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Onward
- How Starbucks Fought for Its Life Without Losing Its Soul
- Narrated by: Stephen Bowlby
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
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In 2008, Howard Schultz, the president and chairman of Starbucks, made the unprecedented decision to return as CEO, eight years after he stepped down from daily oversight of the company to become chairman. Concerned that Starbucks had lost its way, Schultz was determined to help it return to its core values and restore not only its financial health, but also its soul. In Onward, he shares the remarkable story of the company's ongoing transformation under his leadership, revealing how, during one of the most tumultuous economic times in history, Starbucks again achieved profitability and sustainability without sacrificing humanity.
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 830
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It's an axiom of business that great companies grow their revenues and profits year after year. Yet quietly, under the radar, a small number of companies have rejected the pressure of endless growth to focus on more satisfying business goals. Goals like being great at what they do, creating a great place to work, providing great customer service, making great contributions to their communities, and finding great ways to lead their lives. In Small Giants, veteran journalist Bo Burlingham takes us deep inside 14 such remarkable companies.
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5 out of 5 stars
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fantastic book for small company builders
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By: Bo Burlingham
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Alibaba's World
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- By: Porter Erisman
- Narrated by: George Newbern
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In September 2014, a Chinese company that most Americans had never heard of held the largest IPO in history - bigger than Google, Facebook, and Twitter combined. Alibaba, now the world's largest ecommerce company, mostly escaped Western notice for over 10 years, while building a customer base larger than Amazon's and handling the bulk of ecommerce transactions in China. How did it happen? And what was it like to be along for such a revolutionary ride?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not bad
- By Daniel on 09-12-15
By: Porter Erisman
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All In
- How the Best Managers Create a Culture of Belief and Drive Big Results
- By: Adrian Gostick, Chester Elton
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To have any hope of succeeding as a manager, you need to get your people all in. Whether you manage the smallest of teams or a multi-continent organization, you are the owner of a work culture and few things will have a bigger impact on your performance than getting your people to buy into your ideas and your cause and to believe what they do matters. Based on their extensive consulting experience, the authors present a simple seven-step road map for creating a culture of belief.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Interesting Theories in Management
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The Reinventors
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- By: Jason Jennings
- Narrated by: Jason Jennings
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- Unabridged
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Eventually every job and every business will become irrelevant. According to Jason Jennings, the past few decades have seen unprecedented shifts: former third-world nations have transformed themselves into high-tech manufacturing powerhouses; technology has democratized business and increased competition in ways never before seen; and customers, used to getting exactly what they want when they want it, are no longer beholden to the corporate giants.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good advice
- By Myers on 07-28-18
By: Jason Jennings
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The High-Speed Company
- Creating Urgency and Growth in a Nanosecond Culture
- By: Jason Jennings, Laurence Haughton
- Narrated by: Jason Jennings
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- Unabridged
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 27
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Best-selling author Jason Jennings believes that urgency and speed are keys to the growth of any business. Leaders need to adapt and ignite their workplace cultures to prevent everyone from falling behind. Jennings draws on years of research and 11,000+ in-depth interviews with executives, business owners, and CEOs across the country to uncover how successful leaders build cultures that support constant innovation and growth.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Incredible testament to the spirit of positive growth and change
- By Alexandra d. on 04-05-23
By: Jason Jennings, and others
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The Method Method
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- By: Eric Ryan, Adam Lowry, Lucas Conley
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An inspiring case study for the next generation of start-ups by the unconventional founders of Method. Founded ten years ago by childhood pals Eric Ryan and Adam Lowry, Method has been making headlines and profits with a revolutionary blend of culture and commerce, style and substance. Today, Method's ecofriendly soaps, detergents, and cleaners are ubiquitous in stores, capturing valuable shelf space long dominated by the tired old products of giants P&G and Unilever.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow!!!!!
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By: Eric Ryan, and others
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The Orange Revolution
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 37
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Following the enormous popularity of their bestselling The Carrot Principle, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton return with a groundbreaking guide to building high-performance teams. The powerful research reported in The Orange Revolution reveals that the true driver of exceptional success for great companies is not a genius CEO....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good Business Book on Teams
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In 1990, IBM had its most profitable year ever. By 1993, the company was on a watch list for extinction, victimized by its own lumbering size, an insular corporate culture, and the PC era IBM had itself helped invent.
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Moderate Start, Picks up FAST!
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Everybody Matters
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- By: Bob Chapman, Raj Sisodia
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 380
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 320
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 317
Starting in 1997, Bob Chapman and Barry-Wehmiller pioneered a dramatically different approach to leadership that creates off-the-charts morale, loyalty, creativity, and business performance. The company utterly rejects the idea that employees are simply functions to be moved around, "managed" with carrots and sticks, or discarded at will. Instead Barry-Wehmiller manifests the reality that every single person matters, just like in a family. That's not a cliché on a mission statement; it's the bedrock of the company's success.
