Book description
Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller! Congratulations, you're a manager! After you pop the champagne, accept the shiny new title, and step into this thrilling next chapter of your career, the truth descends like a fog: you don't really know what you're doing. That's exactly how Julie Zhuo felt when she became a rookie manager at the age of 25. She stared at a long list of logistics--from hiring to firing, from meeting to messaging, from planning to pitching--and faced a thousand questions and uncertainties. How was she supposed to spin teamwork into value? How could she be a good steward of her reports' careers? What was the secret to leading with confidence in new and unexpected situations? Now, having managed dozens of teams spanning tens to hundreds of people, Julie knows the most important lesson of all: great managers are made, not born. If you care enough to be reading this, then you care enough to be a great manager. The Making of a Manager is a modern field guide packed everyday examples and transformative insights, including: How to tell a great manager from an average manager (illustrations included) When you should look past an awkward interview and hire someone anyway How to build trust with your reports through not being a boss Where to look when you lose faith and lack the answers Whether you're new to the job, a veteran leader, or looking to be promoted, this is the handbook you need to be the kind of manager you wish you had.
Achilles Mountain
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Tornado Maker
ListenBook's compatibility with various formats has made it my go-to app for all audio content. The sleek and user-friendly interface makes navigating the app a breeze. It's a pleasure to use. This was an adequate audiobook for casual listening. The narrator maintained a consistent pace and clear diction throughout, though their performance lacked some emotional range. The audio quality was fine with no significant technical distractions.
Tootsie Killer
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Pockets
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Classy Dancer
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Mother Hen
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Swerve
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ThoughtTracer
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Soiled Dove
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Screwtape
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RealmRanger
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Heaven Sent
This app has turned my daily commute into a source of inspiration and entertainment. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's functionality is a true marvel. Automated extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my library. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. My audio quality has improved dramatically.
Diamond Gamer
This app has transformed my daily walks into exciting literary adventures. ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. With ListenBook, I've rediscovered my love for audiobooks. The binaural audio processing is a game-changer for comfortable, fatigue-free listening. ListenBook has made my daily commutes so much more enjoyable. I look forward to listening every day!
Sun Washer
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Hemlock
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Breadmaker
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Pitfall
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. ListenBook's user-friendly interface and quick access to chapters enhance my overall listening experience. The customer support is amazing. They responded to my query within hours.
ThoughtTracer
Looping playback has revolutionized my study sessions. I'm learning faster than ever. Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a game-changer. I can enjoy clear recordings. ListenBook is the best audiobook player Iβve 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!
Lord Nikon
I'm addicted to this app β it's a non-stop journey through captivating tales. With this app, reading has become an integral part of my daily routine. Audiobooks at my fingertips β this app's ease of use is a game-changer. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch has made audiobook listening a part of my daily routine.
Snow Hound
ListenBook has rekindled my love for learning, one audio experience at a time. π Indulging in soothing bedtime stories β this app is my nightly retreat into imagination. ππ
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