto Chavez Jr Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: A lot of times, when people think about success, they immediately start to think about their goals. They look at their life and start to measure their accomplishments. I then ask these people, of their goals, how many they would say they accomplish in a year or month. In most cases, they have set goals but they have no idea of the steps or work it takes to accomplish them. I tell you, although we set goals, the outcome we desire is a specific set of results. Let's look at the big picture: the reason why we set goals is because we would like an immediate result, so instead of focusing on the goal, let's focus on the result we want. To me, when I hear the word "goal," I mainly think of wishful thinking. I have no idea how to make this goal a reality, and I know plenty of people who work hard and don't get the result they wanted. Is it possible that, in the process of working toward that goal, they lost sight of the result intended? Or is it possible that they didn't plan the necessary steps to reach the goal/result? Members Reviews: Good information Short and to the point. He says most goals are just wishes without any action or plan of action. Straight to the point. This book gives you the meat and potatoes of what you need to do to accomplish the things you want. Odd, Pointless Listen This is just not that great. Focusing on results instead of goals is still goal setting. For a 38 minute book, he spent 10 minutes talking about coupon clipping and self control....enough said. Pretty basic stuff Maybe be useful to some that are less motivated. I dont why a review requires a certain amount of words like an essay... Great little book Book was fun and not a chore to listen to. Very educational and informative. Robert Greene never disappoints

Tell to Win Audiobook by Peter Guber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Guber) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:47:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tell to Win Subtitle: Connect, Persuade, and Triumph with the Hidden Power of Story Author: Peter Guber Narrator: Patrick Egan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 180 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Today everyone whether they know it or not is in the emotional transportation business. More and more, success is won by creating compelling stories that have the power to move partners, shareholders, customers, and employees to action. Simply put, if you cant tell it, you cant sell it. And this book tells you how to do both. Historically, stories have always been igniters of action, moving people to do things. But only recently has it become clear that purposeful stories those created with a specific mission in mind are absolutely essential in persuading others to support a vision, dream, or cause. Peter Guber, whose executive and entrepreneurial accomplishments have made him a success in multiple industries, has long relied on purposeful storytelling to motivate, win over, shape, engage and sell. Indeed, what began as knack for telling stories as an entertainment industry executive has, through years of perspiration and inspiration, evolved into a set of principles that anyone can use to achieve their goals. In Tell to Win, Guber shows how to move beyond soulless Power Point slides, facts, and figures to create purposeful stories that can serve as powerful calls to action. Among his techniques: To validate the power of telling purposeful stories, Guber includes in this book a remarkably diverse number of voices master tellers with whom hes shared experiences. They include YouTube founder Chad Hurley, NBA champion Pat Riley, clothing designer Norma Kamali, Mission to Mars scientist Gentry Lee, Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank, former South African president Nelson Mandela, magician David Copperfield, film director Steven Spielberg, novelist Nora Roberts, rock legend Gene Simmons, and physician and author Deepak Chopra. After listening to this extraordinary mix of voices, youll know how to craft, deliver - and own - a story that is truly compelling, one capable of turning others into viral advocates for your goal. Critic Reviews: In Tell to Win, Peter Guber demonstrates that telling purposeful stories is the best way to persuade, motivate and convince who you want to do what you need. (Bill Clinton) Tell to Win gives great insight into why good storytelling skills are essential for a successful leader. Its both an engaging read and a great practical guide on how to listen, prepare and marshal facts to tell the right kind of story to the right audience. (Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company) Peter Guber has a deep understanding of the lure of story and its capacity to transformInhale this book so that you may breathe energy and purpose into the lives of others." (Muhammad Yunus, Winner of the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize, author of Banker to the Poor) Members Reviews: I didn't mind the listen but... The author basically relates how story telling is the moving force in getting the intended audience to act. He then goes through a number of business and non-business scenarios in which story telling saved the day. Although I agree with the author that storytelling is important, I think the book would have been more helpful if it delved into the techniques that are best used to move the desired audience to act and how to implement them.

Words That Work Audiobook by Dr. Frank Luntz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dr. Frank Luntz) — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 23:36:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Words That Work Author: Dr. Frank Luntz Narrator: Dr. Frank Luntz Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-06 Publisher: Hyperion AudioBooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 310 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Nobody is in a better position to explain than Frank Luntz; he has used his knowledge of words to help more than two dozen Fortune 500 companies grow. He tells us why Rupert Murdoch's six-billion-dollar decision to buy DirectTV was smart, because "satellite" was more cutting edge than "digital cable", and why pharmaceutical companies transitioned their message from "treatment" to "prevention" and "wellness". If you've ever wanted to talk your way out of a traffic ticket or talk your way into a raise, this audiobook's for you. Members Reviews: Repetative vainglorious windbag The main point and supporting material as already discovered by the end of the first chapter or two. Much of the material is repeated over and over and over and over... The author has many good points about word choice, but unfortunately often does not follow his own advice. His tone is often so self-aggrandizing that it is embarassing to listen. It is also a shame that much of the effort behind his choice of words is not to improve communication of ideas, but to obscure ideas in pretty wrapping so the (apparently ignorant) public may more easily consume them. I learned from the book, but it took too long, and I felt soiled after listening to it. Hollow It's not what you say it's what they hear; there, you've got it, no need to buy the book. Unless you want a 6 hour review of political word-smithing of past presidential campaigns. If you plan on running for President in 2008 this is a MUST read, otherwise this book does not live up to its title. Where are the words! It takes this guy 4 hours of blabbering to give you 21 "words that work" that are actually concepts...then he tells you 20 political phrases not to use and replaces them 20 other. 95% of this is wordy boring political stories. WASTE OF TIME! self congratulations rather than information Unfortunately, there is no real 'meat' in the book. I kept waiting for something more, and it was never delivered. Pretty much a waste of time and money. Sooo much taaalk... It's not what people say, it's what they hear. You will learn this in the very beginning of the book. It is the best part of the entire book. This book has a lot of political talk which for me was not very intersting at all... I would have better enjoyed a little more info, a little less political example. He also very much enjoys talking about himself... For me, this book was 5% good information, 95% blah blah blah.

Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office & Nice Girls Don't Get Rich Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lois P. Frankel) — Fri, 06 May 2005 02:01:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office & Nice Girls Don't Get Rich Author: Lois P. Frankel Narrator: Lois P. Frankel Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-06-05 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 187 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Dr. Frankel's groundbreaking follow up, Nice Girls Don't Get Rich, offers advice every woman needs to know to stop sabotaging her finances and level the playing field when it comes to money. In this program, Dr. Frankel reveals the 75 mistakes women make that are holding them back from financial success, such as depending on men for financial advice and/or support, treating money as a taboo, being reluctant to negotiate, and a fear of math and numbers. Members Reviews: best business book One of the best business books I have picked from Audible. And a good buy because you get two. The first book has 101 mistakes women make. This sounds like it might be tedious (or negative) but not so. For each the author gives an example. And then a tip (what to do) to contrast with the mistake. I can't say if men will like this book. For me, a woman who has worked for over 30 years, I learned something from every one of the 101 mistakes. None of the examples or tips are lame. I really recommend this. The second book "Don't Get Rich" is also very good. Take it lightly A lot of the tips are useless outside of the USA. Great first self help book (I'm from Canada) Basic, but telling I had "Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office" on my shelf, unread, for years, so finally purchased the audiobook file. The information seems basic at first blush, but when put into context, the Coaching Tips are priceless. Having never been in some of these situations (fortunately), I now have some idea of how to react should they ever arise - and have a book to reference after I have gone down Ebbinghaus' forgetting curve. Worth the time listening. Nice Girls don't get ahead I liked the book and would recommend it for working women to read it ,so as get ahead and not sabotage their careers On In the second half of Dr.Frankel's title, "N.G.D Get Rich" she is already in a high paying position and the corp has paid her way through school to get her a degree. (yes, she did the work, but most of us dont have flexible high paying prestigious jobs who will put us through a prestigious school.) Altho i did't care for the underlying message ("just play dirty and WIN") i did appreciate her coaching about managing finances and there being no excuse that women can't or shouldn't get rich by their own volition. In this, investing has no 'glass ceilings' and doesn't discriminate. She's right. Learn to invest. It can be done with as little as $100 and she will advise on the best methods, plus get your mindset in the right direction.

Self-Discipline Audiobook by Jennifer Alison

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jennifer Alison) — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 21:40:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Self-Discipline Subtitle: Develop Good Habits. Achieve Your Goals. Author: Jennifer Alison Narrator: Charles Wells Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-17 Publisher: Jennifer Alison Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 130 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: No more quitting. No more procrastinating. Develop good habits and achieve your goals in life. Best-selling author Jennifer Alison brings your her new book for 2017, dealing with self-discipline. A realistic document on how to easily and effectively achieve more in life and develop the sort of everyday habits that will help you reach your goals. Learn how to stop quitting things, how to eradicate the curse of procrastination, and how to not let pressures and anxieties hold you back. Discover how to move forward in life, get over failures, and rise again to be a stronger, more efficient, and ultimately happier person. Members Reviews: Excellent book, clear, practical direction I have had major problems with procrastination, disorganization and self discipline in general for quite a long time. I could never apply myself to anything properly. I've dropped out of two night classes, started and dropped several different hobbies and could never seem to stick at anything. I'd read a lot of books on self discipline, but I found them little to no use. The advice seemed to boil down to just suck it up and do it. This book has been an absolute lifechanger for me and very different to anything I've read in this field before. The author doesn't make any wild promises about changing your life instantly or that some particular secret only her book has will change everything. It emphasises small, incremental change and building good habits. Those habits go on to be the foundation you build real success on. It was very clear and very practical. The difference between this and other books is that the author has obviously worked in this field in a professional capacity. It contains the kind of realistic advice that only comes from years of doing this in real life. One of my first good habits was making 15 minutes each day to listen to this book. It's very well laid out and doesn't overwhelm at any point. By making small positive changes and building on them, I have seen a tangible difference in my life. I'm not totally there but I've achieved more than I thought possible at the start of this year. I'd definitely recommend this book for anyone wanting to change and who is realistic about putting the necessary work in. My fave book this year by far Where does Self-Discipline rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This year, the best! I feel like i understand (and therefore am able to apply it better) self-discipline so much better. Very easy to understand, flowed well, great value for money. Glaringly Pragmatic, Genuinely Inspirational Any additional comments? Not one of your over-the-shelf cliche self-help books. This one really helps. It accounts for a simple yet highly efficacious approach: Habits make a man perfect. The book deviates from the traditional paradigm of discipline as a mere "set of rules" to follow and presents a new perspective. It is our habits deeply enrooted within us that determine our success rates. These habits can be molded, albeit with a lot of hard work. Self-discipline, in turn, becomes the taming of these habits.

How to Stay Motivated: Changing the Picture Audiobook by Zig Ziglar

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Zig Ziglar) — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:26:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Stay Motivated: Changing the Picture Author: Zig Ziglar Narrator: Zig Ziglar Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 09-29-14 Publisher: Made for Success Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 466 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: How to Stay Motivated provides you with clear and proven techniques to use to enhance relationships, improve your self-image, set and achieve goals, and so much more! Apply these winning steps from the motivational master himself to build a better, more productive, satisfying life for yourself and your family. Change your picture and change every facet of your life. Members Reviews: recommended bought it with my monthly credit loved it. great message.good motivation when you are feeling discouraged. highly recommended. Classic motivation and wisdom Zig is one of my favorite motivational speakers. Some might get caught up on the old time language and the Christianity he throws in there but in his words are time tested tactics to stay motivated and change how you see yourself Life changing This audio lesson will change the way you think and live a must have in your collection. zig really brings every day thoughts to light. great read/listen whether you're on a high or a low in life, great listen for a pick me up awesome This helped me alot. he talked about alot of things I needed to hear to follow my dreams.

The Speed of Trust Audiobook by Stephen R. Covey, Rebecca R. Merrill

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen R. Covey) — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 00:34:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Speed of Trust Subtitle: The One Thing that Changes Everything Author: Stephen R. Covey, Rebecca R. Merrill Narrator: Stephen R. Covey Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-06 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 358 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Written from his informed perspective as the former CEO of a $100 million enterprise, Covey draws on his pragmatic experience growing the Covey Leadership Center (founded by his father, Dr. Stephen R. Covey) from a shareholder value of less than $3 million to a value of more than $160 million. Covey articulates why trust has become the key leadership competency of the new global economy. He eloquently informs readers of how to inspire lasting trust in their personal and professional relationships, and in so doing to create unparalleled success and sustainable prosperity in every dimension of life. He shows business, government, and education leaders how to quickly and permanently gain the trust of clients, coworkers, partners, and constituents. The author convincingly makes the case that trust is a measurable performance accelerator, and that when trust goes up, speed also goes up while cost comes down, producing what Covey calls a "trust dividend". This powerful new audiobook reveals the 13 behaviors common to high-trust leaders throughout the world and demonstrates actionable insights that will enable you to increase and inspire trust in your important relationships. Critic Reviews: "This book can change lives. Covey helps us understand how to nurture and inspire immediate trust in every encounter, which is the foundation for true and lasting success in life...Interesting and enlightening." (Larry King) "This book by leadership expert Covey is a welcome guide to nurturing trust in our professional and personal lives....The author effectively reminds us that there's plenty of room for improvement on this virtue....Covey's down-to-earth approach and disarming personal stories go a long way to establish rapport with his listener." (Publisher's Weekly) Members Reviews: Son of Covey carries on the legacy... He ran the company his Dad founded (Covey Leadership Center) up until they merged with FranklinQuest. Now, in this book, Stephen M. R. Covey explores in greater depth the foundation of the character ethic so eloquently taught by his father: trust. This book will give you new insights on how important trust really is, and just how much so many people and organizations have taken it for granted. (And unlike his father, his narration isn't in monotone! :-) ) Very Disappointed What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? I was very disappointed by how little the audio version covered. If I had time to sit around for hours reading a (free) web site, then I would do that. The whole reason I bought the audio book was so that I could listen to it (over and over again for years?), while I did other things. The superficial paucity of information included in the Audible version was not worth $3.00, let alone more! Trust Shouldn't Be Taken For Granted If you could sum up The Speed of Trust in three words, what would they be? A must read for anyone who thinks their a leader. This book has me reflecting on all the relationships I have destroyed in my life and what I can do to make sure I don't cause more destruction in the future. It's going on my read once a year list. What other book might you compare The Speed of Trust to and why? Patrick Lencioni, 5 Dysfunctions of a Team Have you listened to any of Stephen R.

Getting Things Done Audiobook by David Allen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Allen) — Fri, 04 Jan 2002 23:48:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Getting Things Done Subtitle: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Author: David Allen Narrator: David Allen Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-02 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2992 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Allen's premise is simple: our ability to be productive is directly proportional to our ability to relax. Only when our minds are clear and our thoughts are organized can we achieve stress-free productivity and unleash our creative potential. He teaches us how to: Critic Reviews: "[Allen is] the personal productivity guru." (Fast Company) Members Reviews: Getting Things Done This is a fantastic book and the ideas are helpful, but the abridged version leaves out too many details. I also have the book, and have found that I must refer to it in order to get essential information that will allow me to implement the author's suggestions. GTD abridged vs unabridged The abridged version of GTD is missing chapters 7-11 of the book, if you do buy this version do also invest in the book, Getting Things Done. The unabridged version was just recorded in Oct of 08, it is the full version of the book and makes much more sense to the listener. Granted you cannot implement while you are listening in a car but very important information to have. I work for David Allen and wanted folks to have the correct information regarding differences in the two audiobooks. Booklet? I like the material, but the author repeatedly refers the listener to important material in the "booklet that accompanies this tape." Audible really needs to make the booklet available for download in order to make this worthwhile. Very useful, not the most suitable on audiobook I was looking for some help on my organization. I think I found it with this book. The advice is useful, but most of all it all boils down to common sense. I found each and every item the most obvious thing to do. The value of the book is to organize the system so that there aren't any cracks. I yet have to move on to complete the weekly review every week, but even without that it's helped me organize quite a lot. This being said, I've read a few self-help books and I can't say that they shine best in audio format. You want to see the diagrams, the organization and the table of contents, you want to return to a section just to connect it it with another one. These are very easy to do with a book, but not so with audio. It is useful to listen to the book to "get the idea" first, but if you want to put the system in practice and need to refer to the book, it's best to have it in paper. I finally bought my copy. On the other hand, I don't think I would have gotten such an agreement with the system while reading on paper. Listening to it is more persuasive somehow, and I'm still glad I have the audiobook in my library. Get the Book I enjoyed this audio book but if you are really interested in implementing GTD you NEED to get the book. There are whole chapters left out of the audio version which tell you the details of how to actually put the system in place. The audio book is a nice addition to the book but not a substitute.

