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Title: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't, by Jim Collins

Subtitle: Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review

Author: Instaread

Narrator: Michael Gilboe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-17-15

Publisher: Instaread

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 118 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Preview:

What does it take to make something - an activity, a work of art, a company - great? What are the factors that distinguish the merely good from the truly great? In Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't, Jim Collins offers insight into what makes a business truly great....

Please note: This is key takeaways and analysis of the book, and not the original book.

Inside this Instaread of Good to Great:

About the author:

With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways, and analyze them for your convenience.

Members Reviews:

Great quick read

this was a great way to recap the book after not reading it for several years.

Not a book & Terrible performance

What disappointed you about Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't, by Jim Collins?

This is not a book and its so hard to make it play. TERRIBLE

What was most disappointing about Instareads story?

That is not full length

Any additional comments?

I want a refun

Supplement to the Book

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

I would recommend this book as an easy way to review key points in the book. Initially, I read the entire book and this summary reminds you of key issues.

Good Summary !

This audio book does a good job of summarizing the actual full length book. I recommend it.

Misleading cover

I consider this misleading... I thought this book is jim collins' book... You can advise me to learn to read, but the cover could look a bit different to make it clear for the first glace that this is only a review... :/

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Title: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, by Patrick Lencioni

Subtitle: Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review

Author: Instaread

Narrator: Michael Gilboe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-11-15

Publisher: Instaread

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 83 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is about the reasons teams fail to work together for the collective good of an organization and ways to overcome these problems....

Please note: This is key takeaways and analysis of the book, not the original book.

Inside this Instaread of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team:

About the author:

With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways, and analyze them for your convenience.

Members Reviews:

interesting summary

easy to listen to and grab main ideas thanks guys

can see where i can apply

Sweet and Short!

Really liked the direct nature of the book. I found it an easy listen with great resources. Just greatful that a friend told me to read it.

Very clear and concise overview and narration!

Very helpful! Appreciated the quick, clear and concise overview and narration! Pairs nicely with visual outlines online.

Great little summary

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

Sure - its only 20 minutes

Any additional comments?

Great little summary to refresh and remind you about the 5 dysfunctions

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Title: H3 Leadership

Subtitle: Stay Hungry. Be Humble. Always Hustle.

Author: Brad Lomenick

Narrator: Stu Gray

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-22-15

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 230 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

H3 Leadership provides a practical road map for implementing and living out the transformational habits of a leader. True leadership can be complex. Brad Lomenick keeps it simple with the three transformational habits of leadership: stay hungry, be humble, always hustle. These powerful words describe the leader who is willing to work hard, get it done, and make sure it's not about him or her; the leader who knows that influence is about developing the right habits for success.

H3 Leadership is an application-driven, practical leadership resource that provides much needed guidance on how to run the leadership race well. Based on a decade of work with Catalyst and the gathered insights of leaders in a wide range of fields, H3 Leadership gives leaders a critical edge by showing how to: Develop an appetite for what's next Outwork everyone else Set standards that scare you Forge partnerships with coworkers and competitors. LIsteners of this highly practical audiobook will find it chock-full of easy-to-incorporate tips for catalytic leadership.

Members Reviews:

Did I miss something?

I am not necessarily saying this is a not good book. However, there is enough warning about the religious tone and focus of the book prior to buying.

Good listen

Overall this is a good book book on leadership. The author does refer to religion some, but it's easily tuned out if you don't mind hearing him talk about religion some. I would recommend this book.

A refreshing and much needed message!

This has been a refreshing and much needed message! I have listened to this audio book 5 times already!

Amazing!!!!

Brilliant, practically and insightful!!!

One of the best books I have read on leadership and life.

Good Twitter Feed or Blog

Some helpful things discussed and a good book to read through once. But it felt like a blog series or a twitter feed. Buying the hard copy might be better to have access to anecdotes and quotes.

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Title: The Hard Hat

Subtitle: 21 Ways to Be a Great Teammate

Author: Jon Gordon

Narrator: Jon Gordon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-24-15

Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 155 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Great teammates don't just impact you today; they impact you for the rest of your life.

From the moment Jon Gordon heard about George Boiardi and the hard hat, he was intrigued and captivated. Over the years he visited George's coaches, attended several "21 Dinners" held in his honor, met his family, talked to his teammates, and observed how he inspired all who knew him.

