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Title: Gandhi CEO

Subtitle: 14 Principles to Guide & Inspire Modern Leaders

Author: Alan Axelrod

Narrator: Don Hagen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-17-10

Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Business, Management

Publisher's Summary:

Historys great leaders have much to teach us, and no one outshines Alan Axelrod in extracting those lessons and applying them to todays business world. His Elizabeth I, CEO and Patton on Leadership both became BusinessWeek best sellersand now, to follow his recent Winston Churchill, CEO, Axelrod has found a new and perhaps surprising subject for his popular format: Gandhi.

Gandhi, a CEO? Absolutelyand an incomparable example for our uncertain times, when we need leaders we can trust and admire. Not only was he a moral and intensely spiritual man, but also a supremely practical manager and a powerful agent for change, able to nurture the rebirth of an entire nation. To achieve this goal, he mastered the elements of personal leadership and institutional management. Axelrod looks at this much-studied figure in a way nobody has before, employing his fluid, engaging, and conversational style to bring each lesson to life through quotes and vivid examples from Gandhis life.

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Title: Soaring With The Phoenix

Subtitle: Renewing The Vision, Reviving The Spirit and Re-Creating The Success of Your Company

Author: James A. Belasco, Jerre Stead

Narrator: David Ackroyd

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 04-14-10

Publisher: Phoenix Books

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Business, Management

Publisher's Summary:

Top best-selling business author, James A. Belasco teams with corporate leader Jerre Stead, CEO of Ingram Micro, Inc. to create the ultimate business guidebook for the future.

Members Reviews:

Don't just change the present, create the future

More often not, companies launch series after series of change initiatives which result in greater and greater failures. Why do these change initiatives fail? The authors of this book argue that it is because companies attempt to make a series of small changes. They see these series of small changes as simply tweaking hey present and therefore doomed.

The authors argue that in the new economy, companies are faced with radical and constant global, technical, social, and for many, personal change. With these sweeping changes, the authors argue that a company must also make drastic changes or encounter the failures of those that have opted for small incremental changes. How does a company make these sweeping changes? Can it be done?

The authors are consultants that had great success reviving the NCR division of AT&T. They draw on the knowledge gained from their success to deliver a step-by-step guide to what they call "revivolution," the process to renew in a revolutionary way the management, team, or organization.

The steps are grounded in the following principles for the "revivolution:"

 Self-renew is Job 1.

 We are all part of interconnected, interdependent networks

 Create successes for all of your connections

 Learn more in order to contribute more to others' success.

 Take ownership of your company and your life.

Two great collaborators

I had the opportunity early in my career to have Jim Belasco consult with the division I worked for in San Diego in San Diego. Jerre Stead was the CEO of the company at the time. This is another of Jim's thought provoking lessons on how to be an effective leader. I have learned much from him over the years in my growth from stock clerk to public company president.

One of the best executive roadmaps for a business turnaround

This book represents a solid and actionable roadmap for building and rebuilding a successful business of any size -- whatever the situation or current performance of the business. You can expect to receive important insights that you as an executive can apply toward creating a business that sets clear goals and meets them -- building the right relaitonships with your team, establishing a vision, mission and objectives while executing with leadership and a pragmatic focus on detail. You should also take a look at the companion book - a later re-issue of this edition, re-titled Seize Tomorrow - Start Today ... which is a handy paperback version. Again, this is an executive-level book which many business leaders actually HAVE used to turn businesses around. No other business book offers as much insight, so intelligently packaged and articulated. THis is the essential executive handbook for business and individual renewal.

A Solid Effort!

James A. Belasco and Jerre Stead use the metaphor of the mythological phoenix to underline the need for a leader to embrace change. They suggest using the phoenix to create a new vision for yourself and your company.

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Title: Primal Management

Subtitle: Unraveling Secrets of Human Nature

Author: Paul Herr

Narrator: Jim Herrin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-30-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Business, Management

Publisher's Summary:

As human beings, we are fascinated by what makes us tick. We know that nature gave us certain biological appetites to ensure our survival, among those the need for water, food, sex, and love, but meeting these alone is not enough to ensure happiness. Scientists, and now managers, are realizing that people have a biological need to experience social rewards like praise, the thrill of innovation, and the satisfaction of acquiring new skills.

