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Leading from the Front Audiobook by Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Angie Morgan) — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:09:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leading from the Front Subtitle: No-Excuse Leadership Tactics for Women Author: Angie Morgan, Courtney Lynch Narrator: Kimberly Schraf, Courtney Lynch - preface Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-17 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: The leadership best seller for women - from two marine corps captains. Angie Morgan and Courtney Lynch weren't born leaders - they became leaders during their years in the US Marine Corps, enduring some of the toughest training on earth. Now they pass those field-tested strategies and hard-fought insights to you. They deliver 10 key practices to becoming a powerful leader. You'll improve your decision making, focus, and performance as you learn to: Now more than ever, women are stepping up, leaning in, and taking charge in leadership positions of every stripe. Channel your strengths, maximize your resources, and motivate your team to achieve any goal you set by Leading from the Front. Critic Reviews: "A brilliant, original, practical, profound, human, energetic book written by two remarkable women. It's one of the best books on leadership published in the last several years." (Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence) Members Reviews: It's smart, no-nonsense Women in leadership roles need this book! It's smart, no-nonsense, sensible, and practical. I really appreciate how the authors brought the lessons they learned in the military to the civilian side of business and life. Great for any serious career woman, military or civilian! This book has a lot of good advice. Mind, I disagree with what they say re: crying in the office but c'est la vie. As a woman who also served in the USMC, I appreciate seeing more of my sisters getting out there and showing leadership in the civilian world and then sharing what they know. Semper Fi! Five Stars great gift Five Stars Very easy to read. Had captivating stories pertaining to their experiences on leadership. This is a worthwhile read. Great book! This book was an easy read and very useful. The lessons are easy to digest and the examples allow the reader to understand the authors are not telling you what they think you should do as a leader, based on a grad school text book, but they are teaching the reader what one must do based on personal successes. I really enjoyed the book and am applying the lessons learned daily. I am calmer at work and happier.

The Halo Effect Audiobook by Phil Rosenzweig

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Phil Rosenzweig) — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:25:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Halo Effect Subtitle: ...and the 8 Other Business Delusions That Deceive Managers Author: Phil Rosenzweig Narrator: Jim Manchester Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 170 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: In fact, little may have changed -- company performance creates a Halo that shapes the way we perceive strategy, leadership, people, culture, and more. The Halo Effect unmasks these delusions and replaces mistaken thinking with a sharper understanding of what drives business success and failure. Drawing on examples from leading companies - and mercifully free of business jargon - The Halo Effect is for those thinking managers who want to separate fact from fiction in the business world. Critic Reviews: "Phil Rosenzweig has done us all a great service by speaking the unspeakable. His iconoclastic analysis is a very welcome antidote to the kind of superficial, formulaic, and dumbed-down matter that seems to be the current stock in trade of many popular business books. It's the right book at the right time." (John R. Kimberly, Henry Bower Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania) "Business books all too rarely combine real-world savvy with scientific rigor. Rosenzweig's book is an outstanding exception - it's a superb work and long overdue." (Philip E. Tetlock, Lorraine Tyson Mitchell II Chair in Leadership and Communication, Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley) Members Reviews: slow start First four chapters seemed like filler but after listening to the rest of the book, the author was just over emphasizing a point. The book gets progressively better. Pardoxical structure left me confused... Like the vast majority of Americans, I consider myself above average intelligence, ;) so I'll try to explain my confusion from this book with a few summary style one-liners first: 1. "Let me tell you some stories to prove why storytelling is worthless to explain complex situations." 2. The Halo Effect leads people to explain wide variety of events with too much simplicity. (The book then proceeds to make wide pronouncements and explanations for business changes everywhere!?) 3. If a successful business person explains his or her success by saying "We stuck to good principles and built a high performing culture," they are deluded. If, however they say "I took calculated risks and focused on executing strategy" then they are great leaders. On a less exasperated note, the book was worth it for the storytelling, if you can deal with what I saw as a thinly veiled ocean of contempt for business scholarship in general coming from the author. (I even agree much of the contempt is justified, but the tone it set wore me out, and I was glad for it to be over.) The book suffers from some major logical problems, and that's why I say it confused me.

Leadership and the New Science Audiobook by Margaret J. Wheatley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Margaret J. Wheatley) — Wed, 15 Dec 1999 03:03:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leadership and the New Science Subtitle: Discovering Order in a Chaotic World Author: Margaret J. Wheatley Narrator: Margaret J. Wheatley Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-15-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Recent discoveries in quantum physics, chaos theory, and biology have transformed the way we think of the "orderly universe." But did you know that the "New Science" can also be applied to the way we organize work, people, and our lives? Author Margaret J. Wheatley shows us how our new understanding of science and the meaning of life can lead to a powerful new view of the business world. Wheatley believes that, just as our world has become nonlinear and filled with constant transition, we must change many of our outmoded management methods. Her book examines conflicts between order and chaos, autonomy and control, structure and flexibility, and planning and innovation, inviting us to transform our way of thinking and adapt ourselves - and our companies - to the 21st century. Critic Reviews: "Margaret Wheatley pushes our thinking about people and organizations to a new dimension." (Kenneth H. Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager) Members Reviews: Short version What disappointed you about Leadership and the New Science? This audio book only covers the first 4 chapters, in the actual book there are about 15 chapters. Had I known that I would have never purchased this version. Only because it was required What disappointed you about Leadership and the New Science? The author argues that leadership must adjust as society, culture, and technology changes. The old leadership styles (vaguely defined as not current stuff) relied on the culture and society to define how to lead. New technology, culture, and society requires that leadership be based on those difference. I think the author missed the mark on defining "leadership" and how the "new science" changes leadership or requires change to leadership. Leadership isn't stagnant, nor is it simply a followed formula employable by everyone. Leadership has different styles and methods which can be applied independently or jointly, and dependent on the audience. The author's analysis does not offer a better understanding of the subject. The Commandant of Marine Corps should remove this from his reading list. Has Leadership and the New Science turned you off from other books in this genre? No, it hasn't. I've read and listened to other books analyzing leadership. This one is not worth the time or money. What didnt you like about Margaret J. Wheatleys performance? Ms. Wheatley does not have a voice for audiobooks. For me, the performance sounded like a scripted lecture with little room for emotion or engagement. Outstanding Insight As CEO, I gained great insight how and why new management styles such as Participative Management or Total Quality Management are more efficient than the conventional "Command and Control" style. I was able to follow through and change my company over to Total Quality Management. The results were awesome. Elated customers, happier workers, higher profits and vastly improved profit sharing results. I wish it was the full book. I bought the book then got this and realized 2 pages in that it was the abridged version. lame! Phenomenal A clear and concise exploration into the organizational development frontier of chaos and complexity theory.

A Passion for Leadership Audiobook by Robert M Gates

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert M Gates) — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 22:00:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Passion for Leadership Subtitle: Lessons on Change and Reform from Fifty Years of Public Service Author: Robert M Gates Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 263 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: From the former secretary of defense and author of the acclaimed number-one best-selling memoir Duty, a characteristically direct, informed, and urgent assessment of why big institutions are failing us and how smart, committed leadership can effect real improvement regardless of scale. Across the realms of civic and private enterprise alike, bureaucracies vitally impact our security, freedoms, and everyday life. With so much at stake, competence, efficiency, and fiscal prudence are essential, yet Americans know these institutions fall short. Many despair that they are too big and too hard to reform. Robert Gates disagrees. Having led change successfully at three monumental organizations - the CIA, Texas A&M University, and the Department of Defense - he offers us the ultimate insider's look at how major bureaus, organizations, and companies can be transformed, which is by turns heartening and inspiring and always instructive. With practical, nuanced advice on tailoring reform to the operative culture (we see how Gates worked within the system to increase diversity at Texas A&M); effecting change within committees; engaging the power of compromise ("in the real world of bureaucratic institutions, you almost never get all you want when you want it"); and listening and responding to your team, Gates brings the full weight of his wisdom, candor, and devotion to civic duty to inspire others to lead desperately needed change. Critic Reviews: "Informative, entertaining, and useful.... The author's real-life examples...show a side of bureaucracy and of upper-level leadership not often revealed to the public.... A concise distillation of more than five decades of leadership knowledge...." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Useful for leadership in the public sector! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend to anyone who struggles through a career role that is mired in politics, bureaucracy, and "because that's the way we've always done it" mentality. The audiobook, in particular, was very well narrated. The voice was solid with great inflection and I found him pleasing and easy to listen too. What did you like best about this story? The practical components that I can take out and use in my everyday work life. The acknowledgement that candor can be valued, the slow pace that can cripple efforts to change, finding ways (sometimes small) to get folks on board with change, and how to handle it when you just cannot fire someone. Yes sometimes that really does happen. Have you listened to any of George Newberns other performances before? How does this one compare? I have not listened to any previous but I would listen to him in any book. I am well pleased with the narrator. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I had no extreme reaction other than careful thought for what the book was saying. Any additional comments? I'm going to purchase the regular book as well on kindle. There were too many places where I wanted to write things down - but I use audio books on long runs and commutes and neither is conducive to jotting notes down. Best book on leadership Best book on leadership that I have read to date. Pertains to public and private sectors alike.

Not Everyone Gets a Trophy Audiobook by Bruce Tulgan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bruce Tulgan) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:36:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Not Everyone Gets a Trophy Subtitle: How to Manage Generation Y Author: Bruce Tulgan Narrator: Bill Quinn Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 58 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Tulgan argues that until you know the personal need the job can satisfy for a potential employee, you and the applicant may be talking past each other. Those needs are so beyond the imagination of most bosses that Tulgan devotes a third of the book to explaining how they affect the job decisions of this generation. Members Reviews: Tom Benson This book gives great insight to a escalating management/relationship problem. While it is extremely frustrating for those of us with over 30 years of staff development, it identifies a new reality and offers good tools to break through to this generation. Next generation managers will not experience the same issues, but for older managers with gen y team members this book offers some helpful tools and approaches. A Eye Opener This is a book that will help anyone with Gen Y children, working with individuals in that age group, or seeking to supervise those individuals. The writing is very good, the reading is excellent, and the material is worthwhile. Only the hermits among us will have no use for the content. Read Like a Movie Trailer Voice over I had to give this audio book 1 star because of the narrator. I have listened to about 25% of this book and don't think I can make it through any more. Bill Quinn is in voice over mode the entire time. It's like they recorded one sentence at at time and put them together in post production. The performance here is the worst I have heard on Audible so far. I picked up this book because I am on the edge between Gen X and Y (born in 1977) and was interested to learn more about how Gen Y is being perceived in the work place. I've had a few managers over the years (I'm a CPA who works in the health care) who I don't think will be able to cope with some of the stereo typically Gen Y employees and wanted to be able to help coach my co-workers when trouble arose. The book is pretty much what most late Gen X people would consider common sense, it's all about the game. They game these older managers play is heads down, butts in seats and crank through work. What younger people want are opportunities to show off their skills and critical thinking skills. This usually means questioning and changing the status quo, which will rub older managers the wrong way (I made this mistake a few times early in my career). I think this, or something similar, should be required for managers because if they are not aware of the potential issues and pitfalls businesses are going to see an increase in turnover and recruitment and training costs. Good insight into working with millennial I purchased this book to gain greater insight into how Millennials work best. The research provided gave me some good ideas to help clients I work with and I look forward to putting them into practice. You don't get a trophy either. Boring, just a boring book. Not what I thought it would be. Even the narrator is boring. Took me forever to get through.

Launch Your Dream Audiobook by Dale Partridge

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dale Partridge) — Tue, 30 May 2017 02:01:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Launch Your Dream Subtitle: A 30-Day Plan for Turning Your Passion into Your Profession Author: Dale Partridge Narrator: Dale Partridge Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-17 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author and serial entrepreneur Dale Partridge provides a concrete, easily executed plan for listeners looking to start a business that will result in greater freedom, a stronger family, and healthier finances. Dale Partridge, best-selling author and founder of StartupCamp.com and many other highly successful businesses, has helped thousands of people launch new startup businesses - and find unimaginable freedom in the process - through his highly acclaimed Startup Camp program. In Launch Your Dream, Partridge distills the essence of that course into a hyperpractical, 30-day journey for listeners looking to follow their passions and realize their dreams. In clear, easily grasped steps, he teaches listeners how to hone their ideas, build an audience, construct an online presence, launch a business, master social media, craft a beautiful brand, and create experiences that keep customers from ever considering competitors. Sharing time-saving "smartcuts" to make listeners more efficient, Partridge also helps them identify and resolve business-killing blind spots. For anyone looking simply to make money on the side or seeking to become a millionaire, for the CEO or the stay-at-home mom, for the would-be entrepreneur or the freelancer, Launch Your Dream provides the steps necessary to begin living your dream in just 30 days. Members Reviews: Great counseling but read too quickly Dale has great insights and counseling/coaching from a lifetime of dedicated passion for entrepreneurialism. Best to take his book chunks at a time and give yourself space and time to take notes and work on your business plan. Attempting to listen to the entire book gets messy, as chapters begin and end with little break and Dale talks fast. Audio low Even at full volume it seemed low audio at time. This is fast pace audiobook.

From Contempt to Curiosity Audiobook by Caitlin Walker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Caitlin Walker) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 04:22:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Contempt to Curiosity Subtitle: Creating the Conditions for Groups to Collaborate Using Clean Language and Systemic Modeling Author: Caitlin Walker Narrator: Caitlin Walker Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Caitlin Walker Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: The audiobook is a series of stories from Caitlin's first meeting with David Grove to the development of Clean Modeling for groups and contains the principles and models underpinning Systemic Modeling. It's as relevant to business leaders as it is to parents, to organizational development, as it is to creating learning communities. Members Reviews: A worthy ready for team and organizational Change Agents Recommend for all people wanting to work in the field of interpersonal improvement, especially in OD, agile transformation, team coaches and related disciplines. Love that Caitlin is the narrator of her own book and compelling life story. She has great vocal qualities and narration especially when animating the dialogues from her interventions... You do miss out on the lovely illustrations from the book, so recommend the book as well. Clean Language case studies and far more.... Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Absolutely Yes. I have found that audiobook so inspirational that I have listen to it already twice. My journey with Clean Language have just started and I found it very useful. I was more then happy to listen how the work developed. Explanation of processes and shared experiences of application of Systemic modelling growing and evolving with years make me feel curious and hungry for more. Who was your favorite character and why? Caitlin Walker is great writer and I love her self - developing and collaborative nature. What I liked the most is her narrative personal touch. When she reads her book it feels like you are there in the experience - part of it. Very educative. Have you listened to any of Caitlin Walkers other performances? How does this one compare? Yes. I watched her DVD about Clean Language & Symbolic Modelling. This audiobook is different. Much more real life scenarios and real case studies. You can see examples where and how she and her teams applied clean language approach. You will find here broad explanations of tools and outcomes.This is much more Story behind development .DVD is more practical experience from workshop. Both excellent in my opinion. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It make me laugh many times, and recall my personal life situation when I was exactly in the same or similar situation ....what a shame I did not have the tools yet to deal with conflicts in the ways described. Any additional comments? I highly recommend any Caitlin's work.

Six Sigma: Quick Step-By-Step Guide to Improve Quality and Eliminate Defects in Any Process

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Harry Altman) — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 11:09:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Six Sigma: Quick Step-By-Step Guide to Improve Quality and Eliminate Defects in Any Process Author: Harry Altman Narrator: Bridger Conklin Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-17 Publisher: Harry Altman Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Six Sgm a mthd tht provides rgnztn tl t improve the blt of their bun r. This nr in performance and decrease n r vrtn ld to dft rdutn nd mrvmnt n rft, ml mrl, nd quality f rdut or rv. Many companies r nw rlzng the bnft of nrrtng Six Sigma training fr their employees. Sx Sigma prfnl hv various mrtnt funtn nd roles wthn a mn. One is to incorporate th b f th mngmnt r into the mn whh fft rft nd a lwr rt of dft. Blt lvl wthn this methodology: Employees r bl t move frm blt t blt t the highest rnkng, Master Black Blt certification. This audiobook is a vr bl bk tht xln the design f experiments of Sx Sgm n n undrtndbl w. It l the material n th context f r improvement, rather thn in n dm ntxt. Fr th effective mlmnttn f Six Sgm projects, rgnztn mut understand the rtl u ftr that wll make the ltn uful. Critical u ftr rrnt th ntl ingredients wthut whh a project stands lttl chance of success. This bk presents some ntl ngrdnt for Sx Sgm mlmnttn, gnrtd frm a lt urv conducted in th mnufturng and rv rgnztn. Th bk details th b f Sx Sgm, wh companies are nt tkng dvntg f x gm, x Sigma implementation f methodology, pros nd cn f Sx Sigma, nd lots more. Members Reviews: Step by step process Great concepts that I will use. Now I am ready for a six sigma, it is step by step process. Thanks to the author. Improve quality and eliminate defects I have a hard time listening to a book this dry after listening to 2 seconds lean by Harry Altman. Love this process Love it !!!!! Very Helpful. I would like to share this info with other people who are looking for a great book to help with Improve quality and eliminate defects in any process. good quality Great resource. Had several real world examples but I wish there had been more. I found it very helpful. helpful resources I used the study guide as a source of core knowledge for a study group in my work setting. I felt the information was comprehensive. I supplemented material with isixsigma sources and other materials. I felt that someone new to six sigma may struggle with owning some of the concepts associated with the measure phase. Otherwise the other phases and background on DMAIC and Lean principles were clearly explained. I would recommend the purchase of this book.

The Wal-Mart Way Audiobook by Don Soderquist

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Don Soderquist) — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 18:05:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wal-Mart Way Subtitle: The Inside Story of the Success of the World's Largest Company Author: Don Soderquist Narrator: Don Soderquist Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-05 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Responsible for overseeing many of Wal-Mart's key support divisions, including real estate, human resources, information systems, logistics, legal, corporate affairs, and loss prevention, Soderquist stayed true to his Christian values as well as Wal-Mart's distinct management style. "Probably no other Wal-Mart executive since the legendary Sam Walton has come to embody the principles of the company's culture, or to represent them within the industry, as has Don Soderquist," Discount Store News once reported. In The Wal-Mart Way, Soderquist shares his story of helping lead a global company from being a $43 billion company to one that would eventually exceed $200 billion. Several books have been written about Wal-Mart's success, but none by the ones who were the actual players. It was more than "Everyday Low Prices" and distribution that catapulted the company to the top. The core values based on Judeo-Christian principles, and maintained by leaders such as Soderquist, are the real reason for Wal-Mart's success. Members Reviews: Eye opener I'm an Open University business student. This book has been a real eyeopener. The WalMart principles can be adopted by most British businesses to maximise profits. I felt really satisfied reading this book. If you think this book is about American hype that is specific to American culture, you are wrong. I'm serious. Anyone who is interested in starting a business or improving their business, should read this book. I really love the WalMart principles. WalMart is aggressive in protecting and serving its customers. Now what's wrong with that? Nothing really. I tell you, get this book and listen to the the first three chapters. Find out what how Sam Walton rose to meteoric success in business. This book is generous in sharing Sam's core values and principles. This book could be worth several thousand times the cost of it. Whether and how you use it is what matters. I'm thankful to Don Soderquist for sharing so much with us. This was great what an absolutely great accomplishment, great read if you are interested in seeing how a legacy was created. Easy listen Wal-Mart does well because people shop there. They obviously know how to keep customers coming back for more. I found this book a great review of the basics of retailing that are so easy to forget when your running a business. A little more detail would've been nice though. Amazing and Actionable Thank you for such an insightful, actionable content. I will be putting some into practice Super livre que tous devraient lire Un livre plein d'informations très intéressantes, sur le fonctionnement et la pensée de Walmart. Ça serait utile à toute personne qui s'intéresse ne serait-ce que faiblement au commerce. Mais d'ailleurs à toute personne qui fait partie du monde de la consommation, soit tous !! Ça inspire des belles choses :)

Where Have All the Leaders Gone? Audiobook by Lee Iacocca

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lee Iacocca) — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:43:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where Have All the Leaders Gone? Author: Lee Iacocca Narrator: Lee Iacocca Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-07 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 270 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Critic Reviews: "Iacocca rails against the lack of leadership in vital national concerns such as health care, open markets and energy policy....The book's strength lies in Iacocca's emotional honesty." (Publishers Weekly) "Although Iacocca presents a brutal analysis of cronyism in Washington, D.C., the abysmal situation in Iraq, and failed policies at home, he is not a pessimist. With a reputation as a straight shooter, he hopes to inspire more young people to vote. This is a surprisingly outspoken take on the pressing need for real leadership in this country." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Good listen after the Bush bashing I remember thinking in the 1st & then the 2nd chapter): What in the world, this isn't the man I thought I was getting. For some reason I kept listening and finally late in the 2nd/early 3rd chapter, he stopped bashing and started a more positive, helpful, and enlightening message. My bottom line - if you can just make it through the Bush family bashing; I'm not defending them mind you; it's a very interesting book. The admirable Mr. Iacocca does show through and one can understand how he has achieved his stature as a respected & decisive man. I'm glad I purchased & listened. While I appreciate his opinion & outspoken voice, his bashing is a little too negatively conveyed for my taste. How could you not love this?? Conservative or Liberal, old or young I think this book offers plenty for all of to think about. While you might not agree with the entire book (it'd be shocking if you did), chances are Lee has points that'll make you shake your head in agreement and think about long after reading. Some good points but alot of just Bush Bashing I have to say unfortunately I lost a little respect for the man. He was an Icon when I was growning up and was credited with saving many jobs here in michigan not to mention Chrysler. The book while making very good points and asking some of the right questions gets off track at times when he goes on tirades about President George W. Bush. Had he stayed focused I think this book would have received alot more acolateds. Enjoyable Always best when the author reads. True Lee Iacocca with some interesting new stories and his take on the current economy and administration. I don't agree, but his opinion is worth listening to. Not a leadership book This book is not about leadership. Lee talks primarily about politics and about how successful he was. I was looking for some leadership lessons but got disappointed in the end.

Insight Out Audiobook by Tina Seelig

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tina Seelig) — Tue, 26 May 2015 03:09:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Insight Out Subtitle: Get 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: 05-26-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: In this revolutionary guide, Stanford University professor and international best-selling author of inGenius adapts her popular course material to teach everyone how to make imaginative ideas into realities. As a leading expert on creativity, Tina Seelig has continually explored what we can do to unleash our entrepreneurial spirits. In Insight Out she offers us the tools to make our ideas into realities. She clearly defines the concepts of imagination, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurism, showing how they affect each other and how we can unlock the pathway from imagination to implementation, where our ideas then gain the power to inspire the imaginations of others. Drawing on more than a decade of experience as a professor at the Stanford University School of Engineering, Seelig shows listeners how to work through the steps of imagination, ideation, innovation, and implementation, using each step to build upon the last, to ultimately create something complex, interesting, and powerful. Coping with today's constant change, everyone needs these skills to conquer challenges and seize the opportunities that arise. Seelig irrefutably demonstrates that these skills can be taught and shows us how to mobilize our own energy and bring new ideas to life. Members Reviews: Brilliant Tina Seelig nous offre quelque chose de remarquable. La possibilité de changer notre vie et le monde qui nous entoure par des actions simples et très intéressante. Le livre est un cadeau à tous ceux qui veulent améliorer leur vie ainsi que celles des autres mais ne savent pas comment faire - j'en fais partie et j'estime que ce livre va changer ma vie. Very inspiring Love this book. The advice and insight that Tina provides is far more valuable than just engineering and entrepreneur advice. It can help you become a better person. Brilliant Book a great book on execution and how to get things done. great for business and new ventures as well

Leading with a Limp Audiobook by Dan B. Allender

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan B. Allender) — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 03:48:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leading with a Limp Author: Dan B. Allender Narrator: Dan B. Allender Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-06 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: This audiobook reveals the glorious weaknesses of today's new breed of leader, as well as the Bible's most famous ones. It supplies practical direction to anyone who aspires to be a more effective leader, showing that a "limping" leader can be the person God uses to accomplish amazing things. ©2006 Dan B. Allender; (P)2006 Oasis Audio LLC, under arrangement with WaterBrook Press, publisher of the printed book version. Members Reviews: The Real Deal This is the real deal on Christian leadership. Allender describes the ugly underbelly of leadership, not just platitudes and "how-to's". Book was incredible! Performance was great. I always love to hear an author read his own book. There is odd music placement in the middle of a chapter but I think that's because it's the abridged version. Love the book, totally with it! Not Sure if I Want to Lead This book has given me such insight as to what a leader goes through. It is also show me what grief I've given leaders, as well as held them in a position in my mind they did not deserve.I know for sure that if the Lord wants me to lead, that he will have to make that clear. I have such a high respect for anyone who takes on leadership roles and hope that I can continue to do and remember the things in this book. Chapter 6 nailed me, I had no idea this was a fault of mine until I heard it explained. I now feel like I do understand how to consider other peoples ideas and form a group opinion. That's huge! outstanding I loved the truth this book brings into leadership in the Christlike way which is rarely practiced A good friend and Pastor recommended this to me. While trying to figure out what my path and purpose is, I was turned toward this book. Very good read, helps to start the process of de-forging the windshield pointed toward your future.

The Power of Little Ideas Audiobook by David Robertson, Kent Lineback

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Robertson) — Tue, 02 May 2017 01:56:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Power of Little Ideas Author: David Robertson, Kent Lineback Narrator: Graham Winton Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Conventional wisdom today says that to survive, companies must move beyond incremental, sustaining innovation and invest in some form of radical innovation. "Disrupt yourself or be disrupted!" is the relentless message company leaders hear. The Power of Little Ideas argues there's a third way that is neither sustaining nor disruptive. This low-risk, high-reward strategy is an approach to innovation that all company leaders should understand so that they recognize it when their competitors practice it and apply it when it will give them a competitive advantage. This distinctive approach has three key elements: Members Reviews: I appreciate the back to basic strategy of innovation that ... I appreciate the back to basic strategy of innovation that is exemplified in this pithy, well focused, and readily understandable book. Innovation commences with defining the customer, the problem to be solved in a way that is valuable and important to the customer. David Robinson in theory and examples guides us through a process that explains that innovation is derived from complementary and reinforcing enhancements of the product and services. Success is not a "moonshot, but being well grounded in the details to develop a viable vision followed by execution and adaptions until you finally get it right. See the reality Good business book. one that makes sense. Ideal for both large and small operations. Great Really great book! Five Stars Everything exceeded expectations. Thank you. Five Stars Amazing book.

The Talent Masters Audiobook by Ram Charan, Bill Conaty

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ram Charan) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:06:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Talent Masters Subtitle: Why Smart Leaders Put People Before Numbers Author: Ram Charan, Bill Conaty Narrator: Bob Walter Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: If talent is the leading indicator of whether a business is up or down, a success or a failure (and it is)... do you know how to accurately judge raw human talent? Understand a person's unique combination of traits? Develop that talent? Convert what supposedly are "soft" subjective judgments about people into objective criteria that are as specific, verifiable, and concrete as the contents of a financial statement? The talent masters do. They put people before numbers for the simple reason that it is talent that delivers the numbers. Success comes from those who are able to extract meaning from events and the forces affecting a business, and are able to look at the world and assess the risks to take and the risks to avoid. The Talent Masters itself stems from a unique combination of talent: During a 40-year career at General Electric, Bill Conaty worked closely with CEOs Jack Welch and Jeff Immelt to build that company's world-renowned talent machine. Ram Charan is the legendary advisor to companies around the world. Together they use their unparalleled experience and insight to write the definitive book on talent - a breakthrough in how to take a business to the next level. Critic Reviews: "Enduring principles and powerful practices combine in this must-read manifesto for leaders at every level." (Jack Welch) Members Reviews: Only for corporate execs This book is filled with great information if you are a corporate exec of a large company. Then again, if you're a corporate exec you probably already know this stuff. Has a lot to do with team building and succession planning. I struggled to find a way it would apply to me and my small businesses now, but the vast majority refers to companies like GE and there is only one GE. I don't have 300 VPs and I don't need to do succession planning 30 yrs into the future.... My business is simply not that big so a lot of this was just not relevant. Some good skills and tips are in this book... but it is mostly dedicated to the CEOs of Fortune 500 companies with great ambitions. The rest of us might want to look elsewhere unless you just have some time to kill. The narrative could be more enthusiastic This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? I could not listen to it. It's very hard to keep concentrated on listening. The way it is narrated is very boring. What was most disappointing about Bill Conaty and Ram Charan s story? I listened less than 1 hour. I could not continue. Not because of the story, but because of the way it is told. What didnt you like about Bob Walters performance? I listened less than 1 hour. I could not continue. Not because of the story, but because of the way it is told. The narrative could be more enthusiastic If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Talent Masters? Change the narrator Any additional comments? Change the narrator

Robert E. Lee on Leadership Audiobook by H.W. Crocker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (H.W. Crocker) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:56:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Robert E. Lee on Leadership Subtitle: Executive Lessons in Character, Courage, and Vision Author: H.W. Crocker Narrator: Jonathan Hogan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Robert E. Lee scholar H. W. Crocker III is an esteemed Civil War historian. Skillfully summarizing Lees life, Crocker clearly extracts leadership lessons from the storied career of the Souths beloved leader and applies them to todays business worldUnder General Lees management, a rag-tag army of poor farmersvastly outnumbered, outgunned, under-supplied, and under-fedconsistently routed Union troops. Brilliantly seizing strategic opportunities, Lee stunned his foes and inspired his soldiers. He was decisive, focused, and humble. Sharing his mens hardships, Lee spoke often with them and earned their loyalty. He found trusted subordinates who shared his vision, gave them broad instructions, and turned them loose. He didnt micromanage or belittle. Taking blame for failure, he was lavish in praise and charitable in criticism Revered by his men, respected by his opponents, and universally recognized as a Christian gentleman, Robert E. Lee practicedon plantation, battlefield, and campuseffective management principles. For those seeking leadership excellence, this practical work is absolutely essential. Critic Reviews: A masterpiecethe best work of its kind I have ever read. (Major General Josiah Bunting III, superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute) Members Reviews: Not for a history student Robert E. Lee was a truly fascinating figure in American history. Unfortunately, rather than examine Lee's biography in any kind detail, Crocker grabs random anecdotes and paints Lee as some sort of Christ figure. This is hero worship, not scholarship. As for the "Leadership" aspect, all Crocker did was spin some extremely trite life lessons such as, "be realistic" out of Lee's letters to his loved ones. Also, apparently Crocker dislikes Rock and Roll; if you found that fact random, so did I while listening. As a history student and Southerner, I'm very disappointed. Unbelievably Good. Perfect. This book is amazing. I've never been so proud of General Lee as when I heard of his virtues and heroics in this book. I went to Washington & Lee University twice, named my son after him, and this book explains why so many people in the North and South revere him to this day. I also really appreciated the epilogue about Lee's lieutenants. Almost a bonus mini biography of the great Southern heros that make us proud. Wonderful book. Self help book for military history buff I re-listen to this book regularly. It is a bit heavy on the deification of Robert E. Lee but the lessons are genuine and useful. The history is well researched, quoting from his letters, his contemporary's letters and later writings on this historical figure. I would have chosen a different narrator but the content more than makes up for the shortfall.

