Business & Economics Audiobooks

The World's Worst Bet: How the Globalization Gamble Went Wrong (And What Would Make It Right)

"Why globalization failed so many Americans and how it still can be saved despite burgeoning economic nationalism. The triumphant globalization that began in the 1990s has given way to a world riven by conflict, populism, and economic nationalism. In The World's Worst Bet, David J. Lynch offers a trenchant, fast-paced narrative of the rise and fall of the greatest engine of prosperity the world has ever known. Lynch explains what went right, what went wrong, and what needs to change to preserve the benefits of global integration and to build prosperity for all Americans. Lynch brings a deep understanding of the forces affecting Americans' lives to his portrayal of a fascinating cast of characters: presidents and policymakers; factory workers whose anger over lost jobs reshaped a nation's politics; and the anti-globalization warriors of the right and left. Their stories show how the United States made a bad bet on globalization, gambling that it could enjoy its benefits while ignoring its costs: dislocated workers, vulnerable supply chains, and the rise of a powerful rival. With trillions of dollars now at stake, The World's Worst Bet explains the failings of the past and offers an insightful guide to the opportunities of the future. "

David J Lynch (Author), Todd Menesses (Narrator)

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Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding

"Based on Harvard's most popular professional development program, a practical, personal guide to harnessing the power of self-understanding to become a more successful leader What is the "best" way to lead others? The answer may surprise you. The basis for powerful, effective leadership comes from within-from understanding the people, ideas, and events that have shaped your worldview and how these influences express themselves in your leadership style. In Manage Yourself to Lead Others, leadership expert Margaret Andrews helps you understand yourself and translate this understanding into effectively managing yourself, leading others, working with your boss, and making better decisions. Andrews has taught thousands of executives in her professional development course at Harvard, and she shares her insights, practical tips, and questions for reflection here. This book will allow you to identify the kind of leader you want to be, the behavioral patterns that help get you there or stand in your way, and what it takes to develop new leadership capabilities. Whether you've just been promoted or you've been leading a team for decades, Manage Yourself to Lead Others is essential reading for all leaders.  "

Margaret C. Andrews (Author), Vivienne Leheny (Narrator)

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How to Be Bold: The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage

"“I love this book. How to Be Bold is a practical road map filled with real-life stories that will inspire you and help you find courage when it matters most.” —Mel Robbins, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast From the distinguished Harvard Business School professor and author of Deep Purpose comes a fresh examination of courage: what it is and how we are all capable of brave acts. What leads people to speak truth to power, share bold new ideas, or put their lives on the line? Most of us chalk it up to personality, presuming that our heroes are naturally fearless. But what if courage isn’t simply a matter of personality? What if it’s something that any of us can develop? In How to Be Bold, Ranjay Gulati offers a powerful playbook for becoming bolder and braver than we ever thought possible. Rather than leaving brave deeds to mythological heroes and resigning ourselves to apathy or cowardice, we can train ourselves to step up and act in the face of uncertainty. The key, Gulati argues, is to adopt ways of thinking that allow us to neutralize or moderate our fears. By shifting how we see ourselves and the world, we can lower the odds that we’ll freeze up in the moment while also sustaining courage over prolonged periods. We also can inspire others around us to display what Gulati calls collective courage. Gulati shares vivid accounts of extraordinary courageous behavior, taking readers inside a nuclear reactor under threat of meltdown, to the front lines of a war zone, and into space with NASA astronauts. Connecting these stories with more mundane examples, such as the bravery shown by health care workers during the height of the COVID pandemic and by a whistleblower who took the bold step to expose their employer, Gulati reveals that what all of these people have in common isn’t fearlessness. It’s the ability to think in ways that help them manage their fears and make courageous action possible. We all dream of being heroes, and some of us actually live those dreams. Whether you’re a leader steering your organization through uncertainty, an activist standing up for your beliefs, or a young person simply looking to live your best, most fulfilling life, How to Be Bold gives you the science-based insight and strategies you need to take more action, do more good, and leave an inspiring legacy. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook."