Impossible to Ignore Audiobook by Carmen Simon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carmen Simon) — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:00:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Impossible to Ignore Subtitle: Creating Memorable Content to Influence Decisions Author: Carmen Simon Narrator: Barbara Hawkins-Scott Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-16 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: A groundbreaking approach to creating memorable messages that are easy to process, hard to forget, and impossible to ignore - using the latest in brain science. Audiences forget up to 90% of what you communicate. How can your employees and customers decide to act on your message if they only remember a 10th of it? How do you know which 10th they'll remember? How will you stay on their minds long enough to spark the action you need? Many experts have offered techniques on how to improve your own memory, but not how to influence other people's memory - and impact their decisions. Drawing on the latest research in neuroscience and cognitive psychology, Carmen Simon, PhD, reveals how to avoid the hazards of random recall and deliver just the right amount of content. No more redundant meetings, rambling emails, or anemic presentations. In Impossible to Ignore, she shows you how to execute a proven three-step plan for persuasion: 1. Create cues that attract attention and connect with your audience's needs 2. Use memory-influencing variables to control what your audience remembers 3. Turn today's intentions into tomorrow's actions This practical guide is filled with case studies, examples, and a checklist to help you put the power of cognitive science to work for your business. Whether you're giving a presentation, conducting a meeting, delivering training, making a sales pitch, or creating a marketing campaign, these field-tested techniques will help you develop content that speaks to people's hearts, stays in their heads, and influences their decisions. It's not just memorable - it's Impossible to Ignore. Members Reviews: THIS IS THE ONE BOOK IN UNIVERSE TO INFLUENCE..... If you could sum up Impossible to Ignore in three words, what would they be? This is the One book in the universe to reveal the most powerful method to influencing prospective memories and retrospect memories! What other book might you compare Impossible to Ignore to and why? THIS IS THE ONLY ONE TO COMPARE WITH IT SELF Which scene was your favorite? Cue's retrieve memories execute action techniques! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes Any additional comments? I found this book is very very interesting informative and practical, to influencing memories and action, and i never found any books in this department.thank you author CARMEN SIMON. Amazing Content - Better in hard copy Would you consider the audio edition of Impossible to Ignore to be better than the print version? Impossible to ignore was fantastic but extremely difficult to follow with audio only. There were several lists that I wished I had notes on, and I couldn't take notes because I listen to ebooks while I drive. Overall the content was excellent - it would just be easier to take in visually rather than audibly. What was one of the most memorable moments of Impossible to Ignore? I specifically liked the concept of queue/triggers. As a marketer, we're always trying to figure out how to make our clients' messages more powerful. The idea of setting triggers to cause the prospect to recall the service is super powerful It seems obvious after the fact - doing it consciously is another story. What aspect of Barbara Hawkins-Scotts performance would you have changed? The energy level just didn't resonate with me.

Starting a Nonprofit Audiobook by Jerry Kershen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jerry Kershen) — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 20:39:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Starting a Nonprofit Subtitle: 10 Proven Steps to Creating Your First Successful Nonprofit Organization Author: Jerry Kershen Narrator: C.J. McAllister Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-16 Publisher: Jerry Kershen Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Are you looking to make a difference? Do you want to start your own nonprofit organization? Are you unsure of the necessary steps to take toward achieving your goal? This audiobook makes starting a nonprofit organization easy. In this book, you will learn: Start listening, and save yourself the headache and hours of research. Members Reviews: 5 stars Incredibly helpful and answered a lot of my questions on how to get started! A great book for the beginner! This book has so much information that is super practical and formatted so that it is easy to understand. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is starting a nonprofit. It has many great tools great book for beginners Great book. Gives very pertinent information. Walks you through all the steps and gives suggestions The quickest most impactful book ever This book provided a wealth of information. I never would have guessed that book I finished in two hours would give me information to impact people's lives many many years from now. dry voice but great content very good infirmation. Definitely useful source material. this book helped me with starting my nonprofit so no complaints...just not a fan of the monotone voice. lol more more material would be helpful, but a good start to learn about initial steps to start a nonprofit

How to Start, Run, & Grow a Successful Restaurant Business: A Lean Startup Guide Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tim Hoffman) — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 04:22:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Start, Run, & Grow a Successful Restaurant Business: A Lean Startup Guide Author: Tim Hoffman Narrator: Dan Hankiewicz Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-17 Publisher: River Of Lakes Publishing Press Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Lets start your restaurant legacy right now, right here! National chains and single independent restaurants all started with an individual and an idea. A concept. A dream. Small ideas can grow into big business. Who would have thought that a guy with a milkshake machine could start a hamburger empire? A pizza made in a garage would start todays pizza wars? A guy with a pressure-cooker would start a fried chicken phenomena? Business ownership has always been part of the all-American dream. Restaurants are the largest entrepreneurial opportunity in America for starting the dream. According to Restaraunt.org, the industry stands as follows: In this book, you will realize why your concept and theme are critical. Factors to include in a business plan. How to start your restaurant, how to grow and how to be successful. It is a detail guide that will guide you through the process. Members Reviews: A Very Informative Guide Although I am not in the food business I have been exposed to the food industry through family, growing up. Now that I have been looking at various retail types of businesses, I am leaning more towards a franchise QSR type restaurant. Knowing that if run properly, these places can develop into a decent profitable source of income. Not to mention, most of them help you learn about marketing, menu creation and everything else in between. But there are still so many unknown variables, luckily this book answered almost all of my questions and possible concerns. This is a great book for people like myself. Starting A Resturant A must read for any aspiring restaurant owners. The author gets into the nuts and bolts of most every aspects of a restaurant operation. If you noticed I said "most" because I would have liked to seen some more real life cost of buying or opening a few more franchise eatery places, but the author made up this lacking when he got into hiring, menu development, legal requirements and business plan. He got into a lot of details which may be very helpful for new restaurant owners. It covers details from fast food to a fine dinner, including its pros and cons This is truly a helpful resource for anyone looking into restaurants business. It covers details from fast food to a fine dinner, including its pros and cons. Talks about how to start a restaurant, but what impressed me the most is that the author outlines cost of opening a restaurant and the in depth business plan. The business plan itself should be a book all by itself. As I said , a must-have resource for anyone looking to start, run and grow a restaurant business. Five Stars Here is a all in one book on everything under the sun about starting a restaurant. Thorough up to date and very useful book Although I'm not coming from the States I found majority of the book sections very applicable and useful. It worked for me party as a checklist as well as thought provoking ideas generator.

The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant Audiobook by Terry Felber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Terry Felber) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 14:39:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant Subtitle: Twelve Keys to Successful Living Author: Terry Felber Narrator: Brandon Batchelar Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-13 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 211 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Finally, a much-needed biblical resource for individuals and small groups that addresses money and ministry in the marketplace. Every life requires a spiritual foundation. Grandfather, you left this . . . . Julio lifted the leather-bound journal and stepped toward the old man. It is yours now, said Antonio, with a gleam in his eye. Ive lived my life according to the twelve principles recorded in it. And if you will apply its principles as I did, your success will be greater than you could ever imagine. Be a minister in the marketplace. Terry Felber's story of the monk and the merchant, set in Rome during the Renaissance, is full of 16th-century adventure and real-world truth. As his tale unfolds, Felber asks and answers questions about family, creativity, innovation in business, and God. As he explains in a new foreword, this book helped Dave Ramsey rediscover the marketplace as a mission field - and merchants as ministers. Now let it open your eyes to the opportunities for service and leadership all around you. Are you ready for a change? The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant will change the way you see yourself, your job, and your purpose. Members Reviews: Beautifully written Easy read pure joy. Great perspective for those struggling with the guilt of money and success. Educational and Entertaining Loved this! The story was both educational and engaging. There is study guide material after, and I learned a lot from that material as well. Highly recommend. great book. recommended to all great way to look at life and business. everyone should live by the principles talked about Great all around. just the right balance of story and principles for my taste. I don't normally read fiction due to lack of time, but this was a a good read or listen in my case. the audiobook is narrated well, I listened to it at 1.15 speed and it was very good. Must Read Would you consider the audio edition of The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant to be better than the print version? I don't have the print version but I very interested in getting this book. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Legend of the Monk and the Merchant? I love the storytelling and the lessons learned with life circumstances. What about Brandon Batchelars performance did you like? Told the story very well and I could imagine being told the story. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When grandfather told his story how he met the fathom pirate. Any additional comments? There were parts of the audio that he had faded out and some woman in the background was talking.

Financial Statements Audiobook by Thomas Ittelson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Ittelson) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:53:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Financial Statements Subtitle: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Creating Financial Reports Author: Thomas Ittelson Narrator: Chris Ensweiler Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 111 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Financial Statements is a perfect introduction to financial accounting for non-financial managers, stock market investors, undergraduate business and MBA students, lawyers, lenders, entrepreneurs, and more. Most introductory finance and accounting books either fail because they are written by accountants for accountants or the authors "dumb down" the concepts until they are virtually useless. Financial Statements deftly shows that all this accounting and financial reporting stuff is not rocket science and that anyone can understand it! Thomas R. Ittelson is a scientist, businessman, author, and teacher with many years of hands-on experience in business development and marketing for technical companies. As a consultant to entrepreneurs, Ittelson has written business plans and prepared financial projections that have helped raise more than $500 million in start-up equity capital. Members Reviews: Excellent book - much more than the title suggests Where does Financial Statements rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? One of the best business books I have ever read. Who was your favorite character and why? The best part of the book is the second half, where the author explains Capital Budgeting, and related evaluation tools. It ties together the various financial concepts that one learns sparatically in college. What about Chris Ensweilers performance did you like? Absolutely excellent What insight do you think youll apply from Financial Statements? A full and complete understanding of a business from an accounting and finance perspective. Any additional comments? I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in business, especially accounting and finance people that would like a clear understanding of financial concepts applied. Breezy, nicely connected a lot of dots I found this a great accompaniment to an all-online financial accounting class, because it fills in what the class and textbook lacked: a nice conversational sort of overview of how all the parts fit together. Perfect for non financial people It's fast so don't be afraid to pause and go back. You'll get it hang in there. Outstanding Would you consider the audio edition of Financial Statements to be better than the print version? I'm a Business student majoring in finance and I can highly recommend this book This provides an excellent overview. What was one of the most memorable moments of Financial Statements? So much information, details where it's needed, and general overview for everything else. Great hearing It was nice and lucid Certainly recommend for people who wants basic understanding Voice very clear and crisp Should read the book also

The Diamond Cutter Audiobook by Geshe Michael Roach, Lama Christie McNally

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Geshe Michael Roach) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:05:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Diamond Cutter Subtitle: The Buddha on Managing Your Business and Your Life Author: Geshe Michael Roach, Lama Christie McNally Narrator: Geshe Michael Roach Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 215 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Roach's easy style and spiritual understanding make The Diamond Cutter an invaluable source of timeless wisdom for those familiar or unfamiliar with Tibetan Buddhism. His focus on practical personal and business applications has resonated with and changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of individuals the world over since its original publication. Critic Reviews: "A Cross between the Dalai Lama's ethics and Stephen Covey's Seven Habits, The Diamond Cutter will have you gardening a path to the bank." (Amazon.com review) "Here is wise advice and counsel on an ethical and prosperous way of being in the workday world based on Tibetan Buddhist principles." (Spirituality and Health) Members Reviews: Business book for all businessmen MUST to read Really, even though I am not a Buddhist, listening to this book completely changed my perspective on running the business in general. It can be done differently and enjoyably and I cant wait to put what I learned here into practice. Thank you Geshe Michael. Spiritual Materialism I teach Buddhism and have done so for 30 years. The essence of the Buddha's teaching is that suffering is reduced by accepting things as they are. This book is akin to the new age "classic" The Secret. In The Diamond Cutter, the author provides a number of very specific inner and outer behaviors that will supposedly and magically change reality to fit a person's particular desires. The world simply does not work like this and this book bears almost no resemblance to the teachings of the Buddha. A Fantastic Book A great look at business ethics and their effects through a Buddhist lens. A number of fantastic principles are discussed as well as interesting facts about the diamond businesses. A book for every business person, regardless of your beliefs. My only criticism was in the last section of the book, where famous and pseudo-famous people tell stories of their implementation of the principles and its effect on their lives and businesses; it seemed a little self promoting and a bit inconsistent with the way the rest of the the book was laid out. Michael Roach, the author, received the Presidential Scholars Medallion from President Richard Nixon and graduated from Princeton University in 1974. He is an ordained Buddhist monk and received the geshe degree in 1995 from the Sera Monastery in India, being the first Westerner to do so. Roach was also one of the founders at Andin International, an international diamond business in in New York, which grew from a $50,000 investment into a $100,000,000 business. Life Changing This book contains a perfect explanation on one of the most important teachings in Buddhism. If you are looking for a book that can change your life and unlock your maximum potential THIS IS IT! Excellent content but substandard vocal The vocal of this audible book is unaudiable, it sounds blur and unclear and put people to sleep. I believe the producer made a big mistake allowing the author to do the sound. It was horrible and hugely impact the value of the book.

Summary: Cal Newport's Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ant Hive Media) — Fri, 17 Jun 2016 00:22:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary: Cal Newport's Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Doron Alon Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: This is a summary of Cal Newport's Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you'll achieve extraordinary results. Deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task. It's a skill that allows you to quickly master complicated information and produce better results in less time. Deep work will make you better at what you do and provide the sense of true fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship. In short, deep work is like a super power in our increasingly competitive 21st century economy. And yet, most people have lost the ability to go deep - spending their days instead in a frantic blur of email and social media, not even realizing there's a better way. In Deep Work, author and professor Cal Newport flips the narrative on impact in a connected age. Instead of arguing distraction is bad, he instead celebrates the power of its opposite. Dividing this book into two parts, he first makes the case that in almost any profession, cultivating a deep work ethic will produce massive benefits. He then presents a rigorous training regimen, presented as a series of four "rules," for transforming your mind and habits to support this skill. A mix of cultural criticism and actionable advice, Deep Work takes the listener on a journey through memorable stories - from Carl Jung building a stone tower in the woods to focus his mind, to a social media pioneer buying a round-trip business class ticket to Tokyo to write a book free from distraction in the air - and no-nonsense advice, such as the claim that most serious professionals should quit social media and that you should practice being bored. Deep Work is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking focused success in a distracted world. Members Reviews: Just enough to make me want to buy the whole book I thought this would dive in a tad deeper and help me skip the entire book. It didn't work. Now I want more.

