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In a constantly changing, hyper-competitive world, leadership is more important than ever. Yet few people have what it takes to inspire, develop, and guide others. In this presentation, Robin Sharma shares the leadership lessons that he gives to clients such as Nike, Microsoft, and NASA.

In this intriguing business novel, which illustrates state-of-the-art economic theory, Alex Rogo is a UniCo plant manager whose factory and marriage are failing. To revitalize the plant, he follows piecemeal advice from an elusive former college professor who teaches, for example, that reduction in the efficiency of some plant operations may make the entire operation more productive. Alex's attempts to find the path to profitability and to engage his employees in the struggle involve the listener; and thankfully the authors' economic models.

Today's successful careers are not planned out in advance. They develop when people are prepared for opportunities because they have asked themselves the right questions and have rigorously assessed their unique characteristics. This article challenges listeners to take responsibility for managing their futures, both in and out of the office.

David Timson talks about Charles Dickens, much loved for his great contribution to classic English Literature.

Would you like your team project to come in on time and under budget? Would you like to cut the time for any team task by 50% or more? Would you like to know the one secret that would put you in the top 20% of all teams? Well now you can! Best-selling team building author John Chen presents his incredible Seven Team Building Planning Secrets - You’ll find out how planning helped nail a Fortune 500 interview. You’ll be able to feel like Verne Harnish who used planning to start over 100 companies.

How do you bring your organization's focus back to the customer? What role does employee loyalty play in building customer loyalty? This collection from Harvard Business Review addresses these questions and offers advice to executives on implementing new strategies.

Without superior levels of energy it's impossible to get to personal and professional greatness. Yet most of us go through our days only half awake. Take your energy, and your life, to the next level with The Energy Explosion. This Five Element program will dramatically improve your energy and productivity in as little as 14 days.

We all know that leaders need vision and energy. But to be inspirational, leaders need four other qualities. Probably not what you'd expect, these qualities can be honed by almost anyone willing to dig deeply into their true selves. This article, which originally appeared in the September/October issue of Harvard Business Review, is offered in audio form exclusively through Audible.

Cisco CCNA (640-802) Lecture Series audio training is a fresh, intuitive way for IT professionals to get the training they need for their career. CCNA Lecture Series provides genuine, instructor-led lessons on the most important topics on the Cisco CCNA (640-802) exam. A passing score on the (640-802) exam is required for the Cisco CCNA certification, and this Lecture Series audio training helps you pass the exam quickly and easily.

A life without stress or fear may seem like an impossible dream-yet Thich Nhat Hanh has spent a lifetime proving not only is it possible, but it is also within our grasp. On Living Without Stress or Fear, this treasured Zen master shares a message of hope: that we can, through the practice of mindfulness, find freedom from the grip of emotions like anxiety, anger and despair "Suffering persists because we nourish the feelings that cause it," reveals Thich Nhat Hanh.

How to Read a Person Like a Book teaches listeners how to understand the strangers, friends, and work colleagues around them by reading their body language.

Designed for non-scientists, Six Easy Pieces is an unparalleled introduction to the world of physics by one of the greatest teachers of all time.

These days, competition for business school isn't just tough, it's brutal. Everyone wants an MBA. So how do you stand out in the crowd? One way is to net a high GMAT score. But you're a busy undergrad: you've got classes, a job, your life. How are you going to find extra time study? We've got you covered. Our experts have completely broken the GMAT into pieces and put it back together again.

Listeners learn pronunciation, vocabulary, & grammar of Mandarin Chinese without the need of a textbook: Level 1: Key words and phrases, basic grammar skills, emphasizes travel needs; Level 2: Expands vocabulary, new grammar concepts, more day-to-day activities; Level 3: Broadens vocabulary base, more advanced grammar skills, enriches conversational ability.

How many good ideas have you had shot down in a meeting? With guidance from this program, learn to present your ideas with power, think fast when asked a tough question, and even where to sit in a meeting for maximum influence. Learn how to present ideas effectively, build credibility, gauge a group's reaction, make the best use of voice mail, and more. Speaking skills come naturally to some, but everyone can learn them with help from this program. Suitable for all staff members.

These fun and easy exercises from the best-selling Keep Your Brain Alive fight the effects of mental aging and keep the mind fit to meet any challenge. And now they are available on audio. Co-author Manning Rubin is your personal trainer, providing lively narration to guide you through the exercises.

Listeners learn pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar of Japanese without the need of a textbook. Level 1: Key words and phrases, basic grammar skills, emphasizes travel needs; Level 2: Expands vocabulary, new grammar concepts, more day-to-day activities; Level 3: Broadens vocabulary base, more advanced grammar skills, enriches conversational ability.

Thousands of years ago, self-realized masters compiled their direct experiences and inner wisdom in the form of the Vedas. This presentation gives you the key to make the universal, non-sectarian teachings of these ancient scriptures an integral part of your life.

Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, explains how the essence of the Vedas directs you to awaken your own inner fire and become a light to yourself and the worlds, and how to live a life of harmony and happiness.

These articles from Harvard Business Review ask: Where does an effective corporate renewal begin? Why do transformation efforts often fail? How do you balance all the components of a change plan? The 3 articles in this selection discuss the delicate art of change management. These articles originally appeared in print in Harvard Business Review and are now available in audio format exclusively through Audible.

This July/August 2006 special double issue of The Harvard Business Review on the theme of sales, includes two complete articles: "Better Sales Networks" by Tuba Ustuner and David Godes; and "Ending The War Between Sales & Marketing" by Philip Kotler, Neil Rackham, and Suj Krishnaswamy. Plus, you'll hear OnPoint summaries of two articles: "How Right Should the Customer Be" by Erin Anderson and Vincent Onyemah, and "The Sales Learning Curve" by Mark Leslie and Charles A. Holloway.