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Title: Jumpstart Your Leadership

Subtitle: 10 Jolts to Leverage Your Leadership

Author: Shawn Doyle

Narrator: Rich Germaine

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-09-13

Publisher: Sound Wisdom Publishers

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Jumpstart Your Leadership- 10 Jolts to Leverage Your Leadership

Are you a leader? Would like to be a better leader? Would you like to be a leader in the future? Then this book is for you. In this book Shawn Doyle will show you the tools tips and techniques for becoming the kind of leader that other people want to follow.

Jumpstart Your Leadership will share with you the 10 key principles of leveraging your leadership.

Mission and vision- the important and compelling reasons why every organization large and small needs to have a mission and vision statement in order to lead effectively.

Strategic planning- strategic planning is absolutely critical to the long-term health of an organization. However in many cases leaders are not skilled at planning short, mid-term and long-term. Shawn shows them specifically how to plan and think strategically about the future which is a core leadership competency.

Hiring- hiring in many organizations is done very poorly, haphazardly and the track record of success is appalling. Shawn shows leaders how to interview and hire people effectively and shares a shocking concept about hiring people that they have probably never heard.

Communication- in many organizations leaders think that they are communicating effectively-but they would be wrong. The reality is most leaders think they're communicating effectively but when employees are asked they say they don't feel "in the loop" or that the communication is not effective in any way. So why is there two different versions of effective communication? This chapter will unlock the keys to effectively communicating in a leadership role.

Motivation- one of the biggest questions that Shawn gets in the classroom around the country is how can leaders motivate their employees? In this chapter he shares the inside secrets for getting the team motivated and only high levels of morale and team spirit.

Reward- too many times in too many organizations high-performing employees feel under-appreciated overworked and not rewarded. In this chapter Shawn shares with them many of the myths about reward and how they can be shattered. He also shares the key strategies for rewarding people in order to impact of rewards and to increase people's perception of their rewards.

Accountability- far too many times managers are reluctant to hold employees accountable for the results of their work. In this section Shawn shares the key tools and techniques for holding people accountable for their work and for the results of their work.

Development- Shawn believes that one of the key responsibilities of a person in a leadership role is to provide employees with the development that they deserve and need. He will show leaders how to put an end to the concept of a "dead end job."

Storytelling- Shawn believes that an important competency of leadership is being able to tell stories that reinforce and help build the culture of an organization. In this section leaders will learn how to become a competent and powerful storyteller as a leader.

Authenticity- many books of late have been written about the importance of authenticity and honesty.

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Title: 212 Service: The 10 Rules for Creating a Service Culture

Author: Mac Anderson

Narrator: Derek Shetterly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr

Language: English

Release date: 08-08-13

Publisher: Simple Truths

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

At 211 degrees, water is hot. At 212 degrees, it boils. And with boiling water comes steam. And steam can power a locomotive. The one extra degree makes the difference. This simple analogy reflects the ultimate definition of excellence. Because it's the one extra degree of effort, in business and life, that can separate the good from the great.

The stories in 212 Service reflect real-life examples of companies that have taken their customer service to the next degree. Someone once said, "Life is like a game of tennis. The player who serves well seldom loses." The same can be said for any business on the planet.

There are many books written about service; however, our goal in this audiobook is to keep it simple. 212 Service presents 10 simple but engaging rules of service that can be listened to by every member of your team in less than 30 minutes. 212 Service is written with real-life examples of exceptional customer service and is certain to inspire your team with ideas that apply specifically to your industry.

Gildan Media is proud to bring you these uplifting and life-changing inspirational books from Simple Truths, which can be used throughout every facet of your life. These audiobooks may be short in length, but their words speak volumes.

Members Reviews:

Short, but Mighty

This books is a little more than an hour long. 10 solid rules to great customer service and culture building. I enjoyed it...

information needed to become a great leader

this was an easy read packed very usable information. gave me a better insight on what it is to become a leader.

Excellent

This audiobook is a Great listen for anyone looking to take customer service to next level !

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Title: The Leadership Contract

Subtitle: The Fine Print to Becoming a Great Leader

Author: Vince Molinaro

Narrator: Mark Whitten

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-29-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Establish the terms and conditions of a "Leadership Contract" to ensure the success of your company.

