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 \
Digital Equinox
The quality of the audio is top-notch, making the experience truly immersive. Being able to customize the listening duration is perfect for quick breaks. 🎶📚 Setting the mood with stories instead of songs – this app is my go-to playlist! 🎧🌟 Effortlessly enjoying audiobook journeys – this app's ease of use is a delight.
Nice Gnome
I'm no longer missing out on great stories – this app fits perfectly into my lifestyle. Binaural audio processing on ListenBook is a thoughtful addition that keeps my ears comfortable during extended listening sessions. Listening to audiobooks has become a ritual, thanks to this incredible app. Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection.
New Cycle
Audiobook excellence made simple – this app's functionality is a true asset. ListenBook's dedication to providing an exceptional listening experience shines through in every aspect of the app.
Sir Shove
The 'Discover' section is a treasure trove for finding hidden literary gems. The narrators on this app are truly talented – they bring characters to life. 📱 Carrying stories in my pocket – this app's convenience is a game-changer! 📚🛍️ 🚶♀️🎧 Enjoying the great outdoors while immersing myself in fantastic tales – walking never felt this magical! 🏞️📚 is a time-saver. It's convenient for accessing my content.
Lady Katniss
The audio filters in ListenBook allow me to customize my listening experience. Speed up or slow down playback—it's all up to me! Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing. ListenBook’s playback speed control is very useful. I can listen at my own pace.
WittyWordsmith
With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. 🔥 Spicing up my routine with this app – it's like having a personal storyteller on hand at all times! ✨📖 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality, providing a clear and immersive listening experience that enhances my enjoyment. I love the statistics feature. It’s fun to see how much I’ve listened. 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!
Instant Star
With this app, I've turned mundane chores into exciting opportunities for intellectual growth. User-centric audiobook joy – this app's ease of use is a true marvel. ListenBook has transformed my daily commute. I look forward to my journeys with this app by my side. ListenBook has all the features I need in an audiobook app. My top choice!
Alley Cat
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist. Adjusting playback speed has given me greater control over my audiobook experience. I can optimize my learning and enjoyment by customizing the pacing. ListenBook has completely changed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is packed with features like customizable skip intervals, playback speed, and sleep timers. The interface is clean and easy to navigate. Five stars!
DZE
ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch has streamlined my multitasking. I'm blown away by the powerful audio downloading options. So versatile! I'm so glad I chose the audiobook version! The narrator added layers of meaning I might have missed reading silently. Their interpretation of the material felt thoughtful and authentic. The recording was technically perfect - no reverb, no peaking, just clean, pleasant audio.
Devine Melon
The captivating narrators make each story come alive in a unique way. Mood-based playlists help me choose books that suit my current state of mind. Bookmarking favorite parts of audiobooks is a breeze. It's like having a personalized study guide. Looping playback is a valuable study tool. It helps me grasp complex content and retain information. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
Wooden German
I'm amazed by ListenBook's dedication to quality – it's evident in every feature. 🚶♂️🌟 Strolling through captivating narratives has never been easier – this app's intuitive controls make audiobook listening a delight. 🎧🏞️ 🚗📚 Turn traffic into a literary escape – this app's functionality keeps me engaged while I'm on the move. 🚗🎧 Quick access to chapters is so handy. Navigating through content is a breeze.
Mud Finger
ListenBook is packed with useful features. It’s the best audiobook app I’ve used. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and this one stands out for its professional quality. The narrator struck the ideal balance between dramatic interpretation and letting the text speak for itself. The audio engineering was superb with consistent volume levels and crystal-clear recording.
Old Man Winter
Has every feature I need. My top choice for audiobooks! I can’t believe how easy it is to manage my audiobook library with ListenBook. Highly recommended!
Wonder Lady
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a fun way to customize my listening experience. Audiobook pleasure without the fuss – this app's functionality is top-notch.
Rink Ruler
I love that ListenBook offers both basic and advanced features, catering to all types of users. This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. 🎶 Saying goodbye to tangled headphones and complex controls – this app's easy navigation has made audiobook listening a breeze. 🎵📖 Book groups are a thoughtful addition. They help me keep related titles together for a seamless experience. I've listened to hundreds of audiobooks and this narrator is now in my top 5. Their timing and inflection were masterful. Never a dull moment in the entire performance.
Don Stab
With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. With ListenBook, I can now enjoy my favorite audiobooks and speeches with the utmost comfort and convenience. With ListenBook, my audio content is organized, accessible, and ready to inspire me. I'm amazed at how this app has turned my errands into exciting reading sessions. The app never crashes. It’s reliable and stable.
Stealth
I can't imagine my daily rituals without this app – it's a constant source of joy. I've found my new favorite narrator! Their voice was perfectly suited to this material, with just the right blend of authority and approachability. The production quality was broadcast-level - no distracting breaths, clicks, or inconsistent volume. Already looking for more of their work.
Tweety
The 'Continue Listening' feature ensures I never lose my place, no matter where I am. The app's recommendations are surprisingly accurate – it's like they know my taste perfectly! 🛌 Drifting into dreamland with enchanting audiobooks – bedtime has become a gateway to imagination. 🌙📚 The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now!
The Belgian
The narrators have a way of bringing characters to life – it's a unique experience. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
New Cycle
With ListenBook, I can enjoy my own audio content with unparalleled ease and comfort. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app. Love the download options. ListenBook gives me so many ways to get my audiobooks onto my device. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
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