Ranjay Gulati (Author), Fred Stella (Narrator)

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Born to Be Wired: Lessons from a Lifetime Transforming Television, Wiring America for the Internet,

"If you've ever streamed a show on HBO Max, seen a Formula One race, hummed a tune on SiriusXM, bought concert tickets via Ticketmaster, or watched an Atlanta Braves game, you've crossed paths with John Malone. You just didn't know it. John Malone remains a stranger to most people, though millions have been touched by the technologies and content he made possible. In Born to Be Wired, this legendary "cable cowboy" shares stories from behind the scenes of the most transformative deals in media, entertainment, and technology. He recounts the extraordinary saga of how America was wired—how a single copper strand evolved from a rural TV-antenna service into a high-speed backbone powering the internet and clearing the path for Amazon, Facebook, and Google. Malone offers an insider's account of launching television's first cable networks—including Discovery, TBS, QVC, and BET—and the strategy behind era-defining mergers, from Warner Bros. Discovery to Live Nation Entertainment. His Liberty Media ventures, including Formula One, have delivered long-term returns often compared to Berkshire Hathaway. More than a business story, this is a personal reflection—from a quiet kid with a mechanic's curiosity to a media visionary confronting the costs and consequences of disruption in an industry he helped reshape. Trained at the storied Bell Labs and gifted with a mathematical mind, Malone saw patterns in complexity. Where others saw chaos, he saw systems—and reconfigured companies with the precision of an engineer, unlocking value no one else could see. Sweeping, revealing, and deeply human, Born to Be Wired offers a rare glimpse into the logic—and the life—behind the screen."

John Malone (Author), Fred Sanders (Narrator)

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The Book of Money: How to feel good (or better) about your finances

"Brought to you by Penguin. This book will give you the skills, tools and confidence you need to change your relationship with your finances forever. Ah, money. We all use it, but most of us feel like we don't 'get' it. Enter: a personal finance book you’ll actually want to read. With absolutely no judgement or jargon, The Book of Money breaks down big, complex topics into bite-sized chunks. Inside… - Balancing your budget: avoid the day-before-payday dread - How to 'do money' together: take the tension out of sharing finances - Becoming an investor: why it’s not just for millionaires - Life after work: look after your future self and leave pension procrastination behind - Debt and borrowing: how to get on top of your debt and use credit to your advantage - Property: renting, buying and making the most of where you live With practical exercises and stories inspired by Monzo’s 11 million customers – this is the perfect personal finance book for people who’d never normally read one. © Monzo Bank Limited 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

TBD (Author), Alex Waldmann, TS Anil, Taj Atwal (Narrator)

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The Wildfit Way: Proven Principles for Improved Quality of Life, Extended Healthspan, and Easy Weigh

"Drawing on the wisdom of ancestors, learned firsthand from years spent with the planet's remaining hunter-gatherers, this book shows us a path to enduring health grounded in the principles of evolutionary biology. The Wildfit Way offers a refreshing take on achieving health that breaks away from fleeting diet trends, guiding readers to a life rich with natural wellness. This book builds on the acclaimed WILDFIT Challenge, aiming to lead its readers to lasting health by embracing the principles of personal rewilding. Through easy-to-understand insights into how we can eat, move, and live more like our ancestors, Eric Edmeades invites us on a journey back to our roots for better health. Eric, who has spent over 15 years with some of the last hunter-gatherer tribes, shares the lessons he's learned from these experiences. His adventures offer a unique viewpoint, showing us how ancient wisdom can address our modern health dilemmas. The Wildfit Way goes beyond diet tips to tackle what he calls the 'Evolution Gap'-the mismatch between our bodies' needs and our current lifestyle, offering clear, actionable steps to bridge this gap. This book is perfect for anyone who's fed up with the endless cycle of dieting. It's for those who want to understand why they face health challenges and how to overcome them by adopting a lifestyle that's in tune with nature. Eric breaks down complex concepts into practical advice, including tips on improving sleep, movement, and managing stress, filling a much-needed gap in today's health advice. This audio product contains a PDF with supporting material, and the PDF is available to download."