To succeed, every manager needs to realize that work must provide more than just a paycheck and that quenching these social appetites is the key to creating passionate employees whose productivity blows away the bottom line.

Primal Management is the first book to bring together the five impulses at the core of human motivation (innovation, competency, attaining goals, cooperation, and self-protection). It reveals that to drive employees, the workplace has to satisfy these appetites, and offers practical tips on how to do it and metrics for measuring success. Respected consultant Paul Herr explodes the myth that emotions have no place on the job and explores how this belief actually harms employee performance. Using examples of companies that have benefited from the principles of primal management, he shows how businesses can measure their emotional health, address areas where they don't engage employees, and increase productivity by boosting the emotional paycheck.

Based on groundbreaking scientific research, this book will change the way we inspire our people and show how fulfilled employees lead to incredibly profitable businesses.

Members Reviews:

difficult listen

I really wanted to like this book. On multiple attempts, I found I simply couldn't continue listening due to its fatal combination of dry material and dry narration. I'm sure the book has good information to share, but I have to admit I'm sorry I bought this one.

listen slowly and learn you will like this approac

listened to it twice it was very informative. and useful. worth the credit

i will use this.

Emotion - The value of.

Very pleased to listen to this book from Paul Herr. Even if you are not in management for any corporation. This audio book clearly reads / listens as it is very-valuable to know what pleases people!! Paul includes his personal life experiences in this book which is a huge plus (for any author); in-order to assist in imparting useful information to us the reader; (as it is written from a "hands-on" type of working perspective). Thanks Paul for writing this book! Thank you everybody for reading my review! Hope this review helps in your decision to have a listen of this book.

compelling and thought provoking

I have encountered a number of books on management psychology and how to do things better. Most have similar themes written in different ways. Paul Herr's book on Primal Management attempts to explain why we tick the way we do and backs this up with biological and scientific research. I found this book fascinating and compelling and came out of the other end a believer - although to be fair, this is synergistic with my preferred management style. Some will not find this transition so easy. My only reason for not scoring this a 5 is the narrators slightly monotone style which grates a little after a while.

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Title: Lee & Grant

Subtitle: Profiles in Leadership from the Battlefields of Virginia

Author: Charles R. Bowery

Narrator: Knighton Bliss

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-30-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Business, Management

Publisher's Summary:

In the Spring of 1864, the two greatest generals of the Civil War met on the battlegrounds of Virginia to determine the outcome of the war and the future of America. Their actions in the Overland Campaign define the qualities that made them exceptional leaders - qualities just as relevant in modern business settings.

Filled with riveting battlefield scenes, Lee & Grant showcases the generals' legendary skills and illustrates many crucial values. Lee and Grant both exhibited exceptional intelligence, problem-solving skills, and the innate ability to garner the respect of every person in their command. Today's leaders will find an invaluable business asset in their legacy.

Members Reviews:

Fascinating & Boring at the same time

I will probably not download anymore books with this narrator because his reading style drove me nuts. He had very little inflection in his voice & often times sounded robotic.

The history of the Civil War was fascinating to me because it had been so long since I studied anything from that time period. I learned a lot about the war and these two, very different Generals.

However, the battles did get a little old after awhile & my fascination started to wane at some point. This could also be because of the narrator's delivery. I mostly enjoyed the opening introductions of these 2 men & the stories about the end of the war. I also appreciated the tie-ins with modern day leadership at the end of each chapter.

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Title: Young Guns

Subtitle: The Fearless Entrepreneur's GT Chasing Dreams

Author: Robert Tuchman

Narrator: Jeffrey Preston

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-23-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: Business, Management

Publisher's Summary:

As a recent college graduate, there is no better time to take risks especially when it comes to making career choices. All too often, young employees find themselves in unfulfilling jobs with little chance of advancement. But with the right advice, they can strike out on their own and chase their dreams. Through personal experience as a one-time stock broker-trainee turned successful entrepreneur, Robert Tuchman knows what it's like to be stuck and what it takes to break free of a frustrating job and build your career on your own terms.

In Young Guns, he shows readers how to start out on a business venture, how to gain a client base, how to keep those clients, and what they need to sacrifice along the way in order to succeed. He reveals the myths and realities about starting a business when you're young. Filled with real-life examples of entrepreneurs under 35 who have made it to the top, this is the book that will show readers how to go for the gold and lead a passionate, daring and successful life.

Members Reviews:

Repetitive

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

If the author hadn't repeated himself for half of the book, espousing how great his company was. If he'd have bothered to explain how, rather than boasting about what he did, it would have been better and more helpful.

Great book if you haven't found your passion yet

Where does Young Guns rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

I would rank this toward the top but I've definitely heard better books than this.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There was only 1 character I believe.

Which character as performed by Jeffrey Preston was your favorite?

There was only 1 character I believe.

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

No extreme reactions. Good book altogether, but not great IMO.

Any additional comments?

Great real-life story. I've already found my passion in life so this book could only do so much for me. However, it was great to listen to since it reminded me to follow my passion. I try to remind myself of that everyday and this definitely helped.

For anyone that hasn't found their passion in life yet, this book should be in your pipeline!

motivating

most of this is common sense but the reminder doesn't hurt.

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Title: 33 Million People in the Room

Subtitle: How to Create, Influence, and Run a Successful Business with Social Networking

Author: Juliette Powell

Narrator: Eileen Stevens

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-09-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Business, Management

Publisher's Summary:

Powell's wide-ranging research, including coverage on Barack Obama's successful online strategy in his bid for the presidency, focuses on technology, media and gaming companies, leaders in fashion, beauty, publishing, finance, retail, event planning, and beyond.

These powerful narratives illuminate the reality of doing business on today's social networks as never before. Through them, Powell introduces new best practices, shows how to avoid crucial pitfalls, and helps you prepare for the newest trends in online social networking.

Drawing on the latest research, Powell connects the dots, uncovering the human dynamics and patterns that consistently underlie successful social networking initiatives. Along the way, she offers practical tools and advice for optimizing every stage of your own social networking initiative - from planning through measurement, and beyond.

Members Reviews:

Ok but not the best book.

This book was ok, there were lots of good examples of people were successful using social networks but no real tool on how you can apply it to your business. The book is very basic and for people that dont already know what a social network is or how it works.

I read Ground Swell first and found it much more informative.

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Titel: Der Weg zum erfolgreichen Unternehmer

Autor:: Stefan Merath

Erzähler: Heiko Grauel, Sonngard Dressler

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 14 hrs and 18 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-28-09

Herausgeber: Gabal

Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 3 Stimmen

Kategorien: Business, Management

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Die Rolle des Unternehmensgründers muss sich von der Fachkraft hin zum Unternehmer wandeln. Der Kern des Problems liegt also in der Veränderung des Unternehmers als Person. Das Unternehmen selbst ist dann nur der Spiegel der Unternehmerpersönlichkeit.

Redaktionelle Rezensionen:

Ein Praxis-Hörbuch von einem Unternehmer für Unternehmer. Stefan Merath hat am eigenen Leib erfahren müssen, welche Probleme ein aufstrebendes Unternehmen mit sich bringen kann. In diesem Hörbuch fasst er grundlegende Tipps für Selbstständige zusammen, die von den Sprechern Heiko Grauel und Sonngard Dressel kurzweilig dargestellt werden.

Hier erfahren Unternehmer und solche, die es werden wollen, viel über die Rolle des Geschäftsführers und die Veränderungen, die notwendig sind, um ein Unternehmen zum Erfolg zu führen. Dabei handelt es sich aber nicht um trockene Theorien, vielmehr wird dem Hörer anhand einer offenbar selbst erfahrenen Geschichte vor Augen geführt, wie Unternehmen sich effizient führen lassen. Heiko Grauel und Sonngard Dressel verleihen dieser Geschichte Schwung. Trotz 14 Stunden und 18 Minuten Länge kommt keine Langeweile auf, da die Sprecher eine anregende und interessante Atmosphäre schaffen.

