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Title: How the Mighty Fall (Excerpt)

Author: Jim Collins

Narrator: Jim Collins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-15-09

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 70 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Amidst the desolate landscape of fallen great companies, Jim Collins began to wonder: How do the mighty fall? Can decline be detected early and avoided? How far can a company fall before the path toward doom becomes inevitable and unshakable? How can companies reverse course?

In How the Mighty Fall, Collins confronts these questions, offering leaders the well-founded hope that they can learn how to stave off decline and, if they find themselves falling, reverse their course. Great companies can stumble, badly, and recover. Every institution, no matter how great, is vulnerable to decline. There is no law of nature that the most powerful will inevitably remain at the top. Anyone can fall and most eventually do.

But, as Collins' research emphasizes, some companies do indeed recover. Decline, it turns out, is largely self-inflicted, and the path to recovery lies largely within our own hands. We are not imprisoned by our circumstances, our history, or even our staggering defeats along the way. As long as we never get entirely knocked out of the game, hope always remains. The mighty can fall, but they can often rise again.

Members Reviews:

Excerpt seemed to little of book

He explained why he wrote the book and started to read it from the preface, two paragraphs in...the 5 minutes were up.

I am still buying the book but not based on this excerpt

Ps can't really rate the story but I have high hopes

Not long enough to review properly.

Incredible reader. this man should read to us for a living. his voice, presentation, and enunciation are perfect.

the story or in this case information was to brief to rate whether or not it was on point or not.

good topic

would love too hear more on that subject keep up the great work my friend

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Title: Greater Than Yourself

Subtitle: The Ultimate Lesson of True Leadership

Author: Steve Farber

Narrator: Steve Farber

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-27-09

Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 41 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

In this powerful and inspiring story, Farber shows that the goal of a genuine leader is to help others - teammates, employees, and colleagues - become more capable and confident and accomplished than they are themselves. Through the actions of a forward thinking and extraordinarily successful CEO, Farber reveals the three keys to achieving this: Expand Yourself, Give Yourself, and Replicate Yourself. Filled with actionable principles and innovative ideas, Greater Than Yourself is perhaps the most powerful message today's business leaders can learn.

Critic Reviews:

"Raising someone up does not reduce your stature - in fact, it exalts you in ways you have to experience to believe. G reater Than Yourself shows how you can begin improving the world by giving of yourself. It's a wonderful message wrapped in a highly entertaining, well-written story." (Ken Blanchard, coauthor of

The One Minute Manager and

Leading at a Higher Level)

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Title: The Necessary Revolution

Subtitle: How Individuals And Organizations Are Working Together to Create a Sustainable World

Author: Peter M. Senge, Ann Graham, Nina Kruschwitz, Joe Laur, Sara Schley

Narrator: Ted Barker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 43 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-02-08

Publisher: Books on Tape

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Now, stop imagining - that world is already emerging.

A revolution is underway in today's organizations. As Peter Senge and his co-authors reveal in The Necessary Revolution, companies around the world are boldly leading the change from dead-end "business as usual" tactics to transformative strategies that are essential for creating a flourishing, sustainable world. There is a long way to go, but the era of denial has ended.

Today's most innovative leaders are recognizing that, for the sake of our companies and our world, we must implement revolutionary - not just incremental - changes in the way we live and work.

Brimming with inspiring stories from individuals and organizations tackling social and environmental problems around the globe, The Necessary Revolution reveals how ordinary people at every level are transforming their businesses and communities. By working collaboratively across boundaries, they are exploring and putting into place unprecedented solutions that move beyond just being "less bad" to creating pathways that will enable us to flourish in an increasingly interdependent world.

Members Reviews:

Lessons in Sustainability

The book follows the 5th Discipline Fieldbook style of using stories to convey important messages relating to sustainability, energy and resource use, amongst others. The stories illustrate the 5 disciplines of the learning organisation (Personal Mastery, Mental Models, Shared Vision, Team Learning and Systems Thinking) and how they have been used to implement sustainable systems - such as the Green Building rating system.

It gives examples of how parterships such as Coke and the WWF can work toward sustainability - and how the Industrial Age bubble is contrary to nature (there is little waste in nature).

Systems thinking and mental models are used in "The Bathtub" illustration following the Fishing Banks game. It shows how we see the "flow" element in a system (taking the fish out of the fishery) and ignore the part of the system accumulates the "stock" (the health and size of the fishery). For me, this illustration alone was worth the two-credit price of the book.

