Book description
Are you the boss you need to be?You never dreamed being the boss would be so hard. You're caught in a web of conflicting expectations from your subordinates, from those above you, and from your peers and customers.You're not alone. As Harvard Business School's Linda Hill and manager and executive Kent Lineback reveal in Being the Boss, becoming an effective manager is a painful, difficult journey. It requires trial and error, endless effort, and slowly acquired personal insight. Many managers never complete the journey and instead just learn how to get by. At worst, they become terrible bosses.This essential book, now with a new preface, explains how to avoid that fate by mastering three imperatives:- Manage yourself: Learn that management isn't about doing all the work on your own. It's about leading others to accomplish things with you as their guide.- Manage your network: Understand how power and influence work in your organization, and build a network of mutually beneficial relationships to navigate your company's complex political environment- Manage your team: Create a high-performing \
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Atlantic Rim
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NexusNavigator
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Iron Butterfly
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Santa's Little Helper
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Sleek Assassin
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Neophyte Believer
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Ozzie Treat
I'm amazed at how immersive the experience is – it's like being inside the story. The adjustable playback speed is a secret weapon for getting through educational content faster. This served its purpose as background listening while I worked. I probably missed some details but the narrator's voice was pleasant enough.
Darkside Isis
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Tan Stallion
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Day Hawk
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Ember Master
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Dahlia Bumble
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Solitaire
This app has enriched my daily routine with the joy of stories and knowledge. Effortless and enriching – that's how I'd describe my experience with this app. Its smooth interface and thoughtful features redefine audiobook joy. 📱📖 The auto-rewind feature is a thoughtful addition that enhances my listening journey. I appreciate it! Automatic metadata extraction is a time-saver. My library is finally well-organized.
Buckshot
I'm grateful for this app's ability to fit seamlessly into my lifestyle, making learning a part of my day. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature enhances my audiobook experience, ensuring I catch every detail. I've never experienced such silky-smooth playback even with high-quality FLAC files. The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a fantastic bonus. It keeps me entertained during long drives.
Demo
I'm hooked on this app – it's like Netflix for book lovers! This app is a must-have for any book lover on the go – it's my daily companion. This app's seamless integration with my devices has made audiobook listening a hassle-free experience. 📱 Accessing my favorite stories has never been this straightforward – this app's functionality is a bookworm's dream come true. 📚💫 Absolutely in love with this audiobook app! The seamless functionality and easy navigation make my reading time pure bliss. 📚🎧
RedFisher
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FLAK Angel
As a language learner, this app has been invaluable in improving my listening skills. The app's design is sleek and modern – it's a pleasure to navigate. ListenBook's library organization and book groups make managing my collection effortless. I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to play diverse formats flawlessly – it's a game-changer. The app is so easy to use. I was up and running in minutes.
Upper D3ckR
Unparalleled support for CarPlay and Apple Watch means I can take my audiobooks anywhere, anytime. I've never experienced such a smooth audiobook player. The playback is seamless. This audiobook exceeded all my expectations! The narrator's ability to convey emotion through voice alone was remarkable. I laughed, I gasped, I might have even teared up at points - all because of the incredible vocal performance. The story came alive in a way reading alone couldn't achieve.
Knight Light
I'm addicted to this app's seamless performance and impressive library. 🔥 Streamlined functionality that's music to my ears – audiobook enjoyment has reached a new level of convenience. 🎵📖
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