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Title: The Executive Voice Trainer

Author: Jeffrey Jacobi

Narrator: Jeffrey Jacobi

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 92 votes

Genres: Business, Career Skills

Publisher's Summary:

In today's fiercely competitive business world, the way you speak can be as important as the way you dress. Get an extra edge to advance your career with this step-by-step program, which builds on the natural qualities of your voice. Learn to add variety to your delivery, lose an accent, or overcome such common speaking problems as nasality or hoarseness. With his unique vocal workout approach, professional voice trainer Jeffrey Jacobi will help you to speak with strength and power - even over long periods of time.

Copyright © and (P)1996 by Dove Audio, Inc.

Members Reviews:

A good start.

The book is a good start for those who wants to improve not only their pronounciation but also the flow and intonation of a speech. There are practices session which can be done even during your drive to work. One thing to note is that in order to improve, it needs a lot of practice. I believe the book is a bit short and does not explain why do we practice in low to high and high to low pitch. It would be beneficial since then the we can identify and detect what areas are we practicing to improve. I'm relating to the last portion of the book on the exercises. One more thing, I made the mistake of not recording my voice before starting the program so i had no reference to compare if i made improvements or not, so please record so you will have a benchmark or your progress.

Only onc complaint

This book is great except for the timing. It is a listen and repeat book, meaning you hear it then repeat. Easy to understand, in fact so easy you don't need them to say, "Repeat" after every single example. This makes the exercises take a little longer than needed. Also, sometimes it rushes you, not quite giving you enough time to actually repeat the sentence before the next one begins. This could be me, but I don't think so. It only seems to happen in a few spots.

That aside it is full of sound advice and exercises that work.

Best if you have an accent

The exercises are good, if slightly over-repeated, and the advice is sound. However, over half of the book is dedicated to overcoming regional accents. If you already have a "midwest" accent, as I do, then you'll be bored (and perhaps annoyed) during lengthy sessions on how not to drop R's, correct slow Southern-based speech patterns, and not say "axe" for "ask".

Wonderful !!!!!!!!!

This is the best voice trainer program I have ever used!!! You will learn how to speak correctly, and breath properly. I love it. This program also includes a session dedicated to voice exercises: I do the exercises everyday in my car on my way to work.

a pretty darn slow listen

if you don't have a regional accent, like dropping r's or d's or t's, then skip to the exercises that are about halfway in. it gets pretty tiring when you hear him say "repeat" over and over and over again. i wasn't pleased with the sound of the speakers voice either, maybe he has cotton in his mouth?

my voice is high pitched, and i was hoping for something to increase the range so that i can learn to speak in lower tones, but the humming exercises just don't do it for me, and i still practice them anyways? so far nada, still hoping though.

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Title: The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management

Subtitle: Increase Productivity and Inner Peace

Author: Hyrum W. Smith

Narrator: George Lee Andrews

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-99

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 90 votes

Genres: Business, Career Skills

Publisher's Summary:

If you never have enough time, this material is for you. Most people suffer from "time famine" - there's more to be done than there is time to do it. Making list after list with no end in sight, your only accomplishment is frustration. The motivational speaker and creator of the highly successful Franklin System, Hyrum W. Smith, shows you how to organize your time and how to organize your life. By applying The 10 Natural Laws, you will increase productivity and you will increase inner peace. As a result, every aspect of your life will manifest greater satisfaction.

©1993 Hyrum W. Smith, All Rights Reserved, Abridgment Approved by the Author; (P) and ©1993 Time Warner AudioBooks, A Time Warner Company

Critic Reviews:

"Anyone who invests the time to [hear] this book will find it hugely profitable." (Timothy Price, MCI Corp.)

"Smith's new book will enable you to seize control of your life and gain inner peace in the process." (Louis Tartaglia, M.D)

Members Reviews:

Franklin Planner

Yes, this book is largely about using the Franklin Planner. But I read the book almost ten years ago and bought my Franklin Planner, and the two combined to be life-changing for me. I have ADD and lived in chaos before this system. I wish I'd found it sooner.