7 Secrets of Persuasion Audiobook by James C. Crimmins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James C. Crimmins) — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 07:11:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 7 Secrets of Persuasion Subtitle: Leading-Edge Neuromarketing Techniques to Influence Anyone Author: James C. Crimmins Narrator: James Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: 7 Secrets of Persuasion is the first book to take the latest scientific insights about the mind and apply them to the art of persuasion. It directly translates the revolution in neuroscience that has occurred over the last 40 years into practical new techniques for effective persuasion. Whether your goal is to persuade one person - a husband, child, or boss - or the millions who might purchase an Apple Watch or a Budweiser, 7 Secrets of Persuasion will show you how to: Members Reviews: I LOVE THIS BOOK Would you consider the audio edition of 7 Secrets of Persuasion to be better than the print version? Audio version is great with Narrator. What other book might you compare 7 Secrets of Persuasion to and why? This book teach about how to influence the lizard Have you listened to any of James Fosters other performances before? How does this one compare? Great Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Chapter 1 Any additional comments? Fantastic read and great information! I am looking for more books from Author James Crimmins Helpful information if you can stay awake Narrator's voice is hypnotic. I had to repeat many sections because it was difficult to stay focused and engaged. Great A lot of the examples are also in other books. I read a lot of these types of books and this is top 3 for me. Very well done. GREAT BOOK MUST LISTEN Very Practical & informative About human reptilian Brain and language of it, GREAT BOOK must Listen, Awesome Narrator, I Enjoyed completely!!!!

Jesus, CEO Audiobook by Laurie Beth Jones

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laurie Beth Jones) — Wed, 14 Apr 2004 21:01:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jesus, CEO Subtitle: Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership Author: Laurie Beth Jones Narrator: Laurie Beth Jones Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-04 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 101 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: After years in business, Jones was struck by the notion that Jesus' leadership approach ran counter to most of today's management styles. In Jesus, CEO, she explains that by harnessing the three strengths behind Jesus' leadership techniques (the strengths of self-mastery, action, and relationships), we can become the empowered leaders that the next millennium will require. Following the example of Jesus, a "CEO" who took a disorganized "staff" of twelve and built a thriving "enterprise," Jesus, CEO details a simple, profound, fresh, and often humor-filled approach to motivating and managing others. Critic Reviews: "Practical and pithy advice for anyone (whether CEO or not) who works with other people to get things done." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Good contents, but monotonous narration The contents are good, but the author narrates in monotone and too fast. Why don't you make a full version of this audible book having professional narrator. Leadership Good quuck book. Laurue Beth Moore does another great job of capturing the heart of leadership and personal development. Cool like Jesus This book was very encouraging. It reminded me of the goodness of Jesus and how he was a natural born leader. It taught me what a good leader is supposed to be like 495 and how to cultivate leadership skills in my own life. I would highly recommend this book, especially on audio version. 2 chapters only? I paid $14-$15 dollars for 2 chapters? I regret not reading the reviews before purchasing. I also thought they would quote more scripture and just provide more detail than the general information we all know. Dont waste your time What would have made Jesus, CEO better? If the author actually read the bible. Would you listen to another book narrated by Laurie Beth Jones? No If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Jesus, CEO? I would remove references to Jesus because they are a mischaracterization of who He is. Any additional comments? This book is theologically unsound in its proclamation of who Jesus is. This is a poor example of proof-texting that reduces the biblical view of Jesus into a man who the author wishes to portray as a CEO. There are undertones of a feminist agenda behind many of the points Jones discusses. Jesus wasn't a feminist, His views would line up with a complimentarianist view of gender. Have you not read that He who made them made them male and female from the beginning. I do agree that women are much needed in the corporate world. As a management book it provides an adequate view on what a leader should and shouldn't be. None of the points discussed in the book required the use of Jesus to make. Its as if the author wrote a management book then inserted Jesus into portions of it. The obvious flaw in the book is the blatant neglect of the transformational power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the disciples (not staff). Jesus is not successful because he was a great leader; He is the second person of the Trinity and beyond compare to any leader. Jesus came to die as a sinless propitiation for our sins that we might have eternal life.

8 Moments of Power in Coaching Audiobook by Mark Colgate

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Colgate) — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 07:44:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 8 Moments of Power in Coaching Subtitle: How to Design and Deliver High-Performance Feedback to All Employees Author: Mark Colgate Narrator: John Alan Martinson Jr. Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-16 Publisher: Elevate Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Do you hope to be coached or be a great coach? Or wish that your organization could execute its coaching mandate? Mark Colgate's 8 Moments of Power is the missing piece for those hoping to orchestrate a coaching change. In this engaging book, Colgate takes us on a journey with humorous stories, case studies, and pragmatic frameworks, while examining how organizations can create a coaching system that designs for, and delivers, continuous feedback that simultaneously increases employee and customer engagement. With a robust coaching system in place, everyone - regardless of the level or position - will see and enjoy the benefits of ongoing, high-quality feedback and learn to master the science of coaching. Members Reviews: Feedback is everything I don't want to be a spoiler here, but it's really about quality feedback. The problem is that that's a no-brainer, but we don't execute properly on what we know we need or should be doing. And exactly what do we need to be doing anyway? How do we do it? Dr. Colgate stacks up the evidence so well that you'll be wondering why coaching isn't an ingredient in more businesses. Well, it needs to be, as you'll soon see. Thank you Dr. Colgate for putting this book together. The narrator was top-notch too. How did we miss this? The word coaching is so far removed from the corporate landscape that I thought this book was about sports. After you listen to this book you'll understand what a big problem that is. Coaching and corporation/business should go hand-in-hand. Coaching is the missing ingredient in any plan to achieve excellence in business. All Organizations Can Benefit From Coaching The word coaching threw me off because I'm not a sports guy but after listening to this audiobook I can see that coaching goes way beyond sports. I think that is one problem in the books title that needs to be overcome: people don't realize that coaching is critical for SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS and so they might be passing this title over. After reading this book I will be implementing coaching into my small business asap, and since I'm into competitive computer gaming as a hobby, I plan to implement these strategies into my gaming clan as well. Mark Colgate outlines exactly what you need to do to beat the competition: you need coaching. Great read. . .or listen. Get it now.

Appreciate Audiobook by Todd Nordstrom, Gary Beckstrand, Kevin Ames, David Sturt

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Todd Nordstrom) — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:43:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Appreciate Subtitle: Celebrating People, Inspiring Greatness Author: Todd Nordstrom, Gary Beckstrand, Kevin Ames, David Sturt Narrator: Joel Bishop Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Alisha Lang Newbold Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Look around. Appreciation is everywhere. It's actually a cornerstone of society existing in every culture on Earth since the beginning of time. Statues are erected of people who impacted our world. Buildings and parks are named after great community leaders. Ceremonies celebrate the achievements of people in nearly every category or endeavor the military, education, and athletics. But, still, we don't see enough appreciation in the one place where it is needed most at work. You can probably recall the exact moments in your life where your work was appreciated. You undoubtedly remember the name of the person who recognized your great work. You can still remember how powerful their words made you feel. In fact, those words most likely inspired you to do more great work. Now it's your turn to influence greatness in other people. With insights from many of the largest workplace studies on appreciation and recognition, Appreciate will not only show you why appreciation and recognition are so powerful at inspiring great effort and results, but also how, when, and where you can impact people the most. Appreciate is jam packed with stories of real people in real jobs from around the world some who hold moments of recognition near and dear to their hearts, and others who have leveraged those moments to build brilliant careers. This book will transform the way you perceive, relate to, and lead people. Members Reviews: I enjoyed reading this book I enjoyed reading this book. It put a lot of perspective on how important it is to appreciate your team. Not only just making sure they are recognized, but how you recognize them and making it about them that matters. I took away a lot of new ideas of things to implement into my own company. I liked it so much I bought several copies for my top leaders in my company to read. Great book! Fast Great book! Fast, easy read filled with insightful information. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone who deals with people (so everyone). Great insights, perfect for any leader I really enjoyed reading this book! It's full of advice on how to better appreciate your people. The authors are certainly the kind of people you want to learn from. Speaking from their experiences, they wrote a thorough and easy to follow book that is worth your time. Useful and actionable. O.C. Tanner is the leader in workplace culture, employee recognition and appreciation, and this book is exactly what you would expect from the best. I recommend every level of leadership and management make this a must-read! Engagingly Written and an Enjoyable Read Not only was this book inspiring and thought-provoking, it was also written in an engaging and interesting voice. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and would recommend it as a staple in educating people about people. Great book I found this an easy read with practical and insightful ideas I will use with my teams. Appreciate is packed with information and how-to's that make recognizing people easy and intuitive.

The Art of Community: Seven Principles for Belonging Audiobook by Charles Vogl

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Vogl) — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 03:53:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of Community: Seven Principles for Belonging Author: Charles Vogl Narrator: Tom Dheere Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-16 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: This book is a guide for leaders seeking to build a community, to strengthen the community they already have, or who may not think of themselves as community leaders but who are envisioning a group they hope to create. These communities can be formal, with official memberships and administrations, or informal, tied by shared values and commitments. Some people think communities happen by accident, or have to emerge organically, but Charles Vogl emphasizes that there are solid, time-honored principles for consciously building them. Drawing on 3,000 years of tradition, Vogl lays out seven enduring principles that every community of every kind must master to be effective and supportive. He describes each principle's purpose and provides extensive hands-on tools for implementing them. He also helps leaders ensure that their communities remain healthy and life-affirming and not degenerate into rigid cults. Members Reviews: Community is key to ones belonging The Art of Community: Seven Principles for Belonging is a well-written, well-structured, and excellently delivered business focused book, targeting those in leadership roles, however its teachings can be applied to any person wanting to build or strengthen a community. The book is written by Charles Vogl, and it appears to be his first published work. The audiobook is narrated by Tom Dheere who has nearly fifty titles already narrated on Audible. The book opens by explaining how our lives, whether we see it or not, are impacted and molded by our involvement within various communities we are a part of or seek to become members of. The author discusses the concept of inner and outer community rings and how we strive to be a part of an inner ring, yet within that ring we learn there are yet additional inner rings to be sought; a trap if that is our only reason to join a community. An inner ring member has additional privileges that are only given to its members such as executives in a company, etc. The book covers the structure of a community requires with or without our knowledge. What the community stand for, what defines its member, what information is included or excluded, along with many other aspects make up a community. Leadership are those who make many of these decisions listed above, Gatekeepers are those who bridge the gap between outsiders and the inner part of the ring, while Members as those within the community ring, and outsiders are those external to the community ring. The author stresses that it is important to acknowledge, create, and nurture or grow the many communities which are a parts of our lives. I thought the discussion on both formal and information communities was informative. After reading this book you will begin to see the vast number of communities you are involved. The author was able to open with a decent number of statistics and third-party research showing the importance of community and belonging. The book is similar to Tribes writing by Seth Godin, with this book being more generic in its application. The author covers each of the seven aspects of a community. These seven include: boundaries, initiation, rituals, stories, symbols, and growth of inner-rings. Communities provide a means of growth, nurturing, and belonging. After reading this book, I began to see the many communities we are all a part of or join to be one of the in-crowd.

Change-Friendly Leadership Audiobook by Rodger Dean Duncan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rodger Dean Duncan) — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:01:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Change-Friendly Leadership Subtitle: How to Transform Good Intentions into Great Performance, 1st Edition Author: Rodger Dean Duncan Narrator: Dr. Rodger Dean Duncan, Steven M. R. Covey Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-15 Publisher: Dr. Rodger Dean Duncan Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Change-Friendly Leadership: How to Transform Good Intentions into Great Performance is a simple affirmation that successful organizational change involves - requires, in fact - the active, willful participation of the people affected by the change. Change by announcement, change by slogan, and certainly change by executive decrees are doomed to failure. Effective change requires genuinely engaging the brains of the people expected to embrace and even champion the new state of affairs. Effective change requires engaging people's feelings - not merely making a business case for action but making a compelling psychological case for action. Effective change requires engaging people's earnest hopes. In this context hope is not used as the verbal equivalent of crossing your fingers: "I hope my team wins the game." In this book hope is used to denote people's heartfelt aspirations, their dreams, even their senses of self. Any change effort that ignores or pays mere lip service to that kind of engagement is destined for disappointment. In the change approach prescribed here, the friendly factor is not just a play on words; it is the very foundation for effectively engaging people's heads, hearts, and hopes. Think-friendly, Talk-friendly, Trust-friendly, and Team-friendly form a relationship framework, or operating system, that brings out the best in people. - See more at www.duncanworldwide.com/book/. Members Reviews: Learn how to manage change in a way that brings people together. I highly recommend it! After reading Dr. Rodger Dean Duncanâs, book, Change-friendly Leadership, I understood why it is a bestseller. It helps to demystify the change process by reminding us that change is a natural part of our life. In an organizational setting, change can feel overwhelming and daunting, with many formidable challenges. Dr. Duncan teaches us how to chunk change down. He gives us practical solutions and guidelines we can put to use every day to help us manage change in a way that brings people together, rather than ripping them apart. His pragmatic book teaches us what to look for and prepare for, so we can be empowered by change, rather than at the mercy of it. Five guiding principles gave me a powerful map for making change friendly: â Keep it Simple. Back to Basics â Make Results, not excuses. Get Real â Control the Journey. Draw your own map. â Want to lead? Be a Gardener. Go for Growth. â Lead the Whole Person. Life your People I most appreciate Dr. Duncanâs generosity in sharing stories, insights and lessons learned from his life as a seasoned consultant and businessman, and as a father and husband. Is change a part of your work life? Do you seek to manage change in a way the respects and honors people and builds alignment? Is it important to you to lead change for the right reasons? Are you interested in growing as a change leader people trust? This book will show you the way. The self-assessments throughout the book will help you see where you have opportunities to grow and where you can develop your own change management skills. This book should be required reading in all business schools. I highly recommend it! A Constant Treasure Trove Some judge a book by its cover; others judge it by its author.

Les 21 Lois Irrefutables du Leadership [The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership] Livre Audio

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Maxwell) — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 16:43:23 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> Titre: Les 21 Lois Irrefutables du Leadership [The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership] Sous-titre: Suivez-Les et Les Autres Vous Suivront [Follow Them and Others Will Follow You] Auteur: John Maxwell Narrateur: Jerome Carrete Format: Unabridged Durée: 8 hrs and 24 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 12-22-17 Éditeur: AB Publishing, NewInTech LLC Genres: Business, Leadership Résumé de l'éditeur: Le livre qui a changé des milliers de vies de l'expert en leadership, auteur et orateur reconnu mondialement John C. Maxwell! Que se passerait-il si un des meilleurs experts en matière de leadership était disposé à livrer juste pour vous tout ce qu'il a appris sur ce sujet en s'appuyant sur quelques principes qui changent la vie? Votre vie en serait certainement transformée, n'est-ce pas? John C. Maxwell a fait précisément cela dans Les 21 lois irréfutables du leadership. Pendant plus de trente ans d'expérience à titre de leader, il a allié les idées acquises, basées sur ses succès et ses erreurs, à des observations tirées du monde des affaires, de la politique, du sport, de la religion et aussi des guerres. Il en résulte une étude révélatrice, formulée comme seul un communicateur comme Maxwell peut le faire. Découvrez pourquoi: Original title: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Workbook: Follow Them and People Will Follow You © 2017 AB Publishing, NewInTech LLC. Published by arrangement with Thomas Nelson, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Please note: This audiobook is in French. Avis des membres: i cannot believe that the used copy is more expensive than the new one 156$ you must be kidding??????!!!!!!!!!!!! i cannot believe that the used copy is more expensive than the new one 156$ you must be kidding??????!!!!!!!!!!!! can u plz clarify this. it must be a mistake, right???

Data-ism Audiobook by Steve Lohr

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Lohr) — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 03:11:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Data-ism Subtitle: The Revolution Transforming Decision Making, Consumer Behavior, and Almost Everything Else Author: Steve Lohr Narrator: Steve Lohr Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-15 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 95 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Steve Lohr, a technology reporter for the New York Times, chronicles the rise of Big Data, addressing cutting-edge business strategies and examining the dark side of a data-driven world. Coal, iron ore, and oil were the key productive assets that fueled the Industrial Revolution. Today data is the vital raw material of the information economy. The explosive abundance of this digital asset, more than doubling every two years, is creating a new world of opportunity and challenge. Data-ism is about this next phase, in which vast, Internet-scale data sets are used for discovery and prediction in virtually every field. It is a journey across this emerging world with people, illuminating narrative examples, and insights. It shows that if exploited, this new revolution will change the way decisions are made - relying more on data and analysis and less on intuition and experience - and transform the nature of leadership and management. Lohr explains how individuals and institutions will need to exploit, protect, and manage their data to stay competitive in the coming years. Filled with rich examples and anecdotes of the various ways in which the rise of Big Data is affecting everyday life, it raises provocative questions about policy and practice that have wide implications for all of our lives. Members Reviews: More business case than serious analysis This book talks more about use/business cases and its uses, but doesn't delve deeper into data and how to apply it. Personally I was looking for a more "how to use" book as I go the title from an IT publication, but the cases are still real and interesting. Meh Starts out strong and putters out. The typical hype and use cases of big data are discussed here. Great book Easy to follow, absolutely loved it. Great way to get a feel for the emerging technologies of Data Analytics / Data Science . Wow the Future of Everything Being Recored Now This book was a real eye opener. It covers all the was that data in permeating our live now and the promising was it will deliver in the future. From farming to medicine to personality profiles our lives will greatly be impacted by dataism. The future for big data looks bright if I were a kid now I would be wading out into in this water waiting to catch this next big wave that is datisim. insightful A fantastic and interesting read! This book is highly insightful and captivating. I would highly recommend it.

The Leadership Playbook Audiobook by Nathan Jamail

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nathan Jamail) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 04:51:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Leadership Playbook Author: Nathan Jamail Narrator: Nathan Jamail Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: The successful self-published author of The Sales Leaders Playbook writes his first mainstream leadership book. There are enormous differences between managing and coaching. Yet many companies and organizations encourage their leaders to coach teams without ever teaching them how and without creating a culture that supports coaching. Nathan Jamail, a leading consultant, professional speaker, and the president of his own group of businesses, trains coaches at several Fortune 500 companies and learned that it takes not only different skills to achieve success, but a truly effective coach needs an organizational culture that creates and multiplies the success of every motivated team member. The Leadership Playbook shows leaders the skills necessary to be an effective coach and to build effective teams by: Combining research, interviews, and inspiring stories with the lessons that have earned Jamail the respect of the world's foremost corporations including CISCO, FedEx, Sprint, the U.S. Army, and State Farm, The Leadership Playbook will dominate the category for years to come. Members Reviews: really hit home professionally and personally listening to this book hit a nerve... coaching and practicing are very important. thank you Well worth the credit Great listen for all levels of management. Straight forward and recaps after each chapter. Great hearing the author reading it; similar to going to him speak. Already shared it with 5 others. Great listen with awesome ideas Fantastic practices that are easily implemented into my business to help my team succeed and make more money. Great book! This book introduces a new way of thinking about management and is an easy read. I highly recommend it! Great for those new to management and experts! My wish I wish I had read this book 30 years ago! Though, it wasn't available then, the message is so incredibly impactful. 'Just went and ordered 60 copies for the leadership teams at 12 Installations. The distinction between being a leader and being a coach is one message we have overlooked for far too long. Thanks!

Summary and Analysis of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead Audiobook by Worth Books

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Worth Books) — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:45:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary and Analysis of Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead Subtitle: Based on the Book by Sheryl Sandberg Author: Worth Books Narrator: Dixie Glassman Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-17 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: So much to read, so little time? This brief audio overview of Lean In tells you what you need to know - before or after you read Sheryl Sandbergs book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books sets the standard for quality and gives you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg includes: About Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg: Lean In is a modern-day manifesto for women who aspire to rise to the top of their careers, as well as a pointed look at the many ways in which gender bias is reinforced in the workplace. With knowledge gleaned from Sheryl Sandbergs experiences at Google and Facebook, and with insights from her from friends, mentors, and scientific studies, Lean In offers wisdom and inspiration to current and future leaders. With detailed steps and strategies, Sandberg shows how to lean in to our personal lives and careers - and how to help others achieve and succeed. The summary and analysis in this audiobook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of nonfiction.

The 5 Secrets of a Phenomenal Business Audiobook by Howard Partridge

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Howard Partridge) — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 02:19:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 5 Secrets of a Phenomenal Business Author: Howard Partridge Narrator: Howard Partridge Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-17 Publisher: Phenomenal Products, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: In this book, you will learn.... The one and only reason your business exists (and why it matters). Your business can have a dramatic impact on your personal life. Understanding why you are in business will help you enjoy your business more and will help you build the right kind of business. How to stop being a slave to your business by transforming it into a predictable, profitable, turnkey operation. Learn the five vital components of a system, why you are overwhelmed with your business, and how to streamline it so it runs like a well-oiled machine. The proven secrets of record sales and profits. All of business is about relationships. You will learn the only three ways to increase sales, how to truly set yourself apart, the fastest growth tool on the planet, the biggest marketing mistake of all, and how to build a large network of supporters. In The 5 Secrets of a Phenomenal Business, the five secrets are the key areas of building your business. If any one of them is suffering, the business suffers. The stronger these key areas are, the better results you get in your business. Understanding what these secrets are and how to apply them is key to a phenomenal business. The number-one reason small businesses do not grow (and what to do about it). Thousands of small business owners around readily agree on the reason they do not grow or do as well as they could do. They also agree on the solution. Overcome this challenge and you will be on your way to phenomenal success! Members Reviews: Perfect book Everything you need to know to rib a successful business. Listen, take notes, implement, evaluate. Howard lays it all out, easy to understand and follow. it's a phenomenal book. I recommend the book has some great ideas about referral marketing. a great mixture of information from all the greats I enjoyed the book and Highly recommend! Would you listen to The 5 Secrets of a Phenomenal Business again? Why? Yes. Implementing or improving each system takes time and revisiting each them again in this book will be beneficial for executing each one phenomenally. What was one of the most memorable moments of The 5 Secrets of a Phenomenal Business? Each system presented provided more insight and/or a higher level of achievement that I can strive for in my company. What about Howard Partridges performance did you like? Delivery and sincerity. Great book by a great leader Great tips on fulfilling your goals and succeeding in business. If you're in business, you need to hear this.

VangoNotes for Organizational Behavior, 12/e Audiobook by Stephen P. Robbins, Tim A. Judge

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen P. Robbins) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:13:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: VangoNotes for Organizational Behavior, 12/e Author: Stephen P. Robbins, Tim A. Judge Narrator: Stow Lovejoy, Alyson Silverman Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-11 Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Study on the go with VangoNotes. Just download chapter reviews from Organizational Behavior, 12/e and listen to them on your mp3 player. Now wherever you are -- whatever you're doing -- you can study by listening to the following for each chapter of your textbook: ©2007 by Pearson Education, Inc. Members Reviews: Excellent resource for Class I enjoyed the reinforcement and concepts reviewed after each chapter with brief tests for self evaluation. Awesome Great product! Very helpful for school! Missing Files Don't know why or how, but i only got 15 chapters instead of all 19....and neither does audible.

Farmer Able Audiobook by Art Barter

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Art Barter) — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 05:10:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Farmer Able Subtitle: A Fable About Servant Leadership Transforming Organizations and People from the Inside Out Author: Art Barter Narrator: Paul Michael Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-17 Publisher: Wheatmark Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: The pigs are running the farm. So begins the story of Farmer Able. Everyone on his farm - people and animals alike - are downright downtrodden by him. He's overbearing and compulsively obsessed with profits and productivity. He's a typical top-down, power-based manager, forever tallying production numbers in his well-worn ledgers. But the more he pushes the hoofs and horns and humans, the more they dig in their heels. That is until one day when he hears a mysterious wind that whispers: "It's not all about me." Can he turn things around and begin attending to the needs of those on his farm, thus improving their attitudes and productivity? Farmer Able is an engaging parable that entertains as it enlightens. It reveals a profound truth about the dysfunction in organizations and how dramatic improvements can be made when leaders liberate employees to operate at their fullest potential and discover the significance in their work. If you're looking to develop a new and profoundly satisfying leadership style, one that advocates serving others and creating ethical, engaging workplaces and innovative environments, this audiobook will set you on your way. If you are tired of "business as usual", this lively story will get you thinking about how to inspire your employees and produce better results. Members Reviews: A Fun Story About a Turnaround Through Servant Leadership If you think all leadership books are the same, think again. Farmer Able and his livestock will reveal to you, in simple terms and a fun story, how servant leadership can turn the biggest mess around. Some of my favorite quotes from the book: - "There's a wonder & magic in leaving your ego behind & serving others." - âWhen you help something else grow, everything grows, including yourself." - âSome people might try to hide a whip, but they canât hide the effect of it.â - âYou canât run things when you run over them." - "The more people feel bad, the more they pursue bad; the more they pursue bad, the more they feel bad." - "A creature never thinks their muck is as bad as anotherâs." - âA question stretches things; a statement shrinks things.â Everyone is a leader Art Barter has crafted this entertaining parable that inspires us to seek the way of the servant; to find the courageous leader in all of us. This imaginative fable is stacked with humorous characters to engage us and to safely see ourselves while allowing fantasy to come to life with a profoundly powerful, yet simple messageâserve first. Put all that together in this tale of life and work and you will find an inspirational read you can't put down! âOlivia McIvor, Bestselling author of Turning Compassion into Action, The Business of Kindness and Four GenerationsâOne Workplace and an advocate for compassionate leadership globally What a cute story told from an Animal Farm perspective ... What a cute story told from an Animal Farm perspective. The characters in Farmer Able are the same people we see every day in our organizations and places of work. Move over Bunyan, Art Barter's Here Move over John Bunyan, Art Barter is here. As good of an allegory as I have ever read. Life on the farm of Farmer Able exposes so very well, life in the marketplace and workplace.

The 7 Secrets of Neuron Leadership Audiobook by W. Craig Reed

biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. Craig Reed) — Tue, 26 Dec 2017 16:54:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 7 Secrets of Neuron Leadership Subtitle: What Top Military Commanders, Neuroscientists, and the Ancient Greeks Teach Us about Inspiring Teams Author: W. Craig Reed Narrator: Nick Sullivan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-26-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Leadership techniques backed by the world's most effective teams The 7 Secrets of Neuron Leadership offers a diverse collection of wisdom and practical knowledge to help you build and lead your most effective team yet. Written by a former US Navy diver, this book draws from the author's experiences and beyond to reveal key truths about the nature of teamwork, and expose the core of effective team leadership. You'll go back to ancient Greece to discover the nine personality types and the seven types of love that form the foundation of human interaction, and learn how to use this wisdom as a scaffold for communication within your own team. You'll mine the latest neuroscience research as you delve into the Triune Brain and personality neurotransmitters, and explore the biological hardwiring that can be finessed and focused to achieve results. Throughout, you'll gain insightful perspective from military and business leaders about what does - and doesn't - work in the real world; discussions with a former head of NASA, a Deputy Secretary of Defense, Navy SEAL officers, two Secretaries of the Navy, and dozens of CEOs, executives, researchers, and renowned world leaders provide invaluable advice backed by a track record of success. Effective teamwork begins with building the right team, and leading with the right kind of leadership for that particular team. The 7 Secrets of Neuron Leadership shows you how to put the right players in place and give them the support, guidance, and direction they need to bring home exceptional results. Members Reviews: An inspiring and thoughtful look at team-building and leadership models If you ever read Stephen Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People or Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People, you'll have some inkling of what you'll find in W. Craig Reed's book on team-building and interpersonal relations. If you're a leader of a Fortune 500 company or a small business owner, this book will open your eyes to a new way of understanding how to get the best out your own team in a satisfying time-proven methodology. The book offers not only great insight, but leans on the shoulders of a slew of military leaders and CEOs for practical information that you can use in your daily lives--both business and personal. Everyone with an interest in understanding and appreciating exactly what constitutes "leadership" needs to read this book immediately. I've really enjoyed this book - best book on leadership I've read ... I've really enjoyed this book - best book on leadership I've read in the last five years. The author really helps to separate the stereotypical leadership style of the military, which is basic and rudimentary, the stuff you see in movies made about Marines or boot camp, from real leadership that you need to lead bigger units. We have to understand how our co-workers and followers think, and how our boss thinks, but everyone is different. Too many people think that other people think like they do, and they could not be more wrong. The author lays out 9 types of individuals, which compares favorably to a ancient classification system used by the Greeks, so it is scientific and has stood the test of time.