Sustainability Through Systems Thinking

Although this book is specifically about sustainability, in a broader sense it is really about how to bring systems thinking into our institutions and into our global society. The revolution that the authors refer to is twofold: it is focused on our global environmental impact, and it is focused on the change in thinking that needs to take place in order to minimize that impact. Three key behaviors will create this shift in thinking: seeing systems, collaborating across boundaries, and moving from a problem solving mindset to one of creating the future. The book offers some great examples of how we got into our current predicament and companies that are starting to apply systems thinking to help move "beyond the bubble," as it is referred to in the book. Scattered throughout the book are sections called "Toolbox," which offer a number of exercises and activities that organizations can undertake to begin to address the issue of sustainability.

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Title: Leading with Kindness

Subtitle: How Good People Consistently Get Superior Results

Author: William F. Baker, Michael O'Malley

Narrator: Brilliance Audio

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-13-08

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Far from presenting a naive idea of kindness, this eye-opening book identifies the surprising attributes successful "kind" leaders share. Listeners will learn how they can use kindness to:

Members Reviews:

Four Stars

Excellent book if one is interested in leadership

A must read for anyone and everyone

One of the points addressed in this book is that at the time of printing, nine states were considering allowing employees to sue management. Why it is essential to read this book is because of the Supreme Court decision in 2000 determining that the first amendment does not and will not protect harassment at work. Avis Rent a Car took a harassment case all the way to the Supreme Court through appeal and lost.

This book changed my life

This book changed my work life. I now see leadership as an adventure with great purpose. The book is very well written and provides a lot of insights from leaders across the nation.

Audiobook isn't half bad...

...and it isn't half good either.

[This review focuses on the technical qualities of the audiobook, and has less relevance for purchasers of the paper book.]

The tone, timbre, crispness, volume and recording level of the narration is faultless.

I really like the mp3 disk format that puts all the book on a single disk. That's splendid. I prefer the disk formats of audio books compared with the audio downloads that DRM invariably hobbles. And getting the book in one disk is much more efficient than six.

As for the content of this book, I believe there's a good message here, and I look forward to finishing the book. ON the downside, in my opinion, the authors excessively utilized multisyllabic expressions compositing constructions extensively overelongated. Short words in short sentences would have been better.

There is a serious problem with the audiobook. Each of the six tracks has a length of 1 hour or more. One of the authors was CEO of the Westinghouse radio network. I am surprised he would let this one go public. What audience will listen attentively to a speaker on any subject for a full hour? The publisher must be out of her mind. After listening for 15 minutes, you may be half out of yours.

I used my old Pyro audio software to chop each track into 16 pieces so I could manage this monster on my mp3 player. Sure, my amateur segments make for rough starts and ends, but I can easily replay a choice piece, or find where I was when I left off, or shuffle to and from tracks of another book, all of which become annoying with the original.

I copy audiobooks to my mp3 player and listen to them in that format. This works well for me. They weigh next to nothing and fit in the smallest pockets. I audiobook on my commuter bus to and from work, while working in the garden, and while hiking on weekends. I like multitasking and variety (Perhaps that just means I have a limited attention span.), and I like to shuffle the tracks of several audiobooks and throw in a few tunes as well. After a while I will have listened to the whole book in some order or other several times. That works well for me.

Great Gift for the Upwardly Mobile

Gift purchase, receiver was thrilled.

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Title: Winners Never Cheat

Author: Jon M. Huntsman

Narrator: Stow Lovejoy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-01-08

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 276 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Jon M. Huntsman built a $12 billion company from scratch, the old-fashioned way: with integrity. There were short-term costs. There were moments when it took great courage. But, ultimately, it wasn't just right; it was the best business strategy, too.

In Winners Never Cheat Huntsman tells you how he did it, and how you can, too. This audiobook is about remembering why you work, and why you were chosen to lead. It's about finding the bravery to act on what you know is right and building teams with the same courage. It's about winning. The right way.

Think about the kind of person you want to do business with. Then, be that person and use this audiobook to get you there.

Critic Reviews:

"In his creative gifts, in his business success, in his great philanthropy, in his human qualities, Jon Huntsman stands in a class all of his own." (Vice President Dick Cheney)

"How timely! How needed it is for one of the finest human beings, industrial leaders, and philanthropists on the planet to compellingly drill down 10 timeless, universal values for business and life." (Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of

Members Reviews:

How Refreshing

Jon Huntsman should run for President of this Country. I am 58 years old and have always been told nice guys finish last. Jon puts that thought to shame. I have a new American Idol.