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1 out of 5 stars
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A Much Better Read
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The Strategist
- Be the Leader Your Business Needs
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- Narrated by: Karen White
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 118
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 98
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Story4 out of 5 stars 97
Based on an acclaimed professor's legendary strategy course at Harvard Business School, The Strategist offers a radically new perspective on a leader's most vital role. "Are you a strategist?" That's the first question Cynthia Montgomery asks the business owners and senior executives from all over the world who participate in her highly regarded executive education course. It's not a question they anticipate, but by the time the program ends, they cannot imagine leading their companies to success without being - and living the role of - a strategist.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Slow going with an odd narrative tone
- By Benson Bumpkin on 08-06-12
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Peak
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Peak is the popular, transformative guide to doing business better, written by a seasoned entrepreneur/CEO who has disrupted his favorite industry not once but twice. Author Chip Conley, founder and former CEO of one of the world's largest boutique hotel companies, turned to psychologist Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs at a time when his company was in dire need.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Presentation and attention to detail matter
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By: Chip Conley
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The Self-Made Billionaire Effect
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 260
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Imagine what Atari might have achieved if Steve Jobs had stayed there to develop the first massmarket personal computer. Or what Steve Case might have done for PepsiCo if he hadn't left for a gaming start-up that eventually became AOL. What if Salomon Brothers had kept Michael Bloomberg, or Bear Stearns had exploited the inventive ideas of Stephen Ross? Scores of top-tier entrepreneurs worked for established corporations before they struck out on their own and became self-made billionaires.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Waste of time!
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23,116
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22,969
The inspirational best seller that ignited a movement and asked us to find our why. Discover the book that is captivating millions on TikTok and that served as the basis for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time - with more than 56 million views and counting. Over a decade ago, Simon Sinek started a movement that inspired millions to demand purpose at work, to ask what was the why of their organization. Since then, millions have been touched by the power of his ideas, and these ideas remain as relevant and timely as ever.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Useless Dribble
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Leadership Dubai Style
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 42
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Every now and then, a story comes along that absolutely captures your attention. Dubai is one of those for me, but not just me - millions around the world yearn to come to Dubai. This global super city, which just five decades ago was a cholera-plagued backwater, might just be the picture of a dream becoming reality. But how, exactly, did this incredible transformation take place? Leadership! But not your run-of-the-mill government leadership, nor typical corporate leadership....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Nice to know
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Hopping Over the Rabbit Hole
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 62
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 59
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Story4 out of 5 stars 59
Hopping Over the Rabbit Hole chronicles the rise, fall, and resurgence of SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci, giving you a primer on how to thrive in an unpredictable business environment. The sheer number of American success stories has created a false impression that becoming an entrepreneur is a can't-miss endeavor - but nothing could be further from the truth. Hopping Over the Rabbit Hole gives you the skills, insight, and mindset you need to be one of the winners.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Scaramucci is Key to Making America Great Again
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Taking People With You
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David Novak learned long ago that you can't lead a great organization of any size without getting your people aligned, enthusiastic, and focused relentlessly on the mission. But how do you do that? There are countless leadership books, but how many will actually help a Taco Bell shift manager, a Fortune 500 CEO, a new entrepreneur, or anyone in between? Over his 15 years at Yum! Brands, Novak has developed a trademarked program he calls Taking People with You.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I would like to recommend this book... but can't.
- By Michael on 01-30-12
By: David Novak
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- By: Jeb Blount
- Narrated by: Jeb Blount
- Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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What you experience is what you remember. The more emotional the experience, the deeper it is branded into your memory. Experience has a massive impact on buying decisions. Every touch point, every time you or someone in your company engages a customer, it creates an experience - something they remember. When they have a negative experience, they tend to vote with their feet (and their wallets) and head straight to your competitors.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Common sense repetition
- By SCOOL on 03-18-23
By: Jeb Blount
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Invent and Wander
- The Collected Writings of Jeff Bezos, with an Introduction by Walter Isaacson
- By: Jeff Bezos, Walter Isaacson - introduction
- Narrated by: L. J. Ganser
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 613
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 517
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Story4 out of 5 stars 516
In this collection of Jeff Bezos' writings - his unique and strikingly original annual shareholder letters, plus numerous speeches and interviews that provide insight into his background, his work, and the evolution of his ideas - you'll gain an insider's view of the why and how of his success. Spanning a range of topics across business and public policy, from innovation and customer obsession to climate change and outer space, this book provides a rare glimpse into how Bezos thinks about the world and where the future might take us.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Do the right thing.