Life Entrepreneurs: Ordinary People Creating Extraordinary Lives Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gregg Vanourek) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:06:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Entrepreneurs: Ordinary People Creating Extraordinary Lives Author: Gregg Vanourek, Christopher Gergen Narrator: Bob Souer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: An inspirational and practical guide for anyone who wants to incorporate the dynamic skills of entrepreneurs into their own lives and work. A new generation of "life entrepreneurs" is emerging: people who apply their vision, talents, creativity, and energy not only to their work but to their entire lives, changing the world for themselves and those around them. In this book, successful entrepreneurs Christopher Gergen and Gregg Vanourek draw on numerous interviews with 55 leading entrepreneurs worldwide as well as the wisdom of multiple thought leaders to provide vivid examples, moving vignettes, concrete frameworks, and practical strategies for revving up our work and play through entrepreneurial leadership. This book starts by providing strategies for integrating life, work, and purpose and ends by capturing the implications of the current entrepreneurial boom for our workplaces, learning institutions, communities, and families. Christopher Gergen (Washington, D.C.) is a founding partner of New Mountain Ventures, co-founder and chairman of SMARTHINKING, Adjunct Professor and Director of the Entrepreneurial Leadership Initiative at Duke University, and a life-long entrepreneur. Gregg Vanourek (Thornton, CO) is a founding partner of New Mountain Ventures, former CEO of Vanourek Consulting Solutions, and former Senior Vice President of School Development for K12 Inc. Members Reviews: inspirational and well organized it was well organized. even though you have heard many of the themes before from similar books, the personal stories they reference give you greater insight to draw some of your own conclusions as well as the outlines the authors provide. it provides a holistic perspective of how to chase your dreams in both your professional and personal life

It's Not What You Sell, It's What You Stand For Audiobook by Roy M. Spence, Haley Rushing

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roy M. Spence) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:13:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It's Not What You Sell, It's What You Stand For Subtitle: Why Every Extraordinary Business is Driven by Purpose Author: Roy M. Spence, Haley Rushing Narrator: Bill Weideman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Purpose is the key to creating and maintaining a high-performing organization, deserving just as much attention as strategy, execution, and innovation. A real purpose can't just be words on paper. It has to get under the skin of every member of your organization - like Southwest's purpose of "democratizing the skies" or Wal-Mart's of "saving people money so they can live better." If you get it right, your people will feel great about what they're doing, clear about their goals, and excited to get to work every morning. This audiobook will help you discover your organization's purpose, proclaim it to the world, and apply it to everything you do. It will force your organization to address some tough and profound questions: Members Reviews: Good idea run into the ground The authors take an interesting idea and grind it into a shameless promotion of their consulting firm. Further, much of the book is a mind numbing repetitive client licking exercise that must leave the authors devoid of saliva to digest their own food.

El Alma del Liderazgo [The Soul of Leadership] Audio Libro por Deepak Chopra

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Deepak Chopra) — Wed, 03 May 2017 01:00:55 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> Título: El Alma del Liderazgo [The Soul of Leadership] Subtitular: Descubre Tu Potencial de Grandeza [Discover Your Potential for Greatness] Autor: Deepak Chopra Narrador: Ismael Cala, Omar Charcousse, Lorena Susso Formato: Unabridged Duración: 5 hrs and 59 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-03-17 Editor: Cuantica Activa Audiolibros Calificaciones: 3 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Business, Leadership Resumen del editor: Cuántica Activa Audiolibros se enorgullece en presentar el audiolibro en español El alma del liderazgo: ¡ La capacidad de liderazgo es la llave que nos permite abrir todas las puertas, salir de la oscuridad y conocer la luz ! Chopra ha capacitado a directivos y altos ejecutivos de todo el mundo con base en los principios de El alma del liderazgo los cuales pueden aplicarse a cualquier tipo de negocio. Estos mismos principios también dan resultado cuando se aplican a la vida personal, la familia, la escuela, con nuestros vecinos y amigos. En este tiempo de cambios drásticos, el autor y guía espiritual más destacado del mundo te invita en este audiolibro a convertirte en un líder con una amplia visión, para que se hagan realidad tus proyectos más ambiciosos. "Un líder es el alma simbólica de un grupo". Lo que debes mirar y escuchar: ¡ Aprende y utiliza estas siete cualidades, producirán en tu desarrollo personal un cambio positivo, serán una fuerza espiritual y de acción incontenible que te harán un triunfador ! Opiniones de los miembros: ¡Es un súper libro! El liderazgo visto desde el nivel más alto de evolución humana. Deepak realmente muestra el camino de los líderes que nos han inspirado no sólo por lo que hacen, sino por quienes son. Cada página es oro puro. Five Stars Nice book

The Uncommon Leader Audiobook by Clay Sherman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clay Sherman) — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 03:46:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Uncommon Leader Subtitle: How to Build and Manage a Winning Team Author: Clay Sherman Narrator: Clay Sherman Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-15 Publisher: Nightingale-Conant Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Dr. Clay Sherman: His ideas can put you over the top! Everyone wants to be number one these days, and with good reason. America is a competitive society that is facing unrelenting challenges from foreign competitors. Today's managements are looking for new ideas and new leaders. Innovation is sought and prized. The climate is right for becoming an uncommon leader. And nobody makes the process easier than Clay Sherman. He is the founder of Management House, a consulting firm with a client list that includes hundreds of Fortune 500 companies, as well as powerful, emerging organizations. In The Uncommon Leader you'll learn: Members Reviews: good This was a good insight on being a different type of leader,not the boring behind kissing type.

8 Lessons in Military Leadership for Entrepreneurs Audiobook by Robert T. Kiyosaki

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert T. Kiyosaki) — Tue, 12 May 2015 11:11:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 8 Lessons in Military Leadership for Entrepreneurs Author: Robert T. Kiyosaki Narrator: Tim Wheeler Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Rich Dad on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Robert Kiyosaki's new audiobook 8 Lessons in Military Leadership for Entrepreneurs draws from his years at the Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point and his service in the United Sates Marine Corps. With compelling stories and examples and an engaging way of comparing and contrasting two very different cultures and value systems, Robert shares the challenges he faced in transitioning to civilian life: where chain of command and team-over-self - once so black and white - were muddy and distorted. "Permission to speak freely, sir?" Count on it. This is Robert Kiyosaki - and he does just that, in the forthright and no-nonsense style that listeners have come to expect and appreciate. From Robert's perspective, military training shapes lives and supports entrepreneurship. The training, discipline, and leadership skills taught in the military can be leveraged for huge success in the civilian world of business. Highlights of 8 Lessons in Military Leadership for Entrepreneurs include sections on Mission and Team, Discipline, Respect, Authority, Speed, the Power of Connectivity, Leaders as Teachers, and Sales and Leadership. Members Reviews: Highly Recommended! This book provides a well articulated insight into the qualities that enable military personnel/ Veterans to realize their full potential. This book is awesome... Any additional comments? Very powerful lessons and experiences taught through great true stories. This is a must read if you want to learn about leadership. Read it several times so the lessons stick! LIBRADO excellent book, are you struggling and don't know how to get out, this book could help you and other to understand why and it educate your mind and you can help others to better their living situation, never stop learning, read more books, this book is worth reading. Military lessons of leadership This book has open up my understanding why seasoned people in the military make great leaders. They work at making the team a perfect unit. In the civil world, we work at making the product perfect. excellent book one of my favor author Robert Kiyosaki and another of his knowledge books I've been listen this audio book a couple time already and everytime I learn someting new

The Southwest Airlines Way Audiobook by Jody Hoffer Gittell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jody Hoffer Gittell) — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 11:07:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Southwest Airlines Way Subtitle: Using the Power of Relationships to Achieve High Performance Author: Jody Hoffer Gittell Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-06 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: In an industry with losses in the billions, Southwest Airlines has an unbroken string of 31 consecutive years of profitability. The Southwest Airlines Way examines how the company uses high-performance relationships to create enormous competitive advantage in motivation, teamwork, and coordination among employees. It then goes further to show how any company can foster these powerful cooperative relationships and explains how to: ©2003 McGraw-Hill; (P)2004 AMI Critic Reviews: "If you look at Southwest Airlines, and I admire what they do, they've been the most successful airline in the industry." (Gerard Arpey, CEO, American Airlines) Members Reviews: Not very good I recently worked for a competitor of Southwest Airlines and have a lot of respect for their business model. This respect did not transfer to this book. I found it preachy. The basic message is that people make a corporation, which I agree with, but I thought it was a little too over the top. It talked very little, if at all, about fuel hedges, which have saved Southwest's bacon over the past five years. I thought this was a pretty bad oversight. Not what I expected. It seemed that it was more of a bragging session on why SW is better the X, Y or Z airline. I wanted more of an insight and it didn't perform that well. The reader was also lackluster and I didn't finish listening to it.

The Leadership Mind Switch Audiobook by D. A. Benton, Kylie Wright-Ford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (D. A. Benton) — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:58:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Leadership Mind Switch Subtitle: Rethinking How We Lead in the New World of Work Author: D. A. Benton, Kylie Wright-Ford Narrator: Caroline Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-17 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Lead your company to success in the new Industrial Revolution! The world of business has completely transformed in recent years - and the pace of change will only increase in coming years. But one thing remains the same: quality leadership is the hinge on which the fate of every organization swings. The Leadership Mind Switch provides the critical lessons you need to lead your company in a fully globalized business world where radical technologies reign supreme. Debra Benton and Kylie Wright-Ford have helped some of today's most top executives successfully position themselves and their companies for the future. Now, in this groundbreaking leadership guide, they share their insight with you. Learn how to effectively lead a workforce that: The answers to these questions and many others are all here. You'll learn how to be the kind of leader who is both firm in his or her decisions but maintains an air of approachability. You'll learn how to drive high productivity while keeping your workers happy and satisfied in their jobs. And you'll learn how to embrace new technologies without sacrificing the human touch - which is the hallmark of great leadership. It will take unprecedented levels of agility, confidence, and fearlessness to lead into the future. Make the leadership mind switch to seize the competitive edge now in order to drive profits and growth tomorrow. Members Reviews: What a great tool kit for leadership! There never been a book as compressive on the skills you need to be a great leader. This a book you want read every few yews.

Dual Transformation Audiobook by Clark G. Gilbert, Mark W. Johnson, Scott D. Anthony

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clark G. Gilbert) — Fri, 10 Nov 2017 15:44:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dual Transformation Subtitle: How to Reposition Today's Business While Creating the Future Author: Clark G. Gilbert, Mark W. Johnson, Scott D. Anthony Narrator: Chris Sorensen Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Game-changing disruptions will likely unfold on your watch. Be ready. In Dual Transformation, Scott Anthony, Clark Gilbert, and Mark Johnson propose a practical and sustainable approach to one of the greatest challenges facing leaders today: transforming your business in the face of imminent disruption. Dual Transformation shows you how your company can come out of a market shift stronger and more profitable, because the threat of disruption is also the greatest opportunity a leadership team will ever face. Disruptive change opens a window of opportunity to create massive new markets. It is the moment when a market also-ran can become a market leader. It is the moment when business legacies are created. That moment starts with the core dual transformation framework: Anthony, Gilbert, and Johnson also address the characteristics leaders must embrace: courage, clarity, curiosity, and conviction. Without them, dual transformation efforts can founder. Building on lessons from diverse companies, such as Adobe, Manila Water, and Netflix, and a case study from Gilbert's firsthand experience transforming his own media and publishing company, Dual Transformation will guide executives through the journey of creating the next version of themselves, allowing them to own the future rather than be disrupted by it. Members Reviews: Fantastic Guide to Organizational Innovation Dual Transformation provides immediately actionable insights and a broad array of relevant case examples from varying industries. This book arrives at a time when disruption cycles are shortening and the need to transform legacy businesses while simultaneously creating new ones is more urgent than ever.

Mad Genius Audiobook by Randy Gage

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Randy Gage) — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:55:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mad Genius Subtitle: A Manifesto for Entrepreneurs Author: Randy Gage Narrator: Randy Gage Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 98 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: This is a manifesto about ideas. Big ideas, small ideas, and outlandish ideas. Ideas that innovate, ideas that disrupt markets, and especially ideas that irritate. More than ideas, though, Mad Genius is about how ideas are born and the role they play in entrepreneurial thinking. This is a manifesto for managers who want to become leaders and leaders who want to blow up mediocrity. Because whether you work in a traditional business, a nonprofit service organization, or the public sector, the best way to create fresh and innovative solutions is to think like an entrepreneur. Critic Reviews: "Randy Gage is truly a genius - and entrepreneurs would be mad not to follow his stellar advice. Make your first mastermind alliance with this remarkable book." (Harvey Mackay, author of the number-one New York Times best seller Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive) "A big and brave kick-start for anyone set to make their entrepreneurial dreams come true." (Robin Sharma, number-one best-selling author of The Leader Who Had No Title) "This book is effin' great! Teaches not only a mindset, but gives you hope, inspiration, and challenges them at the same time. I love every part of it." (Larry Winget, author of Grow a Pair and five other international best sellers) Members Reviews: Good content poorly delivered I have no problem with strong language, however for me it detracted from the message. The Narrator Made this Unbearable The Wisconsin accent of the narrator was just too much for me. I know, that sounds awful, but it quickly became grating and I couldn't get past the first five minutes. I may look into the digital book instead, as the info was interesting. Pumped! This book is a legal alternative to meth. I could not put this book down the first time I played it! Randy does a stellar job inspiring "thermal fucking nuclear" levels of creative genius in his read of this book. He's filled it with just the right amount of guidance, examples, and quotables. Thanks Randy! awesome crazy thinking I loved it, the book just arouses a feeling like no other. it is thought provoking. As Expected... Insightful, Interesting, Abstract. Humm, the style of this book took some getting used to. There are parts where I had to keep reminding myself that I am listening to a "Manifesto of Entrepreneurs" because that is exactly how it's structured. However, if you can make it through some of the rants and over reading Randy Gage delivers some content that is, in fact, MAD GENIUS! That is why I'm giving the overall & story 4 stars. A few of the points he makes on the mindset required for anyone innovating (entrepreneur, intrapreneur, business development) are awesome and key pieces of material that makes the book worth listening to. However, I would have probably preferred to read the hard copy.

The CEO Tightrope Audiobook by Joel Trammell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joel Trammell) — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 05:48:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The CEO Tightrope Subtitle: How to Master the Balancing Act of a Successful CEO Author: Joel Trammell Narrator: Sam Scholl Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-15 Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: No CEO can find a point of balance and then stand still - that's not even possible on a tightrope. The expectation is that the business must always move forward. The American CEO walks a tightrope daily...many times blindfolded and without a net below. The job of balancing the often-competing interests of a company's constituents is so challenging that the average lifespan of a newly minted CEO is around five years. Why is it that our most successful businesspeople, individuals who have been wildly successful at all other positions in their careers, often fail when they get to the CEO chair? The job of the CEO is unlike any leadership position, and many CEOs are unprepared for its challenges. Yes, you must have business acumen and people-management skills, but you'll also need to own the company vision, provide the proper resources, build the culture consistently and in alignment with company goals, make key decisions, and deliver performance that satisfies boards, shareholders, and investors. And, to complicate matters, you must work in an ambiguous environment in which you have absolute responsibility but questionable control. Your biggest challenge will be the balancing act required to be successful - to grow your company in the short term and create a long-term advantage that makes your efforts sustainable. Joel Trammell, successful entrepreneur, CEO, and investor, explores the various points of balance that challenge every CEO. He identifies what it looks like when a CEO is off balance and offers modern techniques and approaches to regain balance, drawn from almost 30 years of study and experience. You'll learn about the 50-plus daily struggles that might pull you off balance, such as how to build credibility while avoiding the cheerleader versus Eeyore trap; how to identify the right growth opportunities while avoiding the budget blower versus budget tyrant trap; and how to create strong alignment while avoiding the CIA versus amateur trap. Trammell has created this resource for aspiring, new, and more experienced CEOs. He shares stories that allow you to identify your own strengths and weaknesses and provides questions that promote self-analysis. Filling a void in the market for a clear, compelling guide for CEOs, The CEO Tightrope is certain to become your go-to valued resource. Members Reviews: Great Book While not being a CEO I enjoyed his ideas of leadership, personal growth and reflection. I'm not a CEO... That said, this book has great advice for leadership in general. It also gives a solid idea in what to look for in your next potential employer. It's no surprise, like everything in life, solid leadership needs balance. A great template for aspiring CEOs Enjoyable book with good coverage of the issues faced by CEOs of small and large companies, the pitfalls, the good, the bad and the guidelines you need.

Simple, Logical, Repeatable: Systemize Like McDonald's to Scale, Sell, or Franchise Your

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marianne Page) — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:03:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Simple, Logical, Repeatable: Systemize Like McDonald's to Scale, Sell, or Franchise Your Growing Business Author: Marianne Page Narrator: Marianne Page Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Rethink Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: The McDonald's recipe works, and it will work for you. Simple, Logical, Repeatable is your blueprint for modeling McDonald's to achieve the success and freedom you're looking for. It introduces you to The McFreedom System that draws on the four foundation systems underpinning the enduring success of McDonald's - the reason they have become so consistent, reliable, and trusted in the global marketplace. The McDonald's formula is simple - develop systems to run every aspect of your business, develop a high performing team to run your systems, and then get out of their way. Mastering these foundations will give you the freedom to scale, grow, sell, or franchise your business... or run it from a beach somewhere, if that's what you want to do. Members Reviews: good book I liked listening to this book. I would recommend it. It's to the point. I will listen again Highly Recommended For anyone running a small business, or about to start a new business this book is a valuable to the point text, which provides helpful insights as well as a structured approach (system) to better assuring effective and efficient business results. Having read M. Gerber's EMYTH and EMYTH revisited etc i found this text a very good succinct up-to-date account of how to build and grow a successful business. I also bought the Audiobook which allows me to listen again on the hoof. Read by Marianne herself i enjoyed her personable voice and enthusiasm which came through. A much enjoyed change of voice tone etc to so many other books i listen too... Its not just a book to build a better and prosperous business - its as much to do with building a better, happier, and healthier life! Well worth the money! Best Regards Mel. Banford

Communication the Cleveland Clinic Way Audiobook by Adrienne Boissy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adrienne Boissy) — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 09:38:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Communication the Cleveland Clinic Way Subtitle: How to Drive a Relationship-Centered Strategy for Exceptional Patient Experience Author: Adrienne Boissy Narrator: Caroline Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Put relationship-centered communication at the forefront of care. Today, physicians face a hypercompetitive marketplace in which they must meet unique and complex patient needs as efficiently as possible. But in a culture prioritizing clinical outcomes above all, there can be a tendency to lose sight of one of the most critical aspects of providing effective care: the communication skills that build and foster physician-patient relationships. Studies have shown that good communication between doctors and patients and among all caregivers who interface with patients directly results in better clinical outcomes, reduced costs, greater patient satisfaction, and lower rates of physician burnout. In Communication the Cleveland Clinic Way, Dr. Adrienne Boissy and her team tell the story of how Cleveland Clinic created and applied the R.E.D.E. to Communicate: Foundations of Healthcare program, making the world-renowned hospital system a leader in relationship-centered care. They provide a step-by-step guide for health-care leaders and decision makers to design, develop, and implement communication skills training in their own institutions. Learn how to: In a field where difficult conversations and stressful relationships are commonplace, clinicians need a structured approach to enable them to deliver the best care possible. Communication the Cleveland Clinic Way is the blueprint for establishing a relationship-centered program that will improve patient experience, reinvigorate doctors' passion for their work, and elevate any organization. Members Reviews: No new insights. Was a waste of money. I thought I would gain something. maybe if you are new to Healthcare and working with physicians, there would let value for you.

Team Code of Honor: The Secrets of Champions in Business and in Life Audiobook by Blair Singer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Blair Singer) — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:60:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Team Code of Honor: The Secrets of Champions in Business and in Life Subtitle: Rich Dad Advisors Author: Blair Singer Narrator: Blair Singer Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-21-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Every great team, culture, society, religion, or business that has endured time, adversity, and challenge has always had one thing in common: a set of simple but powerful rules that govern the internal behaviors and expectations of the group. It is called The Code of Honor. We hear of these Codes when we thing of things like The Ten Commandments, The Marine Corps, or the Constitution. And if sales is the number-one skill in business, number-two has to be the ability to bring ordinary people together to build a championship team. This does not happen by chance or by the simple accumulation of talent. The Code is the core ingredient to creating winning organizations. This audiobook is a step-by-step guide for any individual, group, or company to actually create a Code of Honor specific to their team. The Rich Dad Advisor series was designed as a "how-to" series to empower individuals to succeed in the world of business and finance. Team Code of Honor is critical to this series because its processes bridge all facets of business, investment, entrepreneurship, and even personal life. The audiobook explains through examples, stories, and numerous case studies how a Code of a set of rules is created, maintained, enforced and used for rapid and controlled growth of any entity. Members Reviews: phpIN loved it a must read. not only important in business but also in your personal life awesome must read , great practices for high performing teams. code of honour is essential for organisation success in changing market Best in series Loved the book! A must read for anyone trying to do it all alone. This is the first book I've read about the subject of Honor code and team work and I'm floored by the quality of content and example cases. More please! Great audible I have read his book and currently using his book for training my team. I went to his presentation training years ago and look forward to attending another session with him

Truth from the Trenches Audiobook by Mark Settle

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Settle) — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 21:59:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Truth from the Trenches Subtitle: A Practical Guide to the Art of IT Management Author: Mark Settle Narrator: Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-14-16 Publisher: Bibliomotion, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: The IT management profession is not for the faint of heart. Anyone who has worked in this sector is familiar with the unique (and borderline impossible) challenge of trying to keep up with technological innovations while operating on a too-small budget and facing constant criticism for problems outside of your control. Truth From the Trenches passes on the hard-won leadership lessons that six-time CIO Mark Settle gained over years of working in IT management. Settle describes the key constituencies that an IT leader needs to influence, seduce, leverage, and manage to be successful. His practical recommendations will allow listeners to improve their organizational impact and accelerate their career advancement. In a sector where competency stems not from formal certification but on-the-job learning, Truth from the Trenches is a valuable and unique resource that is based on Settle's deep experience working in IT in a variety of industries. By applying Settle's strategies, IT workers will be able to avoid common pitfalls, save themselves from wasting time and effort on hopeless initiatives, and survive the trenches of everyday IT challenges. Members Reviews: Not Just For IT People, But Sales Also! If you're a salesperson and sell primarily to IT departments, then you need to read this book. Mark gives you insights into the mind of your ultimate IT buyer: how the CIO views relationships with vendors, the financial management considerations of IT projects in the past, present, and future, and political traps that could block your deal based on the CIO's relationship with LoB leaders. Read this book on your next flight and I assure you, your conversations and proposals will address the missing link to winning more business---the client's perspective on how your proposal impacts the people, processes, and financial management of a running IT organization. Good insights, fewer trench stories than hoped Does provide some good insight into the character and tactics of true IT leaders, but I was a bit disappointed by the limited "trench" stories. I think it could have used a few more stories that demonstrated the practical applications of what he suggests. Well Worth It - It always amazed me after spending forty-two years in IT across five different industries in spite of the progress of technology, how many of the challenges faced by IT organizations still exist. Mark has been able to capture the fundamental drivers behind those patterns and guide the reader in practical steps to avoid another generation of surviving in "harder-than-it-needs-to-be" world of IT. Regardless of whether you are a seasoned CIO, CTO or just starting out in IT, this book is well worth the read. My personal favorite chapter getting them to like you will be critical ... Mark's book is on my must read list for any IT professional. Mark's year of experience allows him to challenge many common IT misconceptions with real life reasons. Digital transformation is common in many IT shops because organizations have not learned the lessons presented in Mark's book. He provide viable thought leadership and prescriptive things to do and avoid.

Driven to Delight Audiobook by Joseph A. Michelli

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph A. Michelli) — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 04:30:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Driven to Delight Subtitle: Delivering World-Class Customer Experience the Mercedes-Benz Way Author: Joseph A. Michelli Narrator: Joseph A. Michelli Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author shares an inside look at how Mercedes-Benz transformed themselves into a best-in-class, customer-obsessed organization. Driven to Delight offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at CEO Steve Cannon and his leadership team's ambitious, multi-pronged strategy to elevate the company's customer experience to best-in-class across all brands and industries. The author worked closely with leaders inside the organization to understand the customer experience transformation as a top operational and cultural priority for Mercedes-Benz. This audiobook gives listeners an exclusive, all-access look at senior leadership's vision, strategy, and tactical steps to create and sustain the wide-sweeping actions needed to deliver the best customer experience. Members Reviews: It's a good book. Very good for a writer and narrator. This book is almost purely about customer service, but it did have good information in it.

What You Really Need to Lead Audiobook by Robert S. Kaplan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert S. Kaplan) — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 18:37:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What You Really Need to Lead Subtitle: The Power of Thinking and Acting Like an Owner Author: Robert S. Kaplan Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-12-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: What makes a leader? Can you really learn to lead? You might believe that leaders are born, not made. Perhaps you think that you need to hold an important job to be a leader - that you need permission to lead. Leadership is one of the most important aspects of our society. Yet there is enormous disagreement and confusion about what leadership means and whether it can really be learned. As Harvard Business School professor Robert Steven Kaplan explains in this powerful new audiobook, leadership qualities are not something you either have or you don't. Leadership is not a destination or a state of being. Leadership is about what you do, rather than who you are, and it starts with an ownership mindset. For Kaplan, learning to lead involves three key elements: Kaplan compellingly argues that great organizations are built around a nucleus of people who think and act with an ownership mindset. He believes that leadership is not a role reserved only for those blessed with the right attributes or situated in the right positions of power. Leadership is accessible to each of us - today. It requires a process of hard work, willingness to ask questions, and openness to learning. This audiobook aims to demystify leadership and outlines a specific regimen that will empower you to build your leadership skills. Kaplan tells real-life stories from his own experience of working with various types of leaders seeking to improve their effectiveness and make their organizations more successful. He asks probing questions, provides exercises, and suggests concrete follow-up steps that will help you develop your skills, create new habits, and move you toward reaching your unique leadership potential. What You Really Need to Lead will help you develop your capacity to lead by unlocking your power to think and act like an owner. Members Reviews: Great book I really like the book, I got it on sound to be able to read it while I am driving Even though it name is referring for beginners in leading but its not. I already recommended this book to friends And Id recommend this book to every leader and for how want to be a leader

Leading Out Loud: Inspiring Change Through Authentic Communications, New and Revised Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Terry Pearce) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 08:19:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leading Out Loud: Inspiring Change Through Authentic Communications, New and Revised Author: Terry Pearce Narrator: Pete Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: As the cycle of change increases its speed, leadership communication is becoming more important than ever. Since the original publication of Leading Out Loud in 1995, the development of a leader's message has become as critical to success as the delivery of that message. In this new and revised edition of his highly praised work, Terry Pearce explains how the events of recent years, including the information revolution, worldwide focus on terrorism, and the revelation of corporate scandals, have significantly increased the importance of authenticity in leadership to build loyalty in organizations. This new edition focuses on the source of a message for change, its development as a platform for leadership communication, and its many forms of expression from speeches to e-mails, memos, and even informal "water cooler" conversation. Pearce shows leaders in business, politics, and nonprofits how to communicate their values and vision to inspire commitment; he provides tools and examples from well-known leaders as well as less-known but effective change agents. Leading Out Loud gives readers concrete methods for improving their own communication by guiding them to do the internal work necessary for creating an honest and compelling vision, and by demonstrating how readers can find their authentic voice and articulate their messages with confidence. People make commitments, says Pearce, to causes they value and to people they respect and trust. An authentic voice and an inclusive perspective are requisites for any leader who would inspire change. Trust is built by communicating from both the mind and the heart, speaking directly to the minds and hearts of others, listening to their response, and respecting their points of view. All leaders will benefit from Pearce's wisdom, as will anyone else who wants to inspire positive change through others. Members Reviews: good tips for speaking like a leader talks about how to speak genuinely, how to answer questions, how to establish trust before using more impersonal communication like email. Book was fine What did you love best about Leading Out Loud: Inspiring Change Through Authentic Communications, New and Revised? The book What did you like best about this story? The book Which character as performed by Pete Larkin was your favorite? All Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I have an extreme reaction to Audible's horrific DRM and user experience. It took me over an hour to get this set up to be listenable on my mobile device. I will never ever purchase anything else from audible. thanks.

Take the Fear out of Franchising Audiobook by Dr. John P. Hayes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dr. John P. Hayes) — Wed, 05 Apr 2017 18:01:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Take the Fear out of Franchising Author: Dr. John P. Hayes Narrator: Dr. John P. Hayes Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-17 Publisher: BizComPress.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Michael E. Gerber, author of the number-one most successful business book ever, The E-Myth, calls Take the Fear out of Franchising a "great book" that is "a must for any prospective franchisee or franchisor." Written by one of the world's foremost authorities on franchising, Dr. John P. Hayes, Take the Fear out of Franchising gets right to the nub of what's really important about buying, owning, and operating a franchise. Many people who consider buying a franchise never do because they get stuck in the process. That's fear! Sadly, people often get stuck over points of little or no consequence, says Dr. Hayes, and that's because they fall into the trap of investigating franchising as an industry. He says that process forces people to concentrate on the wrong points of information and it is mostly a waste of time. It creates more fear and ultimately immobilizes people. Dr. Hayes introduces listeners to five franchise tenets that explain why franchising works. He points out that while franchising is a fabulous methodology that has created countless millionaires, it's not foolproof, and it will not work for everyone. He then shows listeners how to know if franchising will work for them, and he teaches listeners how to investigate franchise opportunities by looking at the only data that really matters! Franchise executive Joe Caruso says Take the Fear out of Franchising is a "serious guide" to selecting a franchise. Tony Foley, vice president of Global Sales for United Franchise Group, says the book is a "step-by-step realistic guide on how to make one of the most important decisions of your life." And Joe Mancuso, founder of CEO Clubs International, says, "Rather than fear franchising, just read the book." Dr. Hayes is the Titus Chair for Franchise Leadership at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. Members Reviews: Full Picture Resource Thank you for sharing info on all I had questioned and More! Great foundational knowledge. A good introduction If you are able to take advice from others, this book can be helpful to you. Best Franchise Book Any additional comments? I liked this book because it really used all of my time so that it was worthwhile. I thought for such a short book it was very educational and gave other sources for me to use to obtain more information on franchises. I would say that anyone who is thinking about buying a franchise that this book would be beneficial for you to learn from.

Globalization and Its Discontents Audiobook by Joseph E. Stiglitz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph E. Stiglitz) — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:26:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Globalization and Its Discontents Author: Joseph E. Stiglitz Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: This powerful, unsettling book gives us a rare glimpse behind the closed doors of global financial institutions by the winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in Economics. When it was first published, this national best-seller quickly became a touchstone in the globalization debate. Renowned economist and Nobel Prize winner Joseph E. Stiglitz had a ringside seat for most of the major economic events of the last decade, including stints as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and chief economist at the World Bank. Particularly concerned with the plight of the developing nations, he became increasingly disillusioned as he saw the International Monetary Fund and other major institutions put the interests of Wall Street and the financial community ahead of the poorer nations. Those seeking to understand why globalization has engendered the hostility of protesters in Seattle and Genoa will find the reasons here. While this book includes no simple formula on how to make globalization work, Stiglitz provides a reform agenda that will provoke debate for years to come. Rarely do we get such an insider's analysis of the major institutions of globalization as in this penetrating book. Members Reviews: Highly thought provoking analysis on globalization What made the experience of listening to Globalization and Its Discontents the most enjoyable? Excellent and fascinating content thanks to the quite unique insight offered to us by Joseph Stiglets. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I believe that I now have a greater insight and understanding of ills the "emerging economies" reproach to the "rich nations" and why the way forward rapidly needs change. Good ideas, repetitive book The book is a solid look at the failures of globalization but rather repetitive, especially as the author continuously bashes the IMF for the same actions over and over again. Is this a suitable narrator for an audiobook? What would have made Globalization and Its Discontents better? A narrator without a speech impediment What did you like best about this story? Hard to tell, since one cannot bear to listen to the reading for more than five minutes. How did the narrator detract from the book? Absolutely and completely. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment at the poor quality check by whomever released this. Any additional comments? Pity on an otherwise interesting material. Will have to be content with reading the book instead. Globalist masquerading as a critic Stiglitz seems to come across as a guy who sees the faults in our international monetary system and carefully points out the inherent flaws and hypocrisy of modern western finance, crony capitalism, banking and government. However he utterly fails in suggesting that the answer to governments inefficiencies is by adding more government and regulation. He essentially backs Soros philosophy and proposes less freedom and more government as the answer. He is a true socialist when it comes to anyone outside of public institutions and believes that more Keynesian economics is the solution. In essence he is just another insider playing the big government game and advocates against freedom and sovereignty. The book does provide insights into real international finance and history and I recommend it only on historical grounds.

