Book description
A timely and incisive resource for business leaders and people managers struggling with complacency and burnout in this rapidly evolving world of work Facing the challenges of global cultural, commercial, political, and technological shifts, managers are in dire need of strategies to move from survival to revival. Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People by Daisy Auger-Domínguez illuminates the often overlooked and difficult aspects of management and offers a lifeline for managers struggling to adapt and thrive. Crafted by a seasoned executive with experience at companies like Disney, Google, and VICE Media, this book delivers a rich blend of inspiration and practical tools for today's managers. Through a compelling mix of personal anecdotes, research-backed insights, and actionable strategies, Auger-Domínguez walks business leaders and people managers down a path designed to reignite the passion and drive necessary for effective leadership. This book is for you if your work life leaves you seeking: Rest, inspiration, and a renewed enthusiasm for your work Techniques to help managers understand themselves, each other, and the members of their teams Strategies for dealing with, and helping your teams deal with, unexpected and dramatic workplace upheavals - be they layoffs, organizational shifts, financial restructurings, global health crises, and more Tactics to reignite your own passion for your role and share your enthusiasm with your teams in an approach that motivates and uplifts Whether you're leading a small team or an entire organization, this book is the roadmap you need to overcome obstacles, re-energize your leadership, and achieve new levels of success. Discover how to transform your approach to management and create a more engaged, motivated, and thriving workplace with Burnt Out to Lit Up.
About the Author
DAISY AUGER-DOMÍNGUEZ is a global leader and recognized authority on the evolution of work and leadership. She has led human capital practices at Vice Media, Google, The Walt Disney Company, and Moody's Investors Service. Her advisory firm, Auger-Domínguez Ventures, bridges the gap between how organizations should work and how they actually work through coaching, and virtual and in-person keynotes. Daisy is the author of Inclusion Revolution, a TEDx speaker, a LinkedIn Top Voice, and a contributor to the Harvard Business Review. Her contributions have earned her many accolades, including Hispanic Executive's Top 10 Leaders, People en Español's 25 Most Powerful Women, the ADCOLOR Legend award, Brooklyn Community Services' Social Impact award, and many others. Daisy serves on the Board of Trustees at Bucknell University, her alma mater. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband and daughter. To learn more about Daisy and her work, visit: daisyauger-dominguez.com
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience