Book description
Imagine staring at your desk, exhausted by a workplace that feels like a sinking ship-where new hires quit fast, veterans feel drained, and "leadership" just means shouting into the void. That's John's story, and it's every manager's nightmare. But Gifford Thomas's Unlock The Hidden Leader isn't another dry management manual. It's a lifeline.
As you listen, Thomas dismantles the myth that leadership is about titles or power. True leadership, he argues, is about lighting a spark in others-your spark, their spark-to help people dream bigger, learn deeper, and become more. It's not about authority; it's about inspiration. And the audiobook format? Perfect. Thomas's voice carries the urgency of someone who's lived this, not just lectured about it. You hear the frustration in his tone when he describes toxic workplaces, then the warmth as he guides you toward change.
What makes this so compelling isn't just the ideas-it's how they're delivered. Each chapter feels like a conversation with a mentor who's been where you are. You'll stop hearing "leadership tips" and start feeling the weight of your own influence: "Your position doesn't make you a leader. Your life inspiring another to become their best self? That's leadership." (Thanks, John Quincy Adams.)
This isn't about fixing your team. It's about awakening your own capacity to lead-starting with how you show up for yourself. The audiobook's pacing mirrors that journey: steady, clear, and deeply human. No jargon. Just the quiet power of someone saying, "You already have what it takes. Now let's help others find it too."
If you've ever felt stuck in a role that drains you, or wondered how to turn apathy into energy, this isn't just advice. It's permission to lead from the heart. And as you listen, you'll realize: the leader you were destined to be? They've been waiting for you to start. Press play. Your team-and your spirit-will thank you.
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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