Recent studies show that only 7 percent of employees have trust and confidence in their senior leaders. How can we ever get our organizations to succeed if so few employees believe in their senior leaders? The Leadership Contract explains why leadership, and specifically leadership culture, is the only real differentiator between the organizations that thrive and those that fall behind. This book explains how to establish a leadership contract that is fully understood and agreed upon by business leaders to ensure the success of their companies. The book lays out the four terms and conditions of the leadership contract and enlists leaders in making a conscious decision to lead, including the understanding that leadership is a decision, entails an obligation, is difficult, and requires a community.

Designed for top-level executives, mid-level managers, front-line leaders, and emerging leaders, the book identifies the shortcomings of current leadership methods and explains how to adopt new policies and mentalities to make you a better leader and ensure business success.

Author Vince Molinaro, Ph.D., CMC, is the author of two successful books, Leadership Solutions and The Leadership Gap, and is also a Certified Management Consultant.

Create the contract that ensures your leadership will take your organization to new heights.

Members Reviews:

Great Book

Would you consider the audio edition of The Leadership Contract to be better than the print version?

the audio version was great for my long commutes.

What did you like best about this story?

well rounded and challenging

Which character as performed by Mark Whitten was your favorite?

Zinta was inspiring to me

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, I have the hard cover book too so I could add notes

Any additional comments?

great read! A must read for new and high potential leaders.

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Title: Getting to Resolution: Turning Conflict into Collaboration

Author: Stewart Levine

Narrator: Doug Hannah

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-17-13

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

What is the greatest impediment to productive and satisfying business and personal relationships? According to empowerment guru Stewart Levine, it's inadequate conflict resolution. Levine's seven-step model integrates two skills essential for success -- collaboration and conflict resolution -- and emphasizes the importance of a shift in attitude, assumptions, and approaches when facing a problem.

Members Reviews:

Great Book on Conflict Resolution

I love this book. I am a management consultant and often have to deal with warring business partners. After readying the book I immediately put some of what I learned into practice and had a great outcome with my client. I highly recommend this book.

Five Stars

thank you

Use a collaborative process for conflict resolution, instead of a costly legal battle

Stewart Levine, lawyer and management consultant, has a unique view on resolving conflict. He spent 12 years settling conflict in court, and has spent the last 19 years teaching business people a less costly, more collaborative way to resolve conflict. Conflict is unavoidable, says Levine, but learning to deal with it in a more productive way is not. In Getting To Resolution, Levine has outlined a step-by-step plan for turning conflict into collaboration.

 Get in the right frame of mind. The first essential step to resolving conflict is to want to resolve it. Open up and be truthful. You must commit to and invest yourself in the process.

 Stop thinking of conflict as a win/lose proposition. Arguing over who's right often does not lead to a resolution that anyone wants. When you are committed to collaboration, you will disarm those who are committed to a fight. Focus on what the conflict is costing everyone and what everyone can gain from a resolution.

 Tell your story and listen to the story of the other side. Resolution arises from sharing information, while conflict arises from withholding it.

 Test out your preliminary vision about how the conflict can be resolved. As you get more information, check to make sure that your vision meets the concerns of all the parties involved.

 Get current and complete information on the issues. You must be up-to-date in order to move forward with a resolution.

 Reach an agreement in principle. Come to a broad understanding of what the resolution will be.

 Create a template for agreement including the following elements: Intent, specific vision, roles, commitments to action, timeline, measurements of satisfaction, concerns and fears, renegotiation, dissolution, consequences, dispute resolution, and management of the process.

Corporate attorneys and executives need this book.

I'm a lawyer used to being called in when a company is in trouble, and I write this review from that perspective. This book is loaded with good advice for business persons and attorneys. This book is for you to eliminate conflict and get collaboration. That's the down-to-earth reason for reading this book. If you are a business manager wanting to drive your department, or the company, successfully, or an attorney looking for advice that makes you a better attorney --- Getting to Resolution is a "must read".

I found it enjoyable to read what Levine says; he's a good writer. Beyond that, he is one of the few people who are truly original thinkers.

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Title: The 3 Keys to Empowerment

Subtitle: Release the Power Within People for Astonishing Results

Author: Ken Blanchard, John P. Carlos, Alan Randolph

Narrator: Derek Shetterly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-15-13

Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC

Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

"Empowerment" can be a mind-numbing topic, but in The 3 Keys to Empowerment, Ken Blanchard and his coauthors use concrete examples, a Q&A format, case histories, and entertaining comments to keep the discussion lively. The authors show that empowerment is not about giving people power, it's about releasing the power they already have.

Critic Reviews:

"Each chapter, arranged in a question-and-answer format, gives advice and details on realizing all the steps and processes. Scattered among the tips are relevant case histories, skills, and reinforcement from other consultants. One example is a mentions the art of effective praising, including the expression of sincere appreciation. And the authors stress that sharing information, at the very beginning, doesn't mean explaining a future vision and mission. Smart psychology at work." (Booklist)

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Title: AMA Business Boot Camp

Subtitle: Management and Leadership Fundamentals That Will See You Successfully Through Your Career

Author: Edward T. Reilly

Narrator: Edward T. Reilly

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-20-13

Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

The preeminent provider of business education worldwide, the American Management Association trains over 100,000 managers and executives a year through its renowned management education seminar programs and conferences. Now, for the first time, the fundamental skills taught by this elite leadership and management institution have been collected in one easy-to-digest volume.

Giving you an overview of exactly what the AMA considers to be the most important and powerful competencies for todays serious business professional, AMA Business Boot Camp supplies you with the building blocks of knowledge you need to succeed as a manager and leader. Youll learn how to:

Filled with easy-to-apply techniques and tangible strategies, the book contains action tips to solidify learning, as well as valuable tools such as a coaching planning worksheet, a project management planning template, and a self-assessment to help determine your comfort level with delegation.

Throughout your career in business, you will have to navigate the waters of organizational politics. You will have to build relationships with difficult people. You will need to keep a tight focus on your mission, inspire and direct different groups of people, sell your projects to others, and come up with great ideas to save the day.

Critic Reviews:

"...serves as a both a crash course and comprehensive checklist of the task and responsibilities...to achieve excellence and move organizations forward." (Small Business Digest)

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Title: Goal Play!

Subtitle: Leadership Lessons from the Soccer Field

Author: Paul F. Levy

Narrator: Paul F. Levy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-05-13

Publisher: Paul F. Levy

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

This book offers insights from sports, health care, business and government to help leaders get better outcomes. Here are some comments from experts in the field: "Paul Levy, who managed the cleanup of Boston Harbor and became the nation's most acclaimed hospital CEO, is a leader of uncommon skill and breadth. In Goal Play!, he offers powerful lessons in leadership by drawing on experiences ranging from coaching girls' soccer to managing the aftermath of catastrophic medical mistakes. How should a top executive communicate with front line staff, and with the outside world? How can a manager nurture great teams while celebrating superstars? How should a leader react when things go wrong... and right? After reading this insightful, unblinkingly honest, and extremely readable book, you'll have the answers you need to be a more effective mentor, coach, and leader."

Robert Wachter, Professor of Medicine, USCF

Members Reviews:

Good lessons not so much from the soccer field

If you could sum up Goal Play! in three words, what would they be?

The book is well written and easy to listen to. Each chapter starts out with a soccer anecdote, but the soccer parallels stop a few minutes into the chapter. Still, the lessons are useful. I would reccomend this book.

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Title: How to Sell a Business

Author: Jacob Orosz

Narrator: Jacob Orosz

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-10-13

Publisher: Jacob Orosz

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Written by a certified business broker and leader in the field of selling a business, this comprehensive audiobook explains how to sell a business in seven simple steps. Avoid legal pitfalls and sell your business faster using these up-to-the-minute tips from an expert with years of real world business experience from preparing your business for sale to closing the deal.

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Members Reviews:

Excellent overview of the process

Good book, straight to the point, this is a very good overview of the process of selling a business.

Thinking about returning it

What did you like best about How to Sell a Business? What did you like least?

This book is a salespitch. A poor one at that. Mixed in with a handful of common sense, obvious and easily researched info points are infomercial-esque pitches for the company's service. It's incredibly unprofessional and annoying. I find it even harder to justify when the content is not only weak but padded... the author repeats the same points again in a "we'll talk about X, you'll learn about it, now let me explain X".

Would you recommend How to Sell a Business to your friends? Why or why not?