Identity Audiobook by Stedman Graham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stedman Graham) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:40:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Identity Subtitle: Your Passport to Success Author: Stedman Graham Narrator: George K. Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Features a foreword by John Maxwell and afterword from Steven R. Covey. Have you ever thought about the connection between knowing who you are and success? Identity can serve as your greatest asset. Enduringly successful people know who they are, are clear about what matters to them, have established powerful identities, and create value in the world. In this book, the process for discovering and understanding your identity is brought to life through Stedman Graham's personal experiences and the stories of individuals who've resolved their questions of identity, building a life that matters to themselves and those around them. Take control of who you are. Take control of your life. Achieve lasting success. Now a Wall Street Journal best seller! Members Reviews: Great I felt this book was very motivational and inspiring. I have a new outlook on my life. a good starter book for identity development Stedman Graham gives very good information on how to develop your identity. However I do think it's just a starter, in order to really grow, I think readers would need to dive deeper into the subjects. I would still recommend this book though.

How to Beat Talent, Brains, and Education Audiobook by Art Williams

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Art Williams) — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 06:51:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Beat Talent, Brains, and Education Author: Art Williams Narrator: Art Williams Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-14 Publisher: Nightingale-Conant Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 99 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: The American pioneering spirit still lives. Art Williams's journey to super-success began when he was a high-school football coach in a small southern town. Driven by his desire to provide a more secure life for his family and himself, he formulated his plan. From the seeds of that plan, he created an enterprise that was to become bigger than his two biggest competitors combined - in the largest industry in the world: insurance. Having achieved super-success at a level far beyond his wildest expectations, Art now devotes his time to teaching others his strategies for growing a business. In this program, he will give you his principles to help you build a championship business, a championship team... a championship money machine. Members Reviews: less than i expected from AL Williams thought it would be an audio book. it is just clips from old speeches. and it even has duplicates within the same audio. Special man Art Williams has a powerful, simple message. Very inspirational. Shows how drive and grit are worth more than pedigree. If you need a Kick in the Pants to Get up and Go Would you consider the audio edition of How to Beat Talent, Brains, and Education to be better than the print version? Did not read print version How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable? Not as repetitive in some areas. I know this was edited from several speeches and it was OK but could have been "tighter" editing. Have you listened to any of Art Williamss other performances before? How does this one compare? This is the first that I've listened to Great This is one of the most inspiring books I've read up on succeeding in business and in life. One of the greatest leaders of all time. Art Williams is one of the greatest leaders of all time. He is a tough and loving coach.

John C. Maxwell on the Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Audiobook by John C. Maxwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John C. Maxwell) — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 13:16:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John C. Maxwell on the Irrefutable Laws of Leadership Author: John C. Maxwell Narrator: Dave Summers Format: Original Recording Length: 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-14 Publisher: American Management Association Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Dr. John C. Maxwell is the founder of Maximum Impact, an Atlanta-based organization with a mission to develop leaders of excellence and integrity. Dr. Maxwell is author of more than 30 books with more than seven million copies sold, including Failing Forward: Turning Your Failures into Stepping Stones for Success, The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader, and The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.

Why CEOs Fail: The 11 Behaviors That Can Derail Your Climb to the Top - And How to Manage Them

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David L. Dotlich) — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:31:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why CEOs Fail: The 11 Behaviors That Can Derail Your Climb to the Top - And How to Manage Them Author: David L. Dotlich, Peter C. Cairo Narrator: Bruce Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: If any of the following behaviors sound like you or someone you work with, beware! In Why CEOs Fail, David L. Dotlich and Peter C. Cairo describe the most common characteristics of derailed top executives and how you can avoid them: Members Reviews: Interesting and useful... Where does Why CEOs Fail: The 11 Behaviors That Can Derail Your Climb to the Top - And How to Manage Them rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is a useful book for managers and executives. It gives some useful warnings to avoid pitfalls in the future. Some of them pretty basic and no-brainers but some we don't normally think about. Overall, I found it worthwhile to listen to. Great way to know yourself better Would you listen to Why CEOs Fail: The 11 Behaviors That Can Derail Your Climb to the Top - And How to Manage Them again? Why? I enjoyed listening interesting narration. All behaviors were explained in details and using real life examples. What does Bruce Miles bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I enjoyed listening interesting narration. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I listen this book three times within four weeks. I never read boom twice!!! 11 Diseases in Leadership Would you consider the audio edition of Why CEOs Fail: The 11 Behaviors That Can Derail Your Climb to the Top - And How to Manage Them to be better than the print version? The audio book was good, but I missed some of the exercises at the back of each chapter that were provided as part of the print edition. Any additional comments? The book was a good overview of 11 diseases leaders can have at any point in their career as they are growing their organization. Example: Arrogant Leadership, Huge Personality, Perfectionism, Pleaser, etc. The 11 diseases amplify with stress and some of us show more then others at certain points, the key is being able to acknowledge the disease and put them under control. The author pitched the importance of coaching and mentioned he offered coaching in managing the 11 diseases as sometimes we have them, but no one within our organization is willing to share with us.

The Extraordinary Leader Audiobook by John H. Zenger

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John H. Zenger) — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 05:41:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Extraordinary Leader Author: John H. Zenger Narrator: Barrett Whitener Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-12 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Secrets for developing leadership and competitive advantage in any organization The Extraordinary Leader is a research-based book about leadership. It analyzes 200,000 assessments from 20,000 managers and presents new insights that demystify this complex subject. It clearly establishes the importance of developing great leaders versus being satisfied with merely good ones, and highlights the link between leadership behavior and an organization's performance. From the authors' research, a new model of leadership emerges that challenges long-held beliefs about leadership competencies. The authors identify 16 competencies that tower above all the others - the ones that separate great leaders from the average. One of the book's major breakthroughs is its focus on the importance of maximizing strengths as opposed to merely correcting weaknesses. Further, the importance of balanced strengths is introduced: when strengths are clustered in one area, the leader is less effective than he or she could be with strengths in different areas. Members Reviews: Abridged! The audio is missing several sections and chapters that are in the book. It's been a pattern with these audios. Abridged! I have never before felt so cheated in buying an audiobook. This audiobook is not only abridged, but the reader rewords sentences instead of reading them the way the author intended. Huge sections of the chapters are missing and chapters themselves are also missing. In addition, major concepts that are presented in the book are not included in this audiobook. I bought this as a reading companion and the audiobook leaves out so much, that k found it impossible to follow. This book is very good, and you should definitely read it. This audiobook however, does not do the book justice at all. Do not buy this audiobook.

Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs Audiobook by Carmine Gallo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carmine Gallo) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:40:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs Author: Carmine Gallo Narrator: Sean Mangan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-10-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 434 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: In The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs, best-selling author Carmine Gallo reveals the qualities that make the Apple co-founder the most innovative leader in business today. Each principle is backed with research, quotes, and first-person interviews with experts and business leaders, as well as specific ideas for applying those principles to every business, large or small. By following Steve Jobs visionary example, you'll discover exciting new ways to unlock your creative potential and to foster an environment that encourages innovation and allows it to flourish. You'll learn how to match - and beat - the most powerful competitors, develop the most revolutionary products, attract the most loyal customers, and thrive in the most challenging times. Members Reviews: Good summary of Steve's approach. Sort of. Maybe I've listened to too many books about Steve Jobs, but this one seems to be a high-level overview of things covered in all the other books I've listened to. So it's a good summary/review, although some of the statements are contridicted in The official bio that was just released. The one thing about this book that drives me crazy are all the mis-pronunciations. It's difficult for me to listen to the content with so many obvious errors. Passionately Painful To Listen To What disappointed you about Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs? I gave up on this book in the middle of Chapter 9 because all it talked about was Steve Job's passion. Absolutely zero insight into the innovations secrets of Steve Job's except he was passionate. I passionately wanted to shoot myself in the head if I had to hear any more about how passionate Steve Jobs was. Because of A, SJ was passionate. B would not have happened if SJ was not passionate. C did not get SJ down because he was passionate. What would SJ do? Be passionate.If you want to hear about how passionate SJ was, this book is for you. What was most disappointing about Carmine Gallos story? By chapter 9, there was nothing related to the innovations of Steve Jobs except for the life history of Steve Jobs. What does Sean Mangan bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I thought his voice and reading was ok but the subject matter became so grating and repetitive. I was not disappointed in Sean Mangan's reading at all...just the material. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment. Everybody I have talked to about this book laughed and said I should have got the autobiography instead. Any additional comments? Save your credits. awful this is the worst review i have ever written. This is awful. you could spend an hour reviewing all of steve jobs youtube videos, including his stanford address and key MacWorld presentations, and be better entertained and hear everything of value in this book. Oh, and Steve can actually speak in an entertaining way. As far as I can tell, all this author ever did was listen to the same speeches and then expound on them with trite ridiculous anecdotes. To summarize the book, be just like Steve and you will be an inspiration to all around you, turn around your business, and be a smashing success. On top of that the narrator is simply difficult to listen to. He could take Steve's speeches and make them nauseatingly boring.

The Soul of Leadership Audiobook by Deepak Chopra, MD

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Deepak Chopra) — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:32:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Soul of Leadership Subtitle: Unlocking Your Potential for Greatness Author: Deepak Chopra, MD Narrator: Deepak Chopra, MD Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 91 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Best-selling author and spiritual guide Deepak Chopra invites you to become the kind of leader most needed today: a leader with vision who can make that vision real. Chopra has been teaching leadership to CEOs and other top executives for eight years, and the path outlined in The Soul of Leadership applies to any business, but the same principles are relevant in every community and area of life, from family and home to school, place of worship, and neighborhood. With clear, practical steps, you are led through the crucial skills outlined in the acronym L-E-A-D-E-R-S: L = Look and Listen E = Emotional Bonding A = Awareness D = Doing E = Empowerment R = Responsibility S = Synchronicity After identifying your own soul profile and the core values you want to develop, you can use these seven skills to allow your potential for greatness to emerge. The future is unfolding at this very minute, and the choice to lead it lies with each of us, here and now. Members Reviews: who's the audience? Overall, if you like the spiritual & Mr Chopra's other books, you will probably like this book in its vague spiritual way that I think is true of many self-help spiritual books. I like the overall message (do onto others....), but for a leadership book, I think there must be way better books out there. Seemed like in the end, the message was: be a good person, have a wonderful vision, and you will be a good leader. I was disappointed in this book. First, I thought many of the activities could work only if the person was ALREADY the leader. I'm not, so I can't take over a meeting and lead the folks on the recommended activities. Second, I thought it lacked specific information given our global world. So maybe the audience is leaders who work with those of the same culture. I work with people from many cultures and when Mr Chopra says to listen and observe, I'm not confident in my ability to listen and observe and accurately understand the person's emotions and needs. I would have liked more specifics on how to listen and observe given our global economy. Mr Chopra gives several long lists and other such things that I found difficult to "get" by just listening. Because I listen while doing other things, I wasn't able to pause, write down, so I could have a reference for later. My problem, not the book's. For me, this would have been better to buy in hard copy. But I can't recommend this book. God's Leaders are Servants of Love Dr Chopra writes the perfect way to just be in this book teaching in leadership. Loving who oneself is and does, demonstrates and shines through our employees.

The Public Professor Audiobook by M. V. Lee Badgett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (M. V. Lee Badgett) — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 18:45:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Public Professor Subtitle: How to Use Your Research to Change the World Author: M. V. Lee Badgett Narrator: Joseph Tabler Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-17 Publisher: NYU Press Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: The work of academics can matter and be influential on a public level, but the path to becoming a public intellectual, influential policy advisor, valued community resource, or go-to person on an issue is not one that most scholars are trained for. The Public Professor offers scholars ways to use their ideas, research, and knowledge to change the world. The book gives practical strategies for scholars to become more engaged with the public on a variety of fronts: online, in print, at council hearings, even with national legislation. Lee Badgett, a veteran policy analyst and public intellectual with over 25 years of experience connecting cutting edge research with policymakers and the public, offers clear and practical advice to scholars looking to engage with the world outside of academia. She shows scholars how to see the big picture, master communicating with new audiences, and build strategic professional networks. Learn how to find and develop relationships with the people who can take your research and ideas into places scholars rarely go, and who can get you into Congressional hearings, on NPR, or into the pages of The New York Times. Turn your knowledge into clear and compelling messages to use in interviews, blog posts, tweets, and op-eds. Written for both new and experienced scholars and drawing on examples and advice from the lives of influential academics, the book provides the skills, resources, and tools to put ideas into action. Members Reviews: Four Stars Need for continuing law study Five Stars 1 OK With the bookâs title strap of âhow to use your research to change the worldâ for some reason this reader got the bizarre impression of âprofessormanâ, rushing around the globe with research in hand, to well, save or change the world. Maybe the reality is not that far-fetched, although it is delivered in a slightly less dramatic, more sedentary pace. The mission is fairly simple. Help professors and other academics get their research noticed by a higher public profile, sharing their knowledge to a much wider audience and maybe even seeing change or recognition along the way. It is unconceivable to expect decision makers and other influencers to trawl through every academic journal or attend learned conferences to discover the ânext big thing.â You may have to do a bit of hustling! Whether it is impacting at a local level, perhaps to a town council, or making a mark on the international stage, the authorâs range of advice may help. Of course, you still need to have a good story to tell or some data to shareâ The book is aimed both at the relatively new scholar and the more-experienced old hand who, in many ways, may be in greater need for this advice since they may have started their academic career in a totally different age! For a book that boasts about the need for accessibility, the book at times was not the most shining example of the self-same art. It felt a bit like an old-fashioned radio, going out of focus every so often, creating an irritation to the listener (reader) who is trying to focus on an interesting programme. It was an interesting, thoughtful read but in some ways it needs a bit of a polish and it could be even better if it was more international in scope. Small, little things kept this book back.

I'm Not Your Inspiration, Thank You Very Much Audiobook by Stella Young

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stella Young) — Sun, 16 Apr 2000 05:34:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I'm Not Your Inspiration, Thank You Very Much Author: Stella Young Narrator: Stella Young Format: Original Recording Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-00 Publisher: TED Talks Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Stella Young is a comedian and journalist who happens to go about her day in a wheelchair - a fact that doesn't, she'd like to make clear, automatically turn her into a noble inspiration to all humanity. In this very funny talk, Young breaks down society's habit of turning disabled people into "inspiration porn".

What Great Trainers Do Audiobook by Robert Bolton, Dorothy Grover Bolton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Bolton) — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 01:50:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Great Trainers Do Subtitle: The Ultimate Guide to Delivering Engaging and Effective Learning Author: Robert Bolton, Dorothy Grover Bolton Narrator: Tom Parks Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Corporate trainers are tasked with an awesome responsibility - helping individuals develop the skills they need to advance their careers and boost their organizations' bottom lines. It's a challenging job, but What Great Trainers Do is here to help - providing a proven structure for dynamic workshops along with surefire strategies for blending course content with fluid interaction. Listeners will learn how to: Great training doesn't happen by accident. Accessible and practical, What Great Trainers Do is a one-stop resource for reliable, repeatable learning results. Members Reviews: Thorough & insightful This is excellent. Very thorough. It was good to see I'm doing a lot of things right. But it took me 12 years of corporate training to work them out for myself -- it would've saved me a lot of time if I'd read this earlier in my career! And I heard a lot of good ideas I plan to implement, too. All trainers should read this at least once.

Sync or Swim Audiobook by Gary Chapman, Paul White, Harold Myra

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gary Chapman) — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 20:21:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sync or Swim Subtitle: A Fable About Workplace Communication and Coming Together in a Crisis Author: Gary Chapman, Paul White, Harold Myra Narrator: Aimee Lilly Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-15 Publisher: Oasis Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Before you can lead change, you must first learn to communicate effectively. Sync or Swim will help you: break through apathy and cynicism to inspire teamwork; empower and energize frustrated colleagues; and create an engaging work environment. Based on principles successfully used by major corporations, health organizations, colleges and universities, government agencies, churches, and nonprofits. Members Reviews: Well done The story really catches your attention , can't hide from reality, best of all the narrator is awesome with the characters voices it helps separate the characters and Keep the listener engaged. A Bridge Not Too Far A short but powerful read. It links the ideas of "The Five Love Languages" by Gary Chapman to workplace relationships with practical and impactful approaches. The fable creates strong images to keep the lessons memorable. It's a great starting point to help break out of a task-oriented only management style.

The Leader's Guide to Storytelling Audiobook by Stephen Denning

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Denning) — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:55:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Leader's Guide to Storytelling Subtitle: Mastering the Art and Discipline of Business Narrative, Revised and Updated Author: Stephen Denning Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 08-13-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: How leaders can use the right story at the right time to inspire change and action. This revised and updated edition of the best-selling book A Leader's Guide to Storytelling shows how storytelling is one of the few ways to handle the most important and difficult challenges of leadership: sparking action, getting people to work together, and leading people into the future. Using myriad illustrative examples and filled with how-to techniques, this book clearly explains how you can learn to tell the right story at the right time. Stephen Denning has won awards from Financial Times, The Innovation Book Club, and 800-CEO-READ. This book on leadership storytelling shows how successful leaders use stories to get their ideas across and spark enduring enthusiasm for change. Stephen Denning offers a hands-on guide to unleash the power of the business narrative. Members Reviews: Don't listen while driving! What did you like best about The Leader's Guide to Storytelling? What did you like least? Some of the stories were valuable. For a book on storytelling, I expected there to be more of them. What was most disappointing about Stephen Dennings story? Painfully verbose, not accessible to average readers. A book intended for leaders should be quick and easy to read, knowing they are very busy people. This reads more like a textbook. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Graeme Malcolm? Maybe Denning himself would be a better narrator. Graeme Malcolm reads with a steady cadence that will lull you to sleep. He doesn't always emphasize the key words and phrases, and he could not possibly sound less interested in the material. If this book were a movie would you go see it? No. Any additional comments? If you plan to read this while driving, buy a Five Hour Energy drink! The book is so dull I can't bear to finish it :-( Some good general advice but the format it so convoluted that now half way through the book, I seem to have unlearned half of it through boredom and confusion. It is so dry. I bought the book because the person who read it sounded a bit like Sir Ken Robinson and I love his delivery. And while Graeme Malcolm modulates, it is just feelingless, like he is not really connected with the material he is reading? Yesterday, I noticed I have over 5 hours left to listen to, so I actually started a new book. I expect I will give up and get a refund so I can learn how to story tell from someone else. They are a few good solid arguments but perhaps if the author thought about how to convey the information, rather than trying to prove how clever he is, it might be a more dynamic and interesting read. Not bad, a little dry, sometimes smug. Good principle, well written and well read; but despite the subject, this is definitely a condescending and prescriptive 'how to' manual rather than an inspiration.

Self-Improvement 101 Audiobook by John C. Maxwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John C. Maxwell) — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 07:54:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Self-Improvement 101 Subtitle: What Every Leader Needs to Know Author: John C. Maxwell Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-15 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: The best leaders know that success is about more than winning - it's about improving and developing. Self-Improvement 101 shares best-selling author John C. Maxwell's tips, tactics, and inspiration that compel leaders to reach ever higher levels. Drawing from the wisdom in his books Your Road Map for Success, Talent Is Never Enough, Developing the Leaders Around You, Failing Forward, The 360 Degree Leader, Winning with People, and Leadership Gold, John C. Maxwell provides in Self-Improvement 101 the essentials all leaders need to keep striving for excellence no matter where they are or what they are doing. After all, great leaders who are growth oriented rather than goal oriented never "arrive"; they just keep building upon what they are learning. Members Reviews: i need more from this author great way to tell people how to get in the right path, and simple form to tell that we just need to start today, right now instead fo starting in the next second or tomorrow... Very good but Very good points from the author, but if you have listened few more of his audio books, he repeats again and again the same examples/stories of people, this is a bit disappointing.

The Strategist Audiobook by Cynthia Montgomery

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Cynthia Montgomery) — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:13:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Strategist Subtitle: Be the Leader Your Business Needs Author: Cynthia Montgomery Narrator: Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Based on an acclaimed professor's legendary strategy course at Harvard Business School, The Strategist offers a radically new perspective on a leader's most vital role. "Are you a strategist?" That's the first question Cynthia Montgomery asks the business owners and senior executives from all over the world who participate in her highly regarded executive education course. It's not a question they anticipate or care much about on opening day. But by the time the program ends, they cannot imagine leading their companies to success without being - and living the role of - a strategist. Over a series of weeks and months, Montgomery puts these accomplished executives through their paces. Using case discussions, after-hours talks, and participants' own strategy dilemmas, she illuminates what strategy is, why it's important, and what it takes to lead the effort. En route, she equips them to confront the most essential question facing every business leader: Does this company truly matter? In doing so, she shows that strategy is not just a tool for outwitting the competition; it is the most powerful means a leader has for shaping a company itself. The Strategist exposes all business leaders - whether they run a global enterprise or a small business - to the invaluable insights Montgomery shares with these privileged executives. By distilling the experiences and insights gleaned in the classroom, Montgomery helps leaders develop the skills and sensibilities they need to become strategists themselves. It is a difficult role, but little else one does as a leader is likely to matter more. Members Reviews: It's Ok, there R better books on Business Strategy What did you like best about The Strategist? What did you like least? What I liked about this book: It brings interesting examples of strategy driven business turnarounds. The author presents the "Strategy Wheel" which is a simple and straightforward framework for aligning functional areas to the company's central strategic purpose. (Can be used as a complement to Porter's Value Chain) What I didn't like about this book: In my opinion this is a book for people who are not yet very familiar with the Business Strategy concepts. If you have read Michael Porter's books or "The Blue ocean Strategy", you may get bored. What three words best describe Karen Whites performance? The narrator is too slow, even for a non native english speaker Any additional comments? Recommended: Understanding Michael Porter (Magretta) Slow going with an odd narrative tone Would you try another book from Cynthia Montgomery and/or Karen White? I found the book very slow without enough meaty content. There were some good points but they were too few and the examples were terribly drawn out. The content seemed repetitive and the history of Apple computer seemed like yet another review with little additional insight and frankly seemed like filler material.For me, the dramatic, soft tone of the narration didn't fit with the content (and it is not because she is female). It lacked a certain business energy that may have made the drawn out book seem even slower. Made me wish I was reading it. I was looking for an insightful, educational book on strategy.

Teamwork 101 Audiobook by John C. Maxwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John C. Maxwell) — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 07:45:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Teamwork 101 Subtitle: What Every Leader Needs to Know Author: John C. Maxwell Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-15 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: "Teamwork is always at the heart of great achievement," says New York Times best-selling author John C. Maxwell. "The question isn't whether teams add value. The question is whether we will acknowledge that fact and work to become better team players." This concise, power-packed game plan can help you create an environment that results in victory and fulfillment for the whole team. Learn to: Everyone wants to be part of a winning team. Now is your chance to build one! Members Reviews: Quick "read"
Quick "read". Great tips and reminders! The narrator has a pleasant voice to listen to.

Ninja Innovation Audiobook by Gary Shapiro

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gary Shapiro) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:56:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ninja Innovation Subtitle: The Killer Strategies of Successful Businesses Author: Gary Shapiro Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 93 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: In Ninja Innovation, Gary Shapiro, the head of the Consumer Electronics Association, answers the universal question - What leads to success? - revealing how everyone can use the ninja way to create a killer strategy that will help them achieve their own goals. "Ninja Innovation" is his ultimate how-to for envisioning, executing, and maintaining a successful innovation-based strategy like those utilized in the technology world. Members Reviews: No Killer Strategies Here I have to agree with what another reviewer (Juarez) said here, the book meanders in so many directions that it's difficult really understand what the book is about. I made it to chapter 9 before decided that the book is more of an autobiography of Gary Shapiro's admitted very cool life. If you want to hear about Shapiro's interactions with Bill Gates and Steve Jobs or testifying on Capitol Hill, then this is the book for you. However, There's not much innovation strategy here. Check out anything by Clayton Christensen or even Drucker's classic, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Totally Bias The book conclusions are politically bias, with an over simplistic mantra that free markets are the answer to every problem. I couldn't find much value on the Innovation tips, rather than the common sense knowledge you'd got from any other business book. Finally, the whole Ninja metaphor is just hard to swallow as the theory is full of holes from what the ninjas from Japan do and what an Innovator Ninja should. A good book. Mr Shapiro shares his experiences in the consumer electronics industry, while also sharing his observations of good and bad decisions made by businesses and governments. Honnêtement Ce que je retiens, c'est qu'en disant la vérité , on ne se trompe jamais car on dois toujours traiter ses clients comme on aimerais être traité great book very good one of the best books I've read since think and grow rich very good read

Wayne Dyer - Passion Changes Everything Audiobook by Wayne Dyer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Wayne Dyer) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:04:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wayne Dyer - Passion Changes Everything Subtitle: Conversations with the Best Entrepreneurs on the Planet Author: Wayne Dyer Narrator: Janet Attwood Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-10 Publisher: Intellect Inspire Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Wayne Dyer is one of the greatest speakers alive and a man with a very different view of money and wealth than most normal entrepreneurs. Deeply spiritual and yet hugely pragmatic in his advice and philosophy, Wayne Dyer is simply one of the most inspirational people alive today. This interview may contain references to dates, events, etc., that have already taken place. These references have not been omitted in order to maintain the integrity of the recording, as all Meet The Giants interviews are REAL and unedited conversations. Members Reviews: Poor sound quality Would you try another book from Wayne Dyer and/or Janet Attwood? I have had other books from Wayne Dyer and enjoyed them. This was a huge disappointment. How did the narrator detract from the book? There was steady backround noise, including at one point, a phone ringing. It was difficult to hear Janet and Wayne over it. Let alone focus on what their ideas may have been. Any additional comments? I would love to have listened to the book, but gave up in frustration after 15 minutes - it was simply too hard to hear. not at all what i expected from either Dyer or Audible. Sound quality quite bad The sound quality is so bad in places that I took the cd out - even though I downloaded as an MP3, there were a lot of knocks and echoes. I would say that it is because it was a live radio broadcast but it was really off-putting Not Great The title does not reflect the contents. This is an interview with Dr Wayne Dyer about his movie and the quality is poor. Disappointing. Quality is subpar The quality is bad on the interviewer's side. Phones ringing etc. Dyer is good as always. Terrible sound quality What would have made Wayne Dyer - Passion Changes Everything better? What would make Wayne Dyer-Passion changes everything is if it where remastered or something done about the sound quality as it is terrible and i couldn't listen to more than 5 min of it and i'm a Wayne Dyer fan!!! Has Wayne Dyer - Passion Changes Everything turned you off from other books in this genre? NO Would you be willing to try another one of Janet Attwoods performances? No You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? No Any additional comments? No,just want it out of my library,thank you.

Leave the Grind Behind Audiobook by Justin Gesso

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Justin Gesso) — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 16:29:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leave the Grind Behind Subtitle: Rocket Fuel to Live Life on Your Terms. Make More Money, Build Your Legacy, and Quit Your Job Author: Justin Gesso Narrator: Jeremy Reloj Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-17 Publisher: 52X Media LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: "Move over Tim Ferriss, there's a refreshed approach to unshackling yourself from the grueling busy-work of the grind." - Matthew Hart , author and CTO of Arise Virtual Solutions Leave The Grind Behind is for anyone who has built a good career, is comfortable, yet has an itch - a realization - that there is more to life. This audiobook is dedicated to all those ready to forge their own path, get more out of life, and burn their imprint on the world. You want more money, more freedom, and to build your own legacy. Perhaps you want to carve a future by leveraging your talents to freelance, consult, or become an entrepreneur. Leave The Grind Behind is packed with actions, habits, and tools that will enable your success and explode your results. It will help you build the legacy you envisioned yourself leaving. You will develop a plan for leaving the grind behind, execute, and do so with minimal risk. Time is your most valuable asset. Spending the majority of it working for someone else's dream won't let you achieve the life you want. You'll end up as just another cog in the daily grind, working for an upper-middle class salary with no end in sight. Your own dreams are fading... but you're not ready to go down without a fight. If this sounds like you, you're ready for more in life than just a job. You're ready to venture into a realm that will be more rewarding and more exciting. You're ready for something that will make you a fortune. Members Reviews: From that perspective alone this book has been super helpful. But I think what I most appreciated ... This book was just what I needed to help me shift my mindset towards creating a business that has meaning to me. From that perspective alone this book has been super helpful. But I think what I most appreciated about the book is that it contains very practical, usable tools that I could implement immediately, like the journalling exercises & free worksheets. For me, the author really hit home that being successful by my own terms is really a habit in creating a permanent mindset shift. Fantastic book very well written and an easy read This book is fantastic. An easy to read, well-outlined book for those who have just had enough of wasting their life away. This book lays out perfectly clear and actionable tips for how to leave the 9-5 behind and build the lifestyle of your dreams while achieving all of your goals. This book is a perfect road map to how to accomplish all of these things and so much more, it will completely change your mindset to living life and not waiting for it to come to you. You'll get through this book in no time and immediately start to apply the concepts and begin to take action. Career and Life Advice Made Simple Leave the Grind Behind is an enjoyable and easy read that offers practical and inspirational advice for anyone looking for further their career and move in a direction of passion and purpose. It provides proven exercises that anyone can do on a daily basis to escape the daily grind to just earn a paycheck and start doing meaningful work that leaves you feeling fulfilled and rewarded rather than empty and depressed. Great Read! Rocket out of your cubicle to your dreams! Gesso's "Leave The Grind Behind," is a stellar book about how to leave the 9-5 grind and go for your dreams.

