New Reviews: Business & Finance

Ray Porter is an outstanding choice to narrate this economic history. His voice lends authority, and his energetic delivery suits the subject well. For this is an audiobook with a most singular idea of what and who have shaped our economic history. The authors' admiring portraits of the giants of industry--Rockefeller, Carnegie, and J.P. Morgan, a trio more often denigrated as... Read More

Roger Wayne's enthusiasm is palpable as he puts his broad phrasing palette to good use in narrating this stimulating audiobook. Using the term "dark horse" to refer to unexpected winners who prepare in unconventional ways for success, the authors say it can be misguided for some people to pursue career goals by following conventional formulas that were developed during the age... Read More

In this inspiring audiobook, narrator Eva Kaminsky's phrasing clarity and intentionality are so appealing that she comes close to overpowering this sometimes meandering lesson, but she never does. Instead, she provides a continuous supply of vocal tones and grace notes that help listeners stay tuned into this potpourri of personal stories and insights. The career... Read More

Feodor Chin's narration is notable for his consistency and confidence as well as his ability to make complex sentences clear. His modulations of tone and intensity always fit the content, in addition to adding color and a touch of drama to this corporate strategy lesson. Howard Yu's sweeping book is about how so many businesses have faded or disappeared over the past 200 years... Read More

Narrator Janet Metzger gives this intelligent piece of business writing the liveliness it needs to deliver its science-based message about how teams function best. Her compelling vocal personality and energetic phrasing do much to lighten the subject matter, making the author's insights immensely accessible. Systems expert Sunnie Giles has an impressive grasp of leadership,... Read More

Drew Dudley's captivating vocal personality conveys an earnestness that makes people pay attention without feeling like they're hearing a performance or sales pitch. His precise enunciation and dramatic phrasing may sound intense but never get in the way of his gentle and empowering message: No matter how much our culture and peers discourage us from stepping up and standing... Read More

This audiobook is for listeners in search of a contemporary feminist manifesto that can lead to empowerment as well as laughs. The Betches are three millennial woman whose lifestyle and political commentary have become a digital phenomenon. Narrator Tavia Gilbert has the right amount of sass to embody the spunkiness laced throughout this call to young women to up their... Read More

Though entrepreneur Chip Conley occasionally sounds like he's reading, his overall performance sounds believably optimistic and youthful. He keeps listeners connected with his refreshing ideas about what a mature manager can contribute and learn when collaborating with the boy wonders who are running many of today's tech companies. The 50-something author, who took a... Read More