The Hard Hat is an unforgettable true story about a selfless, loyal, joyful, hardworking, competitive, and compassionate leader and teammate as well as the impact he had on his team and the lessons we can learn from him.

The book features:

Infused with practical insights and life-changing lessons, The Hard Hat will inspire you to be the best teammate you can be and to build a great team.

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Title: Scale

Subtitle: Seven Proven Principles to Grow Your Business and Get Your Life Back

Author: Jeff Hoffman, David Finkel

Narrator: David Finkel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-12-15

Publisher: Gildan Media, LLC

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 76 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Business owners want growth but fear it will take over their lives. Surprisingly, the only way to truly grow your company is to reduce its reliance on you - to scale. Jeff Hoffman and David Finkel offer a blueprint to rapidly grow your business while also gaining more freedom. Based on their own experiences starting, scaling, and effectively exiting from multiple successful companies, they provide seven clear principles that will help you determine the best strategy for growth in your company. They show you how to execute in the face of conflicting demands and multiple responsibilities. And they show you how to enjoy the freedom that comes from owning a business - without it owning you.

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Title: The Complete 101 Collection

Subtitle: What Every Leader Needs to Know

Author: John C. Maxwell

Narrator: Sean Runnette

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-08-15

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 244 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Now in one volume, John C. Maxwell's best-selling 101 series of leadership audiobooks that have helped more than one million people become better leaders.

The Complete 101 Collection includes material that in true Maxwell style helps listeners reach their potential at any stage in their career. It can be thought of as a crash course in leadership, a practical tool to sharpen the core fundamentals every professional needs. Contents include a 101 on attitude, self-improvement, leadership, relationships, success, teamwork, equipping, and mentoring. Each 101 book is an introduction to a subject, not the "advanced course". This concentrated collection of books helps listeners on their way to significant growth in specific areas of their lives.

Members Reviews:

Same book, repeated 5 times in 15 hours

Would you try another book from John C. Maxwell and/or Sean Runnette?

Yes. I am a huge John Maxwell fan. His books are great, and the audio format is perfect for taking in his advice.

Has The Complete 101 Collection turned you off from other books in this genre?

No, not at all. It has encouraged me to look at other authors though. I felt this book was the same ideas and philosophy repeated several different times over the course of the different 101 books included in the performance.

Any additional comments?

A little bit of John Maxwell goes a long way. His other books focus in on a particular leadership topic and the audio format forces you to binge out in new and different areas. This book however rehashes the same concepts/topics/anecdotes with slight variations to make them different every few hours during the entire performance.

When you binge listen to this book--on a plane ride, commuting, or cutting the grass--you are going to hear the same stuff again and again. I thought I had messed up the playback on occasion. Stick to John's other audio books for personal growth and pick up this book in printed form to use as a quick refresher or reminder of some of his most important principles.

The collection is incomplete

The audio book did not have the First Part to it, (The Impact Of Attitude). I enjoyed the reader and the fact it did include most of the books, and would have enjoyed this more if it included all of the John C. Maxwell 101 series books, like the title says "The complete 101 collection." I also read my books along with the audio book on 2 times speed and would have enjoyed the audio book being in the same order as the printed copy. Though I did manage to map out how the audio book is structured I am disappointed that it is missing the 68 pages of Attitude 101.

Information Overload And Loving It!

I love learning and being challenged. This series did both and I don't want it to stop. We are never to old to keep learning and when you stop getting better you will never stay the same. Invest in yourself and grow the world. Thanks John Maxwell for spending the time to catalog, share, write and pray for those following you in this great adventure!

Is Attitude 101 missing?

Where does The Complete 101 Collection rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

I enjoyed the audiobook for the most part, but I was hoping the attitude section would have been included as part of this 101 collection. I was unable to locate it within this purchase.

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Title: Be Our Guest

Subtitle: Perfecting the Art of Customer Service

Author: Theodore Kinni, The Disney Institute

Narrator: Barry Abrams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-05-15

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 257 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Exceeding expectations rather than simply satisfying them is the cornerstone of the Disney approach to customer service. Now, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the original Be Our Guest, the Disney Institute, which specializes in helping professionals see new possibilities through concepts not found in the typical workplace, is revealing even more of the business behind the magic of quality service. During the last 25 years, thousands of professionals from more than 35 countries and more than 40 industries have attended business programs at Disney Institute and learned how to adapt the Disney approach for their own organizations.

Members Reviews:

Too long and repetitive

This book really should have ended after the first hour. I can sum up this book in three sentences. Disney focuses on detail. They built service into their business model and executed service areas with success. And finally they continuously improve all service areas and potential service areas. Everything else is repetitive and unnecessary. There's too much story telling about Disney and not enough emphasis on business application in other industries.

would recommend to everyone...

This book was recommended to me as part of a work project relating to the development of a customer service model. the book not only helped me better understand my project but customer service in general. Never before have I wanted to visit a Disney park. after reading this book I cannot wait to see Disney's methods in real life. the narrator was also great.

Repeats itself

Great principle, circles back a few times to many. Worth a listen none the less

Very good overview of Disney service model

This book does a good job of overview of the Disney guest service model and how other companies have used the model.

Great listening and learning

This book is why I love audible.com. So great to multitask and listen to such informative books.

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Title: Stand Out

Subtitle: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It

Author: Dorie Clark

Narrator: Dorie Clark

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-21-15

Publisher: Brilliance Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 125 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

A guide to becoming a recognized expert in your field.

Too many people believe that if they keep their heads down and work hard, they will be lauded as experts on the merits of their work. But that's simply not true anymore. To make a name for yourself, you have to capitalize on your unique perspective and knowledge and inspire others to listen and take action. But becoming a "thought leader" is a mysterious and opaque process. Where do the ideas come from, and how do they get noticed?

Dorie Clark explains how to identify the ideas that set you apart and promote them successfully. The key is to recognize your own value, cultivate your expertise, and put yourself out there.

Featuring vivid examples and drawing on interviews with Seth Godin, Robert Cialdini, and other thought leaders, Clark teaches readers how to develop a big idea, leverage existing affiliations, and build a community of followers. She offers not mere self-promotion, but an opportunity to change the world for the better while giving you the ultimate job insurance.

Members Reviews:

Great book

This book is awesome. Dorie is an awesome writer and she reads this book very well. I really enjoyed how she broke down key points that really makes you analyze yourself and your current situation. If you can answer all of the questions that Dorie asks, then you are on a sure path to standing out. Im definitely buying the book for my library.

Take a shower!

So glad that I saw Dorie speak at our cadre of event in Washington DC. Because of that, I was able to purchase this book which undoubtedly will add so much to my life. This book is extremely well-written, concise, and full of thought-provoking questions that guides you down a path to not only create your big idea, but ensure you can build a following around it. And yes, great ideas do occur in the most amazing places, like the shower :-)

Motivating & Thought Provoking

Very motivating and encouraging. Love that she gives so many real life examples and thought provoking questions at the end of each chapter.

Another masterpiece from Dorie Clark

Anybody interested in "standing out" in life MUST read this book. Having met Dorie twice now and listened to her talk, there is undeniable authenticity in her and her book gives useful timely advice in this ever-changing world. Excellent book.

Great actionable content.

A+ Loved it, very actionable. Now I want to read her first book. Great examples of how others did it.

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Title: Hug Your Customers

Subtitle: The Proven Way to Personalize Sales and Achieve Astounding Results

Author: Jack Mitchell

Narrator: Jack Mitchell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-14-15

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

Revised and updated for the first time - here is the 200,000-copy staple praised by Warren Buffett as "a gem...I wish everyone at Berkshire would follow [Jack Mitchell's] advice - we would own the world."

If you want to put your arms around your business and bottom line, you'll want all the updated information and practices found in Jack Mitchell's classic landmark business best seller, Hug Your Customers.

The only way to stay in business is to have customers; the only way to increase your profit is to attract more customer visits - new customers, repeat customers - by providing exceptional customer service. It's that simple, says Jack Mitchell. Hug Your Customers shares the hands-on practical philosophy that has allowed Mitchell and his Family of Stores to thrive and excel in today's challenging retail marketplace.

Filled with accessible advice, personal case studies, and tips any businessperson can use for any business, Hug Your Customers is an energizing blueprint for customer and employee retention, increased per capita spending, and groundbreaking success.

