Book description
A playbook for leaders in any walk of life, with a foreword from Richard Leider, the legendary executive-life coach and best-selling author. The world needs positive leadership more than ever. Luckily, there is a large untapped source of leaders who can change the world for the better: all of us! Since each of us constantly influences those around us, by definition, everyone is a leader, not just people with formal titles. This book will help everyone tap into the power of their influence to pursue a meaningful purpose, whether on the job, in the community, or at home. All it takes is leadership intelligence, a combination of 8 moral, social, and technical imperatives essential to our ability to positively influence others. These 8 essentials include: Aim to be Your Ideal Self Know Your Real Self Ignite Integrity and Responsibility Embrace Empathy and Compassion Decide Wisely Let Go of What You Know Achieve Meaningful Goals Empower Others Don't Wait for Someone Else to Fix It is liberally illustrated with compelling stories of a varied cast of characters, including the head of a skiing expedition to the North Pole, an Olympic snowboarding coach, a mountaineer leading a high-altitude Himalayan climbing team, the executive director of an innovative low-income senior housing community, and the founder of a pioneering youth basketball program for girls. Examples of "fixing it" also come from the journeys of entrepreneurs and executives in the financial services, health care, educational, travel and media industries. In addition, the book highlights insights of thought leaders such as internationally famous author and coach, Richard Leider; Stephen M. R Covey, a best-selling author and global authority on leadership; world-renowned performance psychologist and author Jim Loehr; and Richard Sheridan, best-selling author, and co-founder of the award-winning software company Menlo Innovations. Authors Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer are highly qualified to share the lessons of Don't Wait for Someone Else to Fix It. Both have decades of experience as corporate executives, entrepreneurs, community volunteers, business coaches, and parents. For the reader who wants down-to-earth guidance about how to be a successful leader, the book does more than just talk about the significance of leadership intelligence. It features a wealth of practical exercises and tools for developing each of the 8 leadership intelligence essentials.
High Woo
With this app, I can seamlessly switch between audiobooks and real life. With this app, reading is as simple as pressing play – it's genius! The intuitive chapter navigation and quick access to controls make my audiobook experience seamless. The interface is so clean and clutter-free. It’s a pleasure to use.
Shwatson
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Casanova
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The Flying Mouse
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Brick Mooch
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Digital Goddess
Looping playback has transformed my study sessions. It's an invaluable tool for retaining information. Packed with useful features. My favorite audiobook app!
Fast Draw
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WittyWordsmith
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Shivers
I've been able to explore different cultures and perspectives through a diverse range of books. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is fantastic. This app is a time-saver – I can 'read' even when I'm on the move. With ListenBook, downloading audiobooks has become hassle-free, thanks to the various download options. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience.
Kitchen
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Shady Prairie
I'm rediscovering my favorite classics in a whole new way – through audiobooks! 🎶 Forget background music, I've got enchanting stories to accompany my chores! 🎵📚 🎧 Making housework more enjoyable – audiobooks turn mundane chores into moments of discovery. 🧹📚
Ozzie Treat
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Houston Rocket
Effortlessly immersing in stories – this app's ease of use is a game-changer. The app's compatibility with CarPlay adds an extra layer of convenience, especially during road trips.
Pyscho Hun
ListenBook's seamless integration with CarPlay has made my drives more informative. Simplifying audiobook adventures – this app's ease of use is a delight.
ThoughtTracer
Finally, an app that caters to audiobook enthusiasts like me. The diverse format support and user-friendly design are a game-changer. 📱🔊 Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun and interactive way to bond over stories.
Light Despair
The selection of classics is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts. ListenBook has redefined the way I experience stories, turning every moment into an adventure. ListenBook’s bookmarking feature is incredibly useful. I never lose my place in a book. A reasonable choice for casual listening. The audiobook was well-produced, but the pacing felt uneven in places. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t feel strongly about it one way or another.
CosPlatoon
Sharing audiobooks with friends is a great way to connect over stories. Sharing audiobooks with friends is a thoughtful gesture that ListenBook makes seamless. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature that adds a personal touch.
Toy Town
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. ListenBook's sleek layout and quick chapter access have made my audiobook journey incredibly enjoyable. The app is perfect for road trips. It keeps me entertained for hours.
Flakes
The narrator's voices are so engaging, it's like having a personal storytelling session. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, making it a joy to use. Five stars!
Call Back Queen
The family subscription option is a money-saver – everyone gets to enjoy their favorite books. The app supports a wide range of formats. ListenBook is very versatile.
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