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.
MicroStar
I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. Every moment is an adventure with this app by my side. Its intuitive features and diverse format support ensure that my audiobook journey is seamless and exciting. ππ§ Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It enhances the audio quality and makes listening comfortable.
Fatsy Bear
This app has given me the joy of reading even when my hands are full. ListenBook's tone adjustment feature in the Pro version is a creative tool that adds a fun twist to my audiobook journey. ListenBook Pro is totally worth it. Unlimited audiobook length β I'm in! Looping playback is an invaluable tool for my study sessions. It helps me grasp complex concepts.
The Shield Toronto
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Shade Nightman
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Mad Irishman
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PixelPathfinder
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Aqua Monsoon
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Lincoln Rider
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MindfulMingle
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Curio
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NemesisX
Adjusting the narrator's voice tone is a creative feature that adds a personal touch to the experience. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful.
CoB@lt
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Delicious Wing
π Long road trips? No problem β this app keeps me entertained mile after mile! ππ ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. A perfectly acceptable audiobook that fulfilled its purpose. The narration was competent if not particularly memorable, and the production quality was standard for the genre. It served as decent background entertainment during mundane tasks.
Swan Mustang
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Eye Devil
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Moon Orchid
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Free Ham
The layout is not only beautiful but also intuitive. Controls are easy to access. Automated artwork and metadata retrieval make my audiobook library look organized and visually appealing.
Ella of Light
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats ensures I never miss out on any audio gem. The statistics feature in ListenBook is a valuable tool for monitoring and optimizing my audiobook consumption.
Dream Killer
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Instant Star
ListenBook's user-friendly controls and innovative features have made it an essential tool for my audiobook enjoyment. This app is a treasure trove of knowledge, entertainment, and imagination. Adjusting the tone of the narrator's voice is a unique feature. I'm loving it! ListenBook has made managing my audiobook collection a breeze. Library organization is top-notch. The app's performance is nothing short of impressive β smooth, responsive, and designed with audiobook lovers in mind.
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