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Title: More Than a Pink Cadillac

Subtitle: Mary Kay Inc.'s Nine Leadership Keys to Success

Author: Jim Underwood

Narrator: Kimberly Schraf

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-23-06

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 53 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Mary Kay Inc. is one of the best-run and most successful companies in the world. With his unlimited access to its employees and management, Jim Underwood provides insights into a unique and extraordinarily successful business, one founded upon a simple set of powerful principles. These principles have influenced the lives of hundreds of thousands of employees worldwide, and can be applied to the improvement of companies at any size.

Members Reviews:

Great book!

What an amazing women and company! The book reinforced my decision to join that sales force. Anyone looking for positive leadership ideas and/or encouragement, this is a must read.

A Must Read

After listening to this book you will have a new found respect for Mary Kay Ash. She is a true leader. She lived these principals, built an amazing company and made a positive impact on the lives of women all over the world.

Inspiring Mary Kay

Mary Kay was an inspiring women well before her time. Of particular interest to me was how she stayed true to her core values as she grew from a 2 person business to an enormous multi-national.

Such an awesome story!

I was interested in becoming a Mary Kay consultant and I wanted to know more before I Dove into it. A lot of companies say certain things about themselves but then they don't walk the talk. Reading this I can see that Mary Kay is a class all unto itself! I would definitely recommend this book to anybody who wants to read something inspiring and motivating!

Amazing book

Absolutely loved this book! The narrator did a great job, very pleasant to listen to.

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Title: Authentic Leadership

Subtitle: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value

Author: Bill George

Narrator: Jack Garrett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-02-06

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

There can be no doubt about the credentials of Bill George, former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, who has been named one of

Business Week's "Top 25 Managers". In

Authentic Leadership, George lays out his plan for improving corporate America's flaws through responsible leadership.

©2003 Bill George (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC.

Critic Reviews:

"Superbly moral and inspiring." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Good book, find a new narrator PLEASE!

If you like...a narrator...that, talks. Like. William, Shatner. Then. you will like, this book.

So ANNOYING!!!

a braggart tone

This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

This was a great story. I can't imagine what the author went through to develop the life skills he teaches about. But over and over, I felt like the author was more interested in telling of the amazing things he's done than teaching a lasting lesson. The narrator sounds like he's narrating a car commercial the entire time as well. I really want to like this book, but the braggart tone is a contradiction to the reasons for authenticity that the author is trying to convey.

How could the performance have been better?

different narrator

Any additional comments?

I got a lot out of the book, but the words didn't hold value because I didn't feel like he was interested in teaching anything. He was interested in speaking on his greatness. This book doesn't know whether or not it wants to be an autobiography.

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Title: Confidence

Subtitle: How Winning Streaks and Losing Streaks Begin and End

Author: Rosabeth Moss Kanter

Narrator: Carrington Macduffie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 09-09-04

Publisher: Books on Tape

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 38 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

In Confidence, Kanter, a former editor of Harvard Business Review and an advisor to prominent corporations and community organizations, such as IBM and the Girl Scouts, offers a new theory and practice of success in which winning and losing are not mere episodes but self-perpetuating trajectories. She demonstrates why organizations of all types may be brimming with talent but not winners, and why character, perseverance, and a winning tradition count more than money and superstars.

Critic Reviews:

"Kanter, a professor at the Harvard Business School and author of numerous books, delivers valuable insights on the importance of confidence to success and on how organizations can create practices that build that much needed asset." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Little insight, very shallow

This should be listed as a young adult book. It is very repetitive and light weight - the same (mostly sports) examples repeated again and again with few specifics and little insight.

Unsatisfying

Generally an uninspiring book from an author capable of better. Stretches and overuses sports examples (coming across as a latecoming "new fan", rather than as a student or researcher into the power of sports-as-metaphor). Repetitive to a fault.

Very solid

This is a very solid book. Like all business books there's parts where it lags, and you sometimes might think she's overusing certain case studies, but this is a good analysis of a difficult topic, well-written and well-read. I listened to this on the beach in Mexico and never once regretted the choice.

