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Title: The 80/20 Manager

Subtitle: The Secret to Working Less and Achieving More

Author: Richard Koch

Narrator: Roger Davis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-09-13

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 72 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Best-selling author Richard Koch shows managers how to apply the 80/20 Principle to achieve exceptional results at work - without stress or long hours.

In his best-selling audiobook The 80/20 Principle, Richard Koch showed listeners how to put the 80/20 Principle - the idea that 80 percent of results come from just 20 percent of effort - into practice in their personal lives. Now in The 80/20 Manager, he demonstrates how to apply the principle to management. An 80/20 manager learns to focus only on the issues that really matter, achieving exceptional results, and feeling successful everyday while working less hard in fewer hours.

A large number of managers - especially in these difficult times - feel completely overwhelmed. Their inboxes are overflowing and they constantly struggle to finish their to-do lists, leaving little time for the things that really matter. The 80/20 Manager shows a new way to look at management - and at life - to enjoy work and build a successful and fulfilling career.

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Members Reviews:

Great strategies for managers

Listened to it a couple times.

On the surface some of the ideas of will make you uncomfortable if you are a fan of command and control philosophies.

I will probably listen to it again.

Worst management book I ever read

What disappointed you about The 80/20 Manager?

Off topic BS

Tons of irrelevant data and stories

Little practical value, no genuine concept

Typical self made "management guru" book

What could Richard Koch have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Stop writing and stop wasting people money and time

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

It's British accent

You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

No

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Title: Sometimes You Win - Sometimes You Learn

Subtitle: Life's Greatest Lessons Are Gained from Our Losses

Author: John C. Maxwell, John Wooden (foreword)

Narrator: Chris Sorensen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-08-13

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 458 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

number-one New York Times best-selling author John C. Maxwell believes that any setback, whether professional or personal, can be turned into a step forward when you possess the right tools to turn a loss into a gain. Drawing on nearly fifty years of leadership experience, Dr. Maxwell provides a roadmap for winning by examining the eleven elements that constitute the DNA of learners who succeed in the face of problems, failure, and losses.

1. Humility - The Spirit of Learning 2. Reality - The Foundation of Learning 3. Responsibility - The First Step of Learning 4. Improvement - The Focus of Learning 5. Hope - The Motivation of Learning 6. Teachability - The Pathway of Learning 7. Adversity - The Catalyst of Learning 8. Problems - The Opportunities of Learning 9. Bad Experiences - The Perspective for Learning 10. Change - The Price of Learning 11. Maturity - The Value of Learning

Learning is not easy during down times, it takes discipline to do the right thing when something goes wrong. As John Maxwell often points out - experience isn't the best teacher; evaluated experience is.

Members Reviews:

It takes a good fall to remember why you want to stand.

I love this book. It is another great piece of work by John C Maxwell. He does have an excellent way of taking the cookie jar off the top shelf and putting it where you can reach it.

I highly recommend this book as an addition to people in Recovery. It is a great way to see the same principles of learning as you find in 12 Step programs including lessons on humility and pride. It discusses how to deal with adversity in a positive way and how to overcome the things we call failures to make them learning experiences without damaging self talk that runs us back to whatever we go to to lick our wounds in an unhealthy manner.

It is an awesome book from a great man who knows how to make it easy to learn the things to be successful in anything you put your mind to.

Good book for reflecting, bad narration

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

No. I've heard Maxwell narrate a number of his own books and this does not capture the reflection I'd expect. I feel like the meaning is diminished or changed as a result.

What did you like best about this story?

Good things to reflect upon.

Would you be willing to try another one of Chris Sorensens performances?

No - found it quite distracting.

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

Chapter on humility.

Must listen!

There's is so much insight in this book that you must listen too it, probably several times in order to get all the value out of it, this much wisdom packed into one small book doesn't come around too often! Enjoy!!!