So, if you're not interested in the Franklin Planner (now combined with the Covey system) you probably won't want this. But if you really need help finding sanity in the chaos of your life, you might want to give it a try.

Buy Our Stuff!

I've only been an hour into this title before realizing that "The 10 Natural Laws" is no more than a shameless plug for the author's popular day-planner. While I have no problem with him mentioning it, and there are some great tips to be had - it's distracting to hear the product brought up every so often. The first 20 minutes are spent with a lot of self back-patting and fluff about how the author started his company and how great it felt to watch his company go public (a big sarcastic yay!). A more appropriate title would be "How to Use the Franklin Date Planner"...Not a bad title, mind you...if you're into infomercials.

Time well spent

What did you like about this audiobook?

It was very organized, practical and applicable. Definitely had all the elements I was looking for, and then some!

How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter?

I feel that the lessons I learned are applicable and will be helpful in achieving what the title promises.

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

It is narrated well, and also written well. Great balance of stories and examples, as well as specific instruction.

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Easy to understand, with engaging intonation and voice.

Great Concept

I thought the book is a very good for anyone's life. Very practical way to manage and live your life.

Good read

Great reminder of the things to focus on for improvement in many areas in life that will ultimately improve time management.

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Title: Mastering the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense

Author: Suzette Haden Elgin

Narrator: Suzette Haden Elgin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-15-99

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 73 votes

Genres: Business, Career Skills

Publisher's Summary:

Is verbal abuse ruining your business, your personal life, or even your physical and emotional health? With a little help from Suzette Haden Elgin, you won't have to put up with it anymore. She'll show you how to create an environment in which verbal abuse almost never happens, and how to take complete control of your language behavior. Once you've mastered the techniques, you'll be able to defuse a verbal attack before it can even be completed, and deal effectively with the rare attack that cannot be avoided. You'll never be at a loss for words again.

(P)1995 by Dove Audio, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Disappointingly Executed on Audible

I have the paper based version of this book, so I was naturally thrilled to see it on Audible. Yet I was disappointed in the sample and then to read it is available in Format 1 quality only. Dr. Elgin wrote an excellent book that I have found extremely useful in dealing with people.

Another reviewer said SEEING what was said was not effective--he missed the point. You have to match the perspective of the person you're talking to in order to help them understand you. Moreover, that is only the basics of the book, which then goes into how to parse (or dissect) the statements people make and then use specific techniques to prevent yourself from taking the bait and falling victim to verbal abuse. One favorite of mine is when someone baits you into an argument and you can ask them a simple question that not only ignores the bait, but places them and everyone around you on notice that you will not be abused in such a way. And a welcome side-effect is to take the agressive assertions they make away from them while //placing them on the defensive.//

This book is well worth your time, but I am disappointed that the audio quality is so low. My recommendation is to buy it in the bookstore or check it out at the library if you can find it (it's been out of print for several years now.) Otherwise, this might be the only place you can get it. Either way, it is a very worthwhile read.

Great Information

This book has very valuable information about dealing with people--especially those that are attacking you. Sound quality isn't that great, but it's a lot better than a poor book with great sound quality.

Verbal Defense?

What made the experience of listening to Mastering the Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense the most enjoyable?

Nothing! Its a fantastic book, but the audio is terrible. Sounds like it was recorded in an empty room with a cheap mike on a tape deck. Really prehistoric audio quality and sound level. BUT THE BOOK. Great book.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Suzette Haden Elgin?

Anyone louder.

good topic to talk about professionally

This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

every one who seeks to live peacefully in our crazy world !

Would you be willing to try another one of Suzette Haden Elgins performances?

NO !

You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

just the subject

Any additional comments?

YES, GET A PROFESSIONAL NARRATOR !

linguistics applied

First impression- audio quality is terrible, simply unacceptable. Others have mentioned this before, I didn't care so much but it is so bad sometimes I have to rewind just to acoustically understand what the author is saying.

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Title: Finish Your Damn Speech!