1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism or Asperger's Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ellen Notbohm) — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 07:46:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism or Asperger's Author: Ellen Notbohm, Veronica Zysk Narrator: Stephanie Cozart Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Winner of a silver medal in the Independent Publishers Book Awards and Learning Magazine's Teachers Choice Award, 1001 Great Ideas has been a treasured resource in the autism community since 2004. In this expanded second edition, Ellen Notbohm (best-selling author of the revolutionary book Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew) and Veronica Zysk (award-winning author and former editor of Autism Asperger's Digest magazine) present parents and educators with over 1800 ideas, try-it-now tips, eye-opening advice, and grassroots strategies. More than 600 fresh ideas join tried and true tactics from the original edition, offering modifications for older kids, honing in on Asperger's challenges, and enhancing already-effective ways to help your child or student achieve success at home, in school, and in the community. This one-stop-shop of solutions, explanations, and strategies guides the listener to quickly find ideas that speak to the variety of developmental levels, learning styles, and abilities inherent in children with autism and Asperger's. Members Reviews: Must Read This is definitely a must-read for asperger's and autism. It is easy and simple to read and understand. It has great explanations for the reasons behind the behaviors as well as what you can do to help them. I wish I would have found this book years ago. After reading that, I bought two more books for my child special ed teachers The book is loaded with wonderful ideas for projects and experiences to use with children ... I have not read the entire book yet, but am sure it will be very helpful. The book is loaded with wonderful ideas for projects and experiences to use with children with autism. I love the format for the "index" allows the reader to find quickly and easily specific sections for immediate use. Best book on Autisum A great read for those dealing with Autisum and thise wanting to learn about it Lots of creative ideas! Lots of practical, creative, quick, & easy ideas for parents, teachers, & providers who work with spectrum kiddos! Fun ideas to facilitate communication This book provides insights and tools to facilitate communication.

Louder Than Words Audiobook by Todd Henry

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Todd Henry) — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 14:53:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Louder Than Words Subtitle: Harness the Power of Your Authentic Voice Author: Todd Henry Narrator: Jeff Cummings Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 160 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: The next step in personal effectiveness, by the acclaimed author of The Accidental Creative and Die Empty. There has never been a better time to build an audience around your idea or product. But with so many people and companies clamoring for attention, it's also more challenging than ever to do work that deeply resonates with the marketplace and creates true and lasting impact. According to Todd Henry, the key to standing apart from the noise is to find your unique voice. Those who identify and develop their voices will gain more attention and wield more influence. But first they have to identify what they truly stand for, develop a compelling vision, and become masters of expressing their ideas in whatever media they choose. Henry offers strategies, exercises, and true stories that illustrate the five attributes of resonant work: Making your work speak is a life-long process of trial, error, and realignment. Henry's audiobook will help listeners build a body of work that resonates deeply and achieves lasting impact. Members Reviews: Great content, but wished author could have read it. I have been following Todd's work for a while. I enjoy his podcast and think that I would have enjoyed the book more if he had read it. The content is very actionable, I will probably buy the book (hard copy) and read it instead of listen to audio again. A Book for Growth Loved it! Finished in one Day !! It answered questions I've been asking myself for years. A must read. Great book Where does Louder Than Words rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Its one of the best books I've listened to on Audible What did you like best about this story? This is a must read book for anyone who creates for a living. It's all about developing your authentic voice. One of my favorite Todd Henry quotes is "Cover bands don't change the world." This book helps you get unstuck in the creative process. What about Jeff Cummingss performance did you like? The narrator was good, but not as good as the author. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? its just a very eye opening book. Excellent book! I got so many ideas and sparks for improving my work while listening. Also, I am now inspired to purchase both the ebook and hardcopy versions to better work with the material presented. Definitely worth the time and money. I highly recommend this! Very practical You will definitely get what your looking for even if you don't know what it is

Bargaining with the Devil Audiobook by Robert Mnookin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Mnookin) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:46:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bargaining with the Devil Subtitle: When to Negotiate, When to Fight Author: Robert Mnookin Narrator: Robert Mnookin Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: One of the country's most eminent practitioners of the art and science of negotiation offers practical advice for the most challenging conflicts - when you are facing an adversary you don't trust, who may harm you, or who you may even feel is evil. The head of Harvard's famed Program on Negotiation, Robert Mnookin provides tools for confronting devils of all kinds - in business, politics, and family life. Bargaining with the Devil guides the listener on how to make wise decisions about whether to negotiate or fight. Mnookin explains what it means to make a "wise decision" and identifies the emotional, strategic, and political traps to avoid. Drawing from a remarkable range of real-life stories, Mnookin offers his thoughtful guidance in disputes of all sorts where the temptation is to demonize: The CEO of a small high-tech company learns that his joint-venture partner, a big foreign corporation, has been secretly cheating him under a license agreement; IBM discovers that Fujitsu, its largest competitor, has copied its software; the San Francisco Symphony is torn apart by poisoned labor-management relations; divorcing spouses, each feeling wounded and betrayed, disagree about custody and support; three siblings are in conflict about what to do with a jointly inherited vacation property. Mnookin also examines decisions made in conflicts with evil regimes, where lives and liberty were at stake. This lively, informative, indispensable book identifies the tools one needs to make wise decisions about life's most challenging conflicts. Members Reviews: Important Topic, but I Now Hate Case Studies The book asks the fundamental question, when you should bargain with someone who is evil, either someone who is not bargaining in good faith or someone who might escape justice through negotiation. His answer is more often than you and I probably do but clearly not always. Sometimes you have to dig in and fight. It???s just that we tend to do that too much. I???ve recently notices people taking pot-shots at the case study method. A Harvard graduate writing about Wall Street devotes several pages to condemnation of the case study method. In another instance an author demonizes Clayton Christenson (a personal hero) for his public defense of the case study method. I wondered what was going on, and where were the editors. But after reading this book I???m ready to make a small political donation to the anti-case-study league. I found it painful to listen to 30 pages of story, for example about some couple getting divorced, for the 3 pages of payoff at the end where the author somewhat weakly attempts a synthesis. Perhaps its age; by I have plenty of stories to throw against the authors ideas, and I don???t usually rebel against any idea I can???t pretend is my own. so many better books on negotiating out there. this book is fine if you have already plowed through all of the classics and all of the new ones books on negotiating strategy and preparation. it is taught as a series of cases but none of which are particularly easy to follow or relevant Interesting but does not live up to its title I liked that this book explored dealing with opponents who you have a negative visceral response to. It seemed that the stories (which were very interesting) were longer than the few ideas presented here.

Choosing Civility Audiobook by P. M. Forni

biacuaduc@gmail.com (P. M. Forni) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:33:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Choosing Civility Subtitle: The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate Conduct Author: P. M. Forni Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: In Choosing Civility, P. M. Forni offers 25 rules for connecting effectively with others - at home, at work, and in our daily encounters. In clear, witty, and, well... civilized language, Forni covers topics that include: Members Reviews: Great reminders! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? The paperback of this book has been is a fantastic read. This format is good, if you want to revisit the chapters. Did the narration match the pace of the story? The pace of the narration is a bit odd, it's not quite a story but more a series of do's and don'ts. So it's a bit weird to listen to. Taking the High Road I enjoyed listening and reading this book. I have it on my kindle and audible. It didn't sync, but I didn't care. (Different editions) I'm having my staff read because everyone should know how to be civil. Forni explains this in a easy to understand manner. Including the 'what's in it for me'. Probably a better read The information in this book is good, but I think it might be a better read than a listen. From the narration it seems that the actual book might be one of lists, highlighted boxes, and standard texts. This did not translate well into an audio book. I did finish the book, but am contemplating on getting a print version as reference and to skim over to see what I "lost in translation." Great book Where does Choosing Civility rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? number 1 What does David Drummond bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I wish this book was mandatory reading for high schoolers Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes Any additional comments? rudeness seems to be fashionable these days

Beyond Reason Audiobook by Roger Fisher, Daniel Shapiro

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roger Fisher) — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 13:04:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beyond Reason Subtitle: Using Emotions as You Negotiate Author: Roger Fisher, Daniel Shapiro Narrator: Roger Fisher, Daniel Shapiro Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 11-15-05 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: In Beyond Reason, you will discover five "core concerns" that motivate people: appreciation, affiliation, autonomy, status, and role. You will learn how to use these core concerns to generate helpful emotions in yourself and in others. Armed with this knowledge, you can gauge the needs of another negotiator, set the emotional tone of discussion, and reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Beyond Reason clarifies the complicated "fuzzy" world of emotions and offers straightforward, practical advice. It builds on previous work of the Harvard Negotiation Project, the group that brought you the groundbreaking book Getting to YES. Now, in Beyond Reason, world renowned negotiator Roger Fisher teams up with psychologist Daniel Shapiro, expert on the emotional dimension of negotiation. They show you how to employ emotions to turn a disagreement, big or small, professional or personal, into an opportunity for mutual gain. Fresh, insightful, and relevant to any interaction, Beyond Reason is certain to become a lasting classic for dealing with anyone from family and friends to colleagues, customers, and employees. Critic Reviews: "[A] valuable, clearly written book." (USA Today) "Baffled spouses, struggling middle managers, and heads of state might take a cue from the convincing strategy laid out by these savvy experts." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Terrific This was exactly what I was looking for in a book on negotiation. This book takes you beyond simple negotiation and demonstrates the value of making a connection with the client. Superb book in audio form, more effective than reading this particular book, in my opinion. Not as good as other booth by the same author. More for starters. Book didn't really do justice to the reputation of the author. It has lot of tips which I already knew having read other books on the same subject. Provides new perspective to life's negotiations. I completed this book based on the content. It gave me a new perspective as to how to negotiate via emotions. The narration made me want to go to sleep.

Start Something That Matters Audiobook by Blake Mycoskie

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Blake Mycoskie) — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:14:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Start Something That Matters Author: Blake Mycoskie Narrator: Blake Mycoskie Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 665 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Love your work, work for what you love, and change the worldall at the same time. What matters most to you? Should you focus on earning a living, pursuing your passions, or devoting yourself to the causes that inspire you? The surprising truth is that you dont have to chooseand that youll find more success if you dont. Thats the breakthrough message of the TOMS One for One movement. You dont have to be rich to give back, and you dont have to retire to spend every day doing what you love. You can find profit, passion, and meaning all at onceright now. In Start Something That Matters, Blake Mycoskie tells the story of TOMS, one of the fastest-growing shoe companies in the world, and combines it with lessons learned from other innovative organizations such as Method Products, charity: water, FEED Projects, and TerraCycle. Blake presents the six simple keys for creating or transforming your own life and business, from discovering your core story to being resourceful without resources; from overcoming fear and doubt to incorporating giving into every aspect of your life. No matter what kind of change youre considering, Start Something That Matters gives you the stories, ideas, and practical tips that can help you get started. Why this book is for you: Youre ready to start something that matters. Members Reviews: My eyes welled up several times! Blake actually reads his own book, and than is really very cool. He is so down to earth, you can't help but love him. His message is really worth listening to, and I think he accomplishes his objective. He tells you what it is at the end of his story. He's got me thinking in new directions, I never even thought about before. The story itself, is actually amazing, and all along it he gives you advice. I really think you should give it a try. Thanks Blake! AWESOME Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I have recommended this books to many friends, already I just love the story but also the fact that it gives you resoiurces to use to follow your own passion to be able to "Start something that Matters" What did you like best about this story? His Story on how he got started and then how his ideas began to grow. Which character as performed by Blake Mycoskie was your favorite? Blake himself Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I've listened to it twice now and have gone out a baught a copy to tab and highlight for future references. Any additional comments? I would encourage everyone with a passion about anything to go and read this one. I almost didn't buy this. I'm happy I did. Would you listen to Start Something That Matters again? Why? I almost didn't buy this audio-book. The little sample I heard didn't wow me, but the idea behind the book did. I'm so happy I bought it. I loved the story behind his company and the inspiring stores about the other companies he mentions. It will make you think about your business and your life. I have to see if he sells 10.5 EEE shoes. Motivating Where does Start Something That Matters rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I got through it pretty quick because it kept my interest. I put it on 2x speed and that was a perfect tempo. What does Blake Mycoskie bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He made it personal and that made all the difference. He came across as real and unpretentious.

Reach Audiobook by Andy Molinsky

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andy Molinsky) — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 18:57:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reach Subtitle: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone, Rise to the Challenge, and Build Confidence Author: Andy Molinsky Narrator: Andy Molinsky Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 01-24-17 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 56 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Do you feel comfortable delivering bad news? Do you look forward to speaking in public? Do you enjoy networking? Is it easy for you to speak your mind and be assertive with friends and colleagues? If you answered no to any of these questions, this book can help! What often sets successful people apart is their willingness to do things most of us fear. What's more, we have the false notion that successful people like to do these things, when the truth is that successful people have simply found their own way to do them. According to Andy Molinsky, an expert on behavior in the business world, there are five key challenges underlying our avoidance tendencies: authenticity, competence, resentment, likability, and morality. Does the new behavior you're attempting feel authentic to you? Is it the right thing to do? Answering these questions will help identify the "gap" in our behavioral style that we can then bridge by using the three Cs: clarity, conviction, and customization. Perhaps most interesting, Molinsky has discovered that many people who confront what they were avoiding come to realize that they actually enjoy it and can even be good at it. Short, prescriptive, and based not only on the author's groundbreaking research but on his own quest to get out of his comfort zone, Reach will help you take the thing you are most afraid of doing and make it a proud part of your personal repertoire. Members Reviews: This is an exceptionally well-written book and I highly recommend it. I just finished reading Andy Molinksy's recent book called "REACH" and am very impressed. Andy captures so many of the issues I've been concerned about in my 30 years as a CEO and the last 10+ years as an international leadership coach. 80% of my coaching practice is with nonprofit leaders, many of whom struggle with integrating their comfort zones with the challenges they face as leaders. Andy has captured the essence of these challenges and provides a clear pathway for moving forwards. This is an exceptionally well-written book and I highly recommend it. Pretty good book. I read this for a mentoring book club thing we have at work and it was a good book. It resonated with me. With any self-help book you have to have the right mind set and be open to seeing your blind spots. I think this book has the potential to help people get out of their shell if they will allow it. Okay but redundant If I could give this 2.5 stars I would. It did contain a small number of principles that can be helpful to "reach" beyond your comfort zone. However, the author uses the same 4-5 "real world examples" to illustrate each of those principles. Additionally, the "real world examples" seem more theoretical than actual real world applications. The author being a college professor and speaker it is not surprising the book is lacking real world applications. That being said, if you do want to reach outside your comfort zone, reading this book will not hurt your effort Practical and easy to read Very easy read full of actionable ideas backed by research. I gained some strategies I needed to push myself. Five Stars BrillianT way to get beyond our coMforT Zones!

Power Cues Audiobook by Nick Morgan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nick Morgan) — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 15:38:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Power Cues Subtitle: The Subtle Science of Leading Groups, Persuading Others, and Maximizing Your Personal Impact Author: Nick Morgan Narrator: Stephen Bel Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Take control of your communications - before someone else does. What if someone told you that your behavior was controlled by a powerful, invisible force? Most of us would be skeptical of such a claim - but it's largely true. Our brains are constantly transmitting and receiving signals of which we are unaware. Studies show that these constant inputs drive the great majority of our decisions about what to do next - and we become conscious of the decisions only after we start acting on them. Many may find that disturbing. But the implications for leadership are profound. In this provocative yet practical audiobook, renowned speaking coach and communication expert Nick Morgan highlights recent research that shows how humans are programmed to respond to the nonverbal cues of others - subtle gestures, sounds, and signals - that elicit emotion. He then provides a clear, useful framework of seven "power cues" that will be essential for any leader in business, the public sector, or almost any context. You'll learn crucial skills, from measuring nonverbal signs of confidence to the art and practice of gestures and vocal tones to figuring out what your gut is really telling you. This concise and engaging guide will help leaders and aspiring leaders of all stripes to connect powerfully, communicate more effectively, and command influence. Cover design by Christopher Sergio Members Reviews: Leadership is listening. Listen to this book! I read a lot of books on public speaking and this one is now in my top of list for recommendations to other people who are looking for great communication books New ideas, great voice Great new concepts you can apply immediately. I'll be listening to this one several times. The reading was lovely too. Great Book This is in the top ten books I have listened too. Outstanding narrative and read as if they had written it.