Learn Everyday From Yourself

Making conscious efforts to learn from your shortcomings, failures, challenges and unconscious mistakes is a school on its own. Invest in your money; buy this book.

It was on point

It did exactly what I thought it would. Refreshed my motivation and kept me full of can-do power.

And as you know, John can trusted to not come from some crazy pop-psychology angle, only solid teaching.

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Title: The Heart of Leadership

Subtitle: Becoming a Leader People Want to Follow

Author: Mark Miller

Narrator: Jim Manchester

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-07-13

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 131 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

In this short, easy-to-listen fable, best-selling author Mark Miller reveals five habits that underlie leadership character and that determine a leader's success - and he teaches leaders how to develop these habits.

Like Miller's previous books, this one follows the life, learning, and influence of Debbie Bruster. Here she finds herself mentoring Blake Brown, the son of her former mentor. Rather than answer Blake's questions about leadership directly, Debbie introduces him to other leaders, each of whom shares a unique perspective on what really makes a leader successful. As Blake puts the pieces together, he discovers his problem is not one of skills but of character - that leadership is more about the heart of the leader than the head or hands. In fact, Miller summarized these traits with the acronym HEART: Hunger for Wisdom, Expect the Best, Accept Responsibility, Respond with Courage, and Think Others First.

With the help of his new friends and mentors, Blake is able to build a plan to transform his heart. The good news is that leadership is not just the purview of the few - it is within reach for millions of aspiring leaders around the world.

This book is the road map they need to get their lives and careers on track.

Members Reviews:

powerful

Powerful lessons wrapped in an easy-to-follow narrative that kept us entertained and wanting to learn the next lesson.

Changed my Heart

When I started reading, I didn't like how it was a conversation( the whole book) but as I reached the second chapter, I started seeing why it was like that. I look forward to talking about it to friends and co workers. A really good quick read.

Lead with your Heart

Great book! Challenges you to be a Servant Leader! I look forward to reading more from Mark Miller!

Get smart

Good content that will be valuable. Unfortunately I was looking forward to the end of the audio book only a quarter of the way in. I had a very hard time listening to the narrator. His was of halting and dropping tone drew my attention away from the message. It constantly reminded me of Don Adams playing Maxwell Smart, combined with William Shatner.

Great book

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Title: The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur

Subtitle: The Tell-it-Like-it-is Guide to Cleaning Up in Business, Even if You Are at the End of Your Roll

Author: Mike Michalowicz

Narrator: Mike Michalowicz

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-03-13

Publisher: Obsidian Launch

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 516 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

"Never started a company before? Struggling with little or no cash? Have no experience, no baseline to judge your progress against? Thank God! You've got a shot at making this work."

So says Mike Michalowicz, author of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, a business book that is so uniquely useful, so raw and entertaining, it reads like the brainchild of Steve Jobs and Chris Rock.

The founder of three multimillion-dollar companies, including Obsidian Launch, a company that partners with first-time entrepreneurs to grow their concepts into industry leaders, Mike Michalowicz knows what it really takes to spin your great idea into pure gold.

Whether you're just starting out or have been at this for years, Mike's "get real" approach to business is a much-needed, swift kick in the pants. In this book, you'll discover:

Members Reviews:

Read in reverse order

This is the first book in Mike's series of books and having listened to them in reverse order, the insights Mike provides in later books with regards to the context in which this book played out help put it into perspective.

A great performance with a good story but I would encourage everyone to read Mike's other books first.

I am a TPE

What did you love best about The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur?

Ironically, I read this book last of all 3 of Mike's books. Still loved it. I am have had a company for almost 2 years and though much of the book still applies to me, I only wish I read it 2 years ago. I love that Mike brings it as he is, like it or not!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mike! As a young business owner I felt the chill in my spine and fire in my stomach when Mike mentioned he started at 24 years old; I am 24 now.

Any additional comments?

