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- Moving Beyond the Illusion of Inclusion to Create a Truly Diverse and Equitable Workplace
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In The Elephant and the Mouse, award-winning speaker and diversity and inclusion expert Laura Liswood delivers a thought-provoking and insightful new business guide that explores workplace diversity and offers new ideas for gaining the real benefits from your diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The Elephant and the Mouse refers to the dynamic in organizations that are roadblocks to consciously inclusive success. The Elephant, often dominant in group leadership, knows little about the experiences of the Mouse, the non-dominant groups, while the Mouse knows so much more about the Elephant. In diverse workplaces, these two groups live in different worlds. Success will come only if everyone works in a true meritocracy. You learn what may be easy for some to do in their career is much harder for others to do.
In this book, which builds upon Liswood's groundbreaking book, The Loudest Duck, you'll explore the powerful case for diversity, equity, and inclusion and the often-overlooked risks posed by a homogeneous workforce. You will learn the hard truths about why many DE&I efforts fail, millions of dollars are wasted, and why organizations confuse efforts with outcomes. You'll also consider new ways of leading others, with a strong emphasis on tactics and strategies employed by successful Elephant and Mouse leaders, including women leaders.
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 80
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 79
Humans have two basic desires: to stand out and to fit in. Companies respond by creating groups that tend to the extreme - where everyone fits in and no one stands out, or where everyone stands out and no one fits in. How do we find that happy medium where workers can demonstrate their individuality while also feeling they belong? The answer, according to Stefanie Johnson, is to Inclusify.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Outdated paradigms and novice leadership perspectives
- By Jason on 08-13-22
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Extreme Teams
- Why Pixar, Netflix, AirBnB, and Other Cutting-Edge Companies Succeed Where Most Fail
- By: Robert Bruce Shaw
- Narrated by: James Foster
- Length: 7 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 69
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 62
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 62
Managers want great teams, but most build them around decades-old ideas and practices made popular by companies that have lost their edge. Extreme Teams looks at the new generation of teams driving growth in today's most innovative firms. They do this by doing things differently: hiring the right person instead of the best person; focusing on one priority while leaving room to explore new ideas; creating an environment where people are comfortable dealing with the uncomfortable.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Extreme Blah
- By Blair C on 05-03-18
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The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions
- Process Tools to Support M&A Integration at Every Level, 3rd Edition
- By: Timothy J. Galpin, Mark Herndon
- Narrated by: Paul Heitsch
- Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 7
Merger and acquisition activity across the globe continues to grow, and is also playing a major role in the development of expanding markets. A well-managed integration effort is essential to success, and failure means a tremendous waste in terms of time and money, as well as the rapid destruction of shareholder value. The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions: Process Tools to Support M&A Integration at Every Level, Third Edition is an invaluable resource to guide firms in managing M&A integration and maximize the value of their deals.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Sales brochure for the authors
- By J Garner on 04-18-22
By: Timothy J. Galpin, and others
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Originals
- How Non-Conformists Move the World
- By: Adam Grant, Sheryl Sandberg - foreword
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders, Susan Denaker
- Length: 10 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,195
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,108
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,083
With Give and Take, Adam Grant not only introduced a landmark new paradigm for success but also established himself as one of his generation’s most compelling and provocative thought leaders. In Originals he again addresses the challenge of improving the world, but now from the perspective of becoming original: choosing to champion novel ideas and values that go against the grain, battle conformity, and buck outdated traditions. How can we originate new ideas, policies, and practices without risking it all?
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2 out of 5 stars
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Interesting, but not science
- By Lloyd Fassett on 03-14-16
By: Adam Grant, and others
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The Power of Presence
- Unlock Your Potential to Influence and Engage Others
- By: Kristi Hedges
- Narrated by: Karen Saltus
- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 78
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 66
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Story4 out of 5 stars 66
Everyone recognizes leaders with "presence." They stand out for their seemingly innate ability to command attention and inspire commitment. But what is this secret quality they exude, exactly? Executive and CEO coach Kristi Hedges demystifies this elusive trait, revealing that leadership presence is the intersection of outward influencing skills and internal mental conditioning. Using her I-Presence model, the author shows how anyone-regardless of position or personality-can strengthen their impact.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Useful Information, Robotic Presentation
- By Jennifer L. Sullivan on 04-22-15
By: Kristi Hedges
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Organizational Culture and Leadership, Fifth Edition
- By: Edgar H. Schein, Peter Schein
- Narrated by: Noah Michael Levine
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 117
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 106
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Story4 out of 5 stars 105
Organizational Culture and Leadership is the classic reference for managers and students seeking a deeper understanding of the inter-relationship of organizational culture dynamics and leadership. Author Edgar Schein is the 'father' of organizational culture, world-renowned for his expertise and research in the field; in this book, he analyzes and illustrates through cases the abstract concept of culture and shows its importance to the management of organizational change.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Terrible listening experience
- By Ashley on 01-26-19
By: Edgar H. Schein, and others
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Questions Are the Answer
- A Breakthrough Approach to Your Most Vexing Problems at Work and in Life
- By: Hal Gregersen
- Narrated by: Rick Adamson
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 132
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 114
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 113
For innovation and leadership guru Hal Gregersen, the power of questions has always been clear - but it took some years for the follow-on question to hit him: If so much depends on fresh questions, shouldn’t we know more about how to arrive at them? That sent him on a research quest ultimately including more than 200 interviews with creative thinkers. Questions Are the Answer delivers the insights Gregersen gained about the conditions that give rise to catalytic questions - and breakthrough insights - and how anyone can create them.
