Book description
Full of empowering wisdom from one of Silicon Valley's first female African American CEOs, this inspiring leadership book--named a Best Business Book of the Year by Fortune and Bloomberg--offers a blueprint for how to achieve your personal and professional goals. Shellye Archambeau recounts how she overcame the challenges she faced as a young black woman, wife, and mother, managing her personal and professional responsibilities while climbing the ranks at IBM and subsequently in her roles as CEO. Through the busts and booms of Silicon Valley in the early 2000s, this bold and inspiring book details the risks she took and the strategies she engaged to steer her family, her career, and her company MetricStream toward success. Through her journey, Shellye discovered that ambition alone is not enough to achieve success. Here, she shares the practical strategies, tools, and approaches readers can employ right now, including concrete steps to most effectively: Dismantle impostor syndrome Capitalize on the power of planning Take risks Developing financial literacy Build your network Establish your reputation Take charge of your career Integrate work, marriage, parenthood, and self-care Each chapter lays out key takeaways and actions to increase the odds of achieving your personal and professional goals. With relatable personal stories that ground her advice in the real world and a foreword by leading venture capitalist and New York Times bestselling author Ben Horowitz, Unapologetically Ambitious invites readers to move beyond the solely supportive roles others expect them to fill, to learn how to carefully tread the thin line between assertive and aggressive, and to give themselves permission to strive for the top. Make no apologies for the height of your ambitions. Shellye Archambeau will show you how.
Spoiler
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Pixie Soldier
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CommandX
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Mud Pie Man
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Campfire Mama
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Guillotine
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DollFaceKillah
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Betty Cricket
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Doughboy, Esq
ListenBook's customizable features, from playback speed to audio filters, cater to every audiobook lover's preferences. ListenBook's customizable audio filters add a new dimension to my audiobook enjoyment. Finally, an app that lets me enjoy audiobooks without worrying about file formats! Finally, an app that supports a wide range of audio formats! It's a must-have for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook’s support for CarPlay is great. I can listen to audiobooks in my car easily.
42nd Street
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Killer Grenade
Audiobooks have made my long commutes enjoyable, and I'm always eager to see what's next. The playback history is a great feature. I can easily revisit my favorite parts. ListenBook is the ultimate audiobook player. 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! The subtle background music at key moments enhanced the experience without being distracting. More audiobooks should use this technique when appropriate!
Moon Solitaire
This app's convenience has made reading a consistent part of my life. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a great way to spread the joy of reading.
Pinball Wizard
This app's user-friendly interface has made reading on-the-go a breeze. The interface is sleek and user-friendly. Makes navigating through chapters a breeze. Looping playback is a study tool that I can't live without. It helps me master challenging content. The listening stats feature is awesome. I can track my audiobook habits effortlessly. Supports a wide range of formats flawlessly. Very happy with it.
Spicy Thunder
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California Goddess
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Onion King
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Slow Trot
I'm blown away by the range of non-fiction audiobooks available – so much to learn! No more hassle with formats – this app ensures my audiobook adventures are smooth, and my favorite tales are just a tap away. Highly recommended! 📚🎧 The app's compatibility with CarPlay is a dream for road trips. It keeps me entertained. No more interruptions – the auto-rewind feature is a genius solution for seamless listening.
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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