Business audiobooks

Marissa Mayer and the Fight to Save Yahoo!

By: Nicholas Carlson

Narrated by: Kiff VandenHeuvel

Length: 11 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

A page-turning narrative about Marissa Mayer's efforts to remake Yahoo as well as her own rise from Stanford University undergrad to CEO of a $30 billion corporation by the age of 38.

When Yahoo hired star Google executive Mayer to be its CEO in 2012 employees rejoiced. They put posters on the walls throughout Yahoo's California headquarters. On... Read more

Speed Limits

By: Mark C. Taylor

Narrated by: Mel Foster

Length: 14 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Drawing together developments in religion, philosophy, art, technology, fashion, and finance, Mark C. Taylor presents an original and rich account of a great paradox of our times: how the very forces and technologies that were supposed to free us by saving time and labor now trap us in a race we can never win. The faster we go, the less time we... Read more

The New Gold Standard

By: Joseph A. Michelli

Narrated by: Tom Parks

Length: 8 hours 12 minutes

Abridged: No

When it comes to refined service and exquisite hospitality, one name stands high above the rest: The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. With ceaseless attention to every luxurious detail, the company has set the bar for creating memorable customer experiences in world-class settings. Now, for the first time, the leadership secrets behind the company's... Read more

The Power of Thanks

By: Eric Mosley & Derek Irvine

Length: 6 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

The most powerful word in your leadership vocabulary is . . . THANKS!

Building a fully engaged, energized workforce is the key to business success. The Power of Thanks reveals how leading companies like Intuit, JetBlue Airways, IHG, Symantec, ConAgra Foods, and The Hershey Company empower employees through social recognition, in which the... Read more

Always In Fashion

By: Mark Weber

Length: 6 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

An exclusive guided tour of the fashion industry--from the inside up

Mark Weber is the ultimate fashion insider. Starting his career as a clerk in a clothing store, he worked his way up to the "big time" in New York City, becoming CEO of Phillips-VanHeusen (PVH)/Calvin Klein and then CEO of LVMH Inc. (USA) (Louis Vuitton/ Moet Hennessy) and... Read more

Affiliate Marketing

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Steven Morgan

Length: 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Unlock the power of affiliate marketing with this insightful guide. From small mom-and-pop shops to corporate giants like Wal-Mart, businesses worldwide can leverage affiliate marketing to boost revenue and satisfy stakeholders. Dive into this book to discover expert strategies and secrets to maximize your online earnings. Authored by a seasoned... Read more

How To Run Legally On a Public Road

By: Trevor Clinger

Narrated by: Oscar Taylor-Kent

Length: 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Have you ever wondered about the legality of running on American roads? This article offers a comprehensive answer, drawing from examples and insights from seasoned runners. As an enthusiastic runner, I merge personal experiences with knowledge of relevant laws to shed light on runners' rights. Part of our 'How To' series, this article caters to... Read more

The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results

By: Gary Keller, Jay Papasan & FlashBooks

Narrated by: Dean Bokhari

Length: 30 minutes

Abridged: No

This is a book summary of The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan.

Book description:

You want less.

You want fewer distractions and less on your plate. The daily barrage of emails, texts, tweets, messages, and meetings distract you and stress you out. The simultaneous demands of... Read more

Work Simply

By: Carson Tate

Narrated by: Tanya Eby

Length: 8 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Make work simple by using the tools and tactics that are right for youYour time is under attack. You just can’t get enough done. You find yourself wondering where the hours go. You’ve tried every time-management system you can get your hands on—and they’ve only succeeded in making your work more complicated.Sound familiar?If you sometimes feel... Read more

A New Era in Banking

By: Mauro F. Guillen, Emilio Ontiveros, Angel Berge...

Narrated by: Erik Synnestvedt

Length: 5 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

The financial crisis that began in 2007 triggered a break with banking practices of the past. Even as the crisis occurred, a broader set of economic, geopolitical, and technological forces were already reshaping the financial industry’s transition from the twentieth to the twenty-first century. While these changes in the financial and global... Read more

Moxie

By: John Baldoni

Narrated by: Tim Andres Pabon

Length: 4 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Leaders today need to be mindful of their circumstances as well as mindful of their own strengths and shortcomings. They need to have the disposition to succeed as well as the inner resourcefulness to persevere. Leaders must be willing to do things differently but also draw on tried and true traits, such as courage and gumption.

Moxie is a... Read more

Feeling Smart

By: Eyal Winter

Narrated by: Sean Pratt

Length: 9 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Distinguished authors like Daniel Kahneman, Dan Ariely, and Nassim Nicholas Taleb have written much about the flaws in the human brain when it comes time to make a decision. Our intuitions and passions frequently fail us, leading to outcomes we don't want.