- By FULL Creative on 12-06-20
By: Jeff Bezos, and others
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Andrew Carnegie
- By: David Nasaw
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 32 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,213
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 954
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The Scottish-born son of a failed weaver and a mother who supported the family by binding shoes, Andrew Carnegie was the embodiment of the American dream. In his rise from a job as a bobbin boy in a cotton factory to being the richest man in the world, he was single-minded, relentless and a major player in some of the most violent and notorious labor strikes of the time. The prototype of today's billionaire, he was a visionary in the way he earned his money and in the way he gave it away.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Andrew Carnegie
- By Peggie on 10-01-07
By: David Nasaw
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Virtual Selling
- A Quick-Start Guide to Leveraging Video Based Technology to Engage Remote Buyers and Close Deals Fast
- By: Jeb Blount
- Narrated by: Jeb Blount
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 147
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 123
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 119
Virtual Selling is the definitive guide to leveraging video-based technology and virtual communication channels to engage prospects, advance pipeline opportunities, and seal the deal. You'll learn a complete system for blending video, phone, text, live chat, social media, and direct messaging into your sales process to increase productivity and reduce sales cycles.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Basically a sales letter pretending to be a book
- By Kyle on 10-13-20
By: Jeb Blount
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Selling in a Crisis
- 55 Ways to Stay Motivated and Increase Sales in Volatile Times
- By: Jeb Blount
- Narrated by: Jeb Blount
- Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 139
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 122
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Story5 out of 5 stars 122
In Selling in a Crisis, the world's most sought-after sales trainer Jeb Blount delivers an essential blueprint for staying motivated, keeping your pipeline full, increasing sales, retaining your customers, and advancing your career in times of uncertainty and change. In his classic, no-nonsense style, Jeb gives you fifty-five easy to consume tips, techniques, and tactics that are time-tested and proven to help you stay on top when everything and everyone else is down.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Read!
- By Anonymous User on 11-09-22
By: Jeb Blount
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The Ride of a Lifetime
- Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company
- By: Robert Iger
- Narrated by: Jim Frangione, Robert Iger
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 16,682
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 14,276
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Story5 out of 5 stars 14,235
Robert Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005, during a difficult time. Competition was more intense than ever, and technology was changing faster than at any time in the company’s history. His vision came down to three clear ideas: Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger - think global - and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Joins “Shoe Dog” as required biographies.
- By Matt S. on 01-02-20
By: Robert Iger
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- Jaime Goicoechea
- 04-08-18
Muy Bueno!
The company went through very rough times during the 2008 recession, but somehow, someway, they were able to survive by reinventing themselves.
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- Alex Lawrence
- 11-08-16
fightback too long
The narrative is very passionate, but too long . talks about the bonding and relationships.
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- Effie
- 04-28-23
Worth the read
It was great! So many things I learned about the business of Starbucks. Makes me like them from a bus standpoint.
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- Richard Novikas
- 10-29-23
Informative
It's great to get into the mind of the creator or Starbucks. Fun way to learn the ups and downs of this huge company.
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- Shari
- 01-03-12
Could have been said in half the time-
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
If this was available in an abridged format, I would recommend. The issues, commercial and philosophical are interesting, but over a 12-13 hour time frame were very redundant.
What does Stephen Bowlby bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Nothing negative against narrator, but I would prefer the printed version so I could skim and be done with the story in an hour or two. This isn't a story to savor, but basic points are good conversation topics.
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- Mari
- 03-30-16
Similar to his first book
Since I had read his first book Pour Your Heart Into It previous. I found Onward very similar. I enjoyed the first one more.
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- Theresa
- 11-10-13
Great book
Where does Onward rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Right at the top
Who was your favorite character and why?
Howard Schultz, his determination to stick with his principles despite the obvious influences of American finical institutions and the embedded this is how it is done for wall street.
What does Stephen Bowlby bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He has interesting way of reading and it keeps you listening
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- YNaples
- 04-22-15
loved the story
I'm not a coffee drinker and I never understood what Starbucks was all about. Wonderful read and the story, the passion shines through. I now "get it" about Starbucks and why it's so special.
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- Sewn Products
- 04-05-18
Great Story
This was a great story of how Starbucks turned around during the recession. It is well written and easy to listen to. The only downside is that the reader occasionally sounds like a robot.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- JesiB
- 06-01-14
Long pep speech
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
It is, in that I can now better justify my support of Starbucks. I see that it aligns with ideals I admire, or at least that is what to book presents. I thought at times, this story was eye-balled by attorneys. Not that I was looking for dirt, but sometime it was overly "nice".
Would you recommend Onward to your friends? Why or why not?
Not sure....
Which scene was your favorite?
The story about helping the farmers who grow the coffee.
Could you see Onward being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
Lifetime movie, yes
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