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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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The future of work requires a more personal style of leadership. Learn more about humble leadership in this audio-only summary of the book by Edgar H. and Peter A. Schien.
In a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA), versatile leadership makes more sense than the shopworn model of lofty corporate heroes and disruptors, who are supposedly invincible. The future of work requires a more personal style of leadership....
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Responsibility is the key to change. Find out how to improve your life and make a difference in the world in this audio-only review of John Izzo?s book.
Responsibility is the key to change. Find out how to improve your life and make a difference in the world in this audio-only review of John Izzo?s important book. Drawing from his background in leadership, personal development, and corporate culture, Izzo articulates solid theory, practical strategies,...
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Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Build relationships based on curiosity and interest. Explore the practice of humble inquiry in this audio-only summary of Edgar H. Schein?s book.
American culture prioritizes action, practicality, and competition over courteousness and respect. But there?s a different way. In his popular book, retired MIT professor Edgar H. Schein encourages openness and curiosity about others in the form of humble inquiry. Humble inquiry is ?asking questions to...
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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In this audio-only summary of Elizabeth Haas Edersheim's book, get a quick primer on management guru Peter Drucker's most important insights.
Peter Drucker is called the "father of modern management" for good reason, according to management consultant Elizabeth Haas Edersheim. Her book The Definitive Drucker?an accessible volume of his business lessons?demonstrates that Drucker's theories were the perfect combination of calculated common sense and...
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Learn how to have?and succeed at?high-stakes conversations in this audio-only summary of the popular book by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler.
Many people recoil from ?crucial conversations,? where they have to negotiate to get ahead. Crucial Conversations?the best-selling book by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler?describes techniques for effective negotiation and conflict resolution in the...
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Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Decisions determine the quality, scope, and tenor of your life. Learn the secrets of smart decision-making in this audio-only summary of Mike Whitaker?s popular book.
Decisions determine the quality, scope, and tenor of your life. People who make good decisions usually live more successful, satisfying lives. Like all mental disciplines, smart decision-making requires following certain guidelines and principles, as Mike Whitaker spells out in his...
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Get a holistic look at five key things that hold people back from true happiness, in this audio-only summary of John Izzo?s popular book.
In his popular book, The Five Thieves of Happiness, John Izzo explains that joy and happiness are natural aspects of every human being. However, there are five elements?which he calls the ?five thieves??that prevent people from being happy. The challenge, he says, is to remove the mental barriers that prevent you...
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Turn fear and doubt into opportunity. Review highlights from major league baseball pitching coach Rick Peterson?s book on overcoming difficult, stress-filled situations.
Performance anxiety can be a formidable opponent, whether you?re a professional athlete, surgeon, salesperson, or student. How you deal with pressure during ?crunch times? often determines if you are going to succeed or fail. Rick Peterson, a well-respected major league baseball...
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Learn how to do more with less time by simplifying, streamlining, and prioritizing work. This audio-only course summarizes productivity expert Laura Stack?s popular book.
Who doesn?t want to be more efficient and effective at work? In this audio-only summary of Laura Stack?s popular book, you can learn how to do more with less time by simplifying, streamlining, and prioritizing work. A leading productivity expert, Laura offers simple, innovative...
10) The Art of Connection: 7 Relationship-Building Skills Every Leader Needs Now (getAbstract Summary)
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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Enduring relationships help get us ahead at work and find more meaning in life. In this audio-only summary of Michael J. Gelb's book, get insights into building strong connections.
In his book The Art of Connection: 7 Relationship-Building Skills Every Leader Needs Now, leadership expert Michael J. Gelb explains that many great businesses base their success on face-to-face communication. The leaders of these companies depend on seven personal relationship...
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Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Learn how to use the content you produce as an avenue for earning customer trust in this audio-only summary of marketing executive John Hall?s insightful book.
Companies need to win their customers? trust and confidence to become the first provider that buyers consider?their ?top of mind? choice. Helping your clients altruistically can boost your firm into this high-priority position. In his book Top of Mind, marketing executive John Hall explains...
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Bring humanity back to work. Learn 10 ways to design a workplace that's good for people and great for business in this audio-only summary of Erica Keswin?s book.
It?s time to bring humanity back to work. A values-based corporate culture that attends to the human needs of its employees gives your firm an advantage in today?s world where good people are hard to keep. Erica Keswin wrote Bring Your Human to Work so that companies ??that invest in strong...
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Help your employees reach higher levels of satisfaction and performance. This audio-only course summarizes top leadership researcher Susan Fowler?s popular book.
Motivation doesn?t work when it comes from the outside. People must motivate themselves. Help your employees reach higher levels of satisfaction and performance by moving beyond traditional motivational techniques. This audio-only course by getAbstract summarizes Susan Fowler?s popular book,...
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Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Stories engage, educate, and even enlighten. In this audio-only summary of Hadiya Nuriddin's book, learn why stories matter to educators and how to become a powerful storyteller.
Since humans first developed language, the most powerful communication tool has been telling stories. This remains true for professional communicators, especially corporate trainers and instructional designers. In his book StoryTraining: Selecting and Shaping Stories That...
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Discover the leadership lessons presented in The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do, an inspirational business novel by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller.
With over 20 million books in print, One-Minute Manager author Ken Blanchard is one of the world?s most popular business authors. The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do is an inspirational business novel he wrote with Mark Miller, training and development vice president of the Chick-fil-A restaurant...
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Learn how to build and articulate purpose on three critical levels, in this audio-only summary of Dan Pontefract?s popular book.
A clear purpose is good for business. The Purpose Effect, by bestselling author Dan Pontefract, explains how organizations can build and articulate purpose on three critical levels. This audio-only summary from getAbstract reviews this important book. Learn how companies can establish meaningful goals, provide energizing...
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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In this audio-only summary of psychologist Audrey Tang's book, learn how leaders at any level can benefit from mindfulness and explore practical ways to implement it daily.
Most people know just a little about mindfulness, yet business leaders recognize its career impact and workplace benefits. Mindfulness can help you be more conscious of your prejudices, goals, and values. It can also strengthen your leadership skills. In her book The Leader?s...
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Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Choice is a blessing and a curse. Learn about the science and psychology of decision-making in this audio-only summary of Harvard professor Cass R. Sunstein?s provocative book.
Choice is a blessing and a curse. Being able to choose is part of being free and financially secure?but sometimes it is better not to choose. This is the takeaway from Choosing Not to Choose by Harvard professor, best-selling author, and legal scholar Cass R. Sunstein. Learn...
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Learn basic principles and repeatable frameworks for encouraging innovation and disruption, in this audio-only summary of Greg Satwell?s popular book.
Innovation can be a long, tough slog. Consider the Macintosh. In 1968, U.S. government engineer Douglas Engelbart used a keyboard and an innovation he called a ?mouse? to create, edit, and move text on a screen. It wasn?t until 1984, 16 years after Engelbart?s demonstration, that Steve Jobs transformed...
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linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Most companies use outdated approaches to conflict management. Learn how to unlock the benefits of conflict in this audio-only review of David Liddle?s book.
Most companies default to outdated and process-heavy approaches to conflict management. Learn how to unlock the benefits of conflict in this audio-only review of David Liddle?s book. Liddle says conflict is inevitable and can affect your whole workforce, so leaders should prepare by instituting...
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