The E-Myth Real Estate Brokerage Audiobook by Richard A. Rector, Michael E. Gerber

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard A. Rector) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:20:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The E-Myth Real Estate Brokerage Author: Richard A. Rector, Michael E. Gerber Narrator: Michael E. Gerber Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-13 Publisher: Prodigy Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 69 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Running a successful real estate brokerage firm is a juggling act. You need expertise in your practice area to provide services to clients. You also need the know-how to run a small business. You've probably been well prepared by your education or experience for the technical ins and outs of operating a real estate brokerage. Yet what training has prepared you to run a business? The E-Myth Real Estate Brokerage fills this knowledge gap, giving you a complete toolkit for either starting a real estate company from scratch or maximizing an existing company's performance. Loaded with practical, powerful advice you can easily use, this one-stop guide helps you realize all the benefits that come with a thriving real estate brokerage. Combining the wisdom of renowned business-development expert Michael E. Gerber and the real-estate-broker expertise of Richard A. Rector, The E-Myth Real Estate Brokerage equips you to: Leading a real estate brokerage can seem like a daunting task, with too few hours in the day, too many petty management issues, and a constant struggle to create and implement systems to help you grow. The E-Myth Real Estate Brokerage offers you a road map to create a financial-advisory business that's self-sufficient, growing, and highly profitable. Take your brokerage to levels you didn't think possible with this unique guide! Members Reviews: Great for new brokers! What made the experience of listening to The E-Myth Real Estate Brokerage the most enjoyable? This Book was very helpful to make me realize that I need to transition from the technician to the entrepreneur which is all about setting up systems and processes t stay on track. What did you like best about this story? The fact that I really need to stop and make time to put systems in place to be successful. What about Michael E. Gerbers performance did you like? all of it Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? if only I had the time I would have loved that! Any additional comments? Strongly recommended for agents who are trying to convert to owners as it is not an easy task. I had no idea what I was up against when I opened my Exit Realty Brokerage. No worth the time! Would you try another book from Michael E. Gerber and Richard A. Rector and/or Michael E. Gerber? I've read and enjoyed both E-Myth Revisted and E-Myth Mastery. I believe both of these books are worth a read. Maybe it's because I had high expectation after reading E Myth Revisted, but this truly was a let down and a waste of time. The problem with this book is that its so elementary, that I believe only a true novice agent would get anything out of it, I can't see how a broker or an owner of a brokerage company that has survived the last 5 years of the current market, will gain any insite from this book. AlsoI found the constant marketing plugs for Realty Executive annoying. What was most disappointing about Michael E. Gerber and Richard A. Rector s story? E-Myth Revisted covered most these concepts. The rest of the book was an advertisement for Realty Executives. Bummer. And what was with the "Open & Close" chant when talking about change and the oneness with all.

The Unwritten Rules Audiobook by John Beeson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Beeson) — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 09:47:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Unwritten Rules Subtitle: The Six Skills You Need to Get Promoted to the Executive Level Author: John Beeson Narrator: Dan Woren Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-19-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Maximize your chances to get promoted to the executive level. As predictable career paths have become extinct in most organizations, managers aspiring to the C-level job are left to their own devices to determine how to advance their careers. Even in companies committed to talent development, guidance to aspiring executives is often vague and contradictory. This happens, executive coach John Beeson argues, because executive promotions are made based on the decision makers' intuitive sense of whether or not a manager can succeed at higher levels within the organization. Beeson decodes these leadership criteria - the unwritten rules - that companies use to make decisions about who gets promoted and who doesn't, and identifies the six core "selection factors" that are imperative for success at the executive level: Filled with stories of managers who successfully climbed up the executive ladder - and some who struggled - The Unwritten Rules is an invaluable resource for aspiring executives. Members Reviews: Applicable and useful I used this book as my primary resource when planning my next level of career advancement. The impressive knowledge of the author and his straightforward style of explaining what to do to be promoted is well worth the few dollars I paid for this title Very useful and realistic Where does The Unwritten Rules rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This book is very well written and contains good real life example from an expert in the industry What was one of the most memorable moments of The Unwritten Rules? Very useful insights of how companies work

Root Cause - Using the 5 Whys Audiobook by Jeffrey Liker

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffrey Liker) — Thu, 05 Oct 2017 08:39:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Root Cause - Using the 5 Whys Subtitle: Developing Leadership Skills, Part 12 Author: Jeffrey Liker Narrator: George Trachilis, Jeffrey K. Liker Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-17 Publisher: Lean Leadership Institute Publications Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Dr. Liker's book, Developing Lean Leaders at All Levels: A Practical Guide was a 2016 winner of the Shingo Research and Professional Publication Award. We have taken the time to extract the individual seminars and lectures of Dr. Liker used to create this world-renowned publication and offer them in a series of bite-sized, topic-specific learning modules. Follow along as we hear Dr. Liker at those actual presentations delivered first-hand to the students of Lean and Lean Practitioners. Follow along as Dr. Liker explains the Lean Leadership Development Model (LLDM), and how it aligns with the accepted principles of operational excellence. Learn about the behaviors required to sustain it long-term. Understand how leadership must walk the talk of True North. Find out how to actively engage in developing lean leader skills. The teaching objectives for this section are the following: Members Reviews: Very good & practical This book is not too complicated to understand and can be practiced in all industries and education. If possible, more examples would be excellent.

Getting Beyond Better Audiobook by Roger L. Martin, Sally R. Osberg

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roger L. Martin) — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:42:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Getting Beyond Better Subtitle: How Social Entrepreneurship Works Author: Roger L. Martin, Sally R. Osberg Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: In this compelling book, strategy guru Roger L. Martin and Skoll Foundation President and CEO Sally R. Osberg describe how social entrepreneurs target systems that exist in a stable but unjust equilibrium and transform them into entirely new, superior, and sustainable equilibria. All of these leaders - call them disrupters, visionaries, or changemakers - develop, build, and scale their solutions in ways that bring about the truly revolutionary change that makes the world a fairer and better place. The book begins with a probing and useful theory of social entrepreneurship, moving through history to illuminate what it is, how it works, and the nature of its role in modern society. The authors then set out a framework for understanding how successful social entrepreneurs actually go about producing transformative change. There are four key stages: understanding the world; envisioning a new future; building a model for change; and scaling the solution. With both depth and nuance, Martin and Osberg offer rich examples and personal stories and share lessons and tools invaluable to anyone who aspires to drive positive change, whatever the context. Getting Beyond Better sets forth a bold new framework, demonstrating how and why meaningful change actually happens in the world, and provides concrete lessons and a practical model for businesses, policymakers, civil society organizations, and individuals who seek to transform our world for good. Members Reviews: must read if this is your space the authors have continued to apply and develop a framework for this field which is still a work in progress in almost every way. it certainly has given me a lot to think about in the work we do at soles4souls. there are times it was a little abstract and i lost the thread but the examples were very helpful. would love to have a book group w other social entrepreneurs to work through how i can apply this and learn from other perspectives. definitely worth the price as I'm sure i'll reread this one multiple times! A Very Good Addition to the Literature on Social Entrepreneurship I used this book as a required reading for a seminar I teach on Social Entrepreneurship at The University of Alabama. I know it helped my students recognize and relate to the characteristics we find in successful social entrepreneurs. It explains the difficult concept of creative destruction clearly. Sometimes the actual examples used to support a point were excellent, but some did not seem to connect. I plan on continuing to use the book as a major component of the seminar. One thing that worked well for me was assigning responsibility for discussion of a chapter to one of the students. Important book and a good read Highly recommend! Martin and Osberg have written a book that shines new light on the concept of social entrepreneurship â and, more broadly, achieving widespread social change. The book is not a âhow toâ handbook for social entrepreneurs (although surely will be useful to them), but rather offers an interpretive guide that helps us make sense of one of the most important phenomena in the world today: social entrepreneurship. Take the idea of âshifting an equilibriumâ, which Martin and Osberg highlight as at the heart of the work of social entrepreneurs.

Women Who Don't Wait in Line Audiobook by Reshma Saujani

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Reshma Saujani) — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 14:31:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Women Who Don't Wait in Line Subtitle: Break the Mold, Lead the Way Author: Reshma Saujani Narrator: Tanya Eby Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Theres never been a better time to be a woman. We live in an era when girls are told they can do anything. So why arent we seeing more women rising to the top ranks of corporations and the government? Why dont our girls have more women in leadership roles to look up to? Women Who Dont Wait in Line is an urgent wake-up call from politico and activist Reshma Saujani. The former New York City Deputy Public Advocate and founder of the national nonprofit Girls Who Code argues that aversion to risk and failure is the final hurdle holding women back in the workplace. Saujani advocates a new model of female leadership based on sponsorship - where women encourage each other to compete, take risks, embrace failure, and lift each other up personally and professionally. Woven throughout the book are lessons and stories from accomplished women like Susan Lyne, Randi Zuckerberg, Mika Brzezinski, and Anne-Marie Slaughter, who have faced roadblocks and overcome them by forging new paths, being unapologetically ambitious, and never taking no for an answer. Listeners are also offered a glimpse into Saujanis personal story, including her immigrant upbringing and the insights she gleaned from running a spirited campaign for US Congress in 2010. Above all else, Women Who Dont Wait in Line is an inspiring call from a woman who is still deep in the trenches. Saujani aims to ignite her fellow women - and enlist them in remaking America. Members Reviews: Inspiring and insightful! Good story with examples of how to get what you want unapologeticly. Definitely recommend it. Lacking depth This book just stated the obvious and I didn't appreciate being told that I need to hire women or become a democrat. I'll hire the candidate who is best qualified for the role regardless of their gender and part of my decision about who to vote for will always include which candidate will protect the rights of the unborn. If you want a well written, substantive book on the topic of women in the workforce and communities in general, I highly recommend Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg. Lean In provides practical advice and steps to bring about real change; not just basic commands about standing up for the "sisterhood". Don't waste your money on Women Who Don't Wait in Line.

The Zappos Experience Audiobook by Joseph A. Michelli

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph A. Michelli) — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 00:28:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Zappos Experience Subtitle: 5 Principles to Inspire, Engage, and Wow Author: Joseph A. Michelli Narrator: Tom Parks, Joseph A. Michelli Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Zappos. The name has come to stand for a new standard of customer service, an amazing online shopping experience, a great place to work, and the most impressive transformational business success story of our time. Simply put, Zappos is revolutionizing business and changing lives. Now, Joseph Michelli, author of the internationally bestselling business books Prescription for Excellence and The Starbucks Experience, explains how Zappos does it - and how you can do it in your industry. The Zappos Experience takes you through - and beyond - the playful, offbeat company culture Zappos has become famous for. Michelli reveals what occurs behind the scenes at Zappos, showing how employees at all levels operate on a day-to-day basis while providing the "big picture" leadership methods that have earned the company $1 billion in annual gross sales during the last ten years - with almost no advertising. Michelli breaks the approach down into five key elements: When you enhance the customer experience, increase employee engagement, and create an energetic culture, you cant help but succeed. Zappos has woven these five key components into a seamless strategy thats the envy of business leaders. Now that strategy is yours. With The Zappos Experience, Joseph Michelli delivers a package for instant success right to your doorstep. All you have to do is open and use it. Members Reviews: Amazing!!! Zappps truly cares about what they do and how to treat people, I'm going to start buying all of my shoes from them because I know my investment matters a must read this book is great to give you an idea where to start to begin changes in your company. while reading it you ideas will start to flow. Okay with some takeaway points, but overly glowing Overall had a couple good takeaways but the entire book seemed like a love letter. Brand propaganda Interesting and inspiring, but would've preferred something objective and balanced. I can't believe there's a word target on these reviews...

Thriving on Chaos Audiobook by Tom Peters

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Peters) — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:35:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thriving on Chaos Subtitle: Handbook for a Management Revolution Author: Tom Peters Narrator: Tom Peters Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Thriving on Chaos is the national best seller that offers prescriptions for an economic world turned upside down. Don't miss the rest of business titles. ©1987 Excel/A California Limited Partnership (P)2006 Random House Audio Critic Reviews: "Enough inspiration and information to feed American managers for years." (Industry Week) Members Reviews: Keys to success Become a disciple of Mr. Peter's principles and you too can create, grow and love your business. An excellent book. It is very clear and succinct. I can listen this book again and again and implement. Thank you.

Relationships 101 Audiobook by John C. Maxwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John C. Maxwell) — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:54:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Relationships 101 Subtitle: What Every Leader Needs to Know Author: John C. Maxwell Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-15 Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Great leaders understand that their team is only as strong as its weakest link. And healthy, nurtured relationships are key in making your team operate as a well-oiled machine. In Relationships 101, John Maxwell offers time-tested principles for connecting with people and building positive working relationships within an organization. The unique, pocket-size format puts straightforward, practical information at your fingertips. Topics include: Members Reviews: Excellent just excellent! !! Book is awesome, I listen to it constantly. .. Good Job, A blessing to hear. ... Good Information! The delivery style was a little boring, but the content has some good information and value. Great way of learning basic of relationships The person narrating is a little too fast but besides that it is great! Also a good way of using examples in the book! Concisely Thorough Great tool for relationship success and understanding proper and necessary hierarchy in terms of leadership success when interpersonal, family, friends, & business are in their proper place. It starts from within. This book is a great read for the sound minded teachable reader/listener. I'm not sure it will radiate with the narcissist, neurotic, addict, sociopath, etc. but it might. Great for maximizing business relationships and leadership skills that foster successful growth and authentic fulfillment. Essential Read This book has blessed me beyond measure. I recommend it to all who want and need to return the basics of good relationships.

I Shouldn't Be Telling You This Audiobook by Kate White

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kate White) — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 07:40:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: I Shouldn't Be Telling You This Subtitle: Success Secrets Every Gutsy Girl Should Know Author: Kate White Narrator: Cassandra Campbell Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-12 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 73 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: New York Times best-selling author Kate White is the editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan, the number one young women's magazine in the world, and a hugely successful businesswoman. In I Shouldn't Be Telling You This, she shares her secrets to success. A witty, wise, straight-talking career guide for women, I Shouldn't Be Telling You This is the perfect book for the current economic climate, whether you're just starting out, re-entering the workforce after maternity leave, or simply looking for a career change; it contains essential tips and bold strategies from a gutsy innovator who helped increase Cosmo's circulation by half a million copies per month. Critic Reviews: "...lively, funny, and rife with quick-read tips...an energetic, inspiring career memoir." ( Publishers Weekly) "...straight-shooting career advice [for] women at all stages of their professional lives. ...A smart, savvy guide for working women looking to climb the professional ladder and maintain positions of power." ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: AMAZING This is such an amazing book with practical and useful tips for every stage of your career. I have used these applications, still use these applications and give advice to female friends and family from this book. I actually bought a few hard copies to give to my daughter, mom and daugher in law. Kate has a great story telling ability and does just enough name dropping to make it interesting. I have listened to this book several times and each time I absorb a little something more. If you are female and you are working you need this book! If you are looking for a job, you need this book. If you are in school, you need this book. There are many valuable life lessons to be learned here! Not enough hours in the day to possibly do what she recommends Was uplifting at first then made me feel like I wasn't doing a thing right. Phenomenal Book!!! This book was wonderful! I have known about many of these techniques and tactics but this was a great refresher and reminder on how to be the best professional and person I can be! Kate shares her insight and experiences in a very clear and honest way. I will give this to all of the women in my life looking to enter or advance their careers! A++++

Making It in America Audiobook by John Bassett, Ellis Henican

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Bassett) — Tue, 10 May 2016 08:24:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Making It in America Subtitle: A 12-Point Plan for Growing Your Business and Keeping Jobs at Home Author: John Bassett, Ellis Henican Narrator: Allan Robertson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-16 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Everyone knows you can't build things in America anymore. Everyone, that is, except John D. Bassett III. While one corporation after another exported their manufacturing to high-volume factories in low-wage locations overseas, Bassett's traditional wood bedroom furniture manufacturing company has not only survived but thrived making premium products right here in America. When everyone else was rushing for the exits, Bassett bet on the talent, dedication, and uncompromising quality of American workmanship. And he won. In Making It in America, Bassett tells you the secrets that have made Vaughan-Bassett Furniture so successful doing what everyone said couldn't be done. Drawing on rich life experience, including the everyday challenges of running a traditional manufacturing company, Bassett constructs a 12-point plan to achieve successful leadership in any business. These steps include: have a winning attitude, respect your employees, don't panic, reinvest constantly, and make the best of the worst. Bassett's story is about how those values underpinned his personal success and how they can revitalize America itself. In the face of feckless leadership, crumbling infrastructure, and global competition, Bassett's story is a blueprint for how America can revitalize its role as leader of the free world and how your success can be part of it. Members Reviews: Should be a movie Hope it's true that Tom Hanks is developing something for HBO based on this book as it's a tale well told of how a man with deep family roots in the furniture manufacturing industry didn't cash in his chips as cheap imports flooded the US market. He fought back to keep factories going and save US jobs. The author doesn't paint him as a saint or someone with all the answers. If you don't know someone who has lost a manufacturing job because it went overseas or if you don't think those jobs matter to you personally, read this book. Millions of people have lost their jobs as US plants have closed. And those job losses affect everyone in this country one way or another. Reading about international trade agreements may sound like a cure for insomnia. But the author simplifies what happens when unfair trade practices by other countries leave people in this country with no way to feed their families. The book traces the history of the good, bad and ugly of furniture making in the South from its beginnings to the current day when some people question whether it can survive. If everyone doesn't support US manufacturing, lots of other jobs will keep going with it. This book isn't dry statistics about imports and exports. It's about real people struggling to survive and how US industry has to get creative to make that happen. Having had John Bassett my boss at National Mtn Airy ... Having had John Bassett my boss at National Mtn Airy as I had the Northwest territory I was interested in what happened to him in keeping a bedroom furniture co. going with overseas factory competition. Also what has happened in furniture mfg. industry in the 2000's after I retired. I only hope he can keep the co. going.

Profitable Growth is Everyone's Business Audiobook by Ram Charan

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ram Charan) — Thu, 22 Jan 2004 07:36:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Profitable Growth is Everyone's Business Subtitle: 10 Tools You Can Use Monday Morning Author: Ram Charan Narrator: Harry Chase Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 01-22-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Products like Kevlar, Teflon, and the Dell business model for selling personal computers may be once-in-a-decade phenomena. A surer and more consistent path to profitable revenue growth is through "singles and doubles": small day-to-day wins and adaptation to changes in the marketplace that build the foundation for substantially increasing revenues. The impact of singles and doubles can be huge. They are not only the basis for sustained revenue growth but, in fact, the foundation for home runs. Singles and doubles provide the discipline of execution, an absolute necessity for successfully bringing a breakthrough technology to market or implementing a new business model. Inherent in this way of thinking is the revolutionary idea that growth is everyone's business, not solely the concern of the sales force or top management. Just as everyone participates in cost reduction, so must everyone be engaged in the growth agenda of the business. Every contact of each employee with a customer is an opportunity for revenue growth. That includes everyone from the people working in a company's call center to the CEO. In this trailblazing book, Ram Charan provides the building blocks and tools that can put a business on the path to sustained, profitable growth. For more than twenty-five years, Ram Charan has been working day in and day out with companies around the world. The ideas he has developed for solving the profitable revenue growth dilemma facing many businesses are based on personally seeing what works in real time. These are ideas that have been tested across industries and that deliver results, and they can be put to use starting Monday morning. Members Reviews: Nothing groundbreaking The ideas in this book were neither insightful nor original. I found myself drifting off as I listened to the generic advice. Although the real life examples that were given were interesting, they were not particularly helpful or relevant for the average business owner. I would recommmend this book primiarly to managers of large corporations. Great for both thinkers and doers This short listen is excellent for managers at all levels, from the C-suite to the front line.

The Leadership Course Audiobook by Frederick Dodson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Frederick Dodson) — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 13:59:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Leadership Course Author: Frederick Dodson Narrator: Priya Khajuria Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 03-16-15 Publisher: Frederick Dodson Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: This manual summarizes all of the lessons from the Leadership Workshop we have been conducting in the last 10 years. It is easily one of the most powerful manuals on leadership, influence, power and creation of reality available and will teach you: Members Reviews: This is more for wanna-be leaders This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? this is a better book for people who want to be leaders but are not confident in themselves and need to know how to picture themselves as leaders. What was most disappointing about Frederick Dodsons story? I LOVED Dodson's Parallel Universes of Self, but was disappointed in this. I thought it would be more about bringing out my leadership qualities or removing blocks and/or attracting in people who would make good team members. It was very basic not at all what I expected. What three words best describe Priya Khajurias performance? nice, pretty accent If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Leadership Course? I wouldn't cut; I'd either completely change it if this is all it is or, better yet, add more. This was like "intro to leadership 101" and not very helpful for people already in leadership positions. Leadership of Self I truly enjoyed the book and its references back to Levels of Energy. Sometimes there seem to be too many pauses for you to do exercises but there is value in following the format

Entrepreneur Success Formula Audiobook by Damian Mark Smyth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Damian Mark Smyth) — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 05:25:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Entrepreneur Success Formula Subtitle: How Thriving Business Owners Actually Do It Author: Damian Mark Smyth Narrator: John S Anderson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-17 Publisher: Rethink Global Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: How and why do some entrepreneurs succeed where others fail? The answer is actually very simple. Everything you have in your life is a result of the choices you and you alone have made on a daily basis...and just prior to making that choice, you had a thought. This book is all about your thinking processes. It will show you a tried and tested formula that you can apply to succeed as an entrepreneur - as well as the thinking (and actions) required to implement it! Who you become as a result of this process will be just as, if not more, important than what you do to get there. You will be a successful entrepreneur, capable of creating value and a positive change in the world. Members Reviews: fantastic book! I would highly recommend this. A must read for enthusiasm and clarity, I would highly recommend 'do nothing' another great book by the same auther!

Coaching for Breakthrough Success Audiobook by Peter Chee, Jack Canfield

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Chee) — Thu, 23 Jan 2014 06:22:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Coaching for Breakthrough Success Subtitle: Proven Techniques for Making the Impossible Dreams Possible Author: Peter Chee, Jack Canfield Narrator: Eli Woods Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-14 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: A powerful new coaching method from Chicken Soup for the Soul co-creator Jack Canfield! At the heart of a great coach is a firm belief that each player is a uniquely valuable individual with distinct giftedness and potential for greatness. Combining time-tested principles of exemplary coaches with the latest disruptive techniques used by the world's top-performing leaders, this step-by-step playbook shows you how to nurture in yourself and others the three essential requirements of coaching excellence. Members Reviews: Probably better in print. As an experienced clinician and coach, I did not get very much from this audiobook. If you provide large list of questions which Sunday find helpful. I think it would be more helpful to have these lists of questions in print. Looking for reference link of the great questions Would you consider the audio edition of Coaching for Breakthrough Success to be better than the print version? Book with a lot of good material can sometime be a challenge for me to ready. I find it easy when reading (rather then listening) to get lost in thought about the ramifications and ideas of the many ideas. The audio version helps me keep forging ahead. There are a lot of great ideas here - especially in how to 'stack' the questions in an order that helps lead rather then pull the client forward. This book does a good job of that. But now I am looking for the reference version, and feel I need the printed book or a reference site. Would you recommend Coaching for Breakthrough Success to your friends? Why or why not? I have already recommended this to others. Especially those in consulting positions (although coaching and consulting are different, this book helps clarify where there are unique, and where they overlap). If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? I question your thoughts on that. Excellent resource for coaches I'd recommend this book to anyone who is looking to be a coach or who is currently a coach. I liked that the authors provided concrete questions coaches should ask their clients to get them to their own conclusions. These were helpful for me in making sure that I asked the same questions of myself. I would've liked to have received a link to a page that has all of these questions listed on them under the corresponding heading. The performer started off slow and dry but his delivery improved (or I got used to it) as the book progressed.

Yay! I'm a Supervisor! Audiobook by Jody N. Holland

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jody N. Holland) — Wed, 31 May 2017 01:59:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Yay! I'm a Supervisor! Subtitle: Oh Man! I'm a Supervisor! Now What?! Author: Jody N. Holland Narrator: Jody Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-17 Publisher: Jody Holland Training & Speaking Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: I have heard story after story from supervisors desperately wanting to know how to avoid being overwhelmed with stress while leading their team. Far too many people are put into supervisory positions without being prepared for the role. They feel as if they are walking a tightrope with no safety net. Mastering the 12 skills outlined in this book positions a supervisor to reduce their own stress, increase the performance of their people, and have all of the right tools in their toolbox to build a top-performing and happy team! The 12 skill-development areas covered in this book are: management versus leadership; values-based diversity; communications; employee motivation; coaching; conflict resolution; corrective counseling; goal-setting; problem-solving; group decision-making; high-performance teams; ethics/values/culture; and priority management.

Language and the Pursuit of Leadership Excellence Audiobook by Chalmers Brothers, Vinay Kumar

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chalmers Brothers) — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 07:48:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Language and the Pursuit of Leadership Excellence Subtitle: How Extraordinary Leaders Build Relationships, Shape Culture and Drive Breakthrough Results Author: Chalmers Brothers, Vinay Kumar Narrator: Mike Norgaard Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-17 Publisher: Spoken Word Inc Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Successful leaders build and maintain productive, mutually-beneficial relationships - inside and outside of their organizations. They purposefully shape workplace culture that retains talent, cultivates innovation and supports the organization's goals. And they achieve excellence in teamwork and organizational execution - the nuts and bolts of collaborative action that actually produces desired results. But how, exactly, do they do this? How are they thinking about their organizations - and about themselves and their colleagues? And how does this particular way of thinking enable them to achieve and sustain breakthrough results? And what are the "tools" that these extraordinary men and women use in this work? Drawing on conversations with thousands of CEO's, business owners and senior leaders of all types over the last 10 years, Language and the Pursuit of Leadership Excellence provides an eye-opening organizational blueprint, coupled with powerful, practical tools that leaders at all levels are employing to dramatically improve workplace relationships, shape culture and drive breakthrough results. Members Reviews: Outstanding read for leaders in business wanting to become more effective leaders Chalmers Brothers follow up to "Language and the Pursuit of Happiness" is a big winner. It takes the distinctions from his first book and shows how the right language in business produces, leadership, team building, productivity and effectiveness. I highly recommend this book to any one in a leadership position in business. The bigger challenge will be to begin implementing this discipline in your business. Excellent work Mr. Brothers. Looking forward to your next title. A Powerful Framework for Transformational Change I read this book as part of the Leadership Coaching certificate program at Georgetown University in 2017. I found this to be the most helpful book on our reading list. The authors show the importance of leaders understanding who they are as "observers" -- that is, what they pay attention to and the meaning they give it. By becoming a better observer, leaders can see more options and pick better actions to take in the future. This approach allows leaders to rise above the latest new tactic and, instead, pursue transformational change for themselves and their team. The concept is just as useful for growth as a person, leader and coach. I will be reading this more than once. This is a life changing book for leaders - we ... This is a life changing book for leaders - we use it in our Emerging Leaders programs and it has made a tremendous impact. It is clear and well written and gives specific and practical tools for seeing ourselves as leaders in a new way. Essential reading for leaders Charmers brings forth the distinctions of Flores and countless others (along with the importance of language as being generative) in a manner that is highly accessible. Highly recommend this book. I purchased this book after reading "Language and the Pursuit ... I purchased this book after reading "Language and the Pursuit of Happiness"... a must book for changing how one observes oneself and the world.

Peter Senge's The Fifth Discipline Summary & Analysis Audiobook by Ant Hive Media

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ant Hive Media) — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 16:07:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Peter Senge's The Fifth Discipline Summary & Analysis Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Dominic Carlos Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Peter Senge utilizes the method of systems thinking to facilitate companies to have more success. In a learning organization, a community of the total workforce is created, and the team members learn together and share their opinions. This creates thinking that is interconnected, bringing them on a similar wavelength. It promotes more openness, productivity, and communication through shared and organized learning, resulting in more progress for the team. About the author: Ant Hive Media reads every chapter, extracts the understanding, and leaves you with a new perspective and time to spare. We do the work so you can understand the book in minutes, not hours. Members Reviews: poor reader, didn't check big-boy dictionary Please do some quality reviews before publishing this reader. He made multiple errors in pronunciation. It was too distracting to continue. An internet blog review at best This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? This title is a "review" of Peter Senge's book titled, The Fifth Discipline. The review was a poor regurgitation of the terms used by Mr. Senge. The review had no real insights into the uses of the 5 disciplines. It's only real valid point was that the 5th discipline, Systems Thinking, is the central point that cannot be ignored in his book. The performance was poor in that there was an obvious pitch and rhythm change in the readers voice at a recording session break. This inconsistency is annoying. In addition, the editing of the audio was extremely poor. Several sections were read twice including the closing credits. The 5th Discipline is ultimately about quality. This rendition and review did not have the quality I have come to expect from Audible titles. What do you think your next listen will be? "The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon" Would you be willing to try another one of Dominic Carloss performances? No You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? No, because it took a potentially rich subject and produced a very mediocre title.

Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton Audiobook by Peter Fretwell, Taylor Baldwin Kiland

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Fretwell) — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 15:50:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton Subtitle: Six Characteristics of High-Performance Teams Author: Peter Fretwell, Taylor Baldwin Kiland Narrator: Kevin T. Collins Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Why were the American POWs imprisoned at the Hanoi Hilton so resilient in captivity and so successful in their subsequent careers? This book presents six principles practiced within the POW organizational culture that can be used to develop high-performance teams everywhere. The authors offer examples from both the POWs time in captivity and their later professional lives that identify, in real-life situations, the characteristics necessary for sustainable, high-performance teamwork. The audiobook takes readers inside the mind of James Stockdale, a fighter pilot with a degree in philosophy, who was the senior ranking officer at the Hanoi prison. The theories Stockdale practiced become readily understandable in this audiobook. Drawing parallels between Stockdales guiding philosophies from the Stoic Epictetus and the principles of modern sports psychology, Peter Fretwell and Taylor Baldwin Kiland show readers how to apply these principles to their own organizations and create a culture with staying power. Originally intending their book to focus on Stockdales leadership style, the authors found that his approach toward completing a mission was to assure that it could be accomplished without him. Stockdale, they explain, had created a mission-centric organization, not a leader-centric organization. He had understood that a truly sustainable culture must not be dependent on a single individual. At one level, this book is a business school case study. It is also an examination of how leadership and organizational principles employed in the crucible of a Hanoi prison align with todays sports psychology and modern psychological theories and therapies, as well as the training principles used by Olympic athletes and Navy SEALs. Any group willing to apply these principles can move their mission forward and create a culture with staying powerone that outlives individual members. Members Reviews: WHO selected this narrator? What did you like best about Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton? What did you like least? A very well-researched and well-composed discussion of the impact that strong leadership had on men in the most trying of circumstances. The narration is atrocious! First, a whiny voice that sounds as if he is attempting to enunciate each word for First-Graders. And then to be shockingly uninformed as to proper pronunciations that absolutely grate on the nerves. e.g "Than HO-AHH" instead of "Than-wah", "USS ORE-is-KA-NY" instead of "O-RISK-a-knee", and worst of all "Robbie RIZ-ner" instead of "Robbie RISE-ner". How could anyone have allowed a report this important to be so destroyed by the poor narration? What did you like best about this story? The reflection of what POW prison life and it's physical/mental challenges can do to make a man stronger. How could the performance have been better? Almost ANY other narrator If this book were a movie would you go see it? Not applicable

Hug Your People Audiobook by Jack Mitchell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Mitchell) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 11:53:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hug Your People Subtitle: The Proven Way to Hire, Inspire, and Recognize Your Employees Author: Jack Mitchell Narrator: James Boles Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: So says Jack Mitchell, CEO of his family's astoundingly successful chain of clothing stores. In Hug Your People, he shares his secrets for creating happy employees, secrets as simple as they are revolutionary: Critic Reviews: "There ought to be more books like this on the shelves." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Great book This is a great book that was recommended by someone in my organization. I have been in a leadership position with several companies for over 15 years and understand the importance of leading over managing. This book is a must have for any manager and would be good within multiple types of organizations. Jack Mitchell does an excellent job of breaking down why many companies struggle with turnover and how those that work for us are our biggest asset. This has now become required reading for anyone that wants help in getting into a leadership role. After getting several copies of the hardback I purchased the audio version as well. This is a must for the manager library! Buy this book I read Mr Mitchells books at my local library and had to purchase copies for myself. This book is "Hug your people". The first one being "Hug your customers". Thes two books together for me are the best how to guides on how to operate a business using the "HUG" philosophy. If every business operated like Mr Mitchells companies do then life would be light years better for employees and businesses alike. Five Stars This is my favorite book to give first time managers! It was a game changer for me! A fine contribution to a better (business) world This unassuming little book might just swing a business around 180 degrees for the better, if half the practices laid out in the book make it to daily life in that business. Though an eminently practical book, Jack Mitchell gives priority to the heart, to what moves people. And he proceeds to lay out some of the practices that he and his 'associates' have been using at his clothing stores for many years, with remarkable results. Basically, they make it a point to develop a friendly, caring, and fun atmosphere for everyone in the workplace. And this practice not only fosters great morale among the troops, with a joy in coming to work every day. It also pays off abundant dividends in the bottom line as well. The small volume is full of concrete steps to help others achieve these goals, and it gives plenty of examples to show what works - and what doesn't. A very readable book. I didn't want to turn off the CD player till I finished. I highly recommend the book, and more highly recommend the changes it inspires. It has made a real difference for me! So I bought the CDs for my boss, and the book for her boss. - JimBob The best book for how to grow your business The best book for how to grow your business. It starts with how you hug. Thank you Jack fir this wonderful book.

The Leadership Genius of Julius Caesar Audiobook by Phillip Barlag

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Phillip Barlag) — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 12:00:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Leadership Genius of Julius Caesar Subtitle: Modern Lessons from the Man Who Built an Empire Author: Phillip Barlag Narrator: Joseph Bronzi Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-16 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: History is littered with examples of tyrants, hopelessly out of touch with the plight of the commoners, ruthlessly pursuing their own ambitions or hedonistic whims. But Caesar was a different kind of leader. Despite some bad press, in fact he never saw himself as above the average Roman citizen. Although he certainly knew he was an extraordinary human being, he also regarded himself as fundamentally one of the people, and acted like it. In his life and in his career, he created a new paradigm of leadership, and along the way, created the path to success for any leader in a complex organization. In a book that Doris Kearns Goodwin has called "brilliantly crafted to draw leadership lessons from history", Philip Barlag uses dramatic and colorful incidents from Caesar's career to illustrate what modern leaders can learn from him. Central to Barlag's argument is the distinction between power and force. When leading his own organization, Caesar never used brute force to motivate his followers. Time and again he exercised a power rooted in his demonstrated personal integrity and his essentially egalitarian relationship with the Romans. People followed him because they wanted to, not because they were compelled to. Over 2,000 years after Caesar's death, this is still the kind of loyalty every leader wants to inspire. Barlag shows how anyone can lead like Caesar. Members Reviews: Very concise This book discusses historical vignettes then describes what can be extrapolated. It is enjoyable and thought-provoking. pragmatic & insightful read of a timeless leader! What made the experience of listening to The Leadership Genius of Julius Caesar the most enjoyable? Barlag's ability to connect the dots and interpret historical events makes you feel like you have unprecedented access into Julius Caesar's thought process as he makes monumental decisions. At every turn in Caesar's meteoric rise to power, we see his unconventional actions, wisdom and patience to inspire others, garner influence and affect significant change -- all applicable to today's aspiring business leaders. What other book might you compare The Leadership Genius of Julius Caesar to and why? Good to Great by Jim Collins Mastering the Challenge of Leading Change by James Dallas Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes! Any additional comments? A tremendous book and very quick read which you can personally put into action to be a better leader in any organization today. Hail Caesar! This book was an amazing read on how Julius Caesar was able to lead his army and his people. The author then equates those principles to modern day business practices. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The audible performance was spectacular.

The Leadership Dojo Audiobook by Richard Strozzi-Heckler

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Strozzi-Heckler) — Tue, 03 Mar 2015 19:53:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Leadership Dojo Subtitle: Build Your Foundation as an Exemplary Leader Author: Richard Strozzi-Heckler Narrator: Moose Warywoda Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: North Atlantic Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: History is filled with accounts of great leaders, but how did they become so? Written for emergent leaders in any endeavor, this new work from renowned consultant Richard Strozzi-Heckler offers a new approach to leadership. The first book of its kind to base business and management strength on integral body awareness, the audiobook presents key principles such as shugyo, or self-cultivation, as crucial in developing the individual responsibility, social commitment, and moral and spiritual vision required to lead with authority and efficacy. The Leadership Dojo is based on three questions: What does a leader do? What are the character values most essential to exemplary leadership? How do you teach these values? Drawing on the wisdom of ages from Plato to the Bhagavad-Gita, from Thucydides to the Abidharma, the book asserts that understanding and answering these questions holds the key to superior leadership skills. Strozzi-Heckler teaches with real-world examples based on his wide experience training decision-makers at companies like AT&T and Microsoft. The book's multifaceted approach helps listeners establish a powerful Leadership Presence, a platform from which they can take ethical action with compassion and pragmatic wisdom. Critic Reviews: "Strozzi-Heckler, a martial arts expert, former marine, and executive coach for AT&T and Microsoft, provides a decidedly mystical primer on leadership. Effective managers, he says, must cultivate their inner 'warrior spirit' - becoming, à la George Washington in the Revolutionary War, the physical embodiment of their organizations. Unorthodox, sure, but it worked against the British." (U.S. News & World Report, New and forthcoming books for the executive's nightstand) "In The Leadership Dojo, Richard Strozzi-Heckler draws on his vast coaching experience and encyclopedic knowledge of somatics to pinpoint the true source of leadership: the commitments we hold; the values underlying them; and our presence in the world - through body, language, and action - as we pursue those commitments. The Leadership Dojo describes concrete, straightforward practices that nurture extraordinary leadership by deepening our awareness of the commitments we represent, the purposes we embrace, and how we carry ourselves as physical beings. The result is a pragmatic, powerful, and promising approach, worthy of study by anyone seeking to educate, train, or develop leaders to do well and do good at the same time." (James N. Baron, William S. Beinecke Professor of Management, Yale School of Management) "The teams that I led using this training met goals on time and under budget. Team members became effective leaders who went on to bigger roles and responsibilities. I would not dream of leading a team without relying on the teachings of Richard Strozzi-Heckler. It would be like skiing without the snow." (Nancy J. Hutson, Senior Vice President, Pfizer Research & Development) Members Reviews: Strong message, but a bit light on analysis. "The Leadership Dojo" is an attempt to bring the practices of martial arts and eastern philosophy into the business world, and it succeeds in presenting some very unique ideas. One of the key concepts in this book is that body and self are the same.

Insanely Simple Audiobook by Ken Segall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ken Segall) — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:42:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Insanely Simple Subtitle: The Obsession that Drives Apple's Success Author: Ken Segall Narrator: Ken Segall Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 519 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: To Steve Jobs, Simplicity was a religion. It was also a weapon. Simplicity isnt just a design principle at Apple - its a value that permeates every level of the organization. The obsession with Simplicity is what separates Apple from other technology companies. Its what helped Apple recover from near death in 1997 to become the most valuable company on Earth in 2011. Thanks to Steve Jobs uncompromising ways, you can see Simplicity in everything Apple does: the way its structured, the way it innovates, and the way it speaks to its customers. Its by crushing the forces of Complexity that the company remains on its stellar trajectory. As ad agency creative director, Ken Segall played a key role in Apples resurrection, helping to create such critical marketing campaigns as Think Different. By naming the iMac, he also laid the foundation for naming waves of i-products to come. Segall has a unique perspective, given his years of experience creating campaigns for other iconic tech companies, including IBM, Intel, and Dell. It was the stark contrast of Apples ways that made Segall appreciate the power of Simplicity - and inspired him to help others benefit from it. Members Reviews: The inner workings of Apple revealed Would you listen to Insanely Simple again? Why? This book reveals the inner workings of Apple like no other book I've come across and it can be really useful for your own business. Ken Segall gives lots of hands on tips and references that are well worth a relisten and summarize the most important aspects again in the end of the book. Learn how to avoid the traps of complexity and how to gain from the power of simplicity. Interesting if You're a Fan of Apple Would you try another book from Ken Segall and/or Ken Segall? Its hard to say. While I liked the content of the book, Ken Segall spends way too much time explaining and reminding us of: 1. Proximity to Steve Jobs 2. How long he worked with Steve Jobs 3. Basking in the after-glow of Steve Jobs The intro and Chapter 1 was enough, we get it. Now get on with the actual "meat" of the book. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? Insight into the Steve Job's mentality and the war stories of those who worked/lived with his "genius." The least interesting was the amount of time the author spent repeating how long and intimately he worked with Steve Jobs. Very Well Done This was a great follow up to listening to Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. It seemed to get into a specific component of the Steve Jobs story and add to it in a way that was compelling and different. Importance of simplicity in life & business What did you love best about Insanely Simple? The examples & stories of Ken Segall's interaction & decision making in Apple. What did you like best about this story? How much impact "Simplicity" has in every day working and how 'Simple' is is also a difficult objective to achieve. Once achieved, 'simple' can do wonders to life, customers and business What about Ken Segalls performance did you like? The narration of stories & live examples If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? Passion for simplicity Any additional comments? This book is wonderful essay on the vision and product portfolio of Apple based on "simplicity".

Mentor 101 [Mentoring 101] Audio Libro por John C. Maxwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John C. Maxwell) — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:00:49 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> Título: Mentor 101 [Mentoring 101] Subtitular: Lo que todo líder necesita saber [What Every Leader Needs to Know] Autor: John C. Maxwell Narrador: Eduardo Gonzales Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 48 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-26-16 Editor: Thomas Nelson Publishers Calificaciones: 3 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Business, Leadership Resumen del editor: Otro gran librito lleno de sabiduría e instrucción para añadir a la exitosa serie 101 de John C. Maxwell. Basándose en muchos de los éxitos de librería de John Maxwell, este libro explora los principios eternos que se han convertido en el estilo característico del doctor Maxwell. Con voz concisa y franca, Maxwell se enfoca en las cualidades esenciales y probadas por el tiempo que son necesarias para el desarrollo de relaciones de mentor que marcan la diferencia en la vida de sus colegas y de su negocio. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Muy mala lectura!!!!! Este audio libro no he podido escucharlo el narrador es verdaderamente malo!!! No puedo creerlo. Parece un muchacho en la escuela el que esta leyendo!

John C. Maxwell on Living Intentionally Audiobook by John C. Maxwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John C. Maxwell) — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 03:51:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: John C. Maxwell on Living Intentionally Author: John C. Maxwell Narrator: Dave Summers Format: Original Recording Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-16 Publisher: American Management Association Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: John Maxwell doesn't want you to set goals. Goals, once met, tend to stagnate. Even the process of setting a new goal takes up too much time. Instead he wants you to be growth oriented. If you live your life with the intention of always being better, the results will get you further than any goal you set.

Common Grounds: An Entrepreneurial Guide to the Coffee Shop Office Audiobook by Ancil Lea III

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ancil Lea III) — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 14:55:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Common Grounds: An Entrepreneurial Guide to the Coffee Shop Office Author: Ancil Lea III Narrator: Brian Stewart Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: Ancil Lea, III Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Over the years, I've learned to work from a coffee shop out of necessity and my love for coffee. What has happened is something magical and profitable! Clients feel comfortable having meetings, signing agreements, and discussing their business. It is a familiar, professional, safe, creative place to work! A place to come for community. Really, we're on Common Grounds. Members Reviews: Life in the Caffeine Lane I liked this short book because it opened my eyes to the benefits and culture of the modern water cooler. There are no better places than coffee shops to watch this develop Ancil has tapped into something that is fundamentally a part of solopreneurs; working from coffee shops. I have been working from coffee shops for about seven years. Staying caffeinated and having wifi is a critical part of this journey. Also, a part of this journey is community, building relationships that work, and connecting with other entrepreneurs that will enable us to be more successful entrepreneurs. When the dust settles, we realize that entrepreneurship is as much about community as it is making a living. In community, we truly find avenues for success along with support. There are no better places than coffee shops to watch this develop. So, grab a copy, go to a coffee shop, get a cup of java, and enjoy the stories and thoughts from entrepreneurs who are just like you. While you are there, strike up a conversation with your neighbor. You never know whom you will meet. Enjoyable Quick Read This is an enjoyable quick read extolling the benefits of working in coffee shops. I enjoyed the different perspectives - entrepreneurs, writers, coffee-shop owners - and the positivity of the stories they told. This is a discussion about how supportive your local community can be, especially within your local coffee shop. And when you add the easy access to caffeine, it's true that "coffee shop office" has perks it's hard to find elsewhere. I received an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. my best tool is changing context When I get stuck on a problem or need to shift gears in my work, my best tool is changing context. And the easiest way to do that is to change locations. Coffee shops are the first choice of places to go where I know I'll get the mental shift I need. It's no coincidence that the rise in popularity of coffee shops over the last 20 years has mirrored the rise in the capability of working remotely. Common Grounds is an enjoyable, relatable, and tactical guide to coffee shop life and culture. Get insights from those doing it on how they make the most of their "remote offices," stay sane, and network with others. If you work from coffee shops, even occasionally, you owe it to yourself to get this book. A book with plenty of extra 'perks'! This book draws out some incredible practical ideas that will certainly resonate in the business world. Coffee shops have become staples of almost any business community, and Mr. Lea uses this platform to the fullest. Since people are comfortable there, why not leverage that comfort toward business? Common Grounds lays out these principles and instructs the reader on how to make the most out of the local coffee shop. A very easy read, filled with great stories. Anyone who loves business, and coffee, should definitely get a copy of this book!

Leadership Lessons from a UPS Driver Audiobook by Ron Wallace

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ron Wallace) — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 17:59:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leadership Lessons from a UPS Driver Subtitle: Delivering a Culture of We, Not Me Author: Ron Wallace Narrator: Wayne Shepherd Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-16 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: UPS is a household name and one of the most highly regarded American corporations by customers and investors alike. Who hasn't been delighted by a right-on-time delivery, one of the 18 million UPS makes every day? Founded over 100 years ago, UPS has moved steadily up the Fortune 500 as so many other corporations have dropped off. So what's the company's secret? Just ask a driver! Ron Wallace was a UPS driver for six years before he rose through the ranks to become president of UPS International. In other companies that might be extraordinary, but for UPS it's par for the course. UPS has a unique people culture. It's like a family. Package loaders call executives by their first names and vice versa. The company almost always promotes from within. Lifetime employment is common. Most employees own UPS stock. Wallace credits this spirit of "we, not me" with the company's success - and his own. As he puts it, working at UPS gave him a PhD in teamwork. Instead of writing a typical business memoir that celebrates the leader as celebrity, Wallace shares vivid stories that focus on the people he worked with, the challenges they overcame, and the simple principles and practices that make up the UPS way. He exhorts his fellow leaders to grow their people, not just their business plans. The leadership style described in this book is simple and direct - and it works. The straightforward and easy-to-understand lessons provide a blueprint for an individual or company to build on past successes and adapt to future challenges. This is a must-listen for anyone aspiring to become a great leader. Members Reviews: Simple yet Profound I have read numerous books and articles on leadership over my career. From Peter Drucker to Jim Collins and Good to Great. None exceed Ron's practical approach to authentic leadership. Wish I had read it 40 years ago. Ernie Fletcher, former Governor of Kentucky and CEO, Alton Healthcare. Not actually a UPS Driver The author spent most of his career in UPS management not as a driver. I thought the book was informative. Simple and powerful One of the best books in leadership with simple and powerful lessons. Highly recommended for anyone wants simplicity. practical advice
brilliant book. pushed play and listened in one go. writing down awesome tips along the way. will go back and play it again just to make sure I have not missed anything

Grow: How Ideals Power Growth and Profit at the World's Greatest Companies Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Stengel) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:54:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grow: How Ideals Power Growth and Profit at the World's Greatest Companies Author: Jim Stengel Narrator: Marc Cashman Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Ten years of research uncover the secret source of growth and profit. Those who center their business on improving peoples lives have a growth rate triple that of competitors and outperform the market by a huge margin. They dominate their categories, create new categories and maximize profit in the long term. Pulling from a unique 10-year growth study involving 50,000 brands, Jim Stengel shows how the world's 50 best businessesas diverse as Method, Red Bull, Lindt, Petrobras, Samsung, Discovery Communications, Visa, Zappos, and Innocenthave a cause and effect relationship between financial performance and their ability to connect with fundamental human emotions, hopes, values, and greater purposes. In fact, over the 2000s, an investment in these companies"The Stengel 50"would have been 400 percent more profitable than an investment in the S&P 500. Grow is based on unprecedented empirical research, inspired (when Stengel was Global Marketing Officer of Procter & Gamble) by a study of companies growing faster than P&G. After leaving P&G in 2008, Stengel designed a new study, in collaboration with global research firm Millward Brown Optimor. This study tracked the connection over a ten year period between financial performance and customer engagement, loyalty and advocacy. Then, in a further investigation of what goes on in the black box of the consumers mind, Stengel and his team tapped into neuroscience research to look at customer engagement and measure subconscious attitudes to determine whether the top businesses in the Stengel Study were more associated with higher ideals than were others. Grow thus deftly blends timeless truths about human behavior and values into an action framework how you discover, build, communicate, deliver and evaluate your ideal. Through colorful stories drawn from his fascinating personal experiences and deep dives that bring out the true reasons for such successes as the Pampers, HP, Discovery Channel, Jack Daniels and Zappos, Grow unlocks the code for 21st-century business success. Critic Reviews: By combining a scientist's rigor with a storyteller's gifts, Jim Stengel has produced a brilliant, must-read book supremely suited to our times. (Arianna Huffington) When you start reading Grow, you may well feel a little skeptical about the ideal and its bottom-line value. But youll soon become intrigued and then utterly convinced. Jim Stengel shares his beliefs and his experience with a generosity bordering on the reckless; and has the hard, clean numbers to bear his teachings out. (Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO, WPP) Grow is a tool kit for turning the power of idealsinto competitive advantage and sustainable growth. (Robert A. McDonald, chairman, president, and CEO, Procter & Gamble) Members Reviews: Connecting the dots of Organizational leadership GROW has helped me connect the dots with messaging and consulting I deliver on a daily basis. One of my favorite coaching questions is, "What's your goal?" After reading Grow I understand that the Goal should always be the Brand Purpose or ideal. So now my coaching will include a second question that has a much greater impact on the outcomes of the entire business.

The Martha Rules Audiobook by Martha Stewart

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martha Stewart) — Mon, 17 Oct 2005 08:14:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Martha Rules Subtitle: 10 Essentials for Achieving Success Author: Martha Stewart Narrator: Martha Stewart Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 159 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Now, for the first time, Martha Stewart shares her business knowledge and advice in this handbook for success. Tapping into her years of experience in building a thriving business, Martha will help readers identify their own entrepreneurial voice and channel their skills and passions into a successful business venture. Her advice and insight is applicable to anyone who is about to start or expand a venture of any size, whether it is a business or philanthropic endeavor, but also to individuals who want to apply the entrepreneurial spirit to a job or corporation to increase innovation and maintain a competitive edge. Featuring Martha's top principles for success, as well as stories and anecdotes from her own experiences, Martha's Rules is sure to appeal to business readers, fans, and anyone who admires her for her style, taste, and great advice, and who have great business ideas of their own! Members Reviews: Refreshing and Practical++++ Martha Stewart's book, The Martha Rules, is a refreshing business book written and read by an intelligent, experienced enterpreneur at the center of, and in the forefront of, American business culture. If you're just starting up a new business, or are an experienced business owner, you will get many practical tips, suggestions and ideas from this book. This is not a book about financial management or organizational theory; it's a book about developing a winning combinations of techniques that will be useful to just about any enterprenuer. Whether you're business is small or large, I highly recommmend this book to anyone that takes business seriously. Great Job, Martha! Came away disappointed I'm big admirer of Martha Stewart. Impressed by her attention to detail, her drive and ambition. Thus was really looking forward to listening to this title but came away disappointed. It started fine but soon became a PR piece for her website, her magazine, her "high quality" pieces at Kmart, her organization. After awhile it felt as if I was listening to a child spweing out how great she was/is and see, look at what I have accomplished oh and hear me pronounce all these French deserts I can make. Her Baking Cookbook that is in stores now is excellent and it is that kind of attention to detail I was anticipating here. But what "I" got was "here at Martha Stewart Living.com we're great because..." Sorry Martha, you came across as a boastful salesperson. I greatly admire you but not on this one. Martha does rule! (in the business world that is) The Martha Rules is one of the most surprising business books I have purchased in the past year. If you are seeking books on entrepreneurship, Martha's style of writing is succinct, informative, motivating and even entertaining. Her narration is extremely well done. One of the best business/entrepreneurship books in my collection. I highly, highly recommend this book. Nothing new under the sun This is one of the book that should not have been written. It is clear that some publisher thought it would be a great idea to exploit Martha's celebrity status and write a book, like so many other business personalities. Unfortunately the result is uninteresting and downright boring to listen to. I have great respect for Martha and her capabillities but this book is nothing but trivialities and you have probably heard it all before.

Accountability Leadership Audiobook by Di Worrall

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Di Worrall) — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 06:37:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Accountability Leadership Subtitle: How Great Leaders Build a High Performance Culture of Accountability and Responsibility Author: Di Worrall Narrator: Kristin Kalbli Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-16 Publisher: ListenUp Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Great business leaders understand that acceptance of greater personal accountability and responsibility leads individuals, teams, and organizations back on the path to success. But with the evolving nature of 21st century business, the practical steps that go into creating a high performance culture of accountability have become more muddled than ever. Many organizations have seen temporary improvements, implementing traditional systems of accountability in an attempt to drive high performance in the workplace - only to quickly revert back to their old ways, or worse. Accountability Leadership will teach you: Filled with real world case studies and straightforward, easy to digest research, Accountability Leadership offers practical solutions that are direct, engaging, fast, cost-effective, proven, and easy to implement. Members Reviews: Crucial to effective leadership I'll never forget the experience of being the only person in my masters-level leadership and ethics course who advocated top-down accountability. Having run my own successful small business for years, I was shocked to hear everyone from the course professors to my fellow classmates decrying the need for accountability. One student even loudly proclaimed, "What does it matter?" Many of these people were already working in the corporate sector in key positions, and some would go on to become consultants to various industries. And as an employer, I wouldn't hire a one of them for their absolute lack of regard for personal accountability in the workplace. Without accountability, organizations fail. In my experience, you must promote a culture of top-down accountability if you want to promote excellence in your organization. And, that's exactly what this book will teach you how to do. Kudos to the author for choosing to address this oft-neglected issue with a powerful and informative book on accountability leadership. Excellent Book on Accountability with Amazing Case Studies and Research Findings If you want to understand the importance of accountability, read this book. If you want to fast-track your career by acquiring leadership tools and techniques, read this book. This book creates a culture of positive accountability. It addresses both the pros and cons of accountability especially the challenges about accountability. In todayâs dynamic global business environment, it is essential to establish accountability leadership. It contains case studies and research findings that add an immense value. It helps leaders at all levels to lead effectively. The ideas and insights are well-punched hitting the bullâs eye. It is useful for educators, scholars, learners, leaders and CEOs. It is strongly recommended for reading. You can gift this book to others. Learn the new rules of workplace accountability Accountability Leadership is one of those rare books that you can read on Monday...and use what you've learned in order to start creating lasting change within your organization before the end of the week. Workplace cultures abound with lip service to the idea of accountability--everyone seems to agree that an accountability culture leads to increased sales, productivity, and employee satisfaction. The trouble is that most of us never learn the skills we need to implement it, especially within a large group.

The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus Audiobook by Eric Harvey

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eric Harvey) — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 21:32:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus Subtitle: How to Get Big Things Done in Your "Workshop"...All Year Long Author: Eric Harvey Narrator: Mel Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 211 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: One of the most powerful and entertaining business audiobooks available today, The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus is a clever and compelling resource for leaders at all levels. Need a role model for effective leadership? Try Santa Claus! Imagine the endless challenges that running his operation poses. There's juggling employees, equipment, facilities, resources, production, letter reading, scheduling, the big delivery, keeping everyone jolly - and the list goes on. It's mind boggling! How does he do it all? What are his secrets to success? Members Reviews: Great Bedtime Story for Everyone Would you consider the audio edition of The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus to be better than the print version? yes, using new 1.25x speed brings these good business and life lessons to life. Mel Forster is Santa. This was so cleverly done, that you had a smile on your face as you re evaluate the good facts of business and life. This is a great way to educate young people early as a bedtime story. What other book might you compare The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus to and why? Brian Tracy's Bulleye, is short and to the point like this book. These are simple elements, but many fail to embrace them. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? These were simple reminders that pay off. It was to the point, and cleverly told. What more could you ask for in a self help book. Any additional comments? Nice daily deal that enable you to learn or be reminded, and be entertained. Nice job Audible! Santa ... the manager interesting theme and background for teaching managerial techniques both actual practice and way of thinking. Santa sounds like a wonderful boss. hopefully yours have read this too. Excellent! What sounded like a goody title and concept is actually one of the best I've read. After around 40 or so leadership books, this one seems to have taken the most important and best portions of them and made a very relatable book. don't waste your time Was looking for funny. It is more corny than humorous. I got caught by title... learn from my mistake. Good place to start for new leaders Descent intro to leadership principles for those new to leadership roles. I would only recommend to those who have not researched the topic before

Summary of Adam M. Grant's Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ant Hive Media) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:17:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of Adam M. Grant's Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success Author: Ant Hive Media Narrator: Ashley Nero Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-16 Publisher: Ant Hive Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: For generations, we have focused on the individual drivers of success: passion, hard work, talent, and luck. But today, success is increasingly dependent on how we interact with others. It turns out that at work, most people operate as either takers, matchers, or givers. Whereas takers strive to get as much as possible from others and matchers aim to trade evenly, givers are the rare breed of people who contribute to others without expecting anything in return. Using his own pioneering research as Wharton's youngest tenured professor, Adam Grant shows that these styles have a surprising impact on success. Although some givers get exploited and burn out, the rest achieve extraordinary results across a wide range of industries. Combining cutting-edge evidence with captivating stories, Grant shows how one of America's best networkers developed his connections, why the creative genius behind one of the most popular shows in television history toiled for years in anonymity, how a basketball executive responsible for multiple draft busts transformed his franchise into a winner, and how we could have anticipated Enron's demise four years before the company collapsed - without ever looking at a single number. Members Reviews: ok, but too short ok but too short for a decent book summary. (not sure why audible requires a review to be at least 20 words so typing more :) inadequate hopefully the actual book has more info. not much here to action or learn. really Student reader?? I couldn't get through the first 20 minutes because of the reader. She sounded like an 8th grade student reading a book report in front of the class. The summary might have been written by that same 8th grade student. a bit dull so so....I would not like to comment more but this site insists . monotonous... pedestrian.

Leadership Step by Step Audiobook by Joshua Spodek

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joshua Spodek) — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 11:36:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leadership Step by Step Subtitle: Become the Person Others Follow Author: Joshua Spodek Narrator: James Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-17 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Leadership literature is full of principles and ideas - but they rarely leave the page. Practice is what turns abstract concepts into useful skills. Leadership Step by Step walks listeners through what to do and how to do it in an integrated and comprehensive progression of exercises designed to cultivate key abilities, behaviors, and beliefs through experience. The 22 exercises in this hands-on book help you accomplish the inner work and gain the social skills required for great leadership. Each chapter opens with a story demonstrating a leadership skill - and then guides you through the process of developing it. From basic solo assignments to advanced leadership practices, you'll learn to: Powerful and practical, Leadership Step by Step will start you on the road to success. Members Reviews: Awesome book! Loved the approach and content. A must read for every professional. Make sure you take the time to complete all the exercises at the end of each chapter. Leadership starts here Step-by-step This is the first book on leadership I have ever read that actually breaks down how to become a leader with the exercises, step-by-step, to become a stronger leader. I highly recommend this book only to the individuals willing to put in the work of developing their leadership. This is not about learning one new strategy or another new idea. This is about actually developing leadership. Thank you Josh Life changing A must read. The best book out there on leadership. It will change your life.