Success Built to Last Audiobook by Jerry Porras, Stewart Emery, Mark Thompson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jerry Porras) — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 22:17:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Success Built to Last Subtitle: Creating a Life that Matters Author: Jerry Porras, Stewart Emery, Mark Thompson Narrator: Jerry Porras, Stewart Emery, Mark Thompson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-06 Publisher: Success Built to Last, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 337 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Imagine discovering what successful people have in common, distilling it into a set of simple practices, and using them to transform your company, your career, and your life. Written by three thought leaders in organizational development and self-improvement, including Built to Last co-author Jerry Porras, Success Built to Last challenges conventional wisdom at every step. It draws on face-to-face, unscripted conversations with hundreds of remarkable human beings from around the world. Meet billionaires, CEOs, presidents of nations, Nobel laureates, and celebrities. Meet unsung heroes who've achieved lasting impact without obvious power or charisma. Famous or not, almost all started out ordinary. Above all, discover why successful people stay successful and how you can too. The audio edition of Success Built to Last includes a variety of bonus materials, including audio excerpts from interviews with former President Jimmy Carter, Senator John McCain, Dell Computers CEO Michael Dell, and writer Maya Angelou. Co-authors Jerry Porras, Stewart Emery, and Mark Thompson also give insight into the creation of, and the research behind, Success Built to Last. Critic Reviews: "You can make a difference if you put your passions to work in a way that builds a better life for you, your business, and your community. Success Built to Last shows you how." (Steve Forbes, Editor in Chief, Forbes) "Everyone wants success, but you can do better than that. This is an extraordinary book that finally reveals a meaningful 'secret formula' for success based on the lives of remarkable people." (Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Brands) "If you're crazy enough to do what you love for a living, then you're bound to create a life that matters. Success Built to Last wisely counsels you to go nuts about something meaningful. That's what you're here to do, for heaven¿s sake." (Herb Kelleher, Chairman and Cofounder, Southwest Airlines) Members Reviews: Find your passion My first audible.com book and it was a great way to start. An interesting book that builds on the Good to Great concepts but applies it to the leadership traits of enduringly successful people. Whether you aspire to be this or not will not be changed by this book, but it does provide some great insight and self evaluation opportunities into what has truly driven successful people. It helped to bridge the gap between the hype in some books about finding your meaning in life and some real examples where this has occured. It will cause you to think about what you are passionate about and whether this drives enduring satisfaction in your life that could impact others. A mix of narrators in the book helped break it up and make it an enjoyable listen. great book I listened to this prior to hearing Good to Great. It was a good introduction. The stories of successful business leaders are inspiring. It provides a treasure trove of anecdotes for business motivation. I lost interest fast Not much substance to this one idea - do what you love or you are doomed - which is delivered in a hard sell style which is a big turn off. I turned it off after hearing one of the writers attribute the term " irrational exuberance" to Alan Greenspan.

The Confidence Effect Audiobook by Grace Killelea

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Grace Killelea) — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 01:55:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Confidence Effect Subtitle: Every Woman's Guide to the Attitude That Attracts Success Author: Grace Killelea Narrator: Karen Saltus Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-15 Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Every day, talented, hardworking women are passed over for promotions. While it's easy to blame a corporate culture that favors men, seasoned executive Grace Killelea identifies another culprit: a surprising disparity in confidence. Men are prone to overestimate their abilities while women too often sell themselves short. The Confidence Effect helps women speak out, take risks, and assume leadership positions with assurance. The book moves beyond research and statistics to focus on what's really important: how women can become more confident one step at a time. Practical strategies show how to turn job competency into the kind of authentic confidence that gets noticed. Women learn to practice the "Four Rs of Success" - relationships, reputation, results, and resilience - dipping in for tips and tools on how to: With this powerful new audiobook, women everywhere will find the confidence they need to step off the sidelines and onto the playing field - and claim the success they deserve. Critic Reviews: "...help[s] women stand out as both competent and confident to realize the professional achievement they deserve...how to speak out, take risks and assume leadership positions with assurance." ( Life & Health Advisor) Members Reviews: The Book - The Person -The Story - They all ROCK! Where does The Confidence Effect rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I really like the energy that it brings - she jumps off the pages! What did you like best about this story? Just the over all reminder that we block ourselves and it is not necessary in fact we can blow past those boundaries Whats an idea from the book that you will remember? That you can start over NOW any day and time that you want! Any additional comments? After seeing Grace K at a speaking event frankly I would buy any of her books - she is real, she is enthusiastic, highly relate-able - giving great info that you to share and live by! A New Look at Leadership Skills Grace Killelea's new book is a guide for developing confidence, not just for women, as the title suggests, but for an business professional looking to improve their own position within their corporate hierarchy. Grace's own words are supplemented by a number of successful professionals, leading a common set of themes around result, resilience, reputation and relationships. A must read.

Mastering the CompTIA A+ Audiobook by Christopher Parker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Parker) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:31:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mastering the CompTIA A+ Subtitle: Complete Audio Guide Author: Christopher Parker Narrator: Todd Schick Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-08 Publisher: PrepLogic, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 147 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: The CompTIA A+ is among the most widely recognized and accepted IT certifications in the world. A+ certification is mandatory at technology companies, including CompuCom and Ricoh, and it's part of the certification track for Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Cisco, and Novell. Mastering the CompTIA A+ audiobook provides complete coverage for each of your four A+ certification exams. Members Reviews: Better than Nothing... Since technology and computer books seem to be rare in audiobook format, it's hard not to be happy that this title is even available in the first place. Unfortunately, it's not going to be even close to enough to get you to pass the test. Please get yourself some physical study materials, and invest in some classes or at least get some hands-on practice time. However, I do think this title will work well as a part of a larger, more rounded study plan for the test--either as a basic refresher course/overview, or as a study tool to help drill certain things into your head. What this book is bad with is not giving you enough cold, hard facts. An audiobook is the perfect format for flash-card style memorization and practice questions. Imagine driving to work while also taking an A+ practice test. You hear a question, are given the possible answers verbally, and are allowed time to think before the correct answer and a detailed explanation follow. Such a tool would be powerful and useful, but this is not it. This book lacks the details and numbers that test-takers often get stumped on. While not perfect, it is the only tool open to you so far on Audible and it's much better than nothing. I just wish publishers would recognize the power of audiobooks, not just as a translation from written text, but as a medium in and of themselves--especially for test preparation. I hope to see more titles like this on Audible, and perhaps even some original offerings designed specifically for a new generation of students and professionals who study not with pens and pads, but with laptops and digital media players. Audible needs a new CompTia A+ book What was most disappointing about Christopher Parkers story? It is old and out of date. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment. The A+ certification is huge, and to only have one lame and out of date option in all of Audible is, again, a disappointment. Any additional comments? Find better Comptia books and get them into the Audible library! Not enough info I listened to this book six times and then took a practice test and failed. Lots of good info just not enough to prepare you for the test. out dated covered a lot quick but is outdated didn't even touch on uefi or a lot of other new thing's don't think it was meant for 801 or 802 Good Starter This book is great to familerize yourself with some of the content needed on the A+ test. It obviously cant include everything, but its a good starting point to see if you are up to the challenge, or if you need to brush up on your skills a bit more.

Comebacks at Work Audiobook by Kathleen Reardon, Christopher T. Noblet

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kathleen Reardon) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 10:42:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Comebacks at Work Subtitle: Using Conversation to Master Confrontation Author: Kathleen Reardon, Christopher T. Noblet Narrator: Susan Ericksen Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 92 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Here is the workplace guide to putting "I wish I'd said" moments in the past. Ever wish that you could have a "do over" after a conversation at work? Do you often find yourself regretting what you've said to a coworker - or kicking yourself for not saying something better, stronger, or more precise? If so, you're like most people, and in Comebacks at Work, management professor and consultant Kathleen Kelley Reardon, Ph.D., provides the tips and tools you need to know what to say - and how to say it better - next time. In this compelling, entertaining book, Reardon argues that we are responsible for 75 percent of the way we're treated at work, and our success - or failure - at the workplace depends largely on how we handle ourselves in conversation with our colleagues. To break free of the stale scripts and expected actions that allow politically astute people to manipulate us, we must increase our conversational awareness and effectively employ what Reardon calls "comebacks". Comebacks at Work provides a game plan for doing so and explains: Every conversation is different, and while many situations are common, one set of comebacks isn't enough. Offering a personalized repertoire of comebacks and a plan for using them strategically as well as the skills you will need to package them for maximum effect, Comebacks at Work will prepare you for any difficult conversation that comes your way. Members Reviews: Overflowing with Challenging Situations - MASTERED Stories of challenging situations come to life with a variety of solutions, matched with practical tools that arm the listener. The "Comebacks" title caused met to hesitate since it conjured up images of the perfect zinger. I was looking for exactly what I got, seven hours of personal counseling on communicating more effectively despite the challenges presented. While comebacks seemed a bit misleading initially, the book is true to its namesake by providing memorable "zingers" along with keys to analyze a comment that often paralyzes us or triggers self destructive responses. Intent and intensity of the confrontation allows you to focus on appropriate comeback decisions that not only serve to defend, they actually can garner respect and promote your image. Susan Ericksen's narration convinced me to purchase, and I am very grateful for this amazing personal growth opportunity. Very engaging narration made the learning even more enjoyable. I highly recommend. Like a Fly on the Wall in my Company Would you listen to Comebacks at Work again? Why? Yes! This book gave great REALISTIC examples of EVERYDAY confrontational situations. The examples and reasoning to utilize a specific response was broken down and analyzed for you and helped you to learn to do it yourself! It is the perfect book to not only learn how to handle these type situations but ideal as a refresher tool. Great Book!!! Fills an Important Gap on Self Help Books for Human Interactions The book flowed smoothly from one enlightening point to the next, balancing theoretical information with practical things to say when put on the spot.

How to be a Productivity Ninja Audiobook by Graham Allcott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Graham Allcott) — Fri, 16 Dec 2016 01:02:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to be a Productivity Ninja Subtitle: Worry Less, Achieve More and Love What You Do Author: Graham Allcott Narrator: Anthony Shuster Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: In the age of information overload, traditional time management techniques simply don't cut it when it comes to overflowing inboxes, ever-expanding to-do lists and endless pointless meetings. Thankfully there is a better way: the way of the productivity ninja. Using techniques including ruthlessness, mindfulness, Zenlike calm and stealth and camouflage, you will get your inbox down to zero, make the most of your attention, beat procrastination and learn to work smarter, not harder. Written by one of the UK's foremost productivity experts, How to be a Productivity Ninja is a fun, accessible and practical guide to staying cool, calm and collected, getting more done and learning to love your work again. Members Reviews: Good in parts but far too long. The essential point which I took from this book was that you only have so much proactive attention in a day and that time needs to be protected and used wisely. While there are other nuggets, much of the book fails to hit the mark. Perhaps it was just lost on audio but the authors system of organisation, Master Projects Lists, Daily Lists, Weekly Lists, dedicated thinking time each week just seems over prescriptive, especially for a business owner where the nature of the work can be extremely changeable and an element of thinking on ones feet is required. Personally, I'm fairly organised anyway, I will take away some good points from this book, however the one size fits all system just seems a little too cumbersome for its own good. Excellent and immensely practical This book is written by a U.K. author and is free from some of the "live your dreams" and pseudo-religious idioms that plague American publications. This is essentially a very practical guide about being productive and organised. I suppose it's a time management book but is much more detailed and useful than most publications on the genre that follow only the GTD methods. Without going into great detail it assists you in designing your own personalised but flexible organisational systems, written primarily with work in mind but equally applicable to personal life. Excellent, specific and readily applicable advice throughout, it is also realistic in its aims and advice offered; accepting and working with the imperfections of our human mind and covering topics such as distractions and procrastination. Good advice on email and meetings. I really enjoyed this book having read many Time Management books over the years. It's differentiators are that it is UK focused and very specific and practical. I have instigated quite a number of its recommendations myself. Enjoy! Beyond brilliant! One of the best productivity and time management books I've ever read. I'd advise this to anyone looking to take control of their day and their time! I am officially a Productivity Ninja in-training!! As someone who has always been fairly disorganised, I can safely say that those days are now behind me! Good book but.. I enjoyed this book and gained a couple bits of valuable information from it but felt that not all of it was applicable to me. Would be brilliant for someone who works in an office environment though.

FastReads Money & Motivation Book Bundle Audiobook by FastReads

biacuaduc@gmail.com (FastReads) — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 09:02:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: FastReads Money & Motivation Book Bundle Subtitle: Includes Summary of Grit, Summary of Mindset, Summary of Tools of Titans, Summary of Unshakeable, and Summary of The War of Art Author: FastReads Narrator: Anthony Pica Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-17 Publisher: FastReads Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Don't miss this FastReads book summary bundle, Money & Motivation. This bundle includes five summaries of best-selling books on money, motivation, and success to help you stay focused, achieve more, and make your money work harder for you. This FastReads summary bundle includes: Each summary includes key takeaways and analysis of the original book to help you quickly absorb the author's wisdom in a distilled and easy-to-digest format. FastReads' summaries mean you save time and money listening to only what you need. Buy this five-book bundle and start finding your drive, increasing your savings, and getting more done each and every day! Note: These are summaries and analyses of each book listed, not the original books. Members Reviews: Great work! Great work!

Organizing from the Inside Out Audiobook by Julie Morgenstern

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Julie Morgenstern) — Tue, 03 Oct 2000 00:33:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Organizing from the Inside Out Author: Julie Morgenstern Narrator: Julie Morgenstern Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-00 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 281 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Hundreds of thousands of people have broken through the clutter and streamlined their lives with Julie Morgenstern's proven techniques. There's no magic, no mystery. Getting organized is a skill that anyone can learn. The beauty of Julie's system, honed during her many years as a professional organizer, is that it enables you to design a unique organizing plan based on your individual goals, natural habits, and psychological needs; a plan that will work with your personality rather than against it. Let Julie Morgenstern set you free to live the life you dream about. ©2000 Julie Morgenstern, All Rights Reserved; (P)2000 Simon & Schuster, Inc., All Rights Reserved Members Reviews: Meh ... I didn't get much out of this book. It is too short and didn't give me any tangible tips on organizing. It seemed to be more the internal psychology of messiness ... asking you to write down goals and seeing which "type" of messy personality you fall into. I kept waiting to hear about actual systems I could use - it wasn't until the end that she discusses putting things in attractive containers and using nice labels. I got much more out of Dave Allen's 'Getting Things Done' which talks about filing techniques, 43 folders, task list management, etc.. Perhaps the unabridged book has more? The author does an excellent job narrating, however. Excellent - Real Results This book was great. I followed the steps and have cleaned up my home office area, and kept it neat! When I go to do another area, I'll listen to it again. Really made a difference from the other times I have tried to organize. Short, to the point and effective If you could sum up Organizing from the Inside Out in three words, what would they be? Effective, practical, informative. What was one of the most memorable moments of Organizing from the Inside Out? It gave me an exact process to follow with examples that pertained to all different areas of my life. Which character as performed by Julie Morgenstern was your favorite? Narrator was great and pleasant to listen to. What did you learn from Organizing from the Inside Out that you would use in your daily life? How to take each and every room in my home and areas in my life and attack them one at a time. Buy the book to reference There are a lot of checklists and questionaires so I would recommend having the book. There's only so much you can actively do when walking or driving listening to an audio book Practical and enlightening! Would you listen to Organizing from the Inside Out again? Why? I have read through this book twice and have bookmarked places I want to read again. Not only do I love how simple it is to apply the principles, but the author gives examples that help with clarification. What about Julie Morgensterns performance did you like? Julie was easy to understand and her inflections varied so I did not get sleepy listening to her. What insight do you think youll apply from Organizing from the Inside Out? Organizing from the Inside Out gave me a vision for how I want to live and steps to follow to achieve my dream! Any additional comments? I love, love, love the questions to ask myself to keep this vision all about what works for ME, not some magazine photo or project on TV that works for someone else!