Subtitle: A Public Speaking Book for People Who Hate Public Speaking

Author: Tony Smith PhD

Narrator: Tony Smith PhD

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-10-18

Publisher: Tony Smith, PhD

Genres: Business, Career Skills

Publisher's Summary:

This audiobook offers a variety of tips and practical advice for organizing and delivering an effective speech or presentation. Read in a clear, simple, straightforward style, it covers important topics including: the intro, body, and conclusion of your speech; using notes and visual aids effectively; practicing your speech; dealing with public speaking fear and anxiety; and delivering the best speech possible.

Whether it's a class assignment, work presentation, special occasion speech, or keynote address, if you can spare 90 minutes to listen to this audiobook, you'll be well on your way to finishing your damn speech!

Members Reviews:

A Well-Written, Enjoyable yet Practical Guide for Making Speeches

What a little gem! Very easy to read, well-organized, practical and helpful, while still being succinct and to the point. And the writing style is fun to read and follow as well. There are a lot of wonderful pointers in this little volume, and I was struck at how much easier it is now to give a speech given the web tools and techniques Dr. Smith describes!

Excellent

Easy read with tons on information. I felt like Dr. Smith was in the room talking with me. This could/should be used in a class on public speaking.

Speach Finished!

A fine publication...I even enjoyed the anecdote about the duck!

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Title: Win: The Key Principles to Take Your Business from Ordinary to Extraordinary

Author: Frank I. Luntz

Narrator: L. J. Ganser

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-01-11

Publisher: Hyperion AudioBooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 121 votes

Genres: Business, Career Skills

Publisher's Summary:

From the New York Times best-selling author and top pollster Dr. Frank Luntz comes an unprecedented examination of communication excellence and how top performers win in all areas of human endeavor through superb communication skills. From Mike Bloomberg and Arnold Schwarzenegger to business icons Rupert Murdoch, Steve Wynn, and Fred Smith, to the CEOs of MGM Resorts, J. Crew, and Gibson Guitar, to legendary sports superstars like Larry Bird, Jimmy Connors, and Mike Richter, to media legends Roger Ailes, Don Imus, and dozens more, Luntz tells their stories in their own words. He demonstrates how their style of operation and communication is absolutely essential to their success. Luntz makes it clear that following the rules of effective communication is indispensable in any successful human endeavor.

Dr. Luntz offers more than 70 new words that work for private one-on-one meetings with your boss, for public presentations to hundreds of colleagues, or for television appearances that reach millions. There are more than three dozen specific lessons and recommendationsand each one directly illustrates the nine essential action-oriented principles of winning at every level: People-Centered, Paradigm-Breaking, Prioritizing, Perfection, Partnerships, Passion, Persuasion, Persistence, and Principles.

Do you have what it takes? Win is an unprecedented examination of the art, science, and language of winning, and a must-have for people who want to understand and emulate the winners of today.

The definition of winning:

Members Reviews:

Instructs and Inspires

This is a book I know I will have to go through again and again to really gain half of the wisdom from it. Luntz not only clearly lays out the characteristics of a winner though engaging stories, but he also gives practical advice to help winners reach their goals.

What a book!!!

As an Amway IBO on the LTD team, I was able to experience Frank Luntz first hand at the event he discussed in this book! His incredible ability to engage the audience was what drew me to his book. If you are looking for the keys to success this book is your destination!!! I finished this audiobook in a week, driving to and from work through traffic. Not only did it put me in a bubble of positive thinking among the sharks on the freeway. It also gave me a concrete path to follow! Thank Frank!

Nothing new but I am sure it could work

Not a bad book, but nothing special. Frank Luntz politics comes through which isn't welcome but nothing radical. He does not really add anything new except a few insights to what is actually important to the public which does not match what business or politicians think. Of course follow all the good attributes and you should reach the top and be a good person at it. Who knows, it is all speculations and at the end of the day I suppose follow his ideas can't hurt too much.

not the smash hit i hoped for

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

not really i rather recommend Goals by Brian Tracy .

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Title: Cut the Crap, Get a Job!