Simple message to do what is right

This is an excellent book on honesty and ethical behavior. The message is simple and clear - do what is right. If you start to rationalize your decision (e.g., it was a verbal agreement; they know it's not an obligation until a contract is signed), you know you're going against your values but trying to justify it. The author follows this simple ideology and demonstrates that you can be both honest and successful. You don't have to pay bribes to create a billion dollar company. You don't have to have lots lawyers to draw up complicated contracts so each company can protect itself from other's unscrupulous behavior. The author Jon Huntsman Sr. gives many stories about winning without cheating.

Top Five Business Book for CEO's

Would you consider the audio edition of Winners Never Cheat to be better than the print version?

Strongly recommend both print and audio. This is not a book you read only once or that you keep to yourself.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jon M. Huntsman is a corporate hero. If all CEO's were like Jon, no one could ever criticize capitalism.

What does Stow Lovejoy bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

Stow speaks from the heart, reflecting Jon well.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

"A handshake should always be as binding as a signed legal document." ~ Jon Huntsman

Any additional comments?

Read this book! Listen to it! Read it again! Give it away! Create a corporate culture and family culture that reflects the principles in this book. This book receives my highest recommendation. How can I give more than five stars?

Ethic is the key to success

Family, charity and business all require high level of ethics in order to truly be successful and Jon reminds us of this as he walks us through the ups and downs of his life.

No need to compromise!!!

Great book. Proof that there is no need to compromise integrity to succeed.

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Title: The Breakthrough Company

Subtitle: How Everyday Companies Become Extraordinary Performers

Author: Keith R. McFarland

Narrator: Keith R. McFarland

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-15-08

Publisher: Random House Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 98 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

In The Breakthrough Company, Keith McFarland pinpoints how everyday companies become extraordinary, showing that luck is a negligible factor. Rather, breakthrough success turns out to be associated with a clearly identifiable set of strategies and skills that anyone in any business can emulate, from small startup to industry leader.

Encouraged by experts such as business legend Peter Drucker and Good to Great author Jim Collins that identify the drivers that enable a company to push past the entrepreneurial phase, McFarland spent five years building and analyzing the world's largest growth-company performance database and interviewing more than 1,500 growth-company executives on four continents. His goal was simple: to identify the secrets of breakthrough.

The Breakthrough Company is the result. Winnowing a study pool of more than 7,000 companies down to nine that have made the transition to major-player status, McFarland highlights real-world tools and myth-busting insights that can be used by anyone wanting his or her business to join this exclusive circle.

Critic Reviews:

"Greatly needed! Features marvelous analysis of the principles that enable entrepreneurial enterprises to survive and thrive." (Stephen R. Covey, author of 7 Habits of Highly Effective People)

"McFarland successfully tackles the ever-present question for ambitious entrepreneurs: just how do you go from small to big and prosper? This book has the makings of a classic." (Steve Forbes, President and CEO, Editor-in-Chief, Forbes)

Members Reviews:

A "must listen" if you are an SMB

Awesome book, great author. If you have a small business this is the book to listen to. I liked it so much we hired Keith McFarland to speak at our company event.

Highly recommended

This is a great book - gave me a lot of insights and take aways for my own organization. Highly recommended for any business owner, manager or professional.

good read for owners that want to take to next lv

good read for business owners that want to take ir to the next level

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Title: Group Genius

Subtitle: The Creative Power of Collaboration

Author: Keith Sawyer

Narrator: Jonathan Marosz

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-14-08

Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 43 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

In this authoritative and fascinating new audiobook, Keith Sawyer, a psychologist at Washington University, tears down some of the most popular myths about creativity and erects new principles in their place. He reveals that creativity is always collaborative - even when you're alone. Sawyer's audiobook is filled with compelling stories about the inventions that changed our world: the ATM, the mountain bike, and open-source operating systems, among others.

In each case, Sawyer tells the true story of innovation. In spite of the "lone genius" myths that always spring up after an invention's success, these important inventions always originate in collaboration.

To understand the hidden collaborations that drive exceptional creativity, Sawyer spent 15 years studying jazz groups and theater ensembles, small businesses, and large corporations. In Group Genius he distills the essence of this acclaimed research and shows us how to be more creative in collaborative group settings, how to change organizational dynamics for the better, and how to tap into our own reserves of creativity. The empowering message is that all of us have the potential to be more creative; we just need to learn the secrets of group genius.