Having read all 3 of Mike's books I can honestly say they speak for themselves. Even if you don't like the accents and cheesy humor, you will eventually! If I ever have the pleasure of meeting Mike Michalowicz someday I only hope to buy him a beer! Cheers, Mike!

brilliantly unorthodox. intelligently uncouth.

What made the experience of listening to The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur the most enjoyable?

Chock-full of useful information, while being not in the least bit dry.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur?

play-by-play narration of a public restroom 3-sheets dilemma.

What about Mike Michalowiczs performance did you like?

energy, enthusiasm, and clearly in the author's voice because he self-narrated :-P

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

I laughed early, I laughed often, and I laughed hard.

Any additional comments?

TPE is the "how to start a lean business" book. The Pumpkin Plan (also by Mike Michalowicz and also on Audible) is the "how to grow beyond your plateau" book. Both are irreverent and full of great ideas.

Just what this 60 year old needed to renegade.

I had almost checked out on my 32 year old business.......nearly lost the passion. Listening fired me up.

I'm telling everyone it's important they stop what they are doing and listen to the entire book NOW!

Daddy Rabbit

Great listen.

Mike is a great motivator with some great advice.

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Title: Delegation & Supervision

Subtitle: The Brian Tracy Success Library

Author: Brian Tracy

Narrator: Brian Tracy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-06-13

Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 103 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Managers are judged by results - and as a manager, those results hinge on your ability to delegate and supervise. You'll be surprised at how efficient your team becomes when you master Brian Tracy's essential skills. This indispensable guide reveals his 21 time-tested ways to boost performance, including how to: Define work, assign it, and set measurable, targeted standards for performance; Match skills to job requirements; Use Management by Objectives to delegate longer-term tasks to trusted team members; Turn delegation into a teaching tool and build the confidence of your staff; Provide useful feedback and elicit active participation; Free up your time for higher-level tasks done right, delegation and supervision allow your employees to become much more capable. Watch your own success skyrocket as you dramatically improve results while building the skills of your people.

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Title: Coaching for Performance, 4th Edition

Subtitle: GROWing Human Potential and Purpose - The Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership

Author: John Whitmore

Narrator: Erik Synnestvedt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 07-12-13

Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 144 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Coaching is a way of managing, a way of treating people, a way of thinking, a way of being. Coaching has matured into an invaluable profession fit for our times and this fourth edition of the most widely read coaching book takes it to the next frontier.

Good coaching is a skill that requires a depth of understanding and plenty of practice if it is to deliver its astonishing potential. This extensively revised and expanded new audio edition of Coaching for Performance clearly explains the principles of coaching and illustrates them with examples of high performance from business and sport. It continues to follow the GROW sequence (Goals, Reality, Options, Will) and clarifies the process and practice of coaching by describing what coaching really is, what it can be used for, when and how much it can be used, and who can use it well.

Critic Reviews:

"A must hear for any coach aspiring to do advanced work with their clients. Bringing together the simplicity of the coaching process and the larger scope of the coaching profession in an understandable and provocative way." (Laura Whitworth, co-founder of The coaches Training Institute and author of

Co-Active Coaching)

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Title: The Essential HR Handbook

Subtitle: A Quick and Handy Resource for Any Manager or HR Professional

Author: Sharon Armstrong, Barbara Mitchell

Narrator: Sheila Book

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-13

Publisher: Career Press Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Whether you are a newly promoted manager, a seasoned business owner, or a human resources professional, knowing the ins and outs of dealing with HR issues is critical to your success.

The Essential HR Handbook is a quick reference guide that sheds light on the issues that keep managers up at night. It is filled with information, tools, tips, checklists, and road maps to guide managers and HR professionals through the maze of people and legal issues, from recruiting and retaining the best employees to terminating poor performers.

With this book, you'll learn how to effectively and efficiently:

The Essential HR Handbook is the one HR guide every manager needs on his or her desk!

