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Title: Nike and Phil Knight

Subtitle: How They Grew and Changed the Fashion and Athletic Worlds Forever

Author: Matthew Sims

Narrator: Nathan Dunford

Format: Unabridged

Length: 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-26-16

Publisher: Matthew Sims

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Business Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

Have you come across any Nike shoes while walking down the street lately? If so, you have noticed some great shoes that are truly unique. These are amazing shoes that have proven to be important to the athletic world. Some of the world's top athletes wear these shoes in a variety of sports. However, Nike was not always as big of a name in shoes as it is today.

Nike was a rather small business at the start and it was all run by Phil Knight, the man who changed the shoe industry forever. This book looks into Knight's work with Nike, from how he got the business all started up to how he continues to make it grow. It delves into how he always put in a strong effort to keep the business running and to make it stand out, even when there were concerns over whether or not it could thrive.

You will learn in this book about how Knight managed to keep his business growing even when there were many obstacles to success. This book also goes well into how Knight continued to persevere, even when there was an intense amount of competition. Phil Knight is truly a remarkable person who worked hard to succeed. This book will help you learn about all how he did it.

Members Reviews:

Should be longer

Only a very quick synopsis of Phil Knight and the Nike story, would of liked more info especially with the dropping of Tiger Woods and even the connection with Agassi.

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Title: Andy Grove

Subtitle: A Biography

Author: Edward Ellis

Narrator: Dennis E. Morris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-15-16

Publisher: Edward Ellis

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Business Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

Andy Grove was a Hungarian-born American businessman, engineer, author, and a science pioneer in the semiconductor industry. He escaped from Communist-controlled Hungary at the age of 20 and moved to the United States where he finished his education. He was one of the founders and the CEO of Intel Corporation, helping transform the company into the world's largest manufacturer of semiconductors.

As a result of his work at Intel, along with his books and professional articles, Grove had a considerable influence on the management of modern electronics manufacturing industries worldwide. He has been called the "guy who drove the growth phase" of Silicon Valley. Steve Jobs, when he was considering returning to be Apple's CEO, called Grove, who was someone he "idolized," for his personal advice. In 1997, Time magazine chose him "Man of the Year", for being "the person most responsible for the amazing growth in the power and the innovative potential of microchips." One source notes that by his accomplishments at Intel alone, he "merits a place alongside the great business leaders of the 20th century."

In 2000, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and was a contributor to several foundations that sponsor research towards a cure.

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Title: Warren Buffett's Top Rules for Success

Subtitle: J.D. Rockefeller's Book Club

Author: J.D. Rockefeller

Narrator: Phillip J. Mather

Format: Unabridged

Length: 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-11-16

Publisher: J.D. Rockefeller

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Business Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

Want to be the next Buffett? Learning and understanding his rules to success is a good place to start. This book will reveal some of the most important rules that Warren Buffett abide to. All of which helped him achieved his tremendous success and attain his current status and popularity.

Members Reviews:

Good message and small bio on Warren Buffet

The message was ok. not enought for a book in my opinion, many things that can easily be found on an article. Also the narrator was hard to understand.

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Titolo: Leonardo Del Vecchio: Il fondatore di Luxottica - Ambizione e carisma

Autore: Asmaa Aboulabil

Narratore: Lorenzo Visi

Formato: Unabridged

Durata: 1 hr and 6 mins

Lingua: Italiano

Data di pubblicazione: 07-11-16

Editore: Area 51 Short

Categoria: Bios & Memoirs, Business Leaders

Riepilogo Editore:

Leonardo Del Vecchio ha creato dal nulla il gigante Luxottica. Durante gli anni si è circondato di persone abili e intelligenti che l'hanno aiutato (e l'aiutano) nella gestione di questo suo colosso industriale. L'esperienza di Leonardo Del Vecchio ci dimostra che spesso i titoli non sono sinonimo di successo o garanzia.

In questo breve ritratto della sua vita e di quella della Luxottica, vedremo come l'uomo è diventato imprenditore e come l'imprenditore è diventato milionario. Una crescita personale e professionale che può essere un esempio per tutti quei giovani che hanno un sogno e vogliono realizzarlo nonostante tutte le avversità. Con tenacia e determinazione, seguendo anche l'esempio di Del Vecchio, chiunque è in grado di dare luce alle proprie idee, di svuotare il cassetto dei sogni e di trasformarli in realtà.