The CEO's Manual on Cyber Security Audiobook by James Scott

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Scott) — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:23:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The CEO's Manual on Cyber Security Author: James Scott Narrator: Michael Giunta Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-13 Publisher: James Scott Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Since 2002, there has been an enormous increase in the number of known server vulnerabilities, leaving the traditional defensive solutions far behind. Today, attackers have improved on the sophistication used and the nature of the crime has changed. For example, web attacks between 2008 and 2010 caused 53 Seattle-based enterprises to face damages worth $3 million. Most such attacks are because of complacency and not remaining alert to the threat. The CEO's Manual on Cyber Security teaches you how to educate employees as well as develop a framework for security management against social engineering, keeping your corporation one step ahead of the attackers. It also details how enterprises can implement defenses against social engineering within their security policy. In this audiobook you will learn how to avoid and prevent all of the following and more: Don't let your company fall victim to the thousands that will try to compromise its security and take it for all they can. Simply following the steps outlined in this audiobook and being proactive can save you millions. Members Reviews: If a CEO needs to know this... Then I will eat my hat. This topic is important, but this was hardly written in a way that makes sense to me. I mean what does a CEO need to know about Chrome Extensions? That there are important security topics to consider as a CEO is true, that you will gain any of those insights in this read is a fantasy. This book tries to explain technical details, but if I were a CEO, I would want to understand how security will affect my business. Not get a blow by blow explanation of various terms related to security. Especially when simply looking it up on Wikipedia would have been more informative. I also had to laugh as the narrator spelled out PWNED. Not knowing how it is pronounced is embarrassing for something that is supposed to be an authoritative read. Poor performance of a poor book Mispronunciations abound. Using the wrong words changes the context and message. CEOs of the average company (not including technology companies ) will find this book marginally helpful because of terminology which is only sporadically explained. If you're not a techie then you will be doing a LOT of additional research to make sense of this. Research is not bad but the title of the book implies that this is useful/actionable for a CEO. Most CEOs don't have the time for that. High levelSlightly dated but still relevant today. The CEO's Manual on Cyber Security is slightly dated due to the nature of the Cyber Security field but in the most part still relevant today. It gives a very high level of ideas, issues and fixes, but most CEO's would find the terminology to in depth.

Desarrole el Lider que Esta an Usted Audio Libro por John C. Maxwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John C. Maxwell) — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 14:16:11 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> Título: Desarrole el Lider que Esta an Usted Autor: John C. Maxwell Narrador: Rolando de Castro Formato: Abridged Duración: 2 hrs and 59 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-25-15 Editor: Thomas Nelson Publishers Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 22 votos Categorías: Business, Leadership Resumen del editor: Explore y mejore las destrezas de liderazgo dentro de usted. En este renovado éxito de librería, John Maxwell examina las diferencias entre los estilos de liderazgo y bosqueja los principios para motivar e influir en los demás. Estos principios pueden usarse en cualquier organización para fomentar la integridad y autodisciplina y producir un cambio positivo. Desarrolle el líder que esta en usted también permite que los lectores examinen como ser efectivos en su llamado supremo al liderazgo entendiendo las cinco características que separan a los "gerentes lideres" de los "gerentes comunes y corrientes". En esta obra clásica, Maxwell muestra a los lectores como desarrollar la visión, los valores, la influencia y la motivación necesarios para ser lideres exitosos. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: excelente reflexiones u. enfoque de liderazgo construido desde la reflexión y la experiencia y apoyado por conceptos y hechos de otros reconocidos autores

The Non-Profit Narrative: How Telling Stories Can Change the World Audiobook by Dan Portnoy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Portnoy) — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 21:16:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Non-Profit Narrative: How Telling Stories Can Change the World Author: Dan Portnoy Narrator: Dan Portnoy Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-12 Publisher: Portnoy Media Group, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: The Non-Profit Narrative is designed to help nonprofits apply storytelling principles to their day-to-day operations and communications for maximum impact. Applying the idea that all organizations have great stories to tell, Dan Portnoy encourages nonprofits to interpret fundraising and engagement through the perspective of storytelling. This proven process has helped nonprofits raise millions of dollars, attract donors, and make a profound impact for their cause. Members Reviews: Good discussion regarding communication This was unexpectedly useful information. The author demonstrates, utilizes his own teaching in the telling of his story. Enthusiasm is incomplete description, but it comes through in his voice. He Understands the nature of the problem; have something meaningful to say, be honest about it, know who you are speaking too and how to use media to be heard. This book is a reference now. Much thanks for writing. fantastic The entire book was to the point and very helpful. I will listen to it more in the future,and reference it when I need more inspiration and ideas forsure Outstanding non profit resource This book is a must read for those either running a non profit or in management at all levels of a non profit. The author supplies useful tips that can be immediately employed. Brilliant Definitely an insider in the marketing world of the new digital era. Solid advice for all types of companies.clear concise even entertaining with bushels of the Tiffany's You found a sleeper here! :-) I had to switch books while driving because this one was lulling me to sleep. Let me spare you the read: run your online campaigns creatively. But for a story about stories, there are shockingly few illustrations of the ideas, and few examples of success in following his main point- which is run everything like it us a story. Plus there is little time given to showing that his thesis is even valid. And the narrator's reading style is lilting and predictable, making for a great bedtime storyyyyzzzz. So buy and listen and see if you agree!

Communicate Like a Leader Audiobook by Dianna Booher

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dianna Booher) — Thu, 18 May 2017 19:34:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Communicate Like a Leader Subtitle: Connecting Strategically to Coach, Inspire, and Get Things Done Author: Dianna Booher Narrator: Dianna Booher Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-17 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: "People don't leave an organization; they leave a boss" has become a truism in the workplace. The most common issue is that employees who get promoted from supervisor to manager or from manager to senior executive don't have adequate leadership and communication skills for the job. As a result, they are stuck in micromanagement mode. This audiobook addresses the micromanagement problem by providing principles to help professionals think, coach, converse, speak, write, and meet strategically to deliver results. Booher guides listeners through the transition from being a tactical thinker conducting day-to-day administrative work to a strategic thinker dealing with critical problem analysis, generating innovative ideas and aiming at a targeted solution. While strategic thinking is the first step to standing out, if you are unable to communicate your strategic thinking, you will remain stuck. Booher's research-based practice of strategic communication gives managers the training they desperately need as they move into leadership positions. The ability to take your knowledge, experience, and judgment and translate it for different groups and different levels in an organization transforms leaders from being ordinary to extraordinary. Members Reviews: Be a leader who laughs and other great advice Dianna Booher is an incredibly prolific author who has emerged with another highly readable and practical book that will be helpful to people across many functions and levels of an organization. It not only asks leaders to think before acting but gives them the tools to do that effectively. I especially enjoyed her chapters on crafting strategic questions and being a leader who laughs. The examples and advice are spot on and well researched. Highly recommend this one! An Essential Game Plan for Leaders Who Want to Excel First, I invite you to watch my video portion of the review before reading this text section. With clear language and vivid illustrations, Dianna Booher spells out the qualities of an ideal leaderâaddressing primarily the required communication skills for coaching, inspiring, and getting things done. I applaud her recommendation that leaders who want to establish strong rapport will âditch the desk barrier.â They will move from behind their corporate desks, and then sit side by side with conversational partners. Another valuable section offers her advice about negotiations. Reminiscent of the time-honored advice not to âwin the battle but lose the war,â she cautions us to be fair and reasonable in our requests. This approach will maintain good will, and will gain more for both parties eventually. Regarding social media, she dislikes a shotgun approach that has marketers spending hours daily maintaining multiple platforms. Her solution: Participate in only a few, and engage in active dialogue regularly. This book reflects why Dianna Booher has attracted numerous readers and audiences for three decades. You might wear out your highlighter noting âstrategic communicationâ passages you want to refer to again. For anyone who wants to communicate well within teams and between teams If there were a Pulitzer Prize for writing what you know, I'd nominate Dianna Booher for it based on her shiny new business book, Communicate Like a Leader.

Grounded Audiobook by Bob Rosen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bob Rosen) — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:38:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Grounded Subtitle: How Leaders Stay Rooted in an Uncertain World Author: Bob Rosen Narrator: Sean Crisden Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: A provocative, personal approach to leadership based on in-depth research with hundreds of executives around the world. Confronted by disruptive change and economic turbulence, many of today's leaders find themselves ill-equipped to manage the hazards they now face. They must contend with chronic uncertainty, cynical employees, and personal burnout. Most are poorly served by the prevailing paradigm that obsessively focuses on what we do to produce short-term results while sabotaging who we are as healthy human beings. Few have seen alternatives, until now. Grounded proposes a new approach that's designed for actual humans who must grapple with these forces. This new paradigm speaks to our better selves. Based on the author's "Healthy Leader" model, it focuses on the six personal dimensions that fuel- and refuel - the world's top leaders: physical, emotional, intellectual, social, vocational, and spiritual health. The book argues that leaders at every level can be more self-aware, develop their untapped potential, and drive significantly better results - for themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Members Reviews: A Must Read book on leadership At last! Iâm thrilled to find a book that deals with the bigger picture of exceptional leadership! In our current world of uncertainty, crisis and change, where inspiring and effective leadership is woefully absent and is crucially needed, Bob Rosenâs book, âGroundedâ clearly lays out a map for how successful leadership will work in the 21st Century. The days where leaders can effectively lead by focusing solely on performance and bottom line are over. âGroundedâ outlines the inner qualities of effective leadership as well as the new performance skills leaders will need to withstand the currents of change, manage the deluge of daily information, navigate uncertainty and lead others with vision and inspiration. Filled with decades of research in both science and numerous case studies, âGroundedâ presents the irrefutable fact that exceptional leaders will have to focus more on who they âbe,â relying more and more upon their inner knowing as well as focusing on what they âdo.â âGroundedâ is a must for any leader interested in leading successfully into the 21st Century. Maria Danly, CPCC, MIM, Founder of New Paradigm for Leadership Balance finds a voice in leadership! There are so many important books written about leadership which describe and line out skills, capabilities, competencies and how-to. What strikes me as profound about this book is that it addresses the who of leadership in a different manner. As a psychiatrist, I have always believed that the cultivation of balance in life and attention to the fundamental drivers of who we are give direct access to good overall health. When we look to leaders and find those who follow habits to cultivate overall health, we feel energized and motivated. I know I do. This book describes that fundamental importance and sounds a clarion trumpet calling leaders to attend to these habits in life and develop intention to foster them in self and others.

Strategic Planning Explained Audiobook by Can Akdeniz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Can Akdeniz) — Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:33:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strategic Planning Explained Subtitle: MBA Fundamentals: Things You Will Learn in a Business School, Book 3 Author: Can Akdeniz Narrator: Saethon Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-15 Publisher: Can Akdeniz Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: A strategic plan is a document created specifically for an organization, which clearly states the organization's core values, mission statement, and objectives. It covers the available resources - such as staff, supplies, and technology - and it states how these are to be used for the advancement of the overall business. It is a valuable tool that can be used to measure progress at any stage and to determine when all the objectives have been met. Strategic planning is the process used to create a strategic plan. This book contains the following information: Members Reviews: the beginning is good but then it drags on very interesting mentaphors and clear definitions at the beginning. However, the writing becomes more and more boring towards the end. Outdated Information. The book itself is too wordy. It should be more compressed and straight to the point. I wouldn't recommend this book to someone with previous knowledge on the topic.

Semper Fi Audiobook by Dan Carrison, Rod Walsh

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Carrison) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:17:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Semper Fi Subtitle: Business Leadership the Marine Corps Way Author: Dan Carrison, Rod Walsh Narrator: Tony Craine Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: For more than 200 years, the U.S. Marine Corps has been a paragon of world-class leadership, excelling in the areas of motivation, training, and management. Semper Fi -- which since its hardcover publication has become a best-selling, business leadership classic -- shows readers how to adapt these proven practices for their own organizations. Semper Fi goes behind the scenes to pinpoint what works for the USMC, showing readers how to create a training and management culture that brings out the best in all their employees. The book gives readers tough, practical tips for: "This is not," according to Dan Rather, "one of those mumbo-jumbo, pseudo-philosophical books on leadership. Semper Fi is a book you will actually USE, read, and refer to again and again." Members Reviews: Excellent! If I could only run my business this way. As a business owner and a former marine I can see exactly how I should have been applying these "exact" methods to my business. This advice is great for anyone who owns a business or manages one. You don't have to be a marine to make this stuff work for you. FANTASTIC Audio! Loved IT! Where does Semper Fi rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? One of the BEST books i've listened too! Great to understand how the Marines are trained mentally to "adapt & overcome". Very valuable lessons for anyone in business. What about Tony Craines performance did you like? Yes Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, I actually listened to it twice Any additional comments? Semper Fi! Practical application for business I gave the book four stars, it was a really good story about Marine Corps leadership in the business world. While there are certain things that do not apply to the business world there are many things that day. Overall very happy with the book. Ensures my decision for the usmc To enlist and move on up. With the power of brawn and knowledge. Take your time and listen. Very well done Borders on Marine Corp Propaganda Having been acquainted with the military my whole life, I was really looking forward to this book, especially considering the good ratings. However, I was really disappointed. This is the book that never ends. The book goes on and on about how brilliant and perfect marines are and this ends up detracting from the leadership techniques that would work great in the business world. I have tremendous respect for the marine corp, but the authors almost do the corp a disservice by making it sound like marines do no wrong, and therefore reduce the credibility of the processes and systems being discussed. The couple of times that there is a hint of events that may not have been ideal, the authors instead focus on how wonderful the officers were at handling the situation. The choice of narrator is strange. Tony Craine has a gentle, slightly bland voice that seems at odds with a book about the superhuman beings that apparently are marines. He also takes breaths in odd places which makes it a little stilted. All in all, this book was a disappointment.

The Bully-Free Workplace Audiobook by Gary Namie, Ruth F. Namie

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gary Namie) — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:58:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bully-Free Workplace Subtitle: Stop Jerks, Weasels, and Snakes from Killing Your Organization Author: Gary Namie, Ruth F. Namie Narrator: Christine Marshall Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: At long last a guidebook for employers that discusses workplace bullying from America's unrivaled leaders and creators of the workplace bullying consulting institute. Managers will learn how and why to stop bullying; prepare executives to lead the campaign and to resist undermining efforts of subordinates; and create a new, positive role for human resources. Outlining the required steps, The Bullying-Free Workplace includes information on how to create a preventive policy that brings consequences, like never before, when violated. The authors discourage half-hearted, short-term fixes that are prevalent today, and present their signature Blueprint methodology to successfully protect employee health and eradicate the psychological violence from organizations. 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: The next step after naming domestic violence Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This book is a great resource and starting place for anyone considering the effect that seeing bullies in action would have on everyone around them. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The sections detailing the harm done to abused people were cringe inducing and were often very difficult to listen to. The most dramatic part of the exchange was how third parties will pull back from a bullied person to distance themselves from the situation. Very Informative Explains why Unions are not popular in the US. If being bullied in the workplace, it explains who and why they do what they do, and what to expect from most work environments, including suggestions what one can do in such situations. It is mainly catered towards organizing a more productive talent network for managers/key personnel. This is highly informative by people who know what they are talking about. There is no fluff in here, and no promotion of any other media, like others may exude Excellent What did you love best about The Bully-Free Workplace? Purchased this book for a particular situation at work and am very pleased. It is excellent at nailing down the issues, bringing to light what is happening. I wish many more would read this, it would help many from those who are handling a bully situation to those who are being bullied.

Rumsfeld's Rules Audiobook by Donald Rumsfeld

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donald Rumsfeld) — Tue, 14 May 2013 08:26:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rumsfeld's Rules Subtitle: Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War, and Life Author: Donald Rumsfeld Narrator: Donald Rumsfeld Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-13 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 164 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: The legendary leadership guide, distilled from a lifetime of wisdom and experience in government and business... Throughout his long and distinguished career - as a naval aviator, a U.S. Congressman, a top aide to four American presidents, a high-level diplomat, a CEO of two Fortune 500 companies, and the only twice-serving Secretary of Defense in American history - Donald Rumsfeld has collected hundreds of pithy, compelling, and often humorous observations about leadership, business, and life. When President Gerald Ford ordered these aphorisms distributed to his White House staff in 1974, the collection became known as "Rumsfeld's Rules". First gathered as three-by-five cards in a shoebox and then typed up and circulated informally over the years, these eminently nonpartisan rules have amused and enlightened presidents, business executives, chiefs of staff, foreign officials, diplomats, and members of Congress. They earned praise from the Wall Street Journal as "Required reading", and from the New York Times which said: "Rumsfeld's Rules can be profitably read in any organization.... The best reading, though, are his sprightly tips on inoculating oneself against that dread White House disease, the inflated ego." Meanwhile, the collection continued to grow as Rumsfeld added new rules derived from things he read, heard, or observed in more than eight decades of a remarkable life. Now, these legendary rules are made available for the first time to corporate executives. Rumsfeld has selected his most useful and important rules for effective leadership, enhanced with fresh insights and entertaining anecdotes, and discusses them in the blunt and witty style that made his Pentagon press conferences "must-see TV". Distilled from a career of unusual breadth and accomplishment, and organized under practical topics like hiring people, running a meeting, and dealing with the press, Rumsfeld's Rules can benefit people at every stage in their careers and in every walk of life, from aspiring politicos and industrialists to recent college graduates, teachers, and business leaders. The audiobook provides unprecedented insight into leadership, management, strategy, and life-thinking that not only helped Rumsfeld lead the Pentagon in wartime, but earned him a reputation as one of America's toughest and most effective CEOs. Members Reviews: Outstanding rules to live by From a lifetime of experience, Donald Rumsfeld has compiled a thoughtful list of rules to live by. I highly recommend spending time to study how these rules might apply to your own life, and even see if there are things about yourself you can change. The rules cover a broad range of topics and provide some clever insights that he's gained from his lifelong experience. I really enjoy the fact that Mr. Rumsfeld narrated this audiobook.

Éxito 101 [Success 101] Audio Libro por John C. Maxwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (John C. Maxwell) — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:50:33 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> Título: Éxito 101 [Success 101] Subtitular: Lo que todo líder necesita saber [What Every Leader Needs to Know] Autor: John C. Maxwell Narrador: Eduardo Gonzales Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 47 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-26-16 Editor: Thomas Nelson Publishers Categorías: Business, Leadership Resumen del editor: Otro gran librito lleno de sabiduría e instrucción para añadir a la exitosa serie 101 de John C. Maxwell, ahora con ventas de más de 1 millón de ejemplares. Basándose en muchos de los éxitos de librería de John Maxwell, este libro explora los principios eternos que se han convertido en el estilo característico del doctor Maxwell. Con voz concisa y franca, Maxwell se enfoca en las cualidades esenciales y probadas por el tiempo que son necesarias para el verdadero éxito. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Éxito 101 Es un muy buen libro, fácil de leer y con un alto grado de enseñanzas para la vida. Yo lo recomiendo LO MEJOR DE LO MEJOR ESTE AUTOR ES EXCELENTE , ESCRITOR DE LIDERAZGO , MUCHOS BEST SELLER Y ESTA COLECCION 101 SE LA RECOMIENDO A TODAS LAS PERSONAS . ME HE SENTIDO MUY EMOCIONADO CON LA LECTURA Y ME HA AYUDADO A AUMENTAR MI LIDERAZGO , A TRABAJAR EN TEAM , Y A TENER EXITO .

The Art of the Donald Audiobook by Christopher Bedford

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Bedford) — Tue, 10 Oct 2017 04:60:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of the Donald Subtitle: Lessons from America's Philosopher President Author: Christopher Bedford Narrator: Christopher Bedford Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Motivational self-help advice from President Donald Trump, covering everything from leadership and self-confidence to how to succeed in business. President Donald Trump knows about living the good life and achieving success. With his election to the presidency, he added to a life that already includes billions of dollars, worldwide celebrity, and a beautiful family, despite legions of haters. In The Art of the Donald, Daily Caller News Foundation editor in chief Christopher Bedford takes you inside the new president's unorthodox mind, unlocking the genius of his approach to everything in life and offering you insight into navigating life the Trump way. Featuring personal campaign-trail anecdotes and lessons from Trump's long career as a businessman and politician, The Art of the Donald offers you life-changing pieces of advice, including: Written in the style of Sun Tzu's The Art of War and The Tao of Warren Buffett, this is a must-listen for every Trump fan (and even the haters). Members Reviews: Should have gotten a pro to read it The paper version would be useful and easier to highlight the various philosophies. I lisitened to it in my car on a long trip. At several points there was a lack of clarity so I missed some words. Maybe I should write my own book since I ran the Veterans for Trump website and wrote over 250 post supporting and defending president Trump. Some have suggested I do that. I have words lots of words good words but the best word is great! LOL It was a good read. Excellent insight into President Donald J. Trump Would you consider the audio edition of The Art of the Donald to be better than the print version? I think so..I listened to it piecemeal the first time and then straight through a second time because I wanted to learn the lessons better. Excellent book and I think President Trump would be proud of Christopher Bedford! I think Mr. Trump is a very misunderstood president only because of close minded people and Washington swamp creatures. He is doing a great job considering what he is up against, but, I have no doubt, especially after listening to this book, he will be successful in the end. Who was your favorite character and why? Why Donald Trump, of course! What does Christopher Bedford bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I think listening makes it more interesting, but, having said that, I may buy the book for reference.The author's mild change in voice to be Mr Trump is just enough for you to know Trump is speaking without being disrespectful. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? The Art of the Donald: Lessons from America's Philosopher President loved this book! This book discribed Trump's Presidencial election from a perspective of his voters and the insights about Trump's strategies. Amazing This book reminds you how valuable being "yourself" is. Christopher's insight into Donald Trump is enlightening. A GREAT read. The Art of the Donald Excellent book-lessons for everyone to learn and use in life. The narration by Bedford was fantastic.

Top 25 Greatest Business Books: Classics on Success, Leadership, Prosperity, & Self Help

biacuaduc@gmail.com (George Mentz) — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 18:25:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Top 25 Greatest Business Books: Classics on Success, Leadership, Prosperity, & Self Help Subtitle: The Keys to Success Not Taught at Harvard, Yale, & Stanford Business Schools - Summary & Analysis Author: George Mentz Narrator: Saethon Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-17 Publisher: Mentzinger Media LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Based on popularity, sales, and global impact, these classic business and success books have been chosen as the best of breed. If you are a CEO, MBA, or run a business, you should have read or been exposed to these self-help and prosperity books. Any of these authors and their self-help books can seriously boost your mindset and consciousness of success, power, and happiness. Sometimes it takes a book or seminar like the ones listed to jolt our consciousness to make your next move in life. Sometimes economies are bad, and other times they seem great. Refuse to participate in doom and gloom, and follow your dreams to be the best of your ability. Be your best, find your purpose, and show the world your excellence and passion. The gurus and masters listed herein should be the ones taught at the top MBA programs in the world, but you may never get exposed to them during business school or work. Give this a listen, and pick a few of these books to buy and read the whole book. Believe us, these books will help make you greater than you ever thought you could be.

La Clase Emergente De Los Expertos (Class Emerging from the Experts) Audio Libro

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Raimon Samsó) — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 20:44:01 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> Título: La Clase Emergente De Los Expertos (Class Emerging from the Experts) Subtitular: Cómo Ser una Autoridad en tu Profesión y Convertir tu Pasión en Elevados Ingresos Autor: Raimon Samsó Narrador: Alfonso Sales Formato: Unabridged Duración: 5 hrs and 41 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-17-14 Editor: Inspired Training SL Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 37 votos Categorías: Business, Leadership Resumen del editor: La clase emergente de los Expertos altamente pagados. Imagino que quieres saber la diferencia entre la persona que triunfa en esta industria y la que no lo hace. Este ebook es sobre cómo te puedes convertir en un experto con altos ingresos, compartiendo lo que sabes, sobre asuntos varios de la vida o los negocios, con otras personas. Te ayudará si tienes un mensaje, o idea, o experiencia que compatir con el mundo, para inspirar a las personas mejorar su vida en algún aspecto. Sobre esto va este libro: cómo convertir lo que sabes en elevados ingresos, vivir muy bien de los que sabes, ayudando a las personas a conseguir más de la vida. Si alguna vez has visto en la TV a algún gurú, has leído un libro de desarrollo personal o profesional, o has asistido a un seminario... que te impactó, te diré que todas esas personas pertenecen a la industria de los expertos, una de las más bien pagadas, satisfactorias, y con futuro de la historia. Convierte lo que sabes en ingresosHe identificado los patrones que funcionan y las mejores prácticas para que tú consigas tu sitio en esta clase emergente de los expertos: los profesionales mejor pagados y con más futuro. Este libro enseña a aplicar las mejores prácticas de la industria de expertos para conseguir resultados espectaculares.He escrito lo que he aprendido, tras dejar mi cómodo empleo en un banco y dedicar los últimos 10 años, y crear una carrera nueva para la que no tenía ninguna formación o experiencia. En estos 10 años he conseguido más de lo que nunca imaginé: apariciones constantes en medios, un grupo de fans de decenas de miles de personas en todo el mundo, y unos ingresos muy elevados por hacer lo que más me gusta, trabajando desde mi casa, con un estilo de vida ideal, y una libertad que nunca había soñ. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Excelente material! Me encanta la manera fácil de explicar la mejor manera de generar ingresos con nuestra pasión. Gracias Felicitaciones por esta obra muy recomendada en espera del siguiente nuevo libro Muchísimas gracias por la aportación que tú haces al ser humano Excelente y valioso contenido. Gracias Raimon. Un contenido que todo profesional debe escuchar para conseguir más valor y dar mas valor a las personas y lograr excelentes ingresos Excelente libro, realmente aprendí. Soy profesora, estoy escribiendo un libro y presento conferencias, así que aprendí muchos tipos realmente valiosos con este audiolibro. Todo lo que diga Raimon Samso es un éxito Es una obra genial para los que ya hemos entendido que lo frecuente no es lo normal y por tanto queremos destacar y servir a muchas personas

Get Big Things Done Audiobook by Erica Dhawan, Saj-nicole Joni

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Erica Dhawan) — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 21:52:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Get Big Things Done Subtitle: The Power of Connectional Intelligence Author: Erica Dhawan, Saj-nicole Joni Narrator: Christina Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Connectional intelligence unlocks the 21st-century secret to getting "big things done" regardless of who you are, where you live, or what you do. We typically associate success and leadership with smarts, passion, and luck. But in today's hypercompetitive world, even those gifts aren't enough. Get Big Things Done argues that the game changer is a thoroughly modern skill called connectional intelligence. Virtually anyone can maximize his or her potential and achieve breakthrough performance by developing this crucial ability. So, what is it? Put simply, Connectional Intelligence is the ability to combine knowledge, ambition, and human capital, forging connections on a global scale that create unprecedented value and meaning. As radical a concept as emotional intelligence was in the '90s, connectional intelligence is changing everything from business and sports to academics, health, and politics by quickly, efficiently, and creatively helping people enlist supporters, drive innovation, develop strategies, and implement solutions to big problems. Can a small-town pumpkin grower affect the global food crisis? A Fortune 500 executive change her company's outdated culture through video storytelling? A hip-hop artist launch an international happiness movement? Or a scientist use virtual reality games to lower pain for burn victims? The answer, you'll hear, is a resounding yes. Each of these individuals is using connectional intelligence to become a power player to get big things done. Erica Dhawan and Saj-nicole Joni's Get Big Things Done unlocks the secrets of how the world's movers and shakers use connectional intelligence to achieve their personal and professional goals - no matter how ambitious. Members Reviews: Good examples not sure CXQ works as described. I like the book as a compendium of short examples for breakthroughs using crowd sourcing. The part I'm skeptical on are the classifications of personality types and the idea that you can create a portfolio of complimentary profiles in order to accomplish anything. That said it is certainly a worthy effort and I am willing to play along. New way to approach getting things done This book will be interesting to introverts & extroverts. Working harder is just not enough anymore. Gathering brain power is the way to go.

The Lenovo Way Audiobook by Gina Qiao, Yolanda Conyers

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gina Qiao) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 12:46:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lenovo Way Subtitle: Managing a Diverse Global Company for Optimal Performance Author: Gina Qiao, Yolanda Conyers Narrator: Eli Woods Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-14 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: A powerful book that shows the step-by-step evolution of a new kind of global technology powerhouse, The Lenovo Way is indispensable listening for leaders and managers who deal with strategy, innovation, branding, and HR at any kind of company. It also tells the remarkable story of how two women from very different backgrounds rose to become leaders in Lenovo's journey to the top. The Lenovo Way shows business leaders how to gain market share and develop new business models. The strategies driving Lenovos ascent to the leading position in the PC industry have been in motion for years, and this book shows how Lenovo, with roots in both East and West, did it. Based on unprecedented access to former and present CEOs and other top managers, The Lenovo Way tells the fascinating story of the rise of this remarkable global brand. It also provides invaluable business lessons for how to use Lenovos success strategies to advance your own company's success. Building for a decade on its history-making acquisition of IBM's PC business in 2005, today Lenovo is #1 in global PC sales, and it is rapidly gaining in sales of tablets and smartphones. Lenovo is challenging the world's biggest and most powerful brands through innovations and new acquisitions to become an even bigger force in smartphones, servers, and cloud computing, and its CEO has been listed as one of the best in the world. Members Reviews: Great insights into a very interesting company Great insights into a very interesting company, and written in a simple, clear and humble style. Yes, other companies have done similar things, but it isn't often you get to hear the "inside story" in such a way, warts and all. An interesting overview of a global journey - but a journey many have already travelled I purchased this book with great optimism as it is rare to have one organization offer to provide insight into their global journey -- especially such a short time after the global journey has begun. However, the journey that Lenovo has gone through is not enormously different than the journey numerous other global companies have undertaken. Thus, if you are familiar with global mergers you may not find too much that is new here. There are various examples of seemingly off handed comments that do not ring true. For example, the text describes the fairly common task of creating teams of business leaders and HR leaders to address key cultural issues as unusual -- and states that most companies use only HR to lead such initiatives. Having HR and business leaders work together to create change is a well established concept in well run, best practices organizations; implying that HR should lead and run such initiatives on their own misses the very heart of how to create cultural change. In addition, at one point the author(s) describe a meeting with American IBM engineers who used jargon as "noninclusive and lazy". These types of comments and misstatements stand out because the author(s) stress over and over again how important attention to language is in cross cultural companies. (I'm sure all of us who use jargon don't view ourselves as lazy.) This may be the result of the ghost writer as I doubt that Ms. Qiao or Ms.