Members Reviews:

Thank you for useful information

Would you listen to The Essential HR Handbook again? Why?

I would listen to it several times, as it includes very useful tips and advice.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Recruitment questions were very deep and important

Have you listened to any of Sheila Books other performances before? How does this one compare?

Shelia has done wonderful job

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

first chapters are very informative

Any additional comments?

Looking for more books from the authors

Read like 'How it's made'

I can usually listen to any audiobook, but this one is super hard to listen to. It just lists steps and skips over the why. Seems like baseline knowledge. Written and read like a grocery list.

Save the credit buy the paper version

What would have made The Essential HR Handbook better?

Just be in paper. There are a lot of checklists, repetition and boring. This is a lot of common sense and if you do not already know a lot of this then you should not be in HR or a Manager.

Laws are specific to the jurisdiction you are operating your business in, therefore it is good practice to consult legal counsel do not go by what a general book says.

What do you think your next listen will be?

A leadership book

Would you be willing to try another one of Sheila Books performances?

No

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Essential HR Handbook?

A lot of the checklists and I would have made them available as reference material.

Any additional comments?

Common sense. Respect your employees, pay well and have open communication. Do not promote or create a work environment of two faced or stab in the back. Be consistent.

To attract and retain top talent, pay enough to live decently in the area your business is in.

I think managers are better off focusing on being good managers and have the print version on hand but focus on self development.

And above all, do not have the work environment threatening they employees will constantly get the ax. That is not going to make your employees feel good rather it will promote anxiety and resentment and you will have a high turnover.

Respect your employees and have healthy work boundaries and I also recommend Miss Manners Minds Your Business. That book has a lot of helpful information for businesses.

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Title: Put Your Dream to the Test

Subtitle: 10 Questions That Will Help You See It and Seize It

Author: John Maxwell

Narrator: Wayne Shepherd

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-05-13

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 164 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Whats the difference between a dreamer and someone who achieves a dream? According to best-selling author Dr. John Maxwell, the answer lies in answering ten powerful, yet straightforward, questions. Whether youve lost sight of an old dream or you are searching for a new one within you, Put Your Dream to the Test provides a step-by-step action plan that you can start using today to see, own, and reach your dream. Dr. Maxwell draws on his forty years of mentoring experience to expertly guide you through the ten questions required of every successful dreamer:

More importantly, Dr. Maxwell helps you to create the right answers, giving you principles and tips to so you can make good decisions and maximize every moment to achieve your dream. Dont leave your dream to chance. This audiobook is a must-have and can make the difference between failure and success.

Members Reviews:

Dreamer

Great advice for the day dreamer looking to transition to reality-based action. Take great notes!

excited

once again I really enjoyed this book. some parts i spent time replaying so that it could really sink in! I am charged and even more excited about my DREAM JOURNEY as well as helping others achieve their dreams!

A must read for all dreamers! Thought-provoking.

Easy to consume, thought-provoking for application. Strong reflective questions for growth and success. Read it!

My Dream is Alive!

I was able to discover some amazing truths! I listened to this book so many times I can't even remember how many. I am still listening. John C. Maxwell brought clarity with this one. The narrator was also good!

inspiring and helpful

An inspiring and helpful guide to those wanting to achieve more in their lives and pursuing their dream

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Title: How Successful People Lead

Subtitle: Taking Your Influence to the Next Level

Author: John C. Maxwell

Narrator: Chris Sorensen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-21-13

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 179 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

In this perfectly quick listen, #1 New York Times best-selling author John C. Maxwell explains how true leadership works. It is not generated by your title. In fact, being named to a position is the lowest of the five levels every effective leader achieves. To be more than a boss people are required to follow, you must master the ability to inspire and invest in people. You need to build a team that produces not only results, but also future leaders.

By combining the advice contained in this audiobook with skill and dedication, you can reach the pinnacle of leadership - where your influence extends beyond your immediate reach for the benefit of others.

