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Title: Lead Like It Matters... Because It Does

Subtitle: Practical Leadership Tools to Inspire and Engage Your People and Create Great Results

Author: Roxi Bahar Hewertson

Narrator: Donna Postel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-17-14

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Master the Four Key Tenets of Leadership - and Create a "Ripple Effect" of Positive Change.

A Crash Course in Leadership That Really Makes a Difference

Whether you're a manager, executive, or CEO, leadership matters. Whether you're running a large global firm or a small project team, it's the way you communicate and connect to other people that can make or break your success. The secret, according to Roxi Bahar Hewertson, is to make those connections count - to leverage your skills and play on your strengths - to lead like it matters - because it does.

A virtual crash course in leadership, Lead Like It Matters - Because It Does combines three decades of experience and research with Hewertson's revolutionary work at Cornell to create the definitive workbook. Learn how to:

As an executive coach, Hewertson knows how to pinpoint the problems, pressures, and pain points that plague managers at every level - and shows you how to fix them. You'll discover the "ripple effect" that negative leadership choices can have throughout an organization - and how to make positive ripples with clear intent and powerful impact. You'll find a wealth of practical, user-ready tips for handling conflicts, reducing turnover, making confident decisions, and instituting changes in the workplace.

Critic Reviews:

"I immediately began using the tools Roxi suggested in to improve my communication, collaboration, and relationships; it's paid off over and over!" (Amy Berg, Associate Provost, SUNY Cortland)

"Lead Like It Matters... Because it Does offers new and seasoned leaders a very practical road map to effective leadership in today's fast-paced and complex world." (Carola Weil, PhD, Dean, School of Professional and Extended Studies, American University)

Members Reviews:

Wonderful guide for life!

Lead Like It Matters is truly a gift to all leaders! Roxi Hewertson is a talented author with so much to share. What makes this book particularly important is that it is not just for leaders, this is absolutely the best guide for your life! The lessons are powerful and resonate profoundly for all of us! We are all leaders in our own lives and this book is the best guide for sure!

A great starting point for a lifelong leadership journey

Today, we continue to have a few great leaders, some pretty good leaders, and bucket loads of people in positions of authority who are mediocre, incompetent, or worse at leadership, according to Roxi Bahar Hewertson in this book.

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Title: James Parker on Doing the Right Thing at Southwest Airlines

Author: James Parker

Narrator: Dave Summers

Format: Original Recording

Length: 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-10-14

Publisher: American Management Association

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

People matter most, we all know that. But most companies would rather slash costs, cut headcount, replace well-paid employees with lower-paid employees or outsourced workers, and reduce customer service. In the wake of 9/11, Southwest Airlines was faced with a disastrous situation that threatened to ruin not only their business but the entire airline industry. In response, Southwest Airlines made three pivotal decisions: no layoffs, no pay cuts, and no-hassle refunds for any customer wanting them. The result: Southwest remained profitable, it was the only major airline to protect the jobs of all its employees, and Southwest's market cap soon exceeded all its major competitors combined.

Members Reviews:

Great company

honest recollection of being royal to staff works.

important message to shareholders and employers that paying a proper wage and not taking from the vulnerable employee is the right way for long term profitability

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Title: Annie McKee on Becoming a Resonant Leader

Author: Annie McKee

Narrator: Dave Summers

Format: Original Recording

Length: 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-10-14

Publisher: American Management Association

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Exceptional leaders capture passion. They lead for real: from the heart, smart and focused on the future, and with a commitment to being their very best. Becoming a Resonant Leader, by Annie McKee, Richard Boyatzis and Frances Johnston, talks about the concept of leadership resonance.

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Title: The Effects of Positve and Negative Trigger Words at Work From Management

Subtitle: How Words and Comments Can Fluctuate Workplace Morale and Employee Attitude

Author: Trevor Clinger

Narrator: Richard Frances

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-16-14

Publisher: Trevor Clinger

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

An in-depth look about how communication can reflect on an employee's personal attitude towards work in either a positive or negative way. Trigger words are necessary in the workplace if they promote a positive reaction for the employee, such as a positive response or motivation work harder. Negative trigger words are arguable whether they should be permitted in the workplace. Negative trigger words can encourage discipline and identification of mistakes they made. There is much more in this article, and how to witness and correct words in either shed them in a more positive light or negative light. I hold an Associates Degree of Business Technology, and hold the current standing of a Senior in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's Degree of Business Administration.

Members Reviews:

Wow this book is so accurate! Thanks for your help

Have you listened to any of Richard Francess other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, Richard does a great job at narrating books!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was excited to learn about the words and phrases that I shouldn't say at my business. I would have never believed that certain things the author mention could trigger negative morale in the workplace.