The Road to Your Best Stuff Audiobook by Mike Williams

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Williams) — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:09:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Road to Your Best Stuff Author: Mike Williams Narrator: Mike Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-13 Publisher: Open Book Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Do you want to distinguish yourself personally and professionally but are unsure how to go about making it happen? Let Mike Williams show you how to use the powerful techniques he has developed during a remarkable marketing and management consulting career spanning over 25 years. Discover how many of the same principles that work for renowned athletes, actors, musicians, fashion designers and celebrity chefs can make a difference for others pursuing those careers, as well as budding carpenters, truck drivers, photographers, cosmetologists, and virtually any other professional. Mike's process takes you through personal and professional preparation, and into a process of moving forward that includes organizational and promotional techniques. To assist you as you map out the route that suits you best, he provides strategically placed Answers and Actions Needed sections. He also clues you into dozens of great resources - books, magazines and Web sites - to keep you headed in the right direction for years to come. Members Reviews: What do you need to help. get your life organized. in this book Mike Williams will help you focus, get organized, and see yourself in a stronger light. Great Information Thanks, Mike for sharing your wisdom and experience with us! You really gave us something to work with and I appreciate it. No Fluff! Mike Williams' book is a no fluff, ready to use, toolbox carrying necessity for entrepreneurs. So glad to have met him in person at a seminar in Orlando last year! So much applicable wisdom.

Summary of Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Flash Books) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 01:31:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of Crucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler Subtitle: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High Author: Flash Books Narrator: Dean Bokhari Format: Unabridged Length: 47 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: FLASHBOOKS Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Note - this is a book summary of Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler. Original book description: Perhaps once a decade, a book comes along that transforms people's lives in a very real, measurable way. This is one of them. Crucial Conversations exploded onto the scene 10 years ago and revolutionized the way people communicate when stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. Since then, millions of people have learned how to hold effective crucial conversations and have dramatically improved their lives and careers thanks to the methods outlined in this book. Crucial Conversations is filled with practical advice you can start using today: Crucial Conversations gets you past the hard parts of dialogue and helps you achieve relationships that are real, productive, and that will enrich your life and career. Members Reviews: crucial conversations! This is an excellent summary of Crucial Conversations. Loved the content. Loved the narration. And most of all -- loved how actionable it was. Started applying some of the concepts at work with employees and already seeing positive results. Good work! Reader Rant Like the content of what was being presented. Did not like that the reader started to rant about his views on President Trump. I wanted to learn about the material in the book not the political opinion of the reader. Feel this behavior was a complete 180 from what was being taught. To author: Pls eliminate all non-sense comments I love the concept of a book like this. But this has to be studied more to be done better. I probably can boil this 25 min audio into 6 minutes and the entire 45 min audio into 7 minutes. I pretty much skim through the audio because it was repetitive. Personally this audio wasn't useful. I gave 5 starts because i value the concept of such summary book had it done well with careful thought. I also gave 5 stars because i think it might be a great audio for a lot of people, especially the beginners of this cultivation. For me, I would have like the book to be more info and action packed, and author can do that still under 20 minutes, if he eliminates all the other non-sense fillers. Like i said, this book can use more care. I will go ahead and buy the real original book.

Life Coach: 3 Books in 1 Audiobook by K.L. Hammond

biacuaduc@gmail.com (K.L. Hammond) — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 04:17:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Coach: 3 Books in 1 Subtitle: Start Your Practice, How to Make Money, and Questions & Exercises Author: K.L. Hammond Narrator: Michael Hatak Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-17 Publisher: K.L. Hammond Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Are you ready to improve your social and business skills, simultaneously, and earn a nice income in the process? If so, become a life coach! Life coaching will fill your life with meaning as you positively transform the lives of your clients. How many other opportunities can deliver both internal and external benefits? Invest in yourself, your clients, and your bottom line! In book one, How to Start your Life Coaching Practice you will learn: In book two, Turn Your Life Coaching Practice into a Money-Making Machine you will learn: In book three, Powerful Questions, Exercises & Activities to Transform Your Life Coaching Practice you will learn: So what are you waiting for? Take action, not now, but right now, and grab your copy today! Members Reviews: I'm thankful I found this book If you are looking for a book to help you become a phenomenal life coach......this is it. It really breaks down everything u need to know even gives step by step instructions. I'm using the strategies now and have seen great results. A nice overview with actionable tips. This book is a great intro for the steps to becoming a coach and really inspired me to explore the possibility of becoming a coach myself. This book is great for anyone who has had the thought of coaching but no idea where to start. Inspiration for getting started Very good book. I really enjoyed it. It's very insightful and informative. I really love the way the authors laid out the groundwork in simple and detailed terms. Great introduction to the coaching business I really enjoyed this book. It's a great introduction for someone who's looking to get started with just the basics. It really process through everything but for someone who's really interested in starting it's a good simple way to get started without getting overwhelmed. Fascinating If you are fascinated in starting a coaching and consulting business...mainly if you want to pull buyers online or use online tools to control and manage the business, then this is a great book to pick-up.

Words Can Change Your Brain Audiobook by Mark Robert Waldman, Andrew Newberg M.D.

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Robert Waldman) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 08:51:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Words Can Change Your Brain Subtitle: 12 Conversational Strategies to Build Trust, Resolve Conflicts, and Increase Intimacy Author: Mark Robert Waldman, Andrew Newberg M.D. Narrator: Mark Robert Waldman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 160 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Sometimes it feels as if the more we talk, the less we are heard. But in groundbreaking research, Andrew Newberg, M.D., and Mark Robert Waldman have discovered a powerful strategy called Compassionate Communication that allows two brains to work together as one. In 12 clear steps, Compassionate Communication actually changes our brain structure as well as the brain of the person we are talking to in a way that helps establish a bond between people. In this unique state free from conflict and distrust we can communicate more effectively, listen more deeply, collaborate without effort, and succeed more quickly at any task. Using data collected from MBA students, couples in therapy, caregivers, and brain scans, Newberg and Waldman have seen again and again that Compassionate Communication can transform a difficult conversation into a deeply satisfying one, literally in a matter of a few minutes. Whether you are negotiating with your boss or your employees, arguing with your spouse, or coping with your kids, Compassionate Communication is a simple and unbeatable way to achieve a win-win dialogue to help you reach your goals. With its clear prescription and proven results, Words Can Change Your Brain will change how you think and speak to virtually everyone. Members Reviews: Stunned Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? You bet! This book has totally changed the way I communicate with others and I feel so much more connected to people. I am deliberately removing the word "no" from my vocabulary and I have chosen the word "calm" as my word. I repeat it over and over at night when I can't sleep sometimes. Just saying the word, spelling it out and repeating it over and over changes my heart beat and changes my thinking. Have you listened to any of Mark Robert Waldmans other performances before? How does this one compare? No If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? The power of "NO." Any additional comments? I just want to know who will use their compassionate listening skills on me. I need to talk sometimes, too. Mostly the same stuff I've read before Any additional comments? This book could be interesting at times but if you've read other books like this about the brain - it's mainly the same information. What I couldn't believe was the narration! I read reviews about how the narrator's voice was annoying, but I was surprised to find that he almost sounds like he has a speech impediment when he's saying words with the "T" sound. I found that to be annoying and disruptive to listening. I can start TODAY! Simple, doable, inspiring communication strategies I can begin today. I look forward to many meaningful conversations! Just Awful I tried hard to like this book but ultimately found no redeeming value. The advice was sometimes ok, often impractical, and occasionally ridiculous. In a nutshell relax, look into the other persons eyes, and speak slowly. That's about it. Please save yourself respect, career and friendships by not following the more outlandish advice this book offers. Better yet, don't buy it at all. Thought provoking Enjoyed the books concepts. Narrator was good. Examples helpful. I'm putting the suggestions into actions.

The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to Be One Audiobook by Peter B. Kyne

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter B. Kyne) — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:14:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to Be One Author: Peter B. Kyne Narrator: Jason McCoy Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-12 Publisher: ABN Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: In The Go-Getter, Bill Peck, a war veteran, persuades Cappy Ricks, the influential founder of the Rick's Logging & Lumbering Company, to let him prove himself by selling skunk wood in odd lengths - a job that everyone knows can only lead to failure. When Peck goes on to beat his quota, Rick hands Peck the ultimate opportunity and the ultimate test: the quest for an elusive blue vase. Drawing on such classic values as honesty, determination, passion, and responsibility, Peck overcomes nearly insurmountable obstacles to find the vase and launch hia career as a successful manager. In a time when jobs are tight and managers are too busy for mentoring, how can you maintain positive energy, take control of your career, and prepare yourself to ace the tests that come your way? By applying the timeless lessons in this compulsively listenable parable, employees at all levels can learn to rekindle the go-getter in themselves. Members Reviews: Amazing. Amazing story of inspiration and courage to go beyond the norm and be a go getter!! Thanks for a great read! Speaker was a little fast for some of the old English, but overall the content made me give it 5 stars! Moving Only you can choose to give up. Life offers one guarantee if you quit. YOU LOSE. I always enjoy this classic. Thiis book is highly recommended for anyone who needs to get things done. if you are in sales, you need this information Loved it! So glad I read this book. A little surprised by the stories. Great book, a classic!!! inspirational read it was a good story had a point but I felt it could have went more in depth but I'm smart enough to get it and I did . thanks for taking the time to write the book.

Stop Worrying; Start Writing Audiobook by Sarah Painter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sarah Painter) — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 06:14:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stop Worrying; Start Writing Subtitle: How to Overcome Fear, Self-Doubt, and Procrastination Author: Sarah Painter Narrator: Sarah Painter Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-18 Publisher: Siskin Press Ltd Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Do you want to write but can't seem to get started? Are you struggling to finish your novel or frustrated by your slow progress? Perhaps you are starting to worry that you aren't cut out for the writing life.... Let best-selling novelist and host of the Worried Writer podcast Sarah Painter show you how to skip past negativity, free-up writing time, cope with self-doubt, and beat procrastination. Along with mega successful authors such as C. L.Taylor, Mark Edwards, and Julie Cohen, Sarah will show you how to: Packed with honest, supportive, and hard-won advice, this is your practical guide to getting the work done. Don't let creative anxiety kill your writing dreams: Stop worrying and start writing today! "Inspiring, comforting, warm and wise. Both new writers and established authors will find something helpful here." - Keris Stainton, YA author "If Stephen King is your writing godfather then Sarah Painter is the writer's best friend - kind, honest and full of wisdom." - Annie Lyons, best-selling author of The Choir on Hope Street and Not Quite Perfect "The best book on writing and productivity I have read in a long time. It tackles the fear and self-doubt we all feel when it comes to our writing in such an engagingly honest way, that there are times when I was laughing aloud because here was someone who truly understood. Written with such heart, Sarah, in her characteristically kind, and gentle way that listeners of The Worried Writer podcast have come to love and appreciate, offers solid, actionable advice that will inspire you to approach your writing with enthusiasm and renewed determination!" - Lily Graham, author of The Cornish Escape Members Reviews: Brave writer Really enjoyed this book by Sarah Painter. She talks a lot about feelings that I'm sure most writers share (though not all are as brave as she is in admitting them!). Great tips and loved the inside look at her writing process and how she has overcome hurdles. Five Stars Reassuring and full of helpful tidbits for your writing life! Five Stars Very easy to read. Glad I purchased it. Worth the read It was interesting to see that even an author who has "made it" has the same worries and anxieties of a novice. From a therapist's perspective - Great book with valid information on overcoming anxiety and procrastination about writing I had the honor of being a beta reader for "Stop Worrying: Start Writing." I found The Worried Writer podcasts about eighteen months ago and was so impressed with her advice, encouragement, and knowledge that I asked if she would be mentor. She has been incredibly helpful with support, practical advice, and her knowledge of writing and the publishing process. When she offered the opportunity to be a beta reader, I knew the book would be good. Even better than I expected! with suggestions, scenarios, and practical advice for writers. "Stop Worrying: Start Writing" is engaging and easy to read with the author's own experiences and learning through reading and courses how to overcome her struggles..

Working With You Is Killing Me Audiobook by Katherine Crowley, Kathi Elster

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Katherine Crowley) — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 03:51:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Working With You Is Killing Me Subtitle: Freeing Yourself from Emotional Traps at Work Author: Katherine Crowley, Kathi Elster Narrator: Katherine Crowley, Kathi Elster Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-06 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 138 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Freeing yourself is easier than you think, and you don't have to quit or fire anyone to do it. The solution is simple: Take control of your own response. In this pragmatic and insightful guide, psychotherapist Katherine Crowley and nationally recognized business consultant Kathi Elster combine their expertise and 20 years of research to teach you how to unhook from upsetting situations and eliminate your workplace woes step by illuminating step. Through eye-opening quizzes, real-life case examples, and field-tested strategies, you'll quickly learn how to identify and handle any relationship that holds you back on the job. With your newfound emotional skills, you'll be able to: Critic Reviews: "This empowering book delivers a sense of control over nasty workplace situations." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Learned valuable techniques I learned many techniques that have helped me disengage with some difficult co-workers. The book teaches you how to identify personality traits around you - and challenges you to find yourself in there. How to appease difficult co-workers if you absolutely have to work with them. This gives back your power because in a way you're manipulating and placating them to make their insecure selves feel more important while you walk away rolling your eyes and enjoying the workplace more - well that's what I took from that section anyway. Great, quick audiobook. Difficult People Problem Solved! Crowley and Elster have written a refreshing and extremely helpful book on how to deal with problem people and situations. The book focuses on work relationships, but I found it very useful dealing with people in all walks of life, including my family. I recommended this book to anyone who has a problem with work relationships or any other relationship. This is a perfect book to give a graduating Seniors or College students as they get ready to join the business world. It is a must read for everyone in business! Just what I needed! ;p This audiobook is just in time. A must read if you're working with a bitchy boss. Good Solid Advice I work in large corporation with staff of 20+. I am bad boss and have bad boss. I am cynic. Dismissed book at first. As book progressed I found valuable insights. I made staff listen to book during work hours. They too were skeptical going in. But now they reference book often. Great fun associating people at work (including me) with circumstances and advice in book. It helps to know your bad circumstance exists elsewhere!!! John Marie Westmoreland As a subject matter expert on workplace bullying and discrimination, I found this book to be highly engaging and brimming with professional details. This is a very good book and a must read!

Procrastination Audiobook by Jane B. Burka, Lenora M. Yuen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jane B. Burka) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:20:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Procrastination Subtitle: Why You Do It, What to Do About It Now Author: Jane B. Burka, Lenora M. Yuen Narrator: Sandra Burr Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 150 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Based on their workshops and counseling experience, psychologists Jane B. Burka and Lenora M. Yuen offer a probing, sensitive, and at times humorous look at a problem that affects everyone: students and scientists, secretaries and executives, homemakers and salespeople. Procrastination identifies the reasons we put off tasks - fears of failure, success, control, separation, and attachment - and their roots in our childhood and adult experiences. The authors offer a practical, tested program to overcome procrastination by achieving set goals, managing time, enlisting support, and handling stress. Burka and Yuen even provide tips on living and working with the procrastinators you may know. Wise, effective, and easy to use, this new edition shows why for 25 years Procrastination has been an immediate must-have for anyone who puts things off until tomorrow. Members Reviews: Waste of my money, pretty annoyed! What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Ugh i don't know, but this was not for me. What was most disappointing about Jane B. Burka and Lenora M. Yuen s story? Very cliched. All stuff i had heard before many many times, but made longer...which made it more boring! Any additional comments? How ironic that a book about trying to cure procrastination - made me procrastinate! Trying to get thru this book was a huge chore but as i had spent so much on it i was determined to try. It was awful. I picked up a few small things but mostly this was nonsense and boring nonsense at that. Not as an audio book. What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Different reader. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? The content is helpful. Any additional comments? As a kindle book, fine. As an audio book, not so much. I bought the audio version so I could listen while riding the subway. The narrator's voice is grating. (Really? You couldn't get anyone better?) Also, you soon realize how often the word procrastinator is used in this book...and that's grating, too. "Be firm with the procrastinator." "If the procrastinator delays on something..." "Procrastinator. The procrastinator! I realize it's a book about procrastination, but... It's like listening to the song Roxanne. If I took a drink every time she said procrastinator.... And the way she says it and the way it's used... procrastinator starts sounding like...an evil, nasty person. Procrastinator! I had to shut it off. This Book Is Valuable The book looks at procrastination from all angles giving the reader real and unique insights to the problem. They offer sensible, simple but thoughtful practices to help alleviate the problem. Great! This was my first experience with an audio book. The sound was clear and the narration was understandable and enjoyable. The app is super convenient and easy to use. I'd like to listen to more books! Just like a therapy What did you like best about this story? This is a very good book, helped me a lot and I urged to write this review. Better listening than reading, feels just like a real therapy session!