Interesting but unstructured

Some good stories but I don't know what to do with them. I don't know what Confidence is supposed to mean, as here it seems to be used to identify anything that led to a positive outcome

What was good was great but too long to say it!

This was good but needed mire substance of application.. more value less content shorter time!

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Title: Martin Luther King, Jr. on Leadership

Subtitle: Inspiration and Wisdom for Challenging Times

Author: Donald T. Phillips

Narrator: Nelson Runger

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-15-04

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Martin Luther King, Jr. provided inspired leadership during one of the most difficult times in American history. His success as a leader can be broken down into a few basic principles: preparing to lead by listening to others; guiding a movement by encouraging creative, flexible viewpoints; inspiring action by working with people; and ensuring future success by emphasizing a hopeful, compassionate dream.

An indispensable guide to all, Martin Luther King, Jr. on Leadership shows that truly effective leaders avoid coercion by rooting their success in an understanding of others. Nelson Runger's narration moves effortlessly between King's inspiring words and Phillips' practical advice.

Members Reviews:

Too much interpretation for me

When Gandhi was asked what is his message to men he said: "my life is my message". The same applies to M.L. King. His story is so extraordinary that it tells itself. the message is in King's words and actions and trying to deduce rules from it is somewhat lacking.

The way this book is constructed is not as a sequential biography, but rather as separate episodes with a lot of interpretation (some good) in the middle.

I did not like the format. It is emphasized as it is an audiobook and it makes it more difficult and wearying to follow.

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Title: How to Become a Great Boss

Subtitle: The Rules for Getting and Keeping the Best Employees

Author: Jeffrey J. Fox

Narrator: Jeffrey J. Fox

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-26-04

Publisher: Hyperion AudioBooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 154 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

In times like these, being a great boss can be harder than ever. If you want surprising and useful advice on how to handle the tough stuff (from having to fire a long-time employee to being a new boss with a demoralized team) the stories, observations, and advice contained in this gem of a book will set your feet in the right direction. And if you just want advice on living up to the legend who preceded you in the job, or even ways to emulate someone who was a great boss to you, Jeffrey Fox has gathered anecdotes from some of the mightiest and most respected bosses in America. The bestselling author who brought you How to Become CEO and How to Become a Rainmaker knows the territory about which he speaks.

Fox is the master of the counterintuitive angle. For every boss who has implied "I know what's best, that's why I'm the boss," Fox counsels, "Listen to Phonies, Fools, and Frauds" and "Don't Check Expense Accounts." His stories from bosses who have cared equally for employees' lives and the bottom line will inspire you to see that profit counts, but so do camaraderie, motivation, and a great place to work.

In a time of considerable corporate downsizing, it's more important than ever for bosses to surround themselves with motivated employees. Jeffrey Fox's newest volume will have a place on the shelves of top brass everywhere who want to remain leaders of their pack.

Critic Reviews:

"Fox's articulate presentation of values and principles focuses on the vital process of staffing and managing an organization....An essential guide on what matters in management." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

A Fine Piece of Work

This started out as a book with many ?common-sense? concepts, and evolved into an extremely eye-opening lecture with key set of easy-to-understand rules. I found many of the ideas to be very practical. The ideas were very succinctly communicated, and the use of anecdotes helped to further illustrate these principles. Highly recommded to anyone in a supervisory role.

What I thought about the book

I think the book is must for bosses in all companies or even bosses that have one person working for them. It gives you guidelines to follow if they work for your company. It also throws out the old adage that company change is bad. Anything that can be done to make an employee's environment better for them almost always makes the company better. Some of the ideas present will not work for every company but there is something for everyone.

Thoughts from a common man

Some of the concepts may be defined as common sense. That being said, one man's common sense is another's epiphany. This book defines the core characteristics of a GREAT boss - the now documented rules of the road. If these tools and rules were followed in most businesses, we would see more productivity and less turnover. Employees would spend less time complaining about the boss and more time thinking about how to win in their market. Even if you implemented one great idea, it would be worth your time.

Good briefing

The book is a good briefing on dos and don'ts. Could have contained more details, but can be considered adequate for the busy executive.

it's OK very common sense stuff

not the greatest, a lot of common sense things that you should and shouldn't do.

