Book description
This New York Times bestseller and business classic has been fully updated for a world where skilled communication is more important than ever.The book that revolutionized business communications has been updated for today's workplace. Crucial Conversations provides powerful skills to ensure every conversation―especially difficult ones―leads to the results you want. Written in an engaging and witty style, it teaches readers how to be persuasive rather than abrasive, how to get back to productive dialogue when others blow up or clam up, and it offers powerful skills for mastering high-stakes conversations, regardless of the topic or person.This new edition addresses issues that have arisen in recent years. You'll learn how to: Respond when someone initiates a Crucial Conversation with you Identify and address the lag time between identifying a problem and discussing it Communicate more effectively across digital mediums When stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong, you have three choices: Avoid a crucial conversation and suffer the consequences; handle the conversation poorly and suffer the consequences; or apply the lessons and strategies of Crucial Conversations and improve relationships and results.Whether they take place at work or at home, with your coworkers or your spouse, Crucial Conversations have a profound impact on your career, your happiness, and your future. With the skills you learn in this book, you'll never have to worry about the outcome of a Crucial Conversation again.
Grotas
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ReiGnZ
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Tin Fox
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Stick Shift
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Doz
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Willow Dragon
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Airport Hobo
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Lope Lope
ListenBook's commitment to enhancing the audiobook experience is evident in its thoughtful features and design. I've rediscovered my love for reading, all thanks to this app's convenience. Efficient audiobook enjoyment – this app's functionality is a revelation. Adjusting the tone of the voice is so innovative. It's like personalizing the narration. ListenBook’s design is sleek and modern. The app is a pleasure to use.
Lil Rebel Ma
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Fire Bite
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Casanova
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The Flying Mouse
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Canine Hannibal
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Jack Cassidy
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ByteBard
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JigKraken
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Zorkle Sporkle
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360
Audiobooks have made my long drives enjoyable, and this app is my co-pilot. I can't believe how much time I've gained by listening while cooking and doing chores. I've found solace and relaxation in the pages of countless audiobooks. Download options are abundant, from WiFi to iTunes. It's all about convenience with this app. Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts.
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