Subtitle: A New Job Search Process for a New Era

Author: Dana Manciagli

Narrator: Dana Manciagli

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-19-14

Publisher: DM Consult, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Business, Career Skills

Publisher's Summary:

Cut the Crap, Get a Job! A New Job Search Process for a New Era is a revolutionary job search book that takes an insightful approach to help everyone from college graduates to senior executives make their next career moves in the 21st century.

You'll learn an effective approach to the latest employment practices and brand new, proprietary techniques for career development. In addition, you will get access to free downloadable tools to manage your personal job search.

What is unique and powerful about Cut the Crap, Get a Job?:

If you're ready to get serious and make your next career move, don't wait another moment - listen to this book today!

Members Reviews:

A great job search tool

A great resource tool for those who are serious about securing employment in jobs suited to their attributes.

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Title: Buddha in the Trenches

Subtitle: The Timeless System for Developing Unshakable Performance Under Pressure

Author: Dr. Steve Taubman

Narrator: Steve Taubman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-08-18

Publisher: Powertrack Publications

Genres: Business, Career Skills

Publisher's Summary:

Why do only a small percentage of people rise to the very top of their fields while the majority barely cope with their stress? Why do some entrepreneurs remain optimistic and filled with boundless energy, while most become exhausted, overwhelmed, and burned out? Why do some health care professionals thrive under pressure, while most are crushed by it?

In this important book, mindset management expert Dr. Steve Taubman, DCC, explores the dilemma of how most suffer while certain peak performers thrive under the very same conditions. Whether you're an overworked nurse battling job fatigue or a loss of empathy, a sales professional struggling with the challenges of selling in the digital age, a business leader buried under regulations, deadlines, and staffing problems, or a police officer trying to maintain calm authority while de-escalating tense situations, this book has the answers you seek.

Buddha in the Trenches will show you how to take control of your mind, achieve serenity in chaotic moments, and exceed your goals by bringing clarity and focus to your work. Nothing is more vital to success than a balanced mind, and this book provides a roadmap to achieving and maintaining that state. Listen to it and you will be changed!

Members Reviews:

Too often what is commonly known as a good habit is hard to start and even harder to ...

(This is Tom, her husband writing this) I am a long time, small business advisor and suggest that anyone in business - especially at the smallest of size starting a business - read this book. Upon the first few chapters, I assumed this to be another often spoken prose to common sense. But take note. Too often what is commonly known as a good habit is hard to start and even harder to maintain. We all know this. And we also know that many of us fail to add, change or maintain behaviors that we once thought were simple to implement - even at the prodding of others like parents, spouses or friends.

Steve presents a simple yet formulaic recipe to gain the mental acuity one needs to perform better in business and, yes, in your personal life. This is an easy read but chuck full of tidbits that you can measure against your own slate of behaviors. When I thought I had this nailed, I finished reading the book and looked back at my daily regime. I determined that I could improve myself another 25-30%. Ouch. This alone gives one to serious thought about the tools one possesses when the next difficult situation hurls itself forward.

Jam packed with strategies for thriving mentally and emotionally during tough times. A MUST read!

Buddha In The Trenches provides you with a proven system for managing your thoughts and emotions so that you can make the most of your skills, talents, and abilities to pursue, and achieve, your purpose and goals and leave a legacy that will far outlive you. The book is fun to read, with lots of great stories and examples that will inspire and encourage you.

Dr. Steve is not only brilliant at helping people thrive through challenges and adversity, he is also a great guy.

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Title: Lessons Learned: From a Corporate Guy Who Left His Job to Sell on Amazon Full Time

Author: Robert Bagley III

Narrator: Gregory Shinn

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-15

Publisher: Rb3 Solutions, LLC

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Business, Career Skills

Publisher's Summary:

This is a story of Robert Bagley's biography - his: family, faith, entrepreneurship, corporate sales experience, and then diving into being a full time reseller on Amazon and back to corporate America (due to "Lessons Learned") - putting his Amazon business back to part time. This is not a "how-to" book for how to sell on Amazon and Ebay, just sharing my story and a few best practices I learned along the way. Please don't purchase this book if you want a step-by-step tutorial on how to be a re-seller on Amazon and Ebay.