Think Like a Champion Audiobook by Donald Trump, Meredith McIver

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donald Trump) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:33:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Think Like a Champion Subtitle: An Informal Education in Business and Life Author: Donald Trump, Meredith McIver Narrator: Skipp Sudduth Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-09 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 246 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: I've always been a big supporter of education. It is the foundation from which we build our lives. As a developer, I know how important the foundation is to the building. A firm foundation is absolutely necessary. It's something you cannot skimp on, or treat lightly, or rush through to get done. Sometimes people are surprised when they find out that I am so serious about being well read and how much I emphasize education. The fact that there is an educational subtext in The Apprentice is the reason I agreed to do the show. I wanted there to be some substance along with the entertainment value. People of all ages learn lessons - business and otherwise - from watching and that has been a great source of pride for me. That's one reason I write essays. They are a quick way to learn a thing or two or at least open the mind to thought. I may be successful already, but I learn something new every day. I also make the effort to learn every day. The theory behind my 'think big' credo is that if you want to build skyscrapers, or if you have big goals, you'd better have a good solid foundation to work from. These essays are one way to get that foundation in place and keep your life moving forward in the best way possible. It works for me, and I would hope it works for you. Sincerely, Donald Trump. Over the years, Donald Trump has written many best-selling titles, and he has also written short pieces that summarize his singularly successful tenets on how to live the good life, both personally and professionally. These have been personally selected by Donald Trump for Think Like a Champion, giving his special perspective in what amounts to an "informal education" on how to succeed in business and life. The pieces are engaging, informative and educational, presenting the clearest picture yet into the mind and heart of an extraordinary individual. Members Reviews: Motivating It was mostly common sense advice but worded in a highly motivating way. loved it It's easy to build momentum! Really good insight on how to get in the zone and stay there!. Build momentum and have a good tempo!! Great food for business and life! I enjoy this book and listen to it from time to time to sharpen my thinking about business principles and life habits. Donald Trump is very open about his life. Compliments to the narrator as well! An abundance of critical information and insight When learning to be a success, it is critically important to learn from those that have a long track record of great success. Thankfully, there are some successful people willing to share, at least some of what they've learned with others, in order that more people might have a greater chance of success, as well. Those willing to share positive information; that has the power to change the lives of others and by extension those around them for the better really do help make the world a better place. Success leaves clues, thank you Donald Trump for allowing many people to learn what you are willing to share; that has helped you become such a great example of success, particularly in family and faith and continuing business sucesses and never giving up and overcoming; even when facing odds that would have overwhelmed most others, by never giving up.

Are You Fully Charged? Audiobook by Tom Rath

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Rath) — Tue, 05 May 2015 11:12:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Are You Fully Charged? Subtitle: The 3 Keys to Energizing Your Work and Life Author: Tom Rath Narrator: Rick Adamson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Missionday Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 474 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: From Tom Rath, author of five New York Times and Wall Street Journal best sellers. Over six million copies of his books have been sold. Are You Fully Charged? reveals the three keys that matter most for our daily well-being as well as our engagement in our work. Drawing on the latest and most practical research from business, psychology, and economics, this audiobook focuses on changes we can make to create better days for ourselves and others. Are You Fully Charged? will challenge you to stop pursuing happiness instead of creating meaning, lead you to rethink your daily interactions with the people who matter most, and show you how to put your own health first in order to be your best every day. Members Reviews: Research Based Ideas For Life Balance I deeply appreciated Tom Rath's research based approach to becoming a fully charged person. I have tried to live and teach life balance for years. In this short book you are exposed to some fascinating insights. I especially liked his thought that the pursuit of happiness is not as healthy as the pursuit of meaning. Great book! I learned sooooo much!!! This book has so many positive attributes I'm not even going to attempt to start naming them all. Listen and you will "understand " A Perfect Portion A great little book filled with practical nuggets of life wisdom to help energize your daily experience. I appreciate the fact that Tom didn't repeat himself 2 or 3 times just to make this more of a full length book like most self-help authors do. This was easily digestible content that I suspect would benefit anyone that gave it a listen (or read). One of the few books I may go ahead and purchase in print to revisit some of the content later. Among other topics in the book, Tom discusses sleep habits. This one small piece of the overall content has made a significant improvement to my own energy, mood, and productivity. Really a great listen! Very good book a must read or listen Good book. Like the different ways a person can be energized. Good stories too and good tips First review of a book. Great book with lots of good information to start leading a more meaningful life! I would recommend this book to anyone looking to find their additional energy that they are missing in their lives.

The Carrot Principle Audiobook by Adrian Gostick, Chester Elton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adrian Gostick) — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 02:13:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Carrot Principle Author: Adrian Gostick, Chester Elton Narrator: Adrian Gostick, Chester Elton Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-06 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 118 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: The Carrot Principle reveals the groundbreaking results of one of the most in-depth management studies ever undertaken, showing definitively that the most successful managers provide their employees with frequent and effective recognition. Drawing on case studies from leading companies, including Disney, DHL, KPMG, and Pepsi Bottling Group, best-selling authors Gostick and Elton show how the transformative power of purpose-based recognition produces astonishing results. And they show how great managers motivate employees to excel by offering constructive praise and meaningful rewards, and in doing so achieve higher productivity, engagement, retention, and customer satisfaction. This exceptional program, sure to become a modern-day classic, presents the simple steps to becoming a Carrot Principle manager and building a recognition culture in your organization. Following these steps will make you a high-performance leader and take your team to a new level of achievement. Members Reviews: Not bad, but not enough examples Would you try another book from Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton and/or Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton ? Probably not Has The Carrot Principle turned you off from other books in this genre? No, on the contrary, if you are looking to believe in the concept of employee recognition, they give plenty of numbers and studies that back up the idea the recognizing and rewarding employees is the way to go, however, I found the words 'study', 'research', were way overused. I just wanted to know how to do it better than I am already doing. fantastic listen If you could sum up The Carrot Principle in three words, what would they be? Informative inspiring thought provoking What other book might you compare The Carrot Principle to and why? This book is similar to the referral machine. Any additional comments? I need to listen to this one again. Its a constant barrage of good ideas, and you can't really take it all in in one listen. Too much good info! Good information Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? The information they provide is useful and informative. However, they are both a bit pretentious and they swap back and forth during the reading. Both of those annoyed me, but get past them and there really is useful stuff here. How could the performance have been better? Use one narrator. Do not pronounce your "s" as "z". It is not prO-ject. It's Proh-ject. And so forth. Nit picky? Maybe, but they talk in your ear for quite a while and it gets old. What did you learn from The Carrot Principle that you would use in your daily life? Management principles. Recognition =/= Rewards The authors cited several studies in order to legitimize their advice. However, their advice took giant leaps from the management science, which simply doesn't support the authors' proposed practices. For example, one of the significant findings they cited was that leadership of companies are rated higher on all aspects of their leadership when the management of the companies recognize employees for good work. Then the authors give all sorts of advice and examples on which rewards (that cost money) managers should give employees. Recognition does not mean rewards, and in fact, there is a body of scientific study that shows that receiving rewards actually diminishes people's motivation.

Doing The Impossible Audiobook by Patrick Bet-David

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick Bet-David) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:02:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Doing The Impossible Subtitle: The 25 Laws for Doing The Impossible Author: Patrick Bet-David Narrator: Patrick Bet-David Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-12 Publisher: Tico Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 194 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: "What does Doing the Impossible really mean? This book is for those who have a desire to achieve greatness and are ready to take the steps to turn that desire into a reality. At one point or another in this book, you will experience several different reactions - excitement, curiosity, joy, laughter, or even tears - but the ultimate goal is to encourage and challenge you to make a decision to do the impossible. That may have a totally different meaning to you than it did to Steve Jobs, Thomas Edison, or any of the other role models we will look at; but whatever Doing the Impossible means to you, the goal of this book is to help you realize that you have the capacity to do what the critics think is impossible." (Patrick Bet-David, Introduction to Doing the Impossible) Doing the Impossible is a roadmap for those who want to do something big with their lives. The book goes over 25 steps that the listener should take to re-create themselves, identify their cause, and make history. Patrick Bet-David shares his own impossible crusade and gives key principles for anyone looking to do the same. Members Reviews: Author/Reader Needs to slow down I love listening to Bet-David talk, he's extremely enthusiastic and motivating. I was hoping he would be the one reading the book, then I realized why there are readers/speakers who specialize in audible books. Not trying to hate on the man, but he needs to know when to pause, slow down, and take a breath to allow the listener to comprehend and follow him. Especially on the action points. Great advice, extremely motivating and talented man, didn't do the book justice by burning through it like that. Then again, I guess I could not be lazy and read it myself! Thanks for helping us grow! Glad I bought this book! Very well written and narrated! Clear and motivating instructions for going out and accomplishing your dreams! Success and what drives it encouraging, insightful, beneficial, value added to reader. Read fast, clearly understood. I will reread next week as it's about a 5 hour read and put into motionsome ideas expressed. Practical Action easy to read or listen to. This book os a summary of practical actions. A set of attainable goals to practice personal development. Packed with real knowledge and applicable tools in a simple format to follow. A teacher who can simplify the most difficult ideas to comprehend is a master in his craft. Easy read. Thank you Patrick. Dalila Team Unstoppable Listening while I work Enjoyed this Audible Book by Patrick Bet-David. Very insightful with actionable steps that make you think. Will recommend to my friends.

It's Not About the Money Audiobook by Bob Proctor

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bob Proctor) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:51:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It's Not About the Money Author: Bob Proctor Narrator: Bob Proctor Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-09 Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 427 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Follow the path to prosperity, which is offered along with guidance for achieving harmony in both professional and personal spheres. Proctor offers strategies to overcome destructive thinking patterns and to sustain the flow of wealth while channeling it constructively. Profiles of individuals who pursued their passion rather than profit, and subsequently reaped immense rewards, will inspire all who seek to transform their lives. Proctor is a well known motivational consultant, advising corporations and business leaders for over 40 years. He is considered on of the world's greatest authorities on attracting wealth. He lectures throughout the world on overcoming our fears of money while teaching us how to attract it. Critic Reviews: My good friend Bob Proctor understands and teaches The Secret better than anyone I know." (Mark Victor Hansen, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul) Members Reviews: No fluff Bob talked to me like a wise, old friend. Nothing esoteric here. Awesome. Gives you rules that you can use in your daily activities. Start making good decisions with this guidance. Private Lives This is a beautiful piece of information, it has made a great deal of difference in my life. Listening to the audio book again and again has made me look at things with a different perspective. I recommend this book for everyday listening and learning. Something For Everyone This is the first get-rich-quick book that actually talks about living abundantly, not just about money. For this reason I have to respect the author. If you want to know about success, of which money is a component ... then buy this book. Surprised... I bought this book thinking it would be about investing. It isn't of course. I've never listened to 'self-help' before so I don't know much about the genre. I was encouraged by this book though, and would recommend it. Sound advice delivered with passion Bob Proctor delivers sound advice that emphasizes the importance of mindset and action. He encourages readers to go beyond a regular job to experience the creativity and freedom that can come from being your own boss. While the advice may not necessarily be unfamiliar or new to some readers, it is the way he has synthesized the content that makes this book both helpful and motivating. Yes there are a few embedded plugs for his own services but this didn't bother me. If anything it was an inadvertent lesson in marketing. I think this book is especially suited to people who are thinking about starting their own business or are just starting out down this road. Finally, Bob Proctor's narration is very energetic and his passion definitely comes through here.

Instant Voice Training Audiobook by The INSTANT-Series

biacuaduc@gmail.com (The INSTANT-Series) — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 03:37:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Instant Voice Training Subtitle: How to Train Your Voice Instantly! Author: The INSTANT-Series Narrator: The INSTANT-Series Format: Unabridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: Instant Series Publication Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: NOTE: Be sure to download the accompanying reference guide upon purchasing. You'll need it to go through the audio. If you can't access it, just contact us directly at audio@instantseries.com. The Instant-Series Presents Instant Voice Training How to Train Your Voice Instantly! In a world where your voice totally matters, what do you do if you don't have the sexiest voice, the most commanding voice, the most articulate voice...or are simply not happy with the voice you have? There is a myriad of reasons to why you would want/need to have a better voice, such as: Are you familiar with the proverbial saying "it's not what you say, but how you say it" and how your actual words only make up "seven percent of communication"? Well, your voice makes up a remaining majority of that. Thus, how you come across to those around you is determined by your voice, even more so than appearance. Have you ever witnessed a person who didn't have the polished look, but the second they started talking, you became in "awe" by the spellbinding sound effect they had...while the opposite could be said for somebody who looked like a million bucks but didn't have the million-buck voice to go with that appearance. Members Reviews: awesome very short and concise with effective vocal warmups that you can do daily in under 15 minutes love it! Really helped improve my vocal performance! Where does Instant Voice Training rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? So far this is the only book I listened to completely, and for good reason! I'm very picky when it comes to writing styles and this one was right up my alley! What did you like best about this story? I particularly loved the 'Mouth Pull-Ups' as it was a very useful technique in loosening my jaw in preparation for a lengthy script. In addition to the plethora of vocal exercises this book has to offer, it also hits the nail right on the head when it comes to advising proper nutrition and care for your vocal chords/throat. Have you listened to any of The INSTANT-Seriess other performances before? How does this one compare? I have only listened to this one, but I am definitely going to look into their entire series! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, and it was easy to do so! It kept me in a balanced state of informed and engaged all throughout.

The 80/20 Principle Audiobook by Richard Koch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Koch) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:08:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 80/20 Principle Author: Richard Koch Narrator: Richard Aspel Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-07 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 376 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Richard Koch is a highly successful entrepreneur and investor. His 80/20 Principle - that 80 per cent of results flow from just 20 per cent of the causes - is the one true principle of highly effective people and organizations. In one of the decade's most original, provocative and powerful books, The 80/20 Principle shows how you can achieve much more with much less effort, time and resources, simply by concentrating on the all-important 20 per cent. Astonishingly, though the 80/20 Principle has greatly influenced today's world, this is the first book which shows you how to use it in a systematic and practical way. Critic Reviews: "Through multiple examples, and a punchy down-to-earth commentary, Koch offers the first really useful advice weâ¿¿ve seen in a management book for years." (Business Age) Members Reviews: Long, but it worth the time The idea of the book is worthy, but much too long explained and with a lot of hours without anything to do with Pareto principle. The narrator is quite to listen. Anyway, I think it deserves the time and money. Tiresome to listen to The topic is highly relevant, however the narrator is extremely tiresome to listen to, and it feels like it is a never ending listing of various examples of the 80/20 rule. I doubt that I will be able to listen through the entire book. I wish I got this as a normal paper book so I could flick through the pages instead. Mindnumbingly Simplistic This book is terrible. The entire thesis of the book can be stated in a paragraph, and yet somehow the author has managed to stretch it out into an entire book without providing any further insight. long, very long I wish the book was shorter, 20/80 rule would should be applied in book-writing as well. Great book, questionable narration Richard Koch's 80/20 Principle inspires the listener to cut out the meaningless waste of time, energy and activity in their life. The narration, however, suffers from a rather irritating little problem. Narrator Richard Aspel's rendering of straight text is quite good. Unfortunately, Aspel makes caricatures of the numerous quotations that pepper the book, to the point of distraction, especially after the first listen, when one endeavors to study the material in depth.