Derived from material previously published in the Wall Street Journal best seller The 5 Levels of Leadership.

Critic Reviews:

"John has been a mentor and teacher for me for many years and what I love most about him is that he has pushed and helped me personally go through the 5 Levels of Leadership!" (Kevin Turner, COO, Microsoft)

"When it comes to leadership, inspiration is just as important - if not more so - than information. John Maxwell offers both. The 5 Levels of Leadership will not only tell you how to climb higher, it will give you the motivation you need to reach the top." (Dan T. Cathy, President & Chief Operating Officer, Chick-fil-A, Inc.)

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The 5 Levels Of Leadership is John Maxwell's ultimate contribution to the topic. It's clear, helpful, inspiring and guaranteed to give any reader the ability to fulfill what Napoleon defined as the role of the leader: 'Define reality, then give hope." (Tim Sanders, former Chief Solutions Officer at Yahoo! and author of

Today We Are Rich)

Members Reviews:

The book of Successful Lists

Would you try another book from John C. Maxwell and/or Chris Sorensen?

If you've read anything by John Maxwell then you know most everything in this book. I really, in many ways felt like it was the cliff notes version of John's outlook on leadership. While it's concepts are good I certainly would recommend it more to someone who is just starting down the road of Maxwell Leadership not to someone who's read him, or other leadership books extensively. Still my biggest gripe was the format of the book. It should have just been called "The Book of Successful Lists" because everything in this book was a list. After a while I was just pulling my hair out every time I heard "Here's the 5 things that..." because almost certainly within that 5 was another list of 3. It just was annoying to me and I lost interest about half way through. Again, if you're new to leadership then this might be a book for you, but for someone who's read up on it both the style and substance were lacking.

Sooo good!

This book was so good I am going to go buy it now. I nodded my head along & said AMEN like every sentence. 10/10

Leading

This book was amazing! I loved everything about it! If youre starting a business whether its traditional or with an MLM youve got to listen to this book!

Loved if

Very helpful book! I will use it in my career. Thank you! Excellent read. Fifteen words?

How Successful People Lead?

An excellent book for new leaders like myself. I highly recommend John C. Maxwell's book.

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Title: How to Influence People

Subtitle: Make a Difference in Your World

Author: Jim Dornan, John Maxwell

Narrator: Van Tracy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-03-13

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 204 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

You can make a difference! Believe it or not, the most effective way to make an impact on the world is to make an impact on individual people. How do you do that? Through influence. In How to Influence People, leadership guru John C. Maxwell and his friend Jim Dornan tell you how to make a positive impact on every person in your life, from your children and coworkers to your customers and the barista at the coffee shop. How to Influence People will empower you to become a potent and positive influence in the lives of those around you without using a position or title.

By pouring your life into other people (Dr. Maxwells definition of mentoring), you can truly make a difference in their lives. And when you make a difference in the lives of others, it makes a difference in your life too. Learn to perceive the stages of influence in your relationships and skillfully navigate your progress from perfect stranger to helpful confidant, to inspiring mentor and multiplier of influencers. Let this audiobook impact your relationships, great and small, and make you a positive influencer and better leader in the lives of those around you.

Members Reviews:

This is one of the greatest books on leadership!

A MUST listen to book!

I learned so much..... to be a leader and influencer of people, you must learn how to duplicate, compound your efforts and the only way to do that is teaching others how to do what we do! Watch~ Do~ Teach~ Great Book!

Good stuff

It was good but maybe I had higher expectations. Easy listening. It's good to listen to little chunks at a time to let the material sink in.

The best

The best on a leaders ability to influence . Covers personal connection and encouragement by listening and affirmations creating a desire to fallow

What do you want to do?

Basically this whole book.

What is a leader, how to lead, how to lead others, how to multiply the leaders you make.

Useless

This book has a lot of Useless fluff. Just another book for you to waste your time.