Members Reviews:

Interesting story packed with useful information

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

Using his own family and business experience as a back drop, Jack Mitchell offers a wealth of useful and usable tips to improve the overall performance and sales of your business. The philosophy of the book is probably best described as treat others as you would like to be treated and then, treat them even better. Always keep moving forward. Always do your best. Look at potential failures as opportunities to learn and succeed. Make sure your philosophy is customer based.

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

I enjoyed hearing the how Jack used his PET based strategy to overcome business obstacles and avoid even bigger ones. His examples were so relate able. I could see how I already use some of those same strategies and came to understand how I can apply many more to my own online business. The book really is a treasure chest of useful information.

Any additional comments?

I would highly recommend this book to anyone with the desire to improve the customer experience and business bottom line. Thank you Jack for sharing!

great book thoroughly enjoyed it

this is an excellent book filled with tremendous ideas on building a customer focused organization. I especially appreciated the authenticity of Jack reading his own book and hearing his passion for his culture come through. high recommend!

A must read for everyone!! Hugs all around!

I absolutely loved this book! I believe it should be a must read for everyone. I thought of myself as a hugger before reading this but now I know I am and will continue to be.

Good content

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

Yes it has great content

What other book might you compare Hug Your Customers to and why?

not sure the content is pretty unique

What three words best describe Jack Mitchells performance?

Did not like the voice

Excelent focus in retail service
And personalized

great source of ideas as how to improve your bussines by becoming the best source for your customers and by keeping them as loyal promotors of your store

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Title: Exponential Organizations

Subtitle: New Organizations Are Ten Times Better, Faster, and Cheaper Than Yours (and What to Do About It)

Author: Peter H. Diamandis - foreword and afterword, Michael S. Malone, Yuri van Geest, Salim Ismail

Narrator: Kevin Young

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-07-15

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 949 votes

Genres: Business, Leadership

Publisher's Summary:

In business, performance is key. In performance, how you organize can be the key to growth. In the past five years, the business world has seen the birth of a new breed of company - the Exponential Organization - that has revolutionized how a company can accelerate its growth by using technology. An ExO can eliminate the incremental, linear way traditional companies get bigger, leveraging assets like community, big data, algorithms, and new technology into achieving performance benchmarks 10 times better than its peers. Three luminaries of the business world - Salim Ismail, Yuri van Geest, and Mike Malone - have researched this phenomenon and documented 10 characteristics of Exponential Organizations. Here, in Exponential Organizations, they walk the listener through how any company, from a startup to a multinational, can become an ExO, streamline its performance, and grow to the next level.

Critic Reviews:

"Frost & Sullivan's 2014 Growth, Innovation, and Leadership Book of the Year

Exponential Organizations should be required reading for anyone interested in the ways exponential technologies are reinventing best practices in business." (Ray Kurzweil, director of engineering at Google)

"

Exponential Organizations is the most pivotal book in its class. Salim examines the future of organizations and offers readers his insights on the concept of

Exponential Organizations because he himself embodies the strategy, structure, culture, processes, and systems of this new breed of company." (John Hagel, The Center for the Edge)

Members Reviews:

Not a revelation

The key points from the book are SCALE and IDEAS:

S: staff on demand

C: community & crowd

A: algorithms

L: leveraged assets

E: engagement

I: interfaces

D: dashboards

E: experimentation

A: autonomy

S: social technologies

The book went through most of the elements superficially by referring to some well known examples, such as Netflix's contest for a better recommendation algorithm. While the grand prize money was substantial ($1,000,000), the winner was able to beat Netflix's algorithm by over 10%. There were over 20,000 teams working on this problem. If Netflix spent the money internally trying to improve its algorithm, it probably would not have gotten such impressive results.

If you follow the news on technology, much of the information in the book is not a revelation.

Extraordinary insights

This book delivers a sweeping collection of extraordinary insights into phenomena underpinning major disruptive influences in the world of business. The diversity and magnitude of these influences will have you reaching for the whiteboard pen in an attempt both to make sense of it all and then to strategise the opportunities you spot. And then putting it down again until you can get your head around the implications of it all. I've just finished my first run through and know that I'm going to read it again right away. My only criticism would be that it would be great to have a one hour version for the second time around :-)

Good info, but long and drawn out, awful narrator

There's a lot of good info, but narrator sounds like a GPS robot after having a stroke.