The Art of Dealing with People Audiobook by Les Giblin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Les Giblin) — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:52:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of Dealing with People Author: Les Giblin Narrator: Pat Reilly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-14 Publisher: Les Giblin Books Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 126 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: What is the one quality that all successful people have in common? They have mastered the art of dealing with people! Let this audiobook show you how to: Skill with people is the one essential ingredient for success and happiness at home and in business. The Art of Dealing with People gives you the skills to take your people skills to a level that you never thought possible! Skill in human relations is similar to skill in any other field, in that success depends on understanding and mastering certain basic general principles. You must not only know what to do, but why you're doing it. As far as basic principles are concerned, people are all the same. Yet each individual person you meet is different. If you attempted to learn some gimmick to deal successfully with each separate individual you met, you would be faced with a hopeless task. Influencing people is an art, not a gimmick. When you apply gimmicks in a superficial, mechanical manner, you go through the same motions as the person who "has a way", but it doesn't work for you. The purpose of this book is to give you knowledge based upon an understanding of human nature: Why people act the way they do. The methods presented in this book have been tested on thousands of people who have attended my human-relations seminars. They are not just my pet ideas of how you should deal with people, but ideas that have stood the test of how you must deal with people. That is, if you want to get along with them and get what you want at the same time. Members Reviews: Good quick listen Good advice can be found in this book. Some of it is common sense, but I've learned some good things as well. Excellent quick read Superb book to keep the mind fresh on how to correctly deal with people effectively and efficiently. Enlightening and Thought Provoking This book is Highly Enlightening and will Provoke your thinking in an Extraordinary way. Thereby Vastly Increasing you Influence in Social Interactions. Effective for Personal and Group Influence! Excellent short book This book contains multiple great principles and ideas on dealing and interracting with people. Anyone who would chose to apply these principles would greatly increase their abilities in influencing and engaging with people. great freaking book I Loved it the author of this book gives extremely sound advice increasing people skills.

Fierce Conversations Audiobook by Susan Scott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Scott) — Fri, 06 Dec 2002 05:34:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fierce Conversations Subtitle: Achieving Success at Work & in Life, One Conversation at a Time Author: Susan Scott Narrator: Susan Scott Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-02 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 543 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Fierce Conversations illuminates the path to a new degree of authenticity, a new way of expressing who you are and what you believe as a person and a leader. Susan Scott trains clients in the art of fierce conversations, empowering them to achieve exceptional results through transforming dialogue. Success hinges on engaging people in ways that interrogate reality, provoke learning, tackle tough challenges, tap our deepest aspirations, and enrich relationships. Fierce Conversations takes you step-by-step through your first fierce conversation - with yourself - and on to the most challenging and important conversations facing you. Susan Scott teaches you how to: Fierce Conversations is the master guidebook to transforming the conversations that are central to your success, offering a new way of relating to people - at work, at home, and in every area of your life. Critic Reviews: "Those whose conversations with co-workers or family members aren't producing the results they want will find plenty of helpful tools and assignments in this succinct guide." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Took a while, but Scott eventually delivered Where does Fierce Conversations rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? In the genre of Self-Improvement, this book is probably toward the top-middle of my list. Not my favorite but really good advice. I must say that it took too long to get to the meat of the book. I was on the verge of giving up on it when she started to get into the applicable parts. Also, the book contains really useful strategies that are well laid out when you get to them, but she mentions them and defends them as if you are familiar with the tactics first, and then describes how to do them and what they are later (see "mineral rights" in the book). If I've bought a book on Fierce Conversations, I don't want to read half of it just to be convinced of its importance. If it's important, I'll keep reading. The book could have been better edited and arranged. What other book might you compare Fierce Conversations to and why? I'd compare this to Mindset by Carol Dweck. About that level of insight and really a book about practical ways to be more effective and happy. Mindset had a bit more hard science to it with studies and research driving it, whereas Fierce Conversations is driven by the anecdotal (but powerful) experiences of Susan Scott. Did the narration match the pace of the story? Not that the book is a story, but the Narration was generally well paced. I find that author-narrator is usually a bad idea. "Take of all the hats and write books please!" is my usual sentiment. She comes off a little school-marmy, but she's easy to understand and keeps you involved. Incredible! Would you listen to Fierce Conversations again? Why? Absolutely! This book really helped me breakthrough some barriers I've had with difficult conversations. I've always been one to sugar coat things, never wanting to make someone feel bad. The author helped me understand that straightforward honesty and accountability is where it's at... I've found the principles to be tried and true. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The entire volume.

How to Ace Your Phone Interview Audiobook by Peggy McKee

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peggy McKee) — Wed, 21 May 2014 07:01:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Ace Your Phone Interview Author: Peggy McKee Narrator: Scott Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-14 Publisher: Career Confidential, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Can you ace every phone interview - and get invited to the face-to-face? Phone interviews are really phone "screens". Employers use them to weed out candidates and come up with a short list of people to interview face-to-face. If you don't get invited to interview, you got screened out of the job. This book will keep you from getting screened out and consistently put you on the short list of candidates who get to interview in person. What this book will do for you: What kinds of tips are in this book? Who this book is for: This book is for you if you want to slam-dunk every phone interview and get invited to the face-to-face. You will discover my best phone interview tips from 14 years of interviewing thousands of candidates (as a hiring manager and recruiter). Find out what hiring managers are really thinking about you. This is your key to phone interview success! Members Reviews: Concise and informational I learned a lot from listening to this book while walking and driving, it is concise but useful things to know for any job seekers. Very repetitive I found this to be extremely repetitive. could have finished in half the time if they didn't repeat everything. Very good This audio needs to be listened many times. It points out very important questions and topics Longer than it needs to be VERY repetitive. This could be cut down to 30 minutes total. 40 chapters could be cut down to 3. It's good stuff for first time phone interviews or good refreshers for those who haven't interviewed in a long time. I swear it says the same 37 things 10-12 times in different ways over and over and makes the read sooooooo long and is wasted time. At times i thought the pages had repeated in error. The speaker needs to do commercials or movie previews...not books. very imformative! I have been through many phone interviews and wasn't very knowledgeable about them and always left wondering what I could have done for them in preparation beforehand. After this book my eyes are wide open and my checklist is ready. I believe I will be moving forward into the next step of landing a job.

Asperger's on the Job Audiobook by Rudy Simone

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rudy Simone) — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 22:42:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Asperger's on the Job Subtitle: Must-Have Advice for People with Asperger's or High Functioning Autism and their Employers, Educators, and Advocates Author: Rudy Simone Narrator: Rachel Perry Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-17 Publisher: Future Horizons Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Up to 85% of the Asperger's population are without full-time employment, though many have above-average intelligence. Rudy Simone, an adult with Asperger's Syndrome and an accomplished author, consultant, and musician, created this insightful resource to help employers, educators, and therapists accommodate this growing population, and to help people with Asperger's find and keep gainful employment. Rudy's candid advice is based on her personal experiences and the experiences of over 50 adults with Asperger's from all over the world, in addition to their employers and numerous experts in the field. It contains detailed lists of what the employee can do, and employers and advocates provide balanced guidelines for success, while Rudy's Interview Tips and Personal Job Map tools will help Aspergians, young or old, find their employment niche. There is more to a job than what the tasks are. From social blunders, to sensory issues, to bullying by coworkers, Simone presents solutions to difficult challenges. Listeners will be enriched, enlightened, and ready to work together! Members Reviews: wish I had found this earlier in life All the conclusions I've come to late in life. this is an essential resource for people with aspergers. Invaluable I gained insight, awareness and acceptance of my special differences. I now have ample more confidence in interviews. Wish i knew this years ago. I definitely recommend this to all who struggle in interviews. Thankyou very much :-)

Do You! Audiobook by Russell Simmons, Chris Morrow

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Russell Simmons) — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 06:46:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Do You! Subtitle: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success Author: Russell Simmons, Chris Morrow Narrator: Black Ice Format: Abridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-04-07 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 383 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Russell might have helped introduce hip-hop to the world, but he credits his success to his belief in a strong set of principles, or laws, which he shares for the first time in this audio. In 12 steps, Russell reveals a path towards success that can be followed not only by those looking to duplicate his professional success, but by anyone struggling to realize a dream. Those looking solely for advice on how to build up a bank account at the expense of personal integrity should probably look elsewhere. That's because these laws stem from the belief that all success, be it professional or personal, comes from a connection with your higher self. Using examples from his own experiences and observations, Russell demonstrates how tapping into that connection will allow you to get your mind right, find the motivation to start instead of stall, surround yourself with the right people, appreciate the power of hard work, and understand the power of karma. But most importantly, this book will demonstrate how it's impossible to receive any sort of lasting success from the world without giving something of lasting value to the world first. That's a practice that is reflected in Russell's own work as a mentor and philanthropist and one that he promotes as fundamental to empowerment and success on every level. Blending business insight, universal spiritual truths, and an inspired sense of purpose, Do You! crosses the lines of age, race, and background with wisdom that will lift you up and motivate you to pursue your vision. Critic Reviews: "I consider him one of the great entrepreneurs out there today. Russell knows the market and he sees the future, and that's the ultimate businessperson." (Donald Trump) "Russell Simmons, the original and eternal Hip-Hop Mogul, is one of the most innovative and influential figures in modern American business and culture." (The New York Times) "Simmons is the Godfather. Def Jam was the model that birthed Bad Boy, No Limit, Roc-A-Fella, and all these other labels. And then later, Phat Farm birthed Sean Jean, Rocawear, MarcJacobs, and all these other clothing companies. Russell is the architect of what we do." (Jay-Z) Members Reviews: Excellent Conversation! As an entrepreneur, I greatly appreciated the realness and candor of what Mr. Simmons was telling me in his book. This book is a refreshing change from many self-help books in which the authors are afraid to be open and honest about their failures and faults. The #1 book of the year Dear Russell, few books I read that give the msg so clear, I am brasilian and I understand very well what is to have a dream, I wish I could translate your book and give for free for all those brasilian kids that feel right now lost just like I was im my past. You wrote the #1 book and Hill Harper wrote the #2 but not less important... thank you all. Sorry for my write mistakes, really I think you dont care... No One Category Even though some will be put off by the curse words sprinkled more heavily in some places in this book than others, it is a must listen to. The reader is good, even though Russell reading it himself would have been better. The book is hard to categorize and this is one of its strengths. Mr.

First Sentences for Network Marketing Audiobook by Tom "Big Al" Schreiter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom "Big Al" Schreiter) — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 07:36:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: First Sentences for Network Marketing Subtitle: How to Quickly Get Prospects on Your Side Author: Tom "Big Al" Schreiter Narrator: Dan Culhane Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-15 Publisher: Fortune Network Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 114 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Start your network marketing prospecting and presentations with first sentences that work. Your network marketing prospects prejudge you, so manage that judgment in your favor. For many distributors,the hardest part of prospecting and presenting is the first sentence. If the first sentence is good, the prospect becomes interested and engaged. If the first sentence is bad, it is hard to recover the prospect's interest and confidence. Do new distributors have proven first sentences when they join? Do they feel confident that their first sentences will get prospects on their side? No. And that means they are fearful of talking to prospects or, in some cases, won't talk to prospects at all. Our prospects guard their time, so they are especially brutal when judging our first sentences. They want to limit their time spent listening to presentations that won't interest them. And most times they make that entire judgment in the first few seconds. In this audiobook discover many types of successful, fun first sentences that will generate positive engagement from prospects. You want your prospects on your side when presenting. You can't start with a second sentence, so your first sentence better be good. Members Reviews: Tons of great info. I love the book it has so much content and meat potatoes. Just using one or two of these ideas help you tons. not for audio Would you try another book from Tom "Big Al" Schreiter and/or Dan Culhane? It's like a bulleted list, so hard to follow in audio format. Can't get through it.... Fab l Using these First Sentences means ZERO rejection! It's great to get zero rejection. I used to get nine out of ten rejections. So many great examples to use. Multiple scenarios to use which can be applied to any network marketing company no matter the product or service. Very quick examples that you can start using instantly. I just wish the chapters had titles so you can skip.around to try what fits your preference. Overall good audio book. I definitely will listen again and again. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audio. I will recommend this to my team of direct sellers as this is a very useful tool especially for those who are new to the industry or need refresher

Focus Audiobook by Mike Schmoker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Schmoker) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:17:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Focus Subtitle: Elevating the Essentials to Radically Improve Student Learning Author: Mike Schmoker Narrator: Christopher Prince Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author Mike Schmoker describes a plan for radically improving student learning that is built on three core elements: a focused and coherent curriculum (what we teach); clear, prioritized lessons (how we teach); and purposeful reading and writing, or authentic literacy. With this "less is more" philosophy, educators can help students learn content at a deeper level, develop greater critical thinking skills, and discover more clearly how content-area concepts affect their lives and the world around them. Both a call to action and a blueprint for creating more effective classrooms, Focus: Elevating the Essentials for Radically Improved Student Learning will challenge your assumptions about schooling and show how educators who have embraced this approach quickly achieved spectacular results. The book is published by ASCD. Mike Schmoker is a former administrator, English teacher, and football coach. He has written four books and dozens of articles for educational journals, newspapers, and Time magazine. Members Reviews: Good sound education philosophy There is nothing new here. It is proposing that we go back to good, old-fashioned teaching the content without all of the bells and whistles. Teach fewer topics to mastery rather than covering everything. Save your money because there aren't many suggestions as to how to do this with Common Core. Less is More A concise and easy to read book about implementing a few high impact strategies that can support learning for all students. This was refreshing because it feels as though educators are pulled in too many directions. The book may feel repetitious to some (the author admits this) because the few, high impact strategies are repeated often in each chapter. However, this helped reinforce Schmoker's points. Some schools and districts are poised to implement the ideas in the book. Others will need culture building and professional development. I highly recommend this book to teachers who are looking to make ... I purchased this book as a way to prepare for the upcoming school year. As I read the book, I was able to pull out information and ideas to implement in my classroom. I highly recommend this book to teachers who are looking to make a difference in their classrooms. this is one of the best books I have read As a teacher, this is one of the best books I have read. It gets to the heart of what true learning is all about. Authentic Literacy This book confirmed what I already believe in that authentic literacy is the critical missing link in curriculum in our schools across the country.

Network Marketing for Introverts Audiobook by Argena Olivis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Argena Olivis) — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:30:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Network Marketing for Introverts Subtitle: Guide to Success for the Shy Network Marketer Author: Argena Olivis Narrator: Jane M. Held Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-15 Publisher: Argena Olivis Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Attention introverts! Create the life and business you want.... Not everyone is outgoing, polished, courageous, and loud. In this book you'll discover how you can be yourself and still crush it in your network marketing company. Be prepared to learn.... Take action! Download your copy today! Members Reviews: Hyperlinks Galore This was by far the worst audio book I've listened to. Since I use audio books on my long commute to work, I enjoy engaging stories full of good information. This book provides links to good information, or so I assume, through its numerous hyperlinks. Unfortunately, listening to domain name and file addresses is about 33% of this book. I wasted my monthly credit on this. the book is literally her reading Web page addresses. I couldn't fully engage because it would take her 5 minutes to read every forward slash semi colon backslash comma in every Web address. the worst part is she has a good subject and title just didn't deliver and quality material. Great info but.... This could have been a great book but the constant spell out of websites was extremely annoying to listen too. Not helpful for my business Too much on using the internet to attract people rather than sharing ways to overcome your introversion to go out and find clients. Mine is a face-to-face business and I was looking for tips to learn how to talk to strangers. I've never had a problem talking to people when they come to me with questions, but I need to be able to approach people I don't know to learn about them. This book doesn't really help with that. The best tip was seeking out personal growth such as reading books and listening to podcasts - thought that is what I was doing with this book. Computer voice Narrator annoying. She sounds like an automated voice reading a "how to" manual. The concepts are overly simplistic.