Ein etwas anderer Ratgeber zur Unternehmensführung.

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Mitglieder Bewertungen:

Inspirierend

Danke. Dieses Buch ist der Hammer. Man wird mit in die Welt eines Unternehmers genommen und lernt an Beispielen. Auch ein großartiger Erzähler macht dieses Buch als Hörbuch spannend, man empfindet weder einschläfernde noch langweilige Stimmung. (Zu beheben: Bei 14:11:50 ist für 1-2 Sekunden nur ein Kratzen zu hören.)

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Title: Tactical Transparency

Subtitle: How Leaders Can Leverage Social Media to Maximize Value and Build Their Brand

Author: John C. Havens, Shel Holtz

Narrator: Victor Bevine

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-16-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Business, Management

Publisher's Summary:

Drawn largely from interviews with leaders in companies that have achieved measurable success in this arena, authors Shel Holtz and John C. Havens provide step-by-step details on how executives and professional communicators can create a transparency strategy that will keep their organization competitive in the 21st century.

The authors show how organizations can evaluate their readiness for transparency, what they need to do to get ready, and how to effectively communicate their transparency strategy to their customers and employees. They also identify aspects of blog/new media "netiquette" an important but often misunderstood part of engaging in transparency.

Members Reviews:

Much of the same Material from Other Books

This text is a bit preachy and I don't care for the style. It retells the Dell Hell story and another about Sony's bad boy attempt to use social media undercover to drive up PSP Christmas sales, but generally doesn't say anything that hasn't already been covered in this genre -- What Would Google Do, Here Comes Everybody, etc. Yes, we know the dialectic Internet is changing business, but there's nothing particularly insightful about this text. Be Honest, it says. So did Beware the Naked Man Who Offers You His Shirt and How to Swim with the Sharks without Being Eaten Alive -- were those two decades ago?

But this is different -- be honest, or else, it will bite you. The Internet is forever and anything on a website at anytime can be rediscovered via a simple Google search.

Is there really anyone reading this who doesn't already know this?

This book is more an issue of wishful thinking. The authors HOPE businesses will be more honest in the future, but ... I found all evidence to the contrary.

This book is well read, the production is clean and the ideas flowed smoothly into my mind.

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Title: The Upside of the Downturn

Subtitle: Ten Management Strategies to Prevail in the Recession and Thrive in the Aftermath

Author: Geoff Colvin

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-25-09

Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Business, Management

Publisher's Summary:

Geoff Colvin, one of America's most respected business journalists, says even the scariest recession has an upside. The best managers know conventional thinking won't help them win in these tough times. They're taking smart, practical steps that will not only keep them strong, but will also distance them from the pack for years to come.

The dozens of top-performing leaders Colvin interviewed reject the common view that slashing costs and firing employees are all that matter. They see the recession as a rich opportunity to reinvent their organizations and lay the groundwork for future growth.Colvin's 10 solidly grounded strategies will increase your company's competitiveness and build its long-term value.

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Title: Rethink

Subtitle: A Business Manifesto for Cutting Costs and Boosting Innovation

Author: Ric Merrifield

Narrator: Robert Pavlovich

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-24-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Business, Management

Publisher's Summary:

Along the way, Merrifield presents powerful case studies ranging from ING DIRECT to Amazon.com to Procter & Gamble. These diverse companies have learned how to cut costs, strengthen innovation, and profit from change all at the same time. Using the lessons in this book, you can, too.

Members Reviews:

what's the point?

A bunch of case studies on how some American companies did something and then did something different. Woop-de-doo. What an absurd book. Their little buzz words 'The How' and 'The What' that they liberally lather onto any overused case-study, in an attempt to take ownership of the idea, are infuriating. so pointless and annoying. If anyone makes it through this and learns anything applicable to their business I'll give you a tenner. Do yourself a favour and get 'Rework' or 'Crush It' if you are really keen on modern thought and change.