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Title: Hard Call

Subtitle: Great Decisions and the Extraordinary People Who Made Them

Author: John McCain, Mark Salter

Narrator: George Wilson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-14

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

In this insightful study, John McCain and Mark Salter examine the qualities that define great decisions. They also identify inspiring people who have engaged in difficult decision-making. Ranging from the political judgments made by Abraham Lincoln to the athletic trials faced by swimmer Gertrude Ederle, each chapter of Hard Call illustrates an exceptional choice made in challenging circumstances.

Members Reviews:

A Look Inside Some of History's Toughest Decisions

Taking you through some of the most challenging decisions and stories of the last 100 years, McCain gives unique insights into the decision making process and difficult choices made my some of the best known - and also little known - leaders of modern times. Whether a POW, a President, a business owner or a teacher, the lessons conveyed by this audio book were well received and truly made the reader think. A good addition to the leader's bookshelf or audio library.

great read of nonfiction, inspirational and idealistic book about leadership

This book is very pleasantly surprising, from the former Republican candidate for President. McCain, with collaborator Mark Salter, identifies the qualities he believes leaders need to make good decisions on important matters, then, after a brief definition (with specific examples) of the quality and why he considers it so essential to good "hard calls," he tells stories of several historical decisions that illustrate each quality, along with the character, biographies and accomplishments of those who made those decisions. The people he describes range from Churchill and Truman to Branch Rickey, "Ma Ellen" of Liberia, and Robert Gould Shaw; each of these people made crucial, hard decisions that affected many others beyond their own lives. The qualities McCain identifies are positive and surprising, including humility and inspiration. The stories are all inspiring. What a good, uplifting read!

"Profiles in Courage" enhanced.

This is simply a great book almost entirely devoid of politics - except as relevant to the person's story. The people McCain chose are great and the way he ties a couple people events together is entertaining. I often buy several copies and send them to friends and family. And I ask them to pass them along.

Wonderful

I found this to be filled with interestingly presented facts. I loved it. I play this disc when I travel and I have played it over and over because I am wowed by the information. My politics are different from John McCain's so I wasn't sure about purchasing this. However, now I buy the discs as gifts because it is a powerful gift. Those who have received it from me have complimented it also.

Great exploration of many men & women's addressing life's hard knocks.

McCain (& Salter) break down decision making skills into categories. He then profiles multiple men & women past & present, as to how they made the sometimes hard calls that life presents us. Some good decisions, some not so good, are both covered. A great guidance for adolescents and adults. McCain includes his own experience of being shot down and also gives some insight on how decisions are made within the political reality of being a member of Congress.

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Title: Six Secrets of Powerful Teams

Subtitle: A Practical Guide to the Magic of Motivating and Influencing Teams, The Leadership Series

Author: Michael Nir

Narrator: Todd Barsness

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-20-14

Publisher: Sapir Consulting

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

A Breakthrough Practical Guide to Creating More Powerful Teams! Updated advanced edition

This amazing practical book will help you uncover the magic of powerful teams. Creating a strong bond between team members can be elusive, whether in small or large endeavors, at work or in your personal life. But in Effective teams: Six Secrets of Powerful Teams, team management expert Michael Nir will strip away the mystery and teach you concrete methods that make team management easier for you and more rewarding for everyone concerned.

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Members Reviews:

Short and sweet

This book was straight to the point and practicable. Great read, I feel empowered already.

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Title: You Bet Your Life

Subtitle: A Playful Look at the Sports and Recreation of the Corporate American Life

Author: D.W. Amos

Narrator: D.W. Amos

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-27-14

Publisher: Debra Amos

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Mr. Blue, Jr. did not know how to begin to fill his father's shoes as the CEO of the American Collectibles Exchange (ACE). However, the throne was thrust upon him following his father's untimely death. Only he and the mortician knew there wasn't much of a body to bury.

Taking the company into the 21st century was not going to be easy. His Chief of Staff, B.B. Queen, seemed to be getting with the program, while other sales executives were lagging behind. Faced with constant threats from those challenging his authority and the voice of Mr. Blue, Sr. echoing in his head, he and others find themselves involved in a series of games with plots and twists that keep them all on their toes, everyone vying for the prize. Who will advance? And who will be sent packing?

In the highly competitive world of Corporate America, it's time to take a step back and assess our own inauthentic journeys, poking fun at the games we play, the rules we succumb to, and the "winners" we aspire to be.

Members Reviews:

Realistic, thought provoking look at corporate...

What did you love best about You Bet Your Life?