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Title: The New York Times Pocket MBA

Subtitle: The Board of Directors

Author: Marianne Jennings, J.D.

Narrator: Eric Conger

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-23-03

Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Learn the 25 keys to the role of the Board of Directors and the important points in helping to guide the Board's policy and strategy. The Board of Directors is part of the New York Times Pocket MBA Series, a 12-volume reference tool for all businesspersons. Each volume, written by professors from top graduate business schools and edited by the New York Times business editors, presents 25 key principles of specific areas of usiness expertise.

Don't miss any of the volumes in the

series.

©1999 The New York Times; (P)2001 Listen & Live Audio, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"Brings important business principles as close as your headphones." (AV Guide)

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Title: Good Business

Subtitle: Leadership, Flow and the Making of Meaning

Author: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

Narrator: Truitt Blassingham

Format: Abridged

Length: 4 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-02-03

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 230 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Good Business starts with the premise that this is an age in which business and work have replaced religion and politics as central forces in contemporary life. This audiobook reveals how business leaders, managers, and employees can find their "flow" and contribute not only to their own happiness, but also to a just and evolving society. It identifies the factors crucial to the operation of a good business: trust, the commitment to fostering the personal growth of employees, and the dedication to creating a product that helps mankind. Good Business is a must-listen for anyone who values the positive contributions of individuals in the changing world of business.

Critic Reviews:

"Csikszentmihalyi shows how moral responsibility, respect for the environment and clean bathrooms can make a business good and the whole world better." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

Flow and Corporate responsibility

Nearly a decade ago I was captivated by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's books "Flow" and "Finding Flow". Here he takes his ideas to the next logical step - moving from the individual to the organization.

This program takes you first through why, and then HOW organizations can get better resuts, how executives can better themselves, and how everyone can be more creative and more rewarded by their jobs. It simply(!) requires creating an environment where flow is more easily achievable.

Yes, most of us probably could find a way to find flow in almost any work situation, with enough practice and thought. But few have the time and focus to achieve this. This book helps the manager see how (and why) to focus their organizations differently, to promote flow. It discusses PERSONAL choices in how we live, and why we live that way, and how changing the environment to promote flow will promote our entire wellbeing.

This is not a "How To" book. It is much more powerful than that, if you bring the right skills and background. Like the book "Learned Optimism", "Good Business" helps you learn and think about yourself, why you function as you do, and how you can change it.

In personal growth, there is no substitute for personal effort. But there are some outstanding guidebooks. They will be different for each of us - but this is one of mine.

Classic Mihaly

Wish Audible had more from this author. Good summary of his theory of flow in business.

Lacked Structure

I really liked the ideas in this book but I found myself looking for a but more structure. Ideas seemed to be delivered in no particular order. Would have been nice to build one concept on top of another. Still a good read though

"Flow" through a business perspective

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, the author who coined the term "flow" (moments where you are in peak concentration, immersed and doing what you love and know how to do best), has transposed his ideas to the business world, with tons of examples from companies and leaders that do "Good Business".

Inspiring, the book helps entrepreneurs and managers find their way, turning their companies and departments into flow inducing places.

Although not a breakthrough kind of book, it`s packed with wisdom and can be exactly what one needs to get moving in the right direction and in high gear.

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Title: Running With the Giants

Subtitle: What Old Testament Heroes Want You to Know About Life and Leadership (Unabr.)

Author: John C. Maxwell

Narrator: John C. Maxwell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-30-02

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 172 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

In the race of life - a contest of stamina, endurance, faith, and understanding - we are never alone. Others have run it before us. In John C. Maxwell's vision of humanity, they are in the stands, urging us on, praying for us, and offering the wisdom of their experience. We need only listen for their voices and hear their stories to turn our modern-day challenges into victories.

From Rebekah to David, Abraham to Moses, Running with the Giants puts us face to face with the towering figures of the Bible. From these great heroes - and from the inimitable John C. Maxwell - comes the inspiration to live as they did: as leaders, as success stories, and as people close to God.

Critic Reviews:

"John Maxwell is the best at communicating biblical truths about management in a simple, usable format. Running with the Giants is the best thus far. I recommend it highly." (Larry Burkett, host, Money Matters)

Members Reviews:

Great book!