©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing

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Titolo: Ingvar Kamprad: Le strategie di business di un uomo che partì da zero e creò l'impero IKEA (Lezioni di business)

Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò

Narratore: Lorenzo Visi

Formato: Unabridged

Durata: 1 hr and 6 mins

Lingua: Italiano

Data di pubblicazione: 07-11-16

Editore: Area 51 Short

Categoria: Bios & Memoirs, Business Leaders

Riepilogo Editore:

Ingvar Kamprad, fondatore dell'impero IKEA e suo leader fino a qualche anno fa, è uno degli imprenditori più famosi del mondo. In questo breve viaggio nella storia dell'azienda IKEA, seguiremo il signor Kamprad nelle sue visioni giovanili, nelle sue scelte e nelle strategie per vendere che lo hanno reso uno degli uomini e imprenditori più ricchi del mondo.

Attraverso i momenti topici, gli alti e i bassi dell'impresa, e le sue icone, come il famoso catalogo, le botteghe alimentari con le altrettanto famose polpette svedesi e l'attenzione per l'ambiente e il personale.

©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing

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Title: Jack Ma's Life Lessons and Rules for Success

Subtitle: J.D. Rockefeller's Book Club

Author: J.D. Rockefeller

Narrator: Kevin Theis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-04-16

Publisher: J.D. Rockefeller

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Business Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

Financial success is success in an aspect of life, and not necessarily success in life. Equating financial success with an entire success is similar to equating a part to the whole. Success has to do with balancing every aspect of life. Jack Ma is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world, and learning his top rules for success can greatly help you pursue your dreams and attain true success.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Excellent book

Poorly executed, few learnings

Lots of typos and grammatical errors. Seemingly generic advice. No direct quotes from Jack Ma, little about his history.

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Title: Bernie Madoff

Subtitle: A Biography

Author: Alan Cooper

Narrator: Kelly Libatique

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-16

Publisher: Alan Cooper

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Business Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

Bernie Madoff is an American fraudster and a former stockbroker, investment advisor, and financier. He is the former non-executive chairman of the NASDAQ stock market, and the admitted operator of a Ponzi scheme that is considered the largest financial fraud in U.S. history.

Madoff founded the Wall Street firm Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC in 1960, and was its chairman until his arrest on December 11, 2008. The firm was one of the top market-maker businesses on Wall Street, which bypassed "specialist" firms by directly executing orders over the counter from retail brokers. He employed at the firm his brother Peter as Senior Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer; Peter's daughter, Shana Madoff, as the firm's rules and compliance officer and attorney; and his sons Andrew and Mark. Peter has since been sentenced to 10 years in prison and Mark committed suicide by hanging exactly two years after his father's arrest. Andrew died of lymphoma on September 3, 2014.

On December 10, 2008, Madoff's sons told authorities that their father had confessed to them that the asset management unit of his firm was a massive Ponzi scheme, and quoted him as describing it as "one big lie." The following day, FBI agents arrested Madoff and charged him with one count of securities fraud. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had previously conducted multiple investigations into Madoff's business practices, but had not uncovered the massive fraud.

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Title: Summary of Shoe Dog: by Phil Knight | Includes Analysis

Author: Instaread

Narrator: Dwight Equitz

Format: Unabridged

Length: 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-28-16

Publisher: Instaread

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Business Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

Summary of Shoe Dog by Phil Knight | Includes Analysis

Shoe Dog is Phil Knight's memoir about founding his first company, Blue Ribbon, the creation of the Nike sportswear brand, and the lead-up to the initial public offering of Nike, Inc.

In 1962, at 24 years old, Knight decided to pursue a business idea he researched in a Stanford University business class: introducing Japanese running shoes to the United States to compete with dominant European brands. This would require a trip to Japan. Knight wanted to extend this trip into a voyage around the world, so he acquired a loan from his father in Portland, Oregon. Knight planned an itinerary with a friend from Stanford. After a brief stay in Hawaii, Knight continued his journey without his traveling companion. In Japan, Knight met with executives at Onitsuka Tiger Shoe Company. He offered to become their US distributor as Blue Ribbon Sports. The executives agreed to send him samples....

PLEASE NOTE: This is summary and analysis of the book and not the original book.