Eric Edmeades (Author), Eric Edmeades (Narrator)

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The Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away

"New York Times reporter and bestselling author David Gelles reveals how Patagonia became a global leader in doing well by doing good and how other companies are adopting its principles. This is the inside story of one of the most extraordinary brands in the corporate world, the rare company that is driven by environmental activism instead of cutthroat capitalism. Founded in 1973, Patagonia has grown into a wildly popular producer of jackets, hats, and fleece vests, with a cultlike following among hardcore alpinists and Wall Street traders alike, posting sales of more than $1 billion a year. But it's not just the clothes that make Patagonia unique. For decades, the company has distinguished itself as a singular beacon for socially responsible business, the rare company that can legitimately claim to be doing its damnedest to make the world a better place, while also making a profit. From its early efforts to take exemplary care of its employees, to its extensive work trying to clean up its supply chain, to its controversial activism, Patagonia has set itself apart from its peers with one unorthodox decision after another, proving that there is another way to do capitalism. At the heart of the story is Patagonia's founder, the legendary rock climber Yvon Chouinard. A perennial outsider who forged one of the most impressive resumes in the outdoor world, Chouinard also established himself as a pivotal figure in the history of American business. Guided by his anti-authoritarian streak and his unwavering commitment to preserving the natural world, Patagonia came to exert a powerful influence on other companies, paving the way for a new era of social and environmental responsibility. He started out as a dirtbag—a term affectionately bestowed on poor, itinerant outdoorsmen so uninterested in material possessions they are happy to sleep in the dirt—and he became a billionaire. Chouinard also proved that there was another way to be a philanthropist. In the twilight of his career, he gave away Patagonia, renouncing his wealth and committing all its future profits to fighting the climate crisis. Drawing on exclusive access to Chouinard and the Patagonia team, Dirtbag Billionaire offers new insights into the key moments that informed their priorities, shaped the company, and sent ripples across the corporate world."

David Gelles (Author), David Gelles (Narrator)

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The First Meeting Differentiator: Transforming Sales-Focused Discovery into Client-Centric Consultat

"Read by the author. The first meeting is where everything begins-or ends. Get it right, and you build unstoppable deal momentum. Get it wrong, and the deal is in big trouble. Traditional discovery meetings must die! Today's buyer demands it. They no longer tolerate one-sided sales interrogations that serve the seller but provide no value to them. If they agree to a meeting with you, they expect something more-a consultation experience that makes them wiser as a result of time spent with you. That's the transformation The First Meeting Differentiator guides you to make. In this breakthrough book, world-renowned sales management strategist and bestselling author Lee B. Salz reveals the strategy and the step-by-step framework for transforming your first meetings into high-impact, client-centric consultations that differentiate you and lay the foundation to win more deals at the prices you want. This shift changes the entire buyer/seller experience. First meetings become energized, trust-building, impactful conversations that ignite interest and set the stage for closing deals. Following the success of Salz's bestsellers Sales Differentiation and Sell Different!, The First Meeting Differentiator adds a powerful new component to your sales strategy. Packed with real-world stories, actionable insights, and hands-on workshops, this is the ultimate guide to modernizing your sales approach and outselling the competition. - Design a first-meeting strategy that excites prospects and earns their trust. - Use techniques that differentiate the meeting experience, not just your product. - Shift from one-sided discovery to dynamic consultations that deliver value for both sides. - Engage emotions in ways that motivate them to take action by leveraging Empathetic Expertise. - Master qualifying to separate real deals from mirages. - Create intriguing questions that qualify deals, differentiate you, and make consultations magical. - Stop talking about features and benefits, and develop stories that captivate, differentiate, and lead them to want to buy from you."

Lee B. Salz (Author), Lee B. Salz, Rick Adamson (Narrator)

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What Your Comfort Costs Us: How Women of Color Reimagine Leadership to Transform Workplace Culture

"Leading for survival, leading for liberation-how to uplift women of color, transform cultures of complicity, and upend white supremacy culture at work Workplace leaders: white comfort comes at the safety of women of color-and it costs lives and livelihoods. Microaggressions, structural barriers, unpaid emotional labor: WOC in leadership disproportionately bear the burdens of white supremacist work cultures, even as they're expected to take charge of reforms. But building better workplaces-less toxic, racist, and misogynistic workplaces-is everyone's responsibility and for everyone's benefit. And letting it fall solely to women of color is causing real harm. The stakes are high, and it's past time for change. What Your Comfort Costs Us offers essential reading and transparent advice for leaders who are ready to address structural inequity at work. With chapters like "Talking About Racism is Hard," "Checking the Boxes," and "Uncovering the Added Burden and Toll of Unpaid and Unseen Emotional Labor," anti-supremacist philanthropic and nonprofit leader and author M. Gabriela Alcalde challenges us to rethink how we engage power-and take radical action toward reorienting it toward collective liberation. You'll learn: - Research-backed analysis and practical solutions to transform workplace culture - How systemic racism and structural violence shows up at work (in ways you may not expect) - What happens when workplaces shift to prioritizing WOC's material safety over white comfort - Real stories and insights from 10 women of color in leadership - How white allies and accomplices can show up and step up authentically Interwoven with Alcalde's own experiences, professional expertise, and proven recommendations on how to do better, this book is a necessary guide to nurturing empathy, challenging complacency, and activating meaningful allyship. Alcalde awakens your potential to transform workplace cultures beyond business-as-usual bandaids, offering critical wisdom for systemic change and authentic collective empowerment at work."