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2 out of 5 stars
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All you need is the title
- By Bob Jordy on 01-13-22
By: Hal Gregersen
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Managers as Mentors
- Building Partnerships for Learning (Third Edition)
- By: Chip R. Bell, Marshall Goldsmith
- Narrated by: Mark Peckham
- Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 87
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 77
Managers as Mentors is a rapid-fire listen and a provocative guide to helping associates grow and adapt in today’s tumultuous organizations. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated. As with previous editions there is a fictional case study of a mentor-protégé relationship running through the book, but this is augmented with six actual case studies of top CEOs who relate key mentoring experiences in their lives. This hands-on guide takes the mystery out of effective mentoring.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great tips and tools on mentoring
- By Hello on 01-14-23
By: Chip R. Bell, and others
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Coaching for Performance, 5th Edition
- The Principles and Practice of Coaching and Leadership
- By: Sir John Whitmore, John McFarlane - foreword
- Narrated by: Richard Lyddon
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 111
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 89
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 89
Written by Sir John Whitmore, the pioneer of coaching, and Performance Consultants, the global market leaders in performance coaching, this extensively revised and extended edition will revolutionize the traditional approach to organizational culture. Brand-new practical exercises, corporate examples, and coaching dialogues strengthen the learning process, whilst a critical new chapter demonstrates how to measure the benefits of coaching as a return on investment, ensuring this landmark new edition will remain at the forefront of professional coaching and leadership development.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent concept
- By copious on 03-27-21
By: Sir John Whitmore, and others
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No Ego
- How Leaders Can Cut the Cost of Workplace Drama, End Entitlement, and Drive Big Results
- By: Cy Wakeman
- Narrated by: Cynthia Farrell
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 670
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 563
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 562
No Ego is about increasing awareness of just how often individuals are operating out of ego at work, breeding drama and discord rather than innovation and constructive collaboration. It is high time to reinvent leadership thinking. The current work experience is so full of emotional waste that it's seen as a foregone cost in today's business environments. Cy Wakeman teaches straightforward strategies in which this time and energy can be re-commissioned and put toward the value that hired talent is intended to provide.
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3 out of 5 stars
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It's a good dose of reality, but not enough...
- By Phaethon on 02-25-20
By: Cy Wakeman
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Executive Presence
- The Missing Link between Merit and Success
- By: Sylvia Ann Hewlett
- Narrated by: Rosalind Ashford
- Length: 6 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 951
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 815
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Story4 out of 5 stars 812
Do you exude confidence and credibility? Can you command a room? Sylvia Ann Hewlett, one of the world's most influential business thinkers, cracks the code of Executive Presence (EP) for men and women intent on winning the next plum assignment and doing something extraordinary with their lives. You might have the qualifications to be considered for your dream job, but you won't get far unless you can signal that you're "leadership material" and that you "have what it takes."
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3 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing
- By Marisol on 03-12-17
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Friend and Foe
- When to Cooperate, When to Compete, and How to Succeed at Both
- By: Adam D. Galinsky, Maurice E. Schweitzer
- Narrated by: Tom Perkins
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 327
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 275
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Story4 out of 5 stars 270
In Friend and Foe, researchers Galinsky and Schweitzer explain why this debate misses the mark. Rather than being hardwired to compete or cooperate, humans have evolved to do both. It is only by learning how to strike the right balance between these two forces that we can improve our long-term relationships and get more of what we want.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unexpected
- By Garron Rose on 01-05-16
By: Adam D. Galinsky, and others
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The Best Place to Work
- The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary Workplace
- By: Ron Friedman PhD
- Narrated by: Walter Dixon
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 334
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 272
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 270
In The Best Place to Work, award-winning psychologist Ron Friedman, Ph.D. uses the latest research from the fields of motivation, creativity, behavioral economics, neuroscience, and management to reveal what really makes us successful at work. Combining powerful stories with cutting edge findings, Friedman shows leaders at every level how they can use scientifically-proven techniques to promote smarter thinking, greater innovation, and stronger performance.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Useful ideas and information past first chapters
- By superstasia on 07-12-17
By: Ron Friedman PhD
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Women Don't Ask
- Negotiation and the Gender Divide
- By: Linda Babcock, Sara Laschever
- Narrated by: Sasha Dunbrooke
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 322
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 268
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 271
When Linda Babcock asked why so many male graduate students were teaching their own courses and most female students were assigned as assistants, her dean said: "More men ask. The women just don't ask." It turns out that whether they want higher salaries or more help at home, women often find it hard to ask.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Interresting subject, bad delivery.
- By Guilherme on 01-11-14
By: Linda Babcock, and others
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First, Break All the Rules
- What the World's Greatest Managers Do Differently
- By: Marcus Buckingham, Gallup Press, Jim Harter - foreword
- Narrated by: Mel Foster
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,324
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,072
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,061
They actually have vastly different styles and backgrounds. Yet despite their differences, great managers share one common trait: They don’t hesitate to break virtually every rule held sacred by conventional wisdom. They don’t believe that, with enough training, a person can achieve anything he sets his mind to. They don’t try to help people overcome their weaknesses. And, yes, they even play favorites. In this longtime management bestseller, Gallup presents the remarkable findings of its massive in-depth study of great managers.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Content is dated
- By A. Yoshida on 09-09-19
By: Marcus Buckingham, and others
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Lead like a Woman
- Gain Confidence, Navigate Obstacles, Empower Others
- By: Deborah Smith Pegues
- Narrated by: Deborah Smith Pegues
- Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 31
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31
Every day, whether they’re competing in the business world or serving in a nonprofit, women hear that they’re not enough. They’re too emotional to lead, and the way they act, speak, and even think is detrimental to success. But in Lead like a Woman, former Fortune 500 executive Deborah Smith Pegues shows that your uniquely female qualities can position you for success - if you know how to use them.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Misleading due to faith
- By Lauren Craft on 05-24-21