Inside this Instaread summary of Shoe Dog:

Members Reviews:

Underdog becomes the top dog

"Shoe Dog" is Phil Knight's memoir about founding his first company, Blue Ribbon; the creation of the Nike sportswear brand; and the lead-up to the initial public offering of Nike, Inc. It follows the up and downs of a man driven by passion and shoes.

This Instaread summary of Knight's memoir summarizes the story, analyzes the characters, and explores the themes. Understanding the relationships of Knight, Bowerman, and Kitami enhances the story and fleshes out the drama. The themes and motifs of experimentation, spirituality, and loyalty are analyzed, making my appreciation for Knight and his triumph even greater. Learning about what he went through is incredible, and makes me love the Nike brand even more. I was given a copy of this book to provide an honest review of it.

How Nike was born

In Shoe Dog, Nike founder Phil Knight traces the origins of this iconic shoe brand, from his initial stint as a distributor of athletic shoes for a Japanese manufacturer to the establishment of his own brand. This is a no-holds-barred look at how Knight, with limited and often uncertain finances, clawed his way to the top of the heap.

Summary of Shoe Dog by Phil Knight by Instaread analyzes the main themes and style of the book, addressing both its strengths and weaknesses. This is an outstanding resource for people who want to be able to âtest driveâ books before buying them.

I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.

THE "NIKE" KING

This is an overview of the actual book âShoe Dog.â Kind of like an abbreviated âCliff's Notesâ for the FULL book. It provides a potential reader enough information regarding the bookâs content to determine if we want to invest the extra money and time to actually buy and read the entire book. This non-fiction biography details the life, career AND HIGHLIGHTS of Phil Knight - Nike's founder and former CEO. At .99 cents, this summary is a good value, which is one of the reasons I have personally found âInstareadâ to be a useful service.

Great overview of history of Nike

This was an instaread that gave a nice overview of challenges Knight had as he worked towards his goals. His tactics weren't always above board but he wrote about the bad times.

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Title: Play It Forward

Subtitle: From Gymboree to the Yoga Mat and Beyond

Author: Joan Barnes, Michael J. Coffino

Narrator: Hillary Huber

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-10-16

Publisher: Vibrance Press

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Business Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

Play It Forward details the remarkable journey of Joan Barnes, founder and former CEO of Gymboree, and how she learned to align her inner life with outward success.

Forty years ago Joan Barnes founded a play center in a church basement with $3,000. Determined to enable women to achieve personal and entrepreneurial success, Barnes led Gymboree to become an innovative leader in a new industry: activity-based early childhood development.

The company eventually became a global billion-dollar brand. But this dramatic entrepreneurial memoir is also a cautionary tale and redemption story. When Gymboree's IPO became a phenomenal success story, Barnes was nowhere near Wall Street. She had left the company because of an eating disorder that threatened to destroy her and everything she had built.

Barnes overcame the disorder, charting a path that replaced demons with an enduring sense of worth and hope. She eventually resumed her business career on healthier terms, with a line of yoga studios, in an inspiring example of how women can triumph through reinvention.

Published to coincide with Gymboree's 40th anniversary, Play It Forward offers listeners a deeply honest perspective of the challenges of business building and seeking a work-life balance in tune with personal values.

Members Reviews:

So many stories in one story! I

It reminds me that you can have so many different lives in one life.

Being only 38, I know I have so many more lives ahead!

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Title: Summary and Analysis of John LeFevre's Straight to Hell: True Tales of Deviance, Debauchery, and Billion-Dollar Deals

Author: Summary Station

Narrator: Tony Armagno

Format: Unabridged

Length: 41 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-09-16

Publisher: Summary Station

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Business Leaders

Publisher's Summary:

Learn about the dark side of the global financial industry in a fraction of the time it takes to listen to the actual book!

The book Straight to Hell takes a look inside the world of investing and stock trading. This book is from the perspective of John LeFevre. John tells the story starting from the time he attended boarding school up until the peak of his career. He gives an uncensored look into his life and the life of many of his colleagues. This is a world filled with lies and deception where the rules do not apply. Many people have recently become familiar with the dark side of the stock market from watching the popular film The Wolf of Wall Street. John gives a look into his life and he gives a contrast to the main characters from other famous financial industry villain stories. John started his investing career in New York before moving to London and then spent the majority of his time working out of Hong Kong.

Here is a preview of what you'll learn: