New Reviews: Business & Finance

Mitch Crawford's narration of this business advice is youthful and workmanlike. Today's venture capitalists often make fortunes by buying in, reorganizing (i.e., laying off), and then selling. Silicon Valley venture capitalist Dave Whorton argues for a better way: creating long-lasting companies, which he calls "evergreen." White Castle is an example of one such company.... Read More

Narrator Harrie Dobby has her hands full performing this important audiobook, full of academic references and economic formulas. Cambridge economist/public policy professor Diane Coyle says that common economic benchmarks like unemployment rates and gross domestic product are designed in arbitrary or misleading ways. She says these measures of societal progress, formulated... Read More

Written by a team of notable leadership experts, this comprehensive guide describes how high performing groups of all kinds keep the momentum of success going strong. The authors use interviews, research, and moving stories from sports, business, and politics to create an accessible model of continuous effectiveness. Actor Julian Thomas performs with near flawless elocution and... Read More

In this thoughtful, warmly narrated audiobook, a leadership researcher and speaker explains how leaders of all kinds can help people become better organizational citizens and more fulfilled individuals. With clear and uncomplicated language, the author says the tech revolution and AI's explosive growth will never diminish the human need for connection--to be recognized as... Read More

Marketing expert Rishad Tobaccowala provides a master class on how people will work in the future. Looming large in this invaluable lesson is the outsized impact of AI, which he says will reduce the workforce in larger organizations, facilitate the growth of smaller companies, and increase flexibility in how employees and gig workers get things done. With AI doing the analytic... Read More

A serial entrepreneur and advocate for Black businesses offers a stimulating lesson on how anyone can stay centered and fulfilled when putting their start-up ideas into action. "Go big and stay fearless" is her rallying cry as she explains that connecting with your most powerful passions is the best way to create a business that will engage your energy and unique potential.... Read More

In this outstanding guide to all aspects of managing people, an international executive coach and former Microsoft insider explains her approach to becoming all you can be as a developer of people. She narrates her ideas and suggestions with authenticity and confidence. Combined with her accessible thinking and vivid examples, the clarity and compassion in her performance will... Read More