What made the experience of listening to Running With the Giants the most enjoyable?

The pitch tone of the narrator made it seem as if one was really in a live event

What was one of the most memorable moments of Running With the Giants?

The waiting to see who was coming next on to the pitch.....tried guessing who next and got some few ones correct ....that was exciting.

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

It kept me held down....I completed it in one go!

Fantastic!

What a great book! Every chapter had it's points and challenges that really spoke to me - really applicable and relevant. Fantastic!

John Tells This Narrative Perfectly!

AMAZING!

This is a great motivator from the historic figures of the Bible!

Told in a way that makes it come alive & real for your daily life & struggles!

Inspirational

This book was encouraging to me to understand that I don't have to be perfect in order to be blessed. It reminds me that just like the giants I can get the support I need to endure hardships and overcome obstacles.

Encouraging, powerful, uplifting.

I recommend this book to all leadership audience, It will be extremely beneficial and uplifting.

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Title: The Corporate Athlete

Author: Jack Groppel, Bob Andelman

Narrator: Jack Groppel

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-22-00

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 47 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Today's corporate world is much like the world of professional sports - fiercely competitive, mentally and physically demanding, and requiring constant, vigilant, training. More than ever, to maintain health, happiness, and career success, executives and employees must become Corporate Athletes. Based on the latest scientific and medical studies, this program tells corporate competitors how to achieve maximum performance levels. Drawing on the parallels between sports and business, Jack Groppel reveals the integral roles that nutrition, fitness, and self-improvement - mental, physical, and emotional - play in giving corporate athletes their winning edge. You'll learn how to: have as much energy for your family at 8 p.m. as you have at the office at 8 a.m.; respond to change, adversity, and crisis more constructively; and slow down the aging process. Whether or not you can hit a home run or run a marathon, this program will train you to perform at the highest possible levels in both your professional and family life.

©2000 Jack Groppel, Ph.D., and Bob Andelman, All Rights Reserved; (P)2000 Simon & Schuster, Inc., All Rights Reserved, SOUND IDEAS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Good tools to start improving performance.

My husband and I really enjoyed listening to this together. It was short and packed with ideas for improving performance. We look forward to implementing them right away in the new year.

Excellent guidelines in business language

The author presents very strong arguments in business language that compel the reader to change some basic behaviors that we all know are heatlhy and impact performance: good nutrition, exercise, good attitude, act aligned with our values, good sleep, spirituality and so on.

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Title: If Aristotle Ran General Motors

Author: Tom Morris

Narrator: Denis deBoisblanc

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 02-10-00

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

What role do Aristotle's four transcendent virtues - truth, beauty, goodness, and unity - play in the workplace? In this program, Tom Morris argues that Aristotle's virtues must be present in our modern business environment if real excellence is to flourish, and shows how we can avert a spiritual crisis in our business lives by looking to the wisdom of the ancient philosophers. As one example, he claims that when management keeps secrets and is less than honest with employees, the morale of the company is damaged. He also asserts that employees must be made to feel that there is an inherent goodness in the business being conducted, if they are going to make their best contribution to the effort. Furthermore, Morris feels that the aesthetics of a workplace need to be accounted for because this enriches the soul and brings out the best in people. Insightful, intriguing, and thought provoking,

If Aristotle Ran General Motors is a compelling and persuasive line of reasoning for a new spirit of openness and humanity in the workplace.

©1997 by Tom Morris (P)1997 by Audio Renaissance Tapes, A Division of CPU, Inc.

Critic Reviews:

"If Aristotle Ran General Motors goes to the heart of what makes people and organizations successful...Tom Morris' message is a guide to achieving the highest level of excellence in your company and your career." (Daniel Tully, Chairman, Merrill Lynch)

Members Reviews:

great stuff

Tom Morris puts ancient wisdom in a practical form - more relevant today than when it was written - if only unabridged were available!

story line is not that great and smooth

the story line touches many aspects and flow is lost. it is difficult to remember and appreciate the point driven.

Not worth the time

Gleaning the the rare insights found in this book is an arduous task. Spare yourself the time and money.