The Small Big Audiobook by Noah Goldstein, Steve J. Martin, Robert Cialdini

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Noah Goldstein) — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 06:04:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Small Big Subtitle: Small Changes That Spark Big Influence Author: Noah Goldstein, Steve J. Martin, Robert Cialdini Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-09-14 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 147 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: At some point today you will have to influence or persuade someone - your boss, a co-worker, a customer, your spouse, your kids, or even your friends. What is the smallest change you can make to your request or situation that will lead to the biggest difference in the outcome? In The Small Big, three heavyweights from the world of persuasion science and practice describe how, in today's information overloaded and stimulation saturated world, increasingly it is the small changes that you make that lead to the biggest differences. In the last few years, more research-from fields such as neuroscience, cognitive psychology, social psychology, and behavioral economics-has helped to uncover an even greater understanding of how influence, persuasion, and behavior change happens. The Small Big presents lots of small changes that can bring about momentous shifts in results. Anyone can significantly increase his or her ability to influence and persuade others, not by informing or educating people into change but by simply making small shifts in approach that link to deeply felt human motivations. Members Reviews: Very well done! This book was extremely thorough in explaining the art of persuasion. they used relevant studies and examples that all tied in nicely. This is one of those rare books that everyone can benefit from in learning how to be more effective in influencing others. Influence is still the best book on the subject This book is definitely worth it's time, but it's hard to follow up a classic such as Cialdini's Influence. If you should only choose one of them, go with influence. If you've already read it this book gives you an updated version and well supported by examples, studies and research. this is a must listen to multiple times book you will need to listen to this book and take notes and listen to it again and reread those notes because what they say is so intuitive but also very useful especially chapters 42 through 44 50 nuggets of interesting behavioral facts The book is organized into 50 chapters - each one includes a small nugget of surprising human behavior followed by a very long description. The nuggets vary from the boring to the interesting, with mostly limited practical value. After a few chapters I decided to listen to the central idea of the chapter and skip to the next. Clialdini is the authority on the science of influence but this is not his best book. For behavioral psychology I like Ariely's Predictably Irrational much better Good ideas with some practical applications If you could sum up The Small Big in three words, what would they be? direct, compelling, useful Did the narration match the pace of the story? Narration matched the pace of the book, however the narrator's voice was not one of my favorites. Personal preference, I suppose. Higher pitched than I'd prefer. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? There were enough ideas here for making changes that could have a big impact if employed, that I found myself as wrapped up in the current one as I was curious about what the next might be.

Ready for Anything Audiobook by David Allen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Allen) — Fri, 26 Sep 2003 02:11:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ready for Anything Subtitle: 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life Author: David Allen Narrator: David Allen Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-03 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 660 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: The "guru of personal productivity" - Fast Company - asks listeners what's holding them back and shows how all of us can be "ready for anything" - with a clear mind, a clear deck, and clear intentions. Ready for Anything offers you ways to immediately: Members Reviews: Good follow-up to David expands on the basics that he laid out in his first book "Getting Things Done." So, if you enjoyed his first book and found his methods useful, you'll also get a lot out of "Ready for Anything." However, since this book build on the previous one. I would highly recommend listening to "Getting Things Done" first. Excellent follow-up This is a follow-up from David Allen's first book "Getting things done". I highly recommend both, but this book makes better sense if you read "Getting things done" first. "Getting things done" tells all the techniques to get things done. "Ready for anything" is a collection of essays about how to make sure the system works better, and thoughts about how to organize yourself and how to think about this. This is one of the audiobooks I listen to the most, as the different thoughts David Allen has about things becomes useful for me as I learn to organize my life, my stuff and my thoughts. My advice: Buy "Getting things done" first. Use it for a month or three, then buy this one. And re-listen to it every six months. Or when you need some advice or inspiration for your life. Rendundant Material This is a good book, especially if you have not read the original "Getting Things Done." I felt there was a significant amount of overlap between the two books, and generally preferred the delivery in the original better. If you are new to Dave Allen, you might like "Getting Things Done" better. If you are already a follower, you might scan through the pages of the print book for content review before committing to the audio book. Zen and the Art of Getting Things Done Getting Things Done, on the same subject, is a much more useful and practical treatment of the same themes. Ready for Anything is no more than an extended introduction, which is disappointing because GTD can get you on the right track to actually doing what RFA merely celebrates. Not as good as GTD... I really wanted to love this book, but I found it difficult to get through. Not so much for the level of the content, but more so for the lack of focus, organization (ironic) and the deadpan delivery. There's a bunch of good advice in here - it's just not as well organized and leaves you with less of an action plan than the excellent 'GTD'. This book sounds like the dumping ground for all the extras bits and pieces that didn't fit into the first book. I'd pass on this and save your credit for something else.

Creativity Rules Audiobook by Tina Seelig

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tina Seelig) — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 16:22:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Creativity Rules Subtitle: Getting Ideas Out of Your Head and into the World Author: Tina Seelig Narrator: Eliza Foss Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Formerly published as Insight Out. International best-selling author and Stanford University professor Tina Seelig adapts her wildly popular creativity course to a practical guide on how to put your best ideas into action. For the past 15 years, Professor Tina Seelig has taught her Stanford students how to creatively unleash their unique entrepreneurial spirits. In Creativity Rules, she shares this wisdom, offering inspiration and guidance to transform ideas into reality. Listeners will learn how to work through the four steps of The Invention Cycle: Imagination (envisioning things that do not yet exist), Creativity (applying your imagination to address a challenge), Innovation (applying creativity to generate unique solutions), and Entrepreneurship (applying innovation to bring ideas to fruition, where our ideas then gain the power to inspire the imaginations of others). Using each step to build upon the last, you can create something complex, interesting, and powerful. Creativity Rules provides the essential knowledge to take a compelling idea and transform it into something extraordinary. Members Reviews: it's a RePEAT / ReRUN of her 2015 "INSIGHT OUT" Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? BEWARE: This is the 1st REAL REVIEW... this book was released to the public today, Dec 12th. Of course all her friends prior to today gave her book a 5-Stars... shoooot, JUDGE FOR YOURSELVES: Read their basic / cliche'ish reviews. If you havent read her book Insight Out... well, then youll enjoy it (despite ONLY PRE-2015 Examples, meaning 2014 & OLDER). If youre a fan, and already own her other books... including Insight Out... well just go back and skim through it (again). Initially I was only going to give this copy a 2-STAR OVERALL review... because not enough effort was made, nor clarity was given to say THIS IS a RePEAT. This basically has a NEW and IMPROVED COVER SLAPPED on it. Of course the NEW & IMPROVED Title is better... though one can see that the tagline / descriptor stayed the same. But since I gave her INITIAL COPY of "INSIGHT OUT" a 4-STAR review,... I averaged this one to 3-STARS. THE Real CHALLENGES with this ReRUN: If you are in a creative field and even a semi-avid reader... the chance of you having already read about the examples she uses in this book, is very high. Even back in 2015, many of her examples were very well known and already been mentioned in many other books, blogs, and magazines (just compare the REFERENCES, they are the same, minus some errors). Has Creativity Rules turned you off from other books in this genre? No.. it's not the author's fault that her Publisher decided to RePrint her old book with a new title... all without giving the buyers much of a warning. They didn't even bother calling it a 2nd Edition... though granted, it is not since its just a ReRUN with the same content. Which scene was your favorite? THE Real CHALLENGES with this ReRUN: If you are in a creative field and even a semi-avid reader...

Improve Your Conversations: Think on Your Feet, Witty Banter, and Always Know What to Say with

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick King) — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:45:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Improve Your Conversations: Think on Your Feet, Witty Banter, and Always Know What to Say with Improv Comedy Techniques Author: Patrick King Narrator: Jeremy Reloj Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-15 Publisher: Patrick King Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 222 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Does your mind blank at the worst times in a conversation and create awkward silences? Do you want to think faster on your feet? Do you run out of things to say and suck at keeping a conversation going? Or do you just wish you could be wittier and cleverer in every day conversation? Introverted? It's easier than you think.... All you need to do is just improv your conversations! Improve Your Conversations teaches you how to use the ingenious framework from improv comedy and apply it directly to your everyday social interactions and conversations...and can't we learn something from the greatest improv comedians in the world, like Tina Fey and Will Ferrell? Improv comedy and memorable conversations have almost everything in common, from their premise to what makes them great to their end goals. In this book,I have pieced together the 14 best actionable and practical techniques from the improv comedy world designed to create conversational flow and connection...and simply have better interactions. You never know when a single connection can change your life, so make sure that each one is memorable. How will you learn to improv(e) your conversations? Countless examples...and much more! Plus 14 insightful exercises to illustrate and practice each technique. This is not a book of generic, vague tips like "fake it 'til you make it" and "just make more eye contact and smile." No, this is a book of real tips that you can implement today to immediately increase your conversational fluency and flow. Members Reviews: If you really need help with the basics This book is very basic. I was looking for information on how to "level-up" significantly, since I consider myself to have good conversation skills already. If you are really bad at conversation and need clear guidance, this this book could help. If you are already a decent conversationalist, then this may be too basic for you. Excellent Book Easy to listen to and had very helpful tips on improving my conversation skills. I normally don't a review but I felt this book was worth the time to let people know it was helpful to me. Well worth the price It was a lot of good tips that address my own problems in conversation. After listening to this book, I think the only conversational problem I don't have is interrupting people. Just the basics repackaged So the author starts by saying that he is a FAILED stand-up comic. So the rest of the book is about how social skills relate to IMPROV which is a totally different thing. Lessons include not changing the subject and then in the next chapter you learn that you can totally change the subject whenever you want. There really is nothing here that is not intuitive to even people who did not do improv. The largest portion of the book is the author sharing his personal story and talking about how much he loves Will Ferrell. It does what is says This book delivers on the goods in a short sweet package. Its already improved my conversation game. Highly recomended

The Art of Talking to Anyone: Essential People Skills for Success in Any Situation Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rosalie Maggio) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:29:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of Talking to Anyone: Essential People Skills for Success in Any Situation Author: Rosalie Maggio Narrator: Bernadette Dunne Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-12 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: From the author of How to Say It, the million-copies-sold best seller. If you want to improve your conversational skills - and achieve greater levels of personal and professional success, The Art of Talking to Anyone is the ultimate book. Rosalie Maggio has built a career on teaching people how to say the right thing at the right time - and she's made her techniques available to you. This essential communication handbook includes: Whether it's small talk or big, social or work-related, The Art of Talking to Anyone gives you all the tools you need to speak up with confidence, to charm and persuade, and to talk your way through any situation - successfully. Members Reviews: informative but boring the book is extensive, it covers most areas of communication but it's very dry, hard to read, and a little boring. To finish the book I had to take a break and read a completely different book. Good information, but sleepy narrator This is a book with good points to consider, but the narrator struggled to keep my attention. the art of speaking to anyone a very good read. easy to understand text. beautifully articulated. moderate length. decent narration voice. Nice to listen and read I like the way narrator reading the book. It will be much better for me if the tape cover all the sentences in each chapter. In all, I like it. Thanks for the work.

The Message of You Audiobook by Judy Carter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Judy Carter) — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:57:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Message of You Subtitle: Turn Your Life Story into a Money-Making Speaking Career Author: Judy Carter Narrator: Judy Carter Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-13 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: A step-by-step handbook that teaches listeners to find the extraordinary stories tucked deep within them to make a difference in the lives of others - and to get paid - as a motivational speaker, The Message of You begins with a simple belief - that your greatest speech already exists and that it has already been delivered in front of a live audience masterfully and powerfully by you. Best-selling author and international comic, Judy Carter sets out to prove that The Message of You is in the advice you give to your friends; in the lessons you teach your children; in the stories you tell your family. It's expressed through the volunteer work you do, the way you run your business, the way you turned your messes into successes. The Message of You is a distillation of all of your experiences, both personal and professional, that form the narrative meaning of your life. A meaning that you can develop into a well-written, funny speech to inspire audiences, enhance your current profession, and launch a successful money making career as a professional speaker. In part one of the book, Judy leads you through a series of in-depth exercises meant to mine your personal and professional experiences for stories that establish your qualifications, your problem/solutions, your action steps, and your methodology. In part two, Judy has created a six-step structure for writing an entertaining and informative speech, guiding you through each step in detail. But the real bonus of The Message of You is that Judy is a comic. Her "Comedy Pass" chapter takes you through simple but effective comedy writing techniques that will transform even a flat PowerPoint snoozer into a knee-slapping showstopper of a keynote. Once your speech is well-written and funny, Judy takes you through part three, teaching you how to take your message to the masses with inexpensive but essential marketing tips. The Message of You offers an accessible approach, big picture guidance, and nitty-gritty nuts and bolts of sound advice. Judy has been a comedy and speaking coach for over 20 years. She's a firm believer that how you present your ideas is just as important as the ideas themselves. She knows that humor and strong content are the missing ingredients in most speeches and her book, The Message of You, helps you discover both your message and your comedic voice by taking you through the same process she uses to coach her private clients. Members Reviews: Not Just a Book, Online Support Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? This was a book to work with in sections, and best with community, and the author provides a community online. Very well done. Thank you so much! This book was well worth it. Great advice,funny and easy to understand. I loved it. Fantastic book This book is extremely helpful with both theory and practical instruction. Judy's humor practices what she preaches and keeps the book moving along. This has been one of the most helpful books I've downloaded from Audible. Great book, annoying voice! good content, speakers voice grated on me.

Inspire Any Audience Audiobook by Tony Jeary

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tony Jeary) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 02:31:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/828/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Inspire Any Audience Subtitle: Proven Secrets of the Pros Author: Tony Jeary Narrator: Tony Jeary Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Business, Career Skills Publisher's Summary: Whether your presentations are one-on-one or to thousands, Tony Jeary covers everything speakers need to positively inspire any autience. His confidence-inspiring techniques are organized into 4 sections: what to do before a presentation; how to win your audience in the first 3 minutes; how to master the tools of the trade; how to close a presentation to get 100% audience buy-in. ©1997 (P)1998 by Tony Jeary Critic Reviews: "The ultimate presenter's handbook." (Zig Ziglar) Members Reviews: Indispensable for every presenter Zig Ziglar's foreword sets the expectations high but Tony Jeary's book beats them all. The best of the public speaking books I have read is full of principles & specific tips, which will help you deliver unforgettable presentation: - how making your audience feel important will help you shine - tips for powerful or relaxed opening - why you need & how to keep conversation with your audience - effective use of silence, little gifts, breaks, your credentials, humor & other details - how people gonna remember 25% of what they see, 50% of what they hear & see, and 75% of what they say - how to use audience barometers & handle questions Tough to imagine somebody would not benefit -- no matter how advanced. This is simply a jewel which deserves at least 10 stars. Standing ovation That's what I received after listening to this audio. I used probably only half of the techniques described in the audio and had a hugely successful presentation. My boss commented, "I was very impressed. Best presentation I've seen in the four years I've been with this company." M Itchell must have listened to another title. I found value I found this book very valuable. I have no complaints about the narration. I'm more concerned with the message. Both were great. Couldn't even finish it For someone purporting to Inspire, its too ironic that this recording could not hold the interest of a professional instructor (myself) who really wanted to learn as much as he could. The highlights were the excerpts from actual seminars given to live audiences - these you can learn from. Imitation works far better for learning to present than listening to explanations, so his book was flawed in concept from the get-go. I would love to recommend a better book on this topic - but I've not found one yet. In my opinion nothing beats going to see people present as a way of learning how to present, and now I believe nothing works poorer than attempting to read about this subject. Fine for amateurs This is fine if you are an anxious speech phobic, but recommendations like 'keep your jacket buttoned' aren't going to help experienced speakers looking for extra help.