Book description
What's the hard truth? Soft skills get little respect but will make or break your career. Master your soft skills and really get ahead at work!Fortune 500 coach Peggy Klaus encounters individuals every day who excel at their jobs but aren't getting where they want to go. It's rarely a shortfall in technical expertise that limits their careers, but rather a shortcoming in their social, communication, and self-management behaviors. In The Hard Truth About Soft Skills Klaus delivers practical tools and techniques for mastering soft skills across the career spectrum. She shows how to:manage your workloadhandle the criticsdevelop and promote your personal brandnavigate office politicslead the troopsand much more!Klaus reveals why soft skills are often ignored, while bringing their importance to life in her trademark style-straightforward, humorous, and motivating. Perfect for readers at all professional stages-from those who are just starting out to seasoned executives-this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to take his or her career to the next level.
Brick Mooch
I'm able to enjoy books in a whole new way – while cooking, working out, or even gardening. This app's seamless integration with CarPlay and other devices has revolutionized my audiobook experience. 🚶♀️📖 Exploring stories as I stroll – audiobooks have turned my walks into inspiring journeys of imagination. 🏞️🎧 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.
Greek Rifle
Finally, an app that lets me enjoy my personal audiobooks, lectures, and speeches effortlessly. This app's convenience has turned me into an avid audiobook listener. 🚶♀️🎧 Strolling through captivating narratives while I take my daily walks – pure bliss! 🏞️📚 I love the auto-rewind feature after interruptions. No more searching for where I left off!
The Happy Jock
I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my daily dose of literary magic. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience.
Nutmeg
ListenBook's user-friendly interface and intuitive controls make it a joy to navigate through my audiobooks. This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. Effortless audiobook management – this app's usability is a winner. ListenBook's comprehensive format support makes it the ultimate companion for audiobook enthusiasts. The app’s design is sleek and modern. ListenBook is my favorite audiobook player.
ByteBard
I can't believe I waited so long to start listening to audiobooks – this app has converted me! Finally, an app that values usability – navigating and listening is a breeze! Say goodbye to boring commutes – this app's immersive audio experience and intuitive controls have transformed my daily journeys. 🌟📚 ListenBook has truly transformed my audiobook experience. The sleek interface, extensive format support, and easy downloading options make it my go-to app!
Neophyte Believer
With ListenBook, I can explore new genres, learn new topics, and enjoy classic literature with ease. 🎶📚 Replacing melodies with literary symphonies – my ears are in love! 🎵📚 The app's performance is unparalleled. It's like it's tailor-made for my device. Solid performance overall though some character voices sounded too similar. I occasionally got confused about who was speaking in dialogue-heavy scenes.
Po1son
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. Changing the tone of the sound on ListenBook Pro is a unique feature that adds a personal touch to my listening.
Dangle
The app's reliability and ease of use make it a true gem in the world of audiobooks. I love that ListenBook Pro allows me to customize the tone of the sound – it adds a personal touch. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. Automated artwork and metadata extraction add a professional touch to my audiobook collection. The narrator's voice was so pleasant and easy to listen to. They had perfect pacing and made even the slower parts engaging. I found myself looking forward to my commute just to listen more!
RiddleRover
This app's convenience has made reading a consistent part of my life. Audiobook multitasking made easy – this app's functionality is top-notch. The ability to download audio directly within the app is a lifesaver. ListenBook is incredibly convenient.
Pink Stream
ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable. ListenBook is my daily companion, turning mundane tasks into exciting audio adventures. 👩🍳 Turning cooking sessions into culinary adventures, complete with intriguing tales! 🍳🎧 Effortlessly managing my audiobook collection – this app's functionality is a winner. ListenBook's dedication to providing an excellent audiobook experience is evident in its smooth and silky playback.
Flint
ListenBook's support for various formats ensures that no audiobook is out of reach. I'm blown away by how this app has made my commutes productive and my downtime entertaining. Audiobook pleasure at its finest! This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and delightful. 📚👌 The app's ability to extract artwork and metadata automatically is a huge time-saver. The audio filters to adjust playback speed and volume are a fantastic addition for customizing my experience.
Twinkle
I love the ability to share my progress with friends. It’s a fun feature. ListenBook is hands down the best audiobook player I’ve ever used. The interface is clean, intuitive, and packed with features like customizable playback speed and sleep timers. It supports all formats, which is a huge plus for me. Highly recommend!
Mr. Gadget
With this app, I'm experiencing the joy of reading in a whole new light. ListenBook has streamlined my audiobook experience. It's a must-have app for enthusiasts.
Sleek Zelda
With this app, my daily routines have become moments of intellectual discovery and personal fulfillment. This app's ease of use has made reading a seamless part of my daily routine. With ListenBook, I can finally enjoy my audiobooks without worrying about format compatibility. It handles everything! The ability to download audiobooks directly is fantastic. ListenBook is very convenient.
Crumb Cake
I can't imagine a day without this app – it has made my audiobook journey seamless and fulfilling. With this app, reading is no longer a luxury – it's an essential part of my day. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's functionality is remarkable. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests.
Twinkle
🎙️ This app's functionality is a symphony of efficiency – I'm enjoying audiobooks without missing a beat in my day. 🎶📚 Audiobook enjoyment has never been this convenient. This app's sleek design and efficient organization ensure that every story is accessible and enjoyable. 📚👌
xSTORMx
I'm amazed at how effortlessly I can immerse myself in stories with this app. This app's convenience has transformed my reading habits – it's a game-changer. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while commuting. ListenBook is a game-changer for audiobook lovers. The app supports all formats, and the import process is seamless. I love the playback history feature—it’s so easy to revisit my favorite parts. Highly recommend this app! Good for background listening. I didn’t get fully immersed, but it was pleasant enough to have on while doing chores. The narrator’s voice was easy to listen to, even if the delivery lacked some energy.
ThreadTraveler
The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay and Apple Watch is fantastic. I can listen anywhere.
Gold Dahlia
Audiobooks have become my preferred way to unwind – and this app is my partner in crime. ListenBook's commitment to providing a high-quality audiobook experience is truly commendable.
Mud Pie Man
ListenBook's intuitive controls and beautiful layout make my audiobook experience a delightful one. I can't imagine my life without this app – it's my constant source of books. Looping playback helps me focus on challenging content and grasp complex concepts. A study must-have! The app is perfect for multitasking. I can listen while doing other things. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books while exercising.
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