Leading Minds Audiobook by Howard Gardner

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Howard Gardner) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:32:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leading Minds Subtitle: An Anatomy of Leadership Author: Howard Gardner Narrator: Peter Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: In Leading Minds, Gardner and his research associate at Harvard Project Zero, Emma Laskin, apply a cognitive lens to leadership, drawing on Gardner's groundbreaking work on intelligence and creativity to offer fascinating revelations about the minds of leaders and those who follow them. This reissue includes a new introduction by the author. Critic Reviews: "The authors differentiate visionaries - leaders who create new stories, such as Gandhi and Jean Monnet, architect of a unified Europe - from such innovative leaders as Margaret Thatcher, who identify a theme latent in the population but neglected over the years and give it a new twist. Other leaders on whom they focus are George Marshall, Margaret Mead, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Pope John XXIII, former General Motors president Alfred P. Sloan Jr. and educator Robert Hutchins. This study will repay the close attention of aspiring leaders in many fields." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: More like a PhD dissertation The Author uses I way too much, And as a leader presenting information to his followers goes against what he has learned about the idea of using stories. You can do a lot better to learn about leadership by reading other books than this one. Get the hardcopy Found the audible book difficult to follow the various concepts. Might be better to get the hardcopy. Subjective and Arbitrary What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Nothing! What was most disappointing about Howard Gardners story? Lack of empirical evidence for his claims! What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Disappointment, of course! Any additional comments? The books is subject to availability bias in that the author has singled out individuals that he has found exceptional in his course of life, without any scientific sampling technique, as extraordinary leadersyet others may not find them EXTRAORDINARY at all! Further, he has explored their lives in separate chapters with stories that have already been extensively covered in the media through an overly-optimistic academic view.

Zig Ziglars Leadership & Success Series Audiobook by Made for Success, Zig Ziglar

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Made for Success) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:31:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zig Ziglars Leadership & Success Series Author: Made for Success, Zig Ziglar Narrator: Zig Ziglar Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 427 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: World renowned author and speaker Zig Ziglar teaches timeless principles of leadership that can help you become a strong leader in any vocation. Not only that, he helps listeners develop a deeper understanding of success by understanding principles of achieving success in life and business. His advice includes a nine-step program that details how to develop a winning attitude to help you achieve optimal success. A positive attitude is key to becoming a good leader and learning how to build people up in order to keep your business growing. Develop a positive outlook on failure, and understand why it is an event and not a person. The manner in which you treat people will pay rich dividends. Everyone is born with qualities to achieve success. Let the most sought-after motivational speaker in the world help you develop your success while you lead. This nine-part audio program includes hours of inspiration, leadership training and motivation: Audio 1: Developing and Maintaining the Right Attitude by Zig Ziglar Audio 2: Building Winning Relationships by Zig Ziglar Audio 3: Building a Healthy Self Image by Zig Ziglar Audio 4: A Conversation on Character - Leadership Success Traits of Attitude, Passion, and Optimism by Zig Ziglar and a highly successful CEO Audio 5: Leading for Success in the 21st Century - Leveraging the Latest Communications Technology by Tom Ziglar, Zig's son and CEO of Ziglar Training Audios 6-9: Leadership Fundamentals, a new release by Zig Ziglar By listening to this 7.5-hour audio program, you will learn the nine steps to developing a winning attitude and understand how positive thinking helps you overcome negative thinking. Since everyone is born with leadership qualities, you will learn exactly how to develop these success qualities in your career and life. Members Reviews: Shouldn't their be a PDF accompaniment? Any additional comments? He often references handouts and supplementary materials that are "included". I understand this is a compilation of past programs, but it loses a lot of value when we are not able to reference these materials. Some good stuff, but repetitive What did you like best about Zig Ziglars Leadership & Success Series? What did you like least? Zig has a lot of good points to make and does so with humor and stories. Unfortunately, this audiobook is a collection of recordings from a variety of souces and it is quite repetitive. It got tiresome to hear the exact same stories and the same jokes told multiple times. The repeated stories should have been edited out. If youve listened to books by Made for Success and Zig Ziglar before, how does this one compare? Where it's not repetitive, it's pretty good. I would say also that the subject matter is often not about leadership, or it's a force fit to make the matter about leadership. What aspect of Zig Ziglars performance would you have changed? I liked the energy of the live recordings; the studio interviews are not as strong. Did Zig Ziglars Leadership & Success Series inspire you to do anything? It was a good refresher on certain aspects about being successful. So inspiring! The stories Zig Ziglar tells & his inspiring way of teaching is well worth the time. I have loved listening to this on my walks. Thank you! Robert's review This is a great book from Zig Ziglar. A must have for your collection on personal growth in the work place.

Be, Know, Do Audiobook by Frances Hesselbein, Richard Cavanagh

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Frances Hesselbein) — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 23:18:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Be, Know, Do Subtitle: Leadership the Army Way Author: Frances Hesselbein, Richard Cavanagh Narrator: Ed Sala Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: If you want your business or organization to run well, this leadership book, adapted from the Official Army Leadership Manual, is the book for you. There are three keys to being a leader: be, know, do. Who a leader is (values such as loyalty and integrity), what a leader knows (about the world, about her or himself ), and what a leader does (action) are all vitally important for successful leaders. Members Reviews: Respect for the Values of the U.S. Army As an admirer of the U.S. Army, I wholeheartedly agree with the premise that the "values" and the "leadership" embodied by the U.S. Army make it one of the most respected institutions in the world. Moreover, anyone who admires the personal histories and accomplishments of Generals Odierno, McChrystal, and Petraeus cannot help be curious about the Leadership System, which created these men and the hundreds like them who have served since the Vietnam War. For those so interested, this book will provide them insight. At the same time, "BE KNOW DO" makes a valiant attempt to insert itself into contemporary Leadership Literature, quoting the Creative Leadership Institute and Peter Drucker on several occasions, as a means to create analogies to the state of current business leadership development practices. Unfortunately, these analogies fall flat. On these occasions, I would have recommended that the authors make an appeal for Business to follow the Army Way, rather than set up a comparison that suggests that the Army Way is just as good as a world-class corporate enterprise. Oh what the military can teach us about leadership What organizations do the best job of training leaders? Most management consultants would say the Harvard Business School, General Electric, IBM, etc. However, what did Peter Drucker, the father of modern management and Jack Welch, the legendary CEO of GE say? The United States military. The military can't use headhunters and draw from the outside. They must train and promote their leaders from within. In this extremely valuable book Hesselbein and General Shinseki roll out complete instructions about what a leader must be, know and do. It starts with a leader's core values. What you ARE is more important than what you say. It moves on toward learning to become all that you can be, and then action, demonstrating to others how to lead so they too can become leaders. Great stuff. Also see: "Hesselbein on Leadership." In a world fraught with fear and too often leadership betrayal, the civilian world needs to adopt metavalue leadership techniques such as these. Highly recommended. Five Stars Excellent book!! If you are teaching a leadership class...this could be your textbook. Nice, clean book Superb. Nice, clean book. In perfect condition. Excellent seller. Great resource with some sound ideas I found this to be a quick, but interesting read. I plan to go back and re-read the book to glean some more detail. Highly recommend!

Soul, Salsa and Spirit Audiobook by Juana Bordas

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Juana Bordas) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:55:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Soul, Salsa and Spirit Subtitle: Leadership for a Multicultural Age Author: Juana Bordas Narrator: Millie Santiago Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: As the world becomes flatter and globalization creates a world village, it is imperative that leaders have the cultural flexibility and adaptability to inspire and guide people from very distinct backgrounds that represent the whole rainbow of humanity. Salsa, Soul and Spirit: Leadership for a Multicultural Nation puts forth a multicultural leadership model that integrates eight practices from African American, Indian, and Latino communities. ©2007 Juana Bordas; (P)2009 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: An Introduction for the Novice Juana Bordas has pulled together disparate disciplines and histories to introduce three ethnic minorities to the listener; African American, Latino, and American Indian. The book is well written and the reading of Millie Santiago is excellent. That said, I am concerned that the book stereotypes Anglos in ways that just do not represent my experience with the group. For example, Bordas infers Anglos do not have the sense of community or charity that Anglos have. She points only to data showing that African Americans contribute 25% of their disposable income to charity. She infers that Anglos do not have a sense of community as the Latinos. Their actions may take different forms, but are present nonetheless. Next, she makes the point that all of these groups have suffered oppression and are, hence, held back today. That is a point well taken. Her weakest sections appear as she ostensibly links leadership and the cultural superior behaviors she details in the earlier part of the book. Her conclusions are simply superficial. The reader craves knowing how to manage and be managed by what she terms in her title Leadership for a Multicultural Age. In a diverse workforce, we need all hands on deck, but she gives us no concrete ways to utilize this leadership potential. In addition, there is nothing really new in this book unless one is totally unaware of the history of oppression, the literature related to Liberation Theology, or the labor movement in this country. For example, she repeatedly alludes to community as a cultural variable which has been well covered by Gurt Hofsted (1980) and taught in college courses for 30 years. If one is totally unaware of multicultural leadership theory or application or the events leading up to todays social justice movement, this book is for you. Otherwise, Bordas and let us down. It is worth listening to Again and Again!! I really liked how smoothly Bordas blended the cultures throughout the book. I was intrigued at the many similarities as well as distinct differences in cultures. I would have no trouble recommending this book to others esp. of European mind set.

Leadership Dubai Style Audiobook by Dr. Tommy Weir

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dr. Tommy Weir) — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 09:10:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leadership Dubai Style Subtitle: The Habits to Achieve Remarkable Success Author: Dr. Tommy Weir Narrator: Dr. Tommy Weir Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-15 Publisher: EMLC Press Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: For the first time ever, the habits behind Dubai's success...hear Leadership Dubai Style to learn how Dubai grew against the odds (and how you can as well). Every now and then, a story comes along that absolutely captures your attention. Dubai is one of those for me, but not just me - millions around the world yearn to come to Dubai. This global super city, which just five decades ago was a cholera-plagued backwater, might just be the picture of a dream becoming reality. But how, exactly, did this incredible transformation take place? Leadership! But not your run-of-the-mill government leadership, nor typical corporate leadership, nor leadership taught in classrooms. This is Dubai-style leadership. Living and working in Dubai for the past decade, I've seen the leadership impact firsthand. As a leadership scholar and advisor to CEOs, I thought I was perfectly situated to discover the reasons behind Dubai's success. So, in 2008 I set out to discover the city's "secret sauce". Then the global financial crisis hit! Disaster! I pressed the pause button on my research, and, like everyone in the city, held my breath. Well, what happened next confirmed that there is indeed something unique and special here. I spent the next three years researching, interviewing more than 200 leaders, and identifying the city's leadership secrets, eventually whittling them down to 12 habits. My aim was to develop a replicable model that I could share with my audiences - leaders in businesses, governments, and elsewhere. Anyone who is interested in leadership, and in particular achieving exceptional results, can benefit from understanding the 12 habits I outline here. To learn how to lead Dubai style, we need to walk the desert paths of the past to the superhighways of the future. Leadership Dubai Style retraces the city's journey and draws out the leadership habits that emerged over time. Members Reviews: Describes Dubai perfectly! From start to finish it was as informative as it was entertaining, being born a Dubai native and having grown up in this city watching it transform as time went on was an amazing experience; listening to this book brought back all those memories of watching my home town become the best place to live in the world. A Fresh Perspective! There is always something new to learn, Dr Tommy Weir brings the story of Dubai and the lessons to learn to life and shows us there something to learn from every part of the world if we are willing and like in this book transferable. Its been an inspiration and a useful tool Thank you! Badly presented Good content, but badly presented. Just an uninterrupted stream of words without any emotion, paragraphs or titles. outstanding insights into leadership and Dubai Excellently written and narrated. Tommy Weir is clearly an expert when it comes to both topics of leadership and the Dubai mindset for growth and prosperity. I am moving to Dubai in a couple of months and I am all the wiser thanks to listening to this audio book. Motivating, educational and very useful in helping foreigners to better succeed in business in Dubai. thank you Mr Weir! Truly enlightening. The habits it makes mention of are not foreign. One only needs and open mind and a willingness to do things differently to reap the rewards spoken of in this book.

Scrappy Audiobook by Terri L. Sjodin

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Terri L. Sjodin) — Tue, 23 Aug 2016 06:10:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scrappy Subtitle: A Little Book About Choosing to Play Big Author: Terri L. Sjodin Narrator: Terri L. Sjodin Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-16 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: For those times when hard work and persistence just aren't enough, Terri Sjodin offers an inspiring guide to getting scrappy and beating the odds. Terri Sjodin loves scrappy people - those who beat the odds with a blend of cleverness and fighting spirit. People who see big problems and come up with big solutions. People like the clever Girl Scout who sold 117 boxes of cookies in two hours outside a medical marijuana dispensary or the entrepreneur who turned his home into an indoor jungle to sell investors on the Rainforest Café restaurant chain. It can seem like these successes are just one-off acts of ingenuity or isolated flashes of brilliance. But today it takes more than just creativity, more than just persistence, more than just a dream to reach big goals - it takes a mind-set and a strategy. Sjodin explains the common elements behind every successful scrappy effort. Drawing on research, interviews, and her own personal experience, she identifies the practices that will help you develop the right mind-set. She shares stories of scrappy tactics that have worked, and those that have crashed and burned, to help listeners pursue their own visions. Whether you're a sales rep looking to close that big deal, a job seeker trying to land your dream job, or a CEO who wants to reach the next level of success, the fastest way to get what you want is to get scrappy. Members Reviews: Get Ready to Put Your Gloves On. Would you consider the audio edition of Scrappy to be better than the print version? I rely on Audio Books to get my reading accomplished. Scrappy was motivational. What did you like best about this story? Scrappy hit me to the core and reminded me of what I am capable of. What does Terri L. Sjodin bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? For me, reading a book is too much of a luxury not found in my busy schedule. Thanks to Terry Sjodin for reading this to me - it kept me listening to the very end. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I most appreciated the successful examples of how others got Scrappy. Any additional comments? Great Read for anyone. Insightful and practical Great insights about not taking the same path as everyone else, thinking different, being creative, standing out. Terri's use of specific examples of success enlightened me to understand how to put the principles into action Get your tush out there and get Scappy! Very contemporary perspectives, brilliantly performed and completely inspirational. Well done and well said! It could very easily have been titled- Think and Grow Scrappy! :-) Loved this book - DIY SEO Guy As a digital marketer and brand concept creator, I'm always looking for helpful ways to grow! Terri did an amazing job on this book! I will be using these ideas to grow my DiySEOguy.com website and brand! Thank you so much Terri Chris Heidlebaugh Simply crappy - don't waste your money Would you try another book from Terri L. Sjodin and/or Terri L. Sjodin? I may. I don't know. This book has been pretty bad - it hints to me that the author is all fluff. Lots of buzzwords thrown out, none actionable. What was most disappointing about Terri L. Sjodins story? As opposed to what was written on her Linkedin's page, I didn't think this was a very high content book.

LeaderShift Audiobook by Orrin Woodward, Oliver DeMille

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Orrin Woodward) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:08:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: LeaderShift Subtitle: A Call for Americans to Finally Stand Up and Lead Author: Orrin Woodward, Oliver DeMille Narrator: Orrin Woodward, Oliver DeMille Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-20-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: A most provocative business parable for our troubled times, LeaderShift is the story of how David Mersher, the successful CEO of IndyTech, sets out to discover why the United States is losing its leadership edge and what he can do to turn things around and make America truly great again. In the process, Mersher and his team learn how the Five Laws of Decline are eroding the nation's economy - quietly ruining businesses and big institutions - and what American executives and citizens need to do to put a stop to this. Above all, Mersher and his colleagues discover something few business leaders or citizens of free nations have yet to realize: Our world today is on the verge of a momentous LeaderShift, one that will reframe the 21st century and significantly alter the way we govern, lead, and do business. When Mersher and his team get help from a surprising source, the result is stunning and unexpected - and it's one that concerned Americans will certainly reflect upon for decades to come. The next LeaderShift is almost here. Are you ready? Members Reviews: Great Ideas, actual solutions that could work! I absolutely love this book. Every time I read it, I'm inspired anew! Business leaders are needed. leadershift Excellent book on where we need to go with our country. Would love to see state and local control and involvement again. now we just need to implement these ideas The underlying ideas of this book can not only change this great nation but they could also change the world. this is not far fetched, this is a very realistic solution to a country that is cursed and crawling with politicians A great minds-eye read. Like all audio books, for me, a replay is always anticipated. Looking forward to it.

Outsmart! Audiobook by Jim Champy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Champy) — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:55:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Outsmart! Subtitle: How to Do What Your Competitors Can't Author: Jim Champy Narrator: Stow Lovejoy Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: In Outsmart!, Champy teaches the remarkable lessons of businesses that have achieved super-high growth rates for three or more years in a row. These "high velocity" companies range from classic startups to old-line, family-run manufacturing businesses; from S.A. Robotics to Stonyfield Farms to MinuteClinic to Shutterfly. Champy uncovers what they share in common and shows how you can do it in your company. Drawing on his rigorous, far-reaching research, you'll learn how to generate strategy organically, from the frontlines to the executive suites and everywhere in between. You'll discover how to outsmart your competitors by finding distinctive market positions and sustainable advantages in products and services, surprising delivery methods, and unexpected customers with unexpected needs. You'll learn how to uncover "bubbles worth bursting", organize your ideas, and sharpen your focus, and combine high purpose with cool pragmatism. And you'll learn how to recognize when the world's getting ready to catch up, so you can outsmart them yet again! Members Reviews: Walked away disappointed... I read a TON of business books (you can see my reviews on [...]) every year. I don't remember how I got this on my WishList, but I went for it. Judging by Jim's credentials, I really thought this would be a great read, full of good stuff. I hate to say it, I walked away quite disappointed. There were some kernels of good stuff and perhaps I am not savvy enough to appreciate the knowledge he dropped on us, but I didn't find this to be a smooth read, nor did I find this to be profound in the sense of "oh, awesome, I didn't think of that." Usually, I dog ear, underline, and highlight. By the time I got to the middle, I was scanning and skimming, wondering if I should just call it quits. Writing a book is really hard work and Mr. Champy is undoubtedly a super smart guy. Sometimes, however, that doesn't translate to the written word. I found it interesting The Companies he used It was a good book about growth and creating positive changes for companies growth what I learned is the right people in the right position get the job done in a way that benefits the companies employees and partners select the right people for the job Good read on outsmarting competitors Champy examines several companies that outsmarted their competitors, based on interviews. He then tries to break down why each was successful into items that can be implemented. Uncovering Opportunity by Identifying Asymmetry & Complexity OutSmart! provides clear and useful examples of companies that have successfully uncovered business opportunities by identifying asymmetry and complexity. It also provides a gentle reminder that astute thinking and swift execution are major advantages in our "complex, volatile and demanding" business world. Mr. Champy does this through a series of readable studies of eight exemplary companies. Each study is concluded with actionable thinking exercises and questions that can be applied across industries and business opportunities. A primary reason why OutSmart! is a worthy business book is its distinct avoidance of prescriptive modeling. Each business success profiled is unique to that company.

Boards That Excel Audiobook by B. Joseph White

biacuaduc@gmail.com (B. Joseph White) — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:58:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Boards That Excel Subtitle: Candid Insights and Practical Advice for Directors Author: B. Joseph White Narrator: Wayne Shepherd Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-27-15 Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: With its vivid stories and conversational tone, Boards That Excel is like sitting down with an astute and experienced friend - one who's passionate about what corporate and nonprofit boards can do when they set high aspirations, are clear on purpose, and do the right things in the right way. Author B. Joseph White offers a road-map for governance success based on his experience as a director of one of America's largest private companies and chair of the governance committee of a high-performing S&P 500 company. White also distills the vast body of governance research into the handful of insights directors really need to know, and he brings readers candid interviews with exceptional board chairs, CEOs and directors who spell out what it takes for boards and directors to excel. Members Reviews: poorly read Should have been engaging. Couldn't get past 3rd chapter. What a shame. Very poor performance.

Five Roles of a Master Herder Audiobook by Linda Kohanov

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Linda Kohanov) — Tue, 12 Jul 2016 01:38:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Five Roles of a Master Herder Subtitle: A Revolutionary Model for Socially Intelligent Leadership Author: Linda Kohanov Narrator: Teri Schnaubelt Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-16 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Linda Kohanov, author of the bestselling The Tao of Equus, pioneered a deep understanding of "the way of the horse," including the extraordinary nonverbal communication of skilled riders and the collaborative power of "herding cultures" through the centuries. She has adapted this profound, time-tested approach to modern life and the organizations in which top-down management hierarchies have become obsolete. Detailing the five roles of "master herders" - Dominant, Leader, Sentinel, Nurturer/Companion, Predator - she shows listeners how to recognize and utilize them in the "modern tribes" of our workplaces and other social organizations. Richly nuanced and yet wonderfully practical, this model facilitates the mobility, adaptability, and innovation essential today, and allows groups to achieve goals, overcome obstacles, and sustain one another with the powerful grace exemplified by skilled horse and rider. Members Reviews: Fantastic approach to leadership and life in general As someone straddling a traditional pastoral and a modern tech professional lifestyle it aaa invaluable for me to head how someone has successfully integrated two seemingly disparate ways of being. I'm eternally grateful.

The Mastery of Speaking as a Leader Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Terry Pearce (President) — Fri, 17 Dec 1999 10:51:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mastery of Speaking as a Leader Author: Terry Pearce (President, Leadership Communication; Lecturer, U.C. Berkeley Haas School of Business) Length: 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-99 Publisher: Stanford Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 34 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: How can today's leader inspire others to do more than just change their behavior? Terry Pearce, whose career includes 17 years with IBM, explains that by elevating a public speech, the leader can reach both the minds and hearts of an audience and truly inspire committed action. He offers a road map for finding and using your authentic voice, the key to public speaking mastery. (P) and ©1994 Stanford Alumni Association Members Reviews: Meandering There are some important points made in this audiobook, particularly in the summary, but it takes awhile to get to the good parts. I found myself lost and confused more than once. Informational and important This book was a quick informational way to better oneself. It was a valuable and important acquisition of know-how that one should have when talking in public. I recommend,nits a quick read that may change the way you talk. Poorly recorded unstructural speech. This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? The topic is interesting to me as an entrepreneur. However, the recording quality was so poor it practically made my ears ache.The performance was dull (it's a lecture after all). The points raised in the speech can be found in many other similar titles nowadays. It is very easy for me to discourage anyone buying this audio book, perhaps even to the speaker himself. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? It doesn't seem a worthy investment to my money and, more importantly, my time. I would listen to something else. Thinking about why we should speak Disappointed in the other reviewers comments. I thought this lecture was great. There are hundreds of tips and tricks books on speaking but few on why it matters. This audio recording helped me a lot and I have used it to help other friends design more meaningful talks. blah book was boring, talked about his own personal life more than anything else.. doesnt really teach you anything

Fearless Leadership Audiobook by Carey D. Lohrenz

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carey D. Lohrenz) — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 07:09:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fearless Leadership Subtitle: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck Author: Carey D. Lohrenz Narrator: Carey D. Lohrenz Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 06-22-16 Publisher: Carey D. Lohrenz Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: An F-14 fighter pilot's top lessons for leading fearlessly - and bringing a team to peak performance As an aviation pioneer, Carey D. Lohrenz learned what fearless leadership means in some of the most demanding and extreme environments imaginable: the cockpit of an F-14 and the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Here, her teams had to perform at their peak - or lives were on the line. Faltering leadership was simply unacceptable. Through these experiences, Lohrenz identified a fundamental truth: high-performing teams require fearless leaders. Since leaving the Navy, she's translated that lesson into a new field, helping top business leaders, from Fortune 500 executives to middle managers, supercharge performance in today's competitive business environments. In Fearless Leadership, Lohrenz walks you through the three fundamentals of real fearlessness - courage, tenacity, and integrity - and then reveals fearless leadership in action, offering advice on how to set a bold vision, bring the team together (as wingmen, not Top Gun mavericks), execute effectively, and stay resilient through hard times. Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or looking to get out of a longstanding rut, Fearless Leadership will act like your afterburner - rocketing you to ever-higher levels of performance. Members Reviews: right on the money Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? It is incredible how the author managed to sum up so well the things I do and try to improve upon every day. She has organized what I have implemented from life in the trenches. Well done. One of the best and most motivating books The author has a great voice and the message is clear. A really poignant book about stepping up in your life.

Less Is More Audiobook by Jason Jennings

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jason Jennings) — Thu, 18 Dec 2003 09:22:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Less Is More Subtitle: How Great Companies Use Productivity as a Competitive Tool in Business Author: Jason Jennings Narrator: Jason Jennings Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-03 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: From the author of the best-selling It's Not the Big That Eat the Small, It's the Fast That Eat the Slow comes a vital new guide to increasing business productivity without adding employees or other overhead costs. Managers and CEOs are always looking for ways to keep productivity high, and recent economic shakiness has only reinforced their need. Now Jason Jennings, a best selling author and international business consultant, offers a groundbreaking look at how to boost productivity and your bottom line.In Less Is More, Jennings shares tested and successful programs from the leading giants in industry and presents new trends that businesses of all sizes will be able to implement. Inside, you'll learn how to: Written in the same breezy, informative style of Jennings's previous book, Less Is More is sure to join its predecessor on best seller lists nationwide. Critic Reviews: "A lively and intelligent reminder of how businesses can cut out waste from the top to the bottom....This plea for sanity in the post-Enron era will be a boon to managers struggling with inefficiency in their organizations." (Publishers Weekly) "The book is readable and entertaining as well as informative." (Library Journal) "This consultant's folksy book is a good primer on enhancing productivity." (Harvard Business Review) Members Reviews: Got some great tips A great book, the author had clear objectives for detirmining which companies he would profile and makes the criteria clear when the book begins. I found this particularly helpful because when I was listening to the examples of what made certain companies effecient I was able to detirmine if it was applicable to my company (I have just two employees, so the likelihood of myself running into some of the situations the CEOs and executives in the book had to tackle is less likely). The narrator is easy to listen to and is excited about the topic making it sound more like listening to someone who's bought into the theories and is excited to share it with you opposed to some narrators who are monotous and make you fall asleep at the wheel (I listen to mine in the car). I didn't give it five stars because I wasn't being blown away every five minutes. My five star rating has gone to the 7 Habits, so if you're reading this review and also feel 7 Habits is a five star book then you'll probably be very excited with Less is More as well. Of the 24 business and self-help books I've read in the last 14 months, this is definitely in the top three. SO GOOD AND IMPORTANT! What a great listen. The research is meaningful and the conclusions sound. Vital for any business that wants to increase productivity and profitability. The narrator is easy to understand and listen too. Excellent piece of work! Great summary, well written, I learned a lot about how to build up and run my business in a cost-efficient and smart way. Liked it I really enjoyed the approach of this book. Started off a little slow but then offered some fantastic ideas about how to be productive; things I feel I can focus on such as "the single big idea," "what's the good business reason" and minimized bureaucracy. I thought this was great stuff. GREAT This book was just what my business needed. Practical efficiency and flat structures are very well outlined.

Strategy That Works Audiobook by Paul Leinwand, Cesare R. Mainardi

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Leinwand) — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 23:51:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strategy That Works Subtitle: How Winning Companies Close the Strategy-to-Execution Gap Author: Paul Leinwand, Cesare R. Mainardi Narrator: Chris Sorensen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Two-thirds of executives say their organizations don't have the capabilities to support their strategy. In Strategy That Works, Paul Leinwand and Cesare Mainardi explain why. They identify conventional business practices that unintentionally create a gap between strategy and execution. And they show how some of the best companies in the world consistently leap ahead of their competitors. Members Reviews: A great read for any executive or business person who wants to be an effective leader This book lays out the importance of aligning strategy and execution. Strategy is mich more than "talking a big game" and execution is more than hitting a growth target. A coherent organization and its leaders are those that sign these two elements of business into one powerful blueprint and process to achieve success. I just finished the book and am going to reread it again. In my opinion, the lessons of this book are to be studied and learned, not merely read. It really works ! Commit to Who you are and how you play, then get your best capabilities and resources to work on the right things.. great tools and framework for leaders that want to close the gap between strategy and execution. Five Stars Very happy. a great read Five Stars great read -- with particular attenton to clarity= alignment = coherence as the bedrock for implementation. Five Stars Very thought full with use full concepts and guidance on how to transition concepts to action.

Notes to a Software Team Leader Audiobook by Roy Osherove

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roy Osherove) — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 19:39:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/831/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Notes to a Software Team Leader Subtitle: Growing Self-Organizing Teams Author: Roy Osherove Narrator: Gord Edlund Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-18 Publisher: Spoken Word Inc Genres: Business, Leadership Publisher's Summary: Is your team agile and self-organizing? What is your role as a leader? Team leadership is the missing link that connects all the buzzwords you hear these days about unit testing, TDD, continuous integration, scrum, XP, and others to the real world where actual people have to learn, implement, and mainly, believe and push for this stuff to happen. This audiobook is meant for software team leaders, architects, and anyone with a leadership role in the software business. Hear advice from real team leaders, consultants, and everyday gurus of management: Johanna Rothman, Uncle Bob Martin, Dan North, Kevlin Henney, Jurgen Appelo, Patrick Kua, and many others, each with their own little story and reason to say just one thing that matters the most to them about leading teams. See what it'll feel like if you do things wrong, and what you can do about things that might go wrong, before they happen. Members Reviews: Pretty Good for First Time Leaders This is a pretty good book for first time software leaders to get an introduction to everything they will need to learn from a mentor. The book alone will give you the ideas and concepts with a few sort of real world examples. What you will need to make the experience complete is a mentor to help you understand the nuance that a book just cannot give. The contributions at the end of the book are really valuable and I like how they tie to the overall themes presented in the book. Overall a good read that makes you think what you can do better. I wouldn't have bought it if I was more aware of the 2nd half of the book The initial advice sounded to me like a management style that is contingently applicable. If you happen to have a particular set of employees and a particular management at a particular company, then this advice would be useful. The one star is for filling the 2nd half of the book with dreck. The collected writings are blog post quality, thematically jump all over the place and some had a advertisement feel to them. Very practical with great advice. Short and to the point. I consider Notes to a Software Team Leader a great introduction into (team) leadership literature. It helps you identify which mode your team is in (most likely the detrimental survival mode, which appears 'normal', because it's so common) and gives practical advice on how to level up your team to the next mode. Once the team is stable, more in depth books, recommended in NTASTL, are helpful for further improvement and to understand the theory behind NTASTL. Great insights Definitely recommend this book. Great set of real world examples, that I could totally relate to. At the end, the author has invited other writers who are experts on this topic - great idea coz that adds so much diversity to the book. Definitely a must read for a budding team lead but also any lead! Interesting read with some good real world experience Interesting read with some good real world experience. Having read a number of blogs from Roy's website it was good to get some in-depth insight into some real work leadership issues. I would recommend this book to any developer who has been pushed into a leadership no matter what the size of the team.