One can definitely find themselves in this witty look at corporate life. The situations the characters experienced was a true representation of the various roles played in corporate. Great imagery and humor throughout. Excellent reading cadence and tone, the reader really brought the characters to life!

What did you like best about this story?

The journey of Blue Jr. I identified with him from the beginning. Through his interactions I was introduced to a host of characters, many of which I could relate to personally. Fun way to teach many lessons...Bravo!

Have you listened to any of D.W. Amoss other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, this is my first read and I am so happy that it was available on audible!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Definitely LOL'ed several times!

Any additional comments?

Great job D.W. Amos, praying for your continued success!

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Title: The Magic Question

Subtitle: A Simple Question Every Leader Dreams of Answering

Author: David Cottrell

Narrator: Todd Barsness

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-23-14

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

How can I help?

Isn't that the question every leader longs to hear? What if every person on your team consistently asked you, "How can I help"? What if your team was totally in sync with and committed to achieving your organizations objectives? What if everyone on your team was willing to leave their comfort zone and take a risk to help your team win?

Impossible? Unrealistic? Pollyanna? No.

The team with the best leader usually wins. Sounds simple...but what does it take to be the best leader?

Members Reviews:

Timeless Leadership Principles

This is an extremely well written, concise book for all Leaders. In fact, this should be carried around by all Leaders.

Seems simple enough - but as you read through this book, few are doing this

The Magic Question. A simple question every leader dreams of answering. David Cottrell.2013. ISBN 9780071806169.

Six questions.

What is really important?

How am I doing?

How is our team doing?

Do you care?

What difference do we make?

Are you worth following?

Seems simple enough - but as you read through this book, few are doing this.

The idea of this book seems weak until you realize that only 5% of our population reads a book a month.

Add the challenges that Millennials seem to give to older managers and this book makes more sense.

Is it worth $16? Hard to say - and it will last about an hours flight at 97 pp. Could be awake up call for some.

The Magic Question

Great little book!

It starts with 6 chapters with 6 other important questions:

What is really important? (I am an advocate of asking this daily - defining this is one of the keys to success)

How am I doing?

How is the team doing?

Do you care?

What difference do we make?

Are you worth following?

And then the magic question. How can I help?

The Magic Question

The Magic Question takes you to the next step beyond affirmations... summoning your questioning abilities and creativity!

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Title: The Law Firm of Tomorrow

Author: Larry Port

Narrator: Matthew Thomas Chavez

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-30-13

Publisher: Rocket Matter

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Running a law practice today is tough. Economic worries, technological innovations, and traditional marketing are turning legal services upside down. Learn how to take control of this tumultuous environment with The Law Firm of Tomorrow, available for the first time as a single, consolidated volume.

Compiled by the creators of Rocket Matter, the leading online legal software in the cloud, The Law Firm of Tomorrow taps into knowledge gained by helping thousands of attorneys run their practices. Marketing, Technology, Business Practices, and Billing are all explored with insight, wit, and simplicity. The Law Firm of Tomorrow will put your firm on the path of increased efficiency and bigger profits in a difficult environment.

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Title: Secrets of Effective Leadership for IT Managers

Subtitle: Tips and Techniques that IT Managers Can Use in Order to Develop Leadership Skills

Author: Jim Anderson

Narrator: Jim Anderson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-26-13

Publisher: Blue Elephant Consulting

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Anyone can manage IT employees. Due to the fact that the employees have agreed to work for the company, as their manager you hold the ability to fire them in your hands. If they don't do what you tell them to do, you have the right to terminate them. That's management, not leadership.

What You'll Hear:

Leadership has to do with getting your IT team to WANT to do what you need them to do. When you are leading your team, when you are not around they continue to work towards the goals that you have established for the team because they believe in the goals and in you. Leadership is much more powerful than management.

Leadership is also much harder to learn how to do. It has a great deal to do with understanding what motivates the members of your team and then finding ways to associate the team's goals with what each member of the team is trying to accomplish in both their career and in their personal life.

Examples of how to be a better leader can be found in many different places. Not all of these examples come from within IT. As an IT manager you need to learn how to keep your eyes open so that you can spot and learn from the good examples of leadership that are all around us each and every day.

Understanding the various members of your team is a key part of knowing how best to lead them. This requires you to be socially intelligent and to have the ability to be "tuned in" to their needs.

This audiobook will provide you with numerous examples of good leadership. I'll be showing you the skills and talents that IT leaders must have in order to do a good job of motivating their team. Creating a culture of leadership will allow your team to achieve more using the resources that are available to you.

Members Reviews:

Not useful

Very basic ideas that every one knows unbleached you are in your initial high school year. I will never buy any of his books again totally useless.