Book description
Bestselling author and transformational speaker Ryan Leak shares research-based strategies for working with even the most challenging people to create more collaborative and productive teams.Who is the most complicated person you work with? You probably don’t have to think very hard to answer that question. You already know their name, their job title, their quirks, and their flaws. You have firsthand experience with the mental and emotional fallout they leave in their wake. You’ve seen the problems their complexity creates for everyone on their team. You wish you could fix them, solve them, ignore them, or teleport them to a parallel dimension. But you can’t. You have to work with them. (You could quit, but your next job will have a complicated person waiting for you.) That means you need effective strategies to collaborate with (nearly) anyone. Especially the picky, prickly, problematic ones. Drawing from his global consulting experience with teams and leaders from the glitz of sports and entertainment, to the number-crunching world of finance, to the meticulous realms of insurance, pharma, and manufacturing, Ryan Leak provides proven strategies for… Seeing challenging individuals as human beings to understand rather than problems to solve Detoxing unrealistic expectations and getting comfortable with complicated Learning to communicate effectively in complex environments Embracing healthy disagreement as a tool to discover better solutions Setting boundaries that let people into your world without letting them run your world “The process of learning to collaborate with difficult individuals is transformative—it’s a gateway to greater creativity, stronger teams, and increased productivity,” Leak explains. “On the other side of complicated is the wonderful, wide-open world of effective collaboration and a workplace you love.”
About the Author
Ryan Leak is a best-selling author, esteemed executive coach, and a highly sought-after transformational speaker. With an incredible reach of over 1 million people every year through his keynotes, Ryan's words have the power to transform lives. Each year, he dedicates his expertise and research to the growth of over 100,000 leaders, spanning the spectrum from Fortune 100 corporations to elite professional sports teams. While Ryan wears many hats, the ones he is most proud to wear are husband to Amanda and father to Jaxson and Roman.
Morbid Angel
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Gunhawk
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Nueva Nova
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Silver Rose
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DreamDiver
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Necessary Momentum
ListenBook's dedication to delivering a high-quality playback experience sets it apart from other apps. I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in books through this app. Binaural audio processing is a godsend. My ears don't fatigue even during extended listening.
Firedog
Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro adds a personal touch to my experience. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful.
Boo
The voice actors are incredible – they make the characters come alive. ListenBook's dedication to excellence is evident in its well-designed interface, smooth playback, and powerful features. Audiobooks on this app have turned my exercise sessions into moments of education. The statistics feature is a fantastic addition – knowing how much time I spend on audiobooks is eye-opening, and ListenBook makes tracking it a breeze. The interface is sleek and modern. It's a pleasure to navigate and use the app.
West Warrior
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Captain Peroxide
The narrator's voice in some audiobooks is so soothing, it's like a spa for the ears. ListenBook's intuitive controls and features have made it my preferred choice for audiobooks. Seamless audiobook integration – this app's design is remarkable. Apple Watch compatibility adds a new level of convenience to my audiobook enjoyment. It's seamless control at my wrist. ListenBook’s interface is clean and intuitive. It’s a joy to use.
Delicious
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Prone
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New York Sixlet
I can't believe how much more I'm able to read with the help of this app. With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. ⏰ Maximizing my time with efficient features – this app's functionality lets me dive into stories even in the busiest moments. 📚⏳ I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better. The speed adjustment feature is my secret weapon for studying complex materials.
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K-9
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. Organizing my audiobook library has never been easier. The app keeps everything tidy. A serviceable audiobook that met basic expectations. The narration was clear if somewhat unremarkable, and the production quality was standard without any noticeable technical issues. It kept me moderately engaged during workouts but didn't leave a lasting impression.
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