As a young professional, Robert Bagley climbed and overcame many corporate mountains, eventually earning a high six-figure income with several Fortune 500 companies. Still, something was missing from his career and he knew that he needed to add a small business to his lifestyle. This would bring a change that not only involved a lot of personal risks, but a good amount of faith as well. And, not just faith in himself. And so he embarked on what would prove to be the most incredible game-changing season of his life. You'll be inspired, motivated, challenged, and moved-to-action by Robert's life-story and how selling on Amazon and eBay pulled his career toward a whole new path of becoming an ecommerce entrepreneur.

Members Reviews:

Not What It Seems

Any additional comments?

The title is misleading.

Robert Bagley is a Born-Again Christian. Dont get me wrong, I have nothing against being a Born-Again Christian. But, it has no place in a book about selling online (or this information should have been included in the title or description).

He spends time preaching and testifying instead of teaching the listener about selling on Amazon. If I want a book on religion I would have purchased one.

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Title: Intuition @ Work

Subtitle: Purpose, Creativity and Flow

Author: James Wanless

Narrator: James Wanless

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-10-10

Publisher: Wetware Media, LLC

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Business, Career Skills

Publisher's Summary:

Intuition is the life force itself, made conscious to us through a feeling that arises from within. Our cultural conditioning and inner critics often cause us to ignore our instincts, but everyone is naturally intuitive and can develop strong, reliable intuitive skills!

This fun and unique audiobook, written and narrated by James Wanless, "corporate shaman" and creator of the Voyager Tarot, is a lively, inspirational and extremely practical guide to developing your intuition into a trustworthy, dependable resource. Wanless specifically focuses on applying intuition in our work lives and business environments, and includes many of his innovative "Intuition Applications," designed to stimulate your creativity and accelerate your intuitive skills.

Critic Reviews:

"Great for any company interested in 'outside the box' thinking and practical ways to turn [it] into reality." (Patrick Feher, National Sales Manager, Warner Entertainment)

Members Reviews:

Didn't work for me.

Would you try another book from James Wanless and/or James Wanless?

Probably not.

Would you ever listen to anything by James Wanless again?

Probably not.

Would you be willing to try another one of James Wanlesss performances?

If the performance were changed.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

I was disappointed that the book did not work for me personally. It may be helpful to others who have more experience in a formal office setting.

Any additional comments?

My apologies. I am not sure why this book did not work for me. It was very main stream.

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Title: Communicating to Win

Subtitle: In Life, Love, and Business

Author: Bob Paff

Narrator: Bob Paff

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-03-15

Publisher: Communicating To Win, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: Business, Career Skills

Publisher's Summary:

Communicating to Win: In Life, Love, and Business empowers people at their core so they can effectively communicate in all aspects of their lives from a place of ultimate confidence to bring about the success they desire in themselves and others.

Unfortunately, many are not communicating well or even at all, often retreating due to fear: fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of embarrassment, and fear of confrontation. We let those fears immobilize us, denying the possibility of better lives, careers, and relationships.

However, there is a solution. There is a way to take control of these fears, and it starts with learning how to effectively communicate what you want first and foremost with yourself.

Whether you're communicating with your wife, your children, your business partner, your in-laws, or your neighbors, on a daily basis we all have to communicate.

Communicating to Win covers all areas of our lives: socioeconomic, religious, political, business, and personal to empower you.

The decision is yours to make, and while we cannot control much of the outside world, we can control ourselves: what and how we think, what we say and how we say it.

Members Reviews:

Key words: Honesty and integrity.

I was blown away by the authors ability to keep it interesting from the first chapter to the last. The author clearly knows a lot about communication. I admire his ability to explain the topic in a practical way.

A great listen!

I appreciate the messages and the need for making direct requests of your family and co workers.

His voice was calming and entertaining at the same time.

I'm looking forward to the next installment.