Book description
Develop the mindset and presence to successfully manage others for the first time.If you read nothing else on becoming a new manager, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you transition from being an outstanding individual contributor to becoming a great manager of others.This book will inspire you to: Develop your emotional intelligence Influence your colleagues through the science of persuasion Assess your team and enhance its performance Network effectively to achieve business goals and for personal advancement Navigate relationships with employees, bosses, and peers Get support from above View the big picture in your decision making Balance your team's work and personal life in a high-intensity workplace This collection of articles includes "Becoming the Boss," by Linda A. Hill; "Leading the Team You Inherit," by Michael D. Watkins; "Saving Your Rookie Managers from Themselves," by Carol A. Walker; "Managing the High-Intensity Workplace," by Erin Reid and Lakshmi Ramarajan; "Harnessing the Science of Persuasion," Robert B. Cialdini; "What Makes a Leader?" by Daniel Goleman; "The Authenticity Paradox," by Herminia Ibarra; "Managing Your Boss," by John J. Gabarro and John P. Kotter; "How Leaders Create and Use Networks," by Herminia Ibarra and Mark Lee Hunter; "Management Time: Who's Got the Monkey?" by William Oncken, Jr., and Donald L. Wass; and BONUS ARTICLE: "How Managers Become Leaders," by Michael D. Watkins.
Juice Petite
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Black Firefly
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Abyss Tamer
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Skirble
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Yellow Menace
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Spoiler
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Manimal
Audiobooks have become my bedtime companions, soothing me into a peaceful sleep. ListenBook's player features are incredibly helpful. Chapters and bookmarks make navigation easy. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of reading.
TrixiePhany
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High Deck
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Amphibi-Dangerous
I'm blown away by ListenBook's ability to play diverse formats flawlessly β it's a game-changer. My audiobook collection has never looked better. Thanks to automatic artwork and metadata. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing.
Ella of Light
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DreamWeaver
I never thought I'd enjoy audiobooks as much as I do now β all thanks to this app. ListenBook's integration with CarPlay and Apple Watch is a seamless addition to my daily routine.
Stud Buster
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Little Granger
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New Cycle
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NoiseFire
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Spicy Thunder
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Tart Voodoo
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Low Menace
I'm constantly amazed by the variety of genres β there's something for everyone. This app has turned my cooking sessions into culinary adventures with a side of stories. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. High-quality playback even with complex formats like FLAC. Impressive!
Moonflower
I'm hooked on this app's ability to transform my ordinary moments into exciting opportunities for learning. ListenBook has enriched my life with a world of captivating stories and knowledge. It's not just an app; it's a portal to endless possibilities.
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