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Title: The Discipline of Innovation

Author: Peter F. Drucker

Narrator: Deaver Brown

Format: Unabridged

Length: 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-12-07

Publisher: Simply Media

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 104 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Within a company or industry, opportunities can be found in unexpected occurrences, incongruities of various kinds, process needs, or changes in an industry or market. Outside a company, opportunities arise from demographic changes, changes in perception, or new knowledge. There is some overlap among the sources, and the potential for innovation may well lie in more than one area at a time. Innovations based on new knowledge tend to have the greatest effect on the marketplace, but it often takes decades before the ideas are translated into actual products, processes, or services. The other sources of innovation are easier and simpler to handle, yet they still require managers to look beyond established practices, Drucker explains. The author emphasizes that innovators need to look for simple, focused solutions to real problems. Subjects covered include creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

This audiobook has 9 tracks, the first being the Introduction and the last the principles of Innovation according to Peter Drucker. The middle tracks are the 7 places to look for opportunities. 1. Introduction: 7 Places to Look for Opportunities. 2. Unexpected Occurrences. 3. Incongruities. 4. Process Needs. 5. Industry & Market Changes. 6. Demographic Changes. 7. Changes in Perception and Mood. 8. New Knowledge. 9. Principles of Innovation.

Members Reviews:

Great Book - cheap excerpt

This was a bit of a let down - the full book is awesome, the cut down version dissapointing

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Title: Why Great Leaders Don't Take Yes for an Answer

Author: Michael A. Roberto

Narrator: Stow Lovejoy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-17-07

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 47 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Inevitable? Absolutely not. Harvard Business School's Michael Roberto draws on powerful decision-making case studies from every walk of life, showing how to promote honest, constructive dissent and skepticism; use it to improve your decisions; and align your entire organization behind those decisions. You'll learn from disasters like the Space Shuttle Columbia and JFK's Bay of Pigs Invasion; from successes like Sid Caesar and Bill Parcells; from George W. Bush's decision-making after 9/11.

Roberto complements his compelling case studies with extensive new research on executive decision-making. You'll discover how to test and probe your management team; when "yes" means yes and when it doesn't; and how to build real consensus that leads to action. You'll gain important new insights into managing teams, mitigating risk, promoting corporate ethics, and much more. Your organization and your executive team have immense untapped wisdom. This book will help you tap that wisdom to the fullest.

Members Reviews:

Advocates a Particular Style

OK, so we all know that the quality of a leader is inversely proportional to the number yes men that she retains. Jack Welch said something like a chronic and systemic lack of candor is business's "dirty little secret". But what to do?

This book advocates something like an anti-yes-man culture, an in your face argumentative style. As a reluctant researcher, I like this style. But little deep insight is presented that fundamentally supports the idea that this is the best style. Recently, I've been doing business in Asian and European and it's become much clearer that the style advocated by this book is at odds with many cultures. I've also seen a professor run a research group that was so confrontational that certain students, especially if they were otherwise different, were unable to break into the group, in spite of having as much talent as the insiders. At some point you can replace a culture of yes-men with a debating society culture where nothing gets done. The book fails to acknowledge these or any other limits of its core idea. So as an intellectual work it largely fails.

However, as a slightly superficial how to book it's well done. And you find yourself saying, "Yes, that's exactly what we need", often enough to be ironic.

Appreciate his lectures even more

Good read, with more detail into decision making than Michael's Great Lecture series, but I find I enjoy/appreciate those lectures more. I learn so much from Mr. Roberto that I will read/listen to most everything I can get my hands on.

Decisions, decisions

Very enlightening book, with a lot of nice examples. It let you think about your role in the company. Good reading (or listening) for managers on all levels.

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Title: Be-Know-Do

Subtitle: Leadership the Army Way

Author: The Leader to Leader Institute

Narrator: Ed Sala

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-18-06

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

There are three keys to being a leader: be, know, do. Who a leader is (including values, such as loyalty and integrity), what a leader knows (about the world, about herself or himself), and what a leader does (actions) are all vitally important.

Members Reviews:

Valuable content degraded by the narration

Excellent discussion of leadership development in the US Army and how this approach is equally relevant in the civilian sector. However....

Despite my preference for audio books to the physical (they make my long commute productive), if I had not been required to read this for a class deadline I would have gladly read the book instead of listen to this narrator read another word.

I have never been picky about this topic, and have found no issue with many books that reviewers had similar complaints about. I don't know about the narrator's other work, but this performance was atrocious. The pace was so ploddingly slow that I had to increase the speed to tolerate listening. Additionally, there must be half an hour's worth of unnatural and distracting pauses that do not coincide with the format of the text.

This book is easily a one-sitting read that would take about 4-5 hours to complete, but somehow draaaaaaaaaaags to 7 when read here.

Great

This is an interesting book. I enjoyed listening to it. I highly recommend this book.