I recommend 30 minutes of Google research, engagement in any business for sale community or any other book. Not this one.

Was How to Sell a Business worth the listening time?

No. General, fluffed up content, minimal (if any) insights and an absolutely disrespectful amount of infomercial "call us at X, email us now at Y" pitches. Amateur and needy.

Any additional comments?

Audible is an incredible marketplace. Content like this, I'd expect to find on Kindle or in "ebooks"... not in the PROFESSIONAL and QUALITY marketplace of Audible.

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Title: Six Disciplines for Excellence

Subtitle: Building Small Businesses That Learn, Lead and Last

Author: Gary Harpst

Narrator: Terry Daniel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-20-13

Publisher: Six Disciplines Publishing

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Six Disciplines Leadership Centers are dedicated to helping small businesses achieve and sustain success. Six Disciplines for Excellence provides six fundamental business principles that are specifically designed to help small businesses move beyond momentary success to attain enduring excellence. This audiobook is not for those who are looking for a quick fix. Six Disciplines for Excellence is a long-term fitness program, not a fad diet.

Members Reviews:

Not suitable as an audiobook.

This book reads like a textbook rather than a story. It is broken down into numbered lists and sub lists e.g. "Section 4a" and I found it very hard to follow. The book also makes excessive use of the word etcetera to the point that you can tell when they're going to use it and speak along in unison.

The content feels very dated. They make a point that you "should" start thinking about getting on this new thing called The Internet and they have to spell out what IT stands for.

Worst of all the book culminates in a sales pitch about how good the (paid for) six disciplines software is, yet it sounds like a sub-par version of Trello (which is free by the way).

I regret wasting my monthly audible credit on this book and I wish I could get my 4 hours back. I call shenanigans on all of the 5 star reviews this book has received.

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Title: Six Disciplines Execution Revolution

Subtitle: Solving the One Business Problem That Makes Solving All Other Problems Easier

Author: Gary Harpst

Narrator: Terry Daniel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-19-13

Publisher: Six Disciplines Publishing

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

With all of the pressures successful business leaders have today, none is more urgent or challenging than learning the ability to execute strategy. While larger businesses have the luxury of budgets and resources to meet this challenge, it's the small and midsized businesses that now have a tremendous opportunity to level the playing field, leapfrog the expensive, outdated approaches of the past, and attack the challenge of execution in a revolutionary way.

The key insights are:

Based on breakthrough research, field testing, and proven best-practices, the thought-leading vision described by Gary Harpst in Six Disciplines Execution Revolution sets a new course for how small and midsized businesses can finally confront the never-ending challenge of executing strategy.

As a follow-up to the success of Six Disciplines for Excellence, Harpst's new book, Six Disciplines Execution Revolution, details the elements of a complete strategy execution program, clarifies how it could only have happened now, and explains why such a program will soon become a mainstream requirement for your business.

Members Reviews:

An Excellent Book for Small and Medium Size Business Owners

If you are a small to medium size business owner, or trying to assist one, this is a book worth reading. In fact, I recommend their website to find out as much as possible about the organization behind this book and their approach to helping companies.

My background is in business... managing and owning parts or all of some simple and a few complicated small businesses. I also volunteered during a five year stint in economic development work for a metro government and a chamber of commerce. My focus was on assisting existing businesses in my region.

Over the years, I have collected, read and recommended to others several dozen books on strategy, execution, planning, managing change and the like. This book and its sister book, 'Six Disciplines for Excellence' are two of the best. Most important is the methodology explained in these books. If followed the chances of improving your business will definitely be increased.

Best book on execution for small business owners

I've read many of the best-selling business books. They've helped me better understand the mind of a business leader and clarify values that are important for success. I value them for that.

I run a small PR firm. Six Disciplines Execution Revolution is the first book that has help me understand what I need to do to succeed as a small business owner. Harpst's six disciplines have helped me get my arms around what's really important (and it wasn't what I though it was) and align the team behind those goals. Our employee survey improved 30% this year because we have a clear plan.

Admittedly, I have to work every day on the execution part. But, it's good to know I have a resource I can open to get ideas and inspiration when I need it.

I also recommendSix Disciplines for Excellence: Building Small Businesses That Learn, Lead and Last, Harpst's first book.