M. Gabriela Alcalde (Author), A'rese Emokpae (Narrator)

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Leading the Unleadable Second Edition: How to Manage Mavericks, Cynics, Divas, and Other Difficult P

"SOUNDVIEW BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR Control freaks. Narcissists. Slackers. Cynics. Difficult people are the worst part of a manager's job. This book turns this seemingly difficult chore into a straight-forward process that gently, yet effectively, improves behaviors. It all begins with understanding a core truth: most people actually want to contribute results, not cause headaches. When the manager resets to that fundamental principle, the potential for change can reveal itself in even the most hopeless situations. Whether it comes from direct reports or people above, outbursts, irrational demands, griping, and other disruptions need to be dealt with - and it's your responsibility to do it. The second edition of this classic book for leaders has been fully revised and updated. Since its original publication, there have been dramatic changes with the move to the virtual workplace, the increase of toxic polarization and "unleadable" employees, AI impacts, and Covid-19 moving virtual/remote employees from being a minor niche to mainstream. How do leaders deal with this? Especially, how do they find and deal with "unleadable" remote employees in their organizations. There has also been an increase in workplace toxicity for a myriad of reasons. Whatever the cause, dealing with the problem in the workplace is key. Let Leading the Unleadable show you how. Reflection points and graphics can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download."

Alan Willett (Author), Tom Parks (Narrator)

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My Boss Is a Moron: Strategies to Manage Up and Thrive in Any Workplace

"Brought to you by Penguin. No one sets out to be a bad boss. But some bosses out there really do give it all they’ve got. One in four of us feel like we are currently working for our worst boss ever. That not only has a huge impact on our enjoyment of the job, but our productivity also plummets, which surely is no good for anyone! The problem is, when you are stuck with a job or boss you don’t like, you are given the same two pieces of advice; either suck it up or go off and find a new job, which costs you time and a whole lot of headspace, and costs businesses too! My Boss is a Moron is all about the third way. Serial entrepreneur and content creator Ben Askins shows you how to handle a terrible boss, make the best of a bad situation and still come out on top. Taking you through the entire lifecycle of work from job descriptions and interviews, to pay rises, promotions, annual leave and so much more, My Boss is a Moron pulls back the curtain on why companies and bosses make the choices they make, and what you can do to give yourself the best possible chance of success. With outrageous real boss stories and Askins’ beloved sarcasm and humour, My Boss is a Moron is as entertaining as it is helpful and is designed to help you sidestep silly company policies and terrible management to ensure that you thrive at work, no matter the circumstances. 'Annoyingly funny, phenomenally helpful' - Chris Donnelly © Ben Askins 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Ben Askins (Author), Ben Askins (Narrator)

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Lead with a Coaching Mindset: How the Best Leaders Unlock Potential

"This practical guide teaches essential coaching mindsets and skills, helping transform traditional management approaches into an empowering leadership style that builds trust, engagement, and results. Drawing from thirty years of global executive coaching experience, Damian Goldvarg delivers an actionable framework to help leaders develop coaching skills crucial for today's workplace. The book provides practical tools for building trust, improving communication, managing virtual teams, and fostering innovation through coaching conversations. Lead with a Coaching Mindset breaks down key coaching competencies into digestible chapters: leading with a coaching mindset; building trust and psychological safety; active listening and powerful questioning; team coaching and conflict resolution; and strategic thinking for future readiness. With examples from global organizations like Google, Microsoft, and the United Nations, plus practical exercises in each chapter, this book helps leaders develop the skills needed to create collaborative, high-performing teams in our complex postpandemic world."

Damian Goldvarg (Author), Lyle Blaker (Narrator)

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