Author Mike Michalowicz's boyishly enthusiastic tone works well with his optimistic writing about how leaders can choose and develop productive employees. He offers familiar strategies for retaining good team members--a safe working environment, abilities that fit responsibilities, and clear objectives and compensation. But the core message for leaders is broader: Create a... Read More
To riff on a statement by Winston Churchill, capitalism is the worst economic system--except for all the others. In this constructive and well-narrated audiobook, NEW YORKER journalist Nick Romeo introduces listeners to companies and jurisdictions that have successfully challenged traditional capitalism with projects such as true pricing, participatory budgeting, and guaranteed... Read More
A successful entrepreneur and podcast host, Patrick Bet-David shares the lessons he's distilled from his growth as a person and as a builder of complex, high-achieving businesses. His strong voice and audible passion provide vocal energy that matches the power and clarity of his ideas but never makes him sound like he's overpromoting. His exercises and recommendations are... Read More
Carol Dweck, author of MINDSET, narrates the Foreword of this audiobook in a workmanlike fashion, explaining her scholarly relationship with author Mary Murphy. Murphy argues that the creative and talented mindset transcends the innate gifts of an individual. Cultures of growth are explained as both revolutionary and helpful at Microsoft and many other well-known organizations.... Read More
The latest book by a professor of organizational behavior and a colleague is served well by the upbeat performance of veteran narrator Sean Patrick Hopkins. Much like the principal author's speaking style--a bonus interview with Sutton and his coauthor concludes the production--Hopkins's vocal enthusiasm is prominent but never detracts from the intellectual soundness of these... Read More
Principal author Grace Hawthorne presents the chapters of this intelligent guide with appealing assertiveness while a Stanford colleague delivers brief segments with equal authority and charm. Hawthorne's vocal confidence makes these coherent ideas even more arresting among the sea of published advice available on creativity and getting things done. Most interesting is how this... Read More
Ralph Nader's prescriptive tone comes through vividly in this audiobook. Fans of the longstanding political activist and consumer protection advocate will appreciate how narrator Joe Barrett channels the maverick Nader in each of the CEOs he profiles. Ostensibly, the audiobook is about 12 CEOs who charted their own unique courses and cared about more than the bottom line, and... Read More
Gabrielle Baker's posh London accent adds a classy touch to this intriguing study of financial devolution. As defined by the author, tokens are "things that are almost but not quite money." For example, ancient Mesopotamia's clay tokens signified a share in the grain harvest. In modern times, tokens include phone cards, discount coupons, frequent-flier miles, pre-loaded EBT... Read More
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