In this book, Eyal Winter, Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for the Study... Read more

The Scorecard Solution

By: Dan E. King

Narrated by: Don Hagen

Length: 8 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Simply “making the numbers” is no longer enough to remain competitive. In today’s high-pressure environment, organizations need to overachieve. That level of success requires a clear and objective view of the business—because even the most courageous leader can’t steer a ship in the dark.

Is the enterprise Agile? Resilient? Vulnerable? Or... Read more

The Power of Positive Confrontation

By: Barbara Pachter

Narrated by: Barbara Pachter

Length: 8 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

When slighted, misunderstood, cut in front of, annoyed, taken advantage of, or treated rudely, most people avoid their bosses, ignore coworkers, change hairdressers, complain to friends, pound their fists, or rant on social media. They often miss the most positive, effective alternative of all: confronting positively. Now, for everyone who was... Read more

100 Quotes to Enjoy your Life

By: JM Gardner

Narrated by: Stuart Walker

Length: 31 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids" is a fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. A mother leaves her seven children at home while she ventures into the forest to find food. Before she leaves, she warns her young about the Big Bad Wolf who will try to sneak into the house and gobble them up. The wolf will pretend to be their mother and... Read more

The Self-Made Billionaire Effect

By: Mitch Cohen & John Sviokla

Narrated by: Erik Synnestvedt

Length: 6 hours 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Imagine what Atari might have achieved if Steve Jobs had stayed there to develop the first massmarket personal computer. Or what Steve Case might have done for PepsiCo if he hadn’t left for a gaming start-up that eventually became AOL. What if Salomon Brothers had kept Michael Bloomberg, or Bear Stearns had exploited the inventive ideas of... Read more

Anticipate

By: Rob-Jan de Jong

Narrated by: Steven Menasche

Length: 9 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

What enables great corporate leaders to detect signals that their industry, or perhaps the entire world, is about to change? How are they able to place their companies in a position to capitalize on that change? And how can you become one of those extraordinary people?

It boils down to one word--vision. Leaders who lacked it have often guided... Read more

Sales Success

By: Brian Tracy

Narrated by: Brian Tracy

Length: 3 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

Eighty percent of all sales are made by just twenty percent of sales people. What’s surprising to discover is that those top professionals perform only a bit better than their peers in certain critical areas. By excelling in these capabilities, you can earn money faster, have more success, and gain greater career satisfaction than you ever... Read more

The Best Place to Work

By: Ron Friedman

Narrated by: Walter Dixon

Length: 8 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

For readers of Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, and Freakonomics, comes a captivating and surprising journey through the science of workplace excellence.

Why do successful companies reward failure? What can casinos teach us about building a happy workplace? How do you design an office that enhances both attention to detail and creativity?

In The... Read more

Brand Aid

By: Brad Van Auken

Narrated by: Erik Synnestvedt

Length: 10 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

Branding is more than a great logo. A brand is the essence of an organization—its DNA—impacting its continual success. It is absolutely essential to get it right.

Brand managers, marketers, and executives have long turned to this trusted guide to troubleshoot their branding problems. Written by an acknowledged expert with 30 years of experience... Read more

Magic Words

By: Tim David

Narrated by: Walter Dixon

Length: 3 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Years of experience as a magician taught Tim David that real magic is all about words, and the way they influence the minds of the audience. What sets a professional magician apart from an amateur are people skills like communication, influence, and engagement—skills that are also effective in the workplace. By applying seven “magic” words in a... Read more

Winning the Long Game

By: Steve Krupp

Narrated by: Walter Dixon

Length: 8 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Are you winning the battle but losing the war?

Every leader has to deliver the goods—make budget, meet deadlines, and deftly manage people—to provide the inspirational fuel that keeps their business running day-in and day-out.

But therein lies the danger of winning today’s battle and losing the war—that is the long game of creating sustainable... Read more

The Gen Z Effect

By: Dan Keldsen & Tom Koulopoulos

Narrated by: Tom Koulopoulos & Dan Keldsen

Length: 6 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the most profound changes in business and society is the emergence of the post-Millennial generation, Gen Z. While every new generation has faced its share of disruption in technology, economics, politics and society, no other generation in the history of mankind has had the ability to connect every human being on the planet to each other... Read more

Amp Up Your Sales

By: Andy Paul

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 6 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Succeeding as a sales professional is like being a professional athlete. Whether you're already the top salesperson at your company, or you're simply working hard to reach the next level of success, in order to keep up in a fast-paced, increasingly crowded marketplace--one in which meaningful